Logbook - March 2015

NEWSLETTER

The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA

March 2015

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Dunphy One of the Greats

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LogBook NewsLetter

March 2015

The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA Ltd PO Box 1204 CROWS NEST NSW 1585 PO Box 10262 Adelaide Business Centre SA 5000

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NSW: Tel: (02) 9438 2077 Fax: (02) 9439 3983 Email: info@bia.org.au SA: Tel: (08) 8340 9641 Fax: (08) 8340 7061 Email: info@boatingsa.com.au www.bia.org.au www.MyBoatingLife.com.au www.boatingsa.com.au www.SydneyBoatShow.com.au

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BIA NSW & SA Board President: Alan Blake (Blakes Marine) and President of the BIA NSW Council Vice-President: Robert Cuming (Christies Beach Marine) and BIA SA Councillor Treasurer: Lyndon Turner (Nautilus Marine Insurance) and BIA NSW Treasurer Company Secretary: Roy Privett

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General Manager’s Reports Have your say on lifejacket standards

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Regional Boating Plans

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Management of boat trailer parking

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NSW government’s Boating Statement for 2015 centre Quintrex turns 70

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Diversity of the Alexandrina region

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BIA Staff General Manager NSW — Roy Privett General Manager Sa — Glen Jones Marketing & Events Manager — Domenic Genua Financial Controller — Simon Hazelbrook administration & Finance Manager — Joy How Secretary — Linda English Manager BIa divisions — Alan Barrett Member Support & development — Aaron McKenna Education & Training Co-ordinator — Corrina McMillan

NSW Councillors President Alan Blake (D) Vice-President Simon Cook (D) Treasurer Lyndon Turner (D) Board: Bill Breakspear, Paul Burgess, David Randall, Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin (D), Ken Bullen, Alan Steber, Shannon Stocks, Terry Wise

SA Councillors

Please send editorial contributions to President Andrew Hayes (D) Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au Vice-President Rob Cuming (D) For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 Hon.Treasurer Peter Tucker (D)

Board: David Binks, George Bolton (D), Craig Evans, Peter Heinrich, John Milham, Brenton Schahinger, Mark Flanagan, John Marini (D) = Director BIA NSW & SA Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have contributed to this edition. In particular: Roy Privett Editorial; Bob Wonders Media Service (07) 5562 2867; Glen Jones Editorial; Trevor Gill The Lighthouse Public Relations 0418 821 948; Robin Copeland SPINS 0414 266 768

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Tom Chapman’s bold vision

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A haven for fish – Shoalhaven offshore reef

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Modern ‘iconic’ ferries for Sydney Harbour

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New Boating Safety Education Centre

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Education, Training & Development

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John Dunphy – One of the Greats

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Front Cover: John Dunphy.

Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 © Copyright 2015 BIA of NSW & SA. The opinions, advice and information contained herein have not been sought by any member or any other person but are offered as an information service and should not be relied upon as a substitute for detailed advice or as a basis for formulating business decisions. BIA intends by this statement to exclude any liability for any such opinions, advice or information within this publication.

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elcome to our March 2015 edition of the BIA NSW & SA Logbook Newsletter.

Logbook together with our fortnightly E-News Service is our major communication medium reporting on activities and events; member services and training initiatives; industry news; advisory articles to assist members, and to inform our extensive readership about this great recreational boating industry of ours.

Last year BIA NSW and SA merged to establish a single entity and genuine partnership to strengthen our membership services, promotion activities and advocacy for the recreational boating industry.

It is pleasing to report that positive discussions have now commenced with Marine Queensland and BIA of WA to explore the benefits of a single entity association. Our new BIA NSW & SA Association is also in discussions with the Houseboat Hirers Association Inc. who are based in Adelaide to become a new Division and provide a new range of services for the Murray River fleet.

“Networking with others provides a pathway forward for industry members” This message has never been more important with today’s rapidly changing political, economic and challenging boating industry marketplace. You won’t find answers alone.

There is nothing that even comes close to discussing issues face-to-face and with other industry members, learning from each other and discussing challenges and benefits that can arise from government and industry experts.

Yes, MARINE15 our National Conference is where you can

derive the information and inspiration to assist your personal development and enhance your focus on the real issues affecting your business.

We p r e s e n t a n overview in this edition and strongly encourage all members and key staff to attend and participate.

A Registration Brochure with full program is included in this edition of Logbook.

As 2015 unfolds we encourage your input, comment and participation in our events and activities.

The Sydney Trailer Boat Show 2015 has already run its course and we thank members for their continued support of this event to assist member sales activities and promote recreational boating.

Three other Major Events to watch out for are Adelaide Boat Show 25th – 28th June, Sydney International Boat Show 30th July to 3rd August and Discover Boating Week 17th –25th October. These events are promoted to assist members to showcase products and services and highlight recreational boating participation in all its forms.

For our SA members Glen Jones GM reports on state activities. It is pleasing to see reports of renewed and positive (… cont. over page)

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interest from exhibitors for the Adelaide Boat Show which is on target to present its largest exhibition in many years and the SA team are working hard to maximise exhibitor and visitor numbers.

Activities in NSW have seen a very busy start to the year with a high level of activity surrounding the State Election.

BIA has also been active on the Bays Precinct development proposals, our Vision for Sydney Harbour and advocacy presentations to Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, Transport for NSW, Crown Lands on property policy and leasing policy, the new Marine Estate Management Authority, review of Services for NSW administrative systems, Department of Planning concerning Sydney Harbour and other waterways planning issues, representations to TAFE on confusion over 2015 apprentice enrolments and advocating for Ultimo College to undertake 457 VISA trade testing for Marine Mechanics.

In discussions with RMS property division we have had some terrific news of progress on plans for the Homebush Bay West Marine Precinct (Dry stack, Marina and Rowing Club proposal). Members will recall this development has been a key BIA goal to preserve this site to develop access and boating infrastructure for Western Sydney.

Three projects coming on line this year include the Watsons Bay Pilot Station Safety Education Centre. Construction has been completed and we are now moving into the operations stage with BIA managing the Centre.

Trial education programs were conducted throughout February. You will hear a lot more about this fantastic initiative

by Transport for NSW and the BIA. Marine Card online refresher course has been finalised and released. Marine Card Induction Courses are now available in NSW, SA, WA and Qld. In this edition you will find information on how Marine Card is about to take a big step forward with Marine Card Access Management System launching June

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2015 NSW Boating Statement

Full Report now available In late breaking news, I am very pleased to announce that the NSW Government through the Maritime Management Centre within Transport for NSW has released their full report detailing the broad and wide sweeping funding that will have benefits for the recreational marine industry.

The NSW Boating Statement 2015 has just been released, setting out funding and projects for access and waterways infrastructure.

The BIA applauds the Government’s actions and is pleased that the BIA has been able to contribute to the discussion over a long period of time, to deliver much needed support for boating safety and improved facilities for our audience.

The importance of the statement is such that I have decided it is prudent to publish it in its entirety.

You will find the 16-page statement included in the centre of this Logbook.

Roy Privett BIA NSW GM

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The Boating Industry has lost a great friend. Our cover features John Dunphy who passed away in January.

John was instrumental in bringing the BIA and AFTA together to fight for the rights of boaties and fishermen.

Both Associations worked on many projects from Economic research, Marine Parks to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Recreational Fishing. He was indeed a great friend of BIANSW and his friendship and guidance will be sadly missed.

We publish a tribute in this edition and the announcement

by Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson and Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay that an offshore artificial reef at Port Botany would be named in honour of the late John Dunphy – a national fishing industry giant.

We hope you enjoy reading the many articles in this edition of Logbook. Your comments on any topic are most welcome.

The NSW and SA Directors, Councillors Division Chairman and Staff are always available to discuss with you any matters or assistance you may require.

See you during MARINE15 on the Gold Coast.

Roy Privett, General Manager – BIA NSW.

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BIASA General Manager’s Report

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he BIA SA Council considered a range of issues at its meeting on Wednesday 11 February 2015 at Marine House in Adelaide.

Personal Watercraft

Council endorsed the four-year lease agreement with the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for its new offices at 6 Mary Street, Hindmarsh. It also noted that an informal, first right of refusal to purchase agreement had been negotiated in good faith for the property.

The new Marine House is located about one kilometre from Adelaide’s western parklands. It is served by direct free tram links to and throughout the CBD. Council recorded its pleasure that the tenants of the previous city building – including YachtingSA, the Houseboat Hirers’ Association, and RecFishSA, together with our national body, the BIAA – had transferred to the new building as sub-tenants.

Discussions continue with the South Australian Government to achieve “acceptable win/win solutions” for the City of Charles Sturt to counter concerns about personal watercraft operating along this section of the metropolitan coastline.

Those concerns led to “beaching bans” on jetskis and powerboats along several kilometres of the coastline.

Marine House Opening Celebration

New Coastal Boating Facilities

Office Accommodation

Directors of BIANSW&SA Ltd, present in Adelaide for a Board Meeting on Wednesday 10 December, hosted an informal evening barbecue for BIA members and VIP guests.

The event allowed all present to celebrate the merger of SA and NSW operations, the opening of the new office complex and the festive season.

2015 Adelaide Boat Show

Council was pleased to note, at this early stage of planning for the show, a very positive level of interest from exhibitors.

The Adelaide Boat Show will be held at the Adelaide Showgrounds from Thursday 25 through Sunday 28 June 2015.

The consolidated membership strength and marketing power of the BIANSW & SA will generate exciting new dimensions to the show as we work to maximise exhibitor and visitor numbers.

We now have access to a new range of highly regarded media networks to enhance the profile, recognition of and participation in the show.

Expertly supported by the local experience and expertise of our industry partner, Kym Jones Exhibitions, we will be taking advantage of opportunities to link marketing and promotional strategies for the Adelaide and Sydney International Boat Shows with appealing benefits to members participating in both events.

Importantly, with our expanded membership and influence, we are working to build sponsorship and buying power for all services and supplies required to present outstanding public events promoting family enjoyment in boating and related activities.

Boating infrastructure continues to be enhanced around South Australia through the State’s Boating Levy Fund.

Latest news is that an extension to the protective rock breakwater at the Beachport launching facility in the South East was completed in December 2014.

Beachport protective rock breakwater.

Beachport launching facility.

River Murray Infrastructure Project

Recent editions of Logbook have featured updates on our long-term quest through representatives of the Murray Darling Basin Authority, and with elected members of both Houses of the Australian Parliament, for $12.5 million in boating, tourism and leisure infrastructure and services.

The quest for this funding continues as it will provide direct benefits to communities along the length of the river from the State’s eastern border to the Murray mouth.

The BIA is also pursuing a similar, multi-million dollar approach to the State Government through the South Australia Regional Development/Infrastructure Fund with bids to be finalised in mid-May 2015.

Meanwhile, preparatory work is about to start for the development of a new launching facility at Weeroona Island near Port Pirie. (… cont. over page)

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Combining Boat Operating and (Road Vehicles) Driving Licenses

Council applauded a decision by the NSW Government to merge driving licences and boat operating licenses onto one card, effective from 1 December 2014. It has initiated discussions on this issue with the South Australian Government.

Murray Mouth Siltation

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As witnessed during the devastating Millennium Drought between 2002 and 2007, environmental conditions have caused a significant build up of sand across and within the Murray Mouth.

This is despite new conditions imposed on water consumption by the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

Representations have been made to the South Australian Parliament to ensure that recreational and commercial boating will not be excluded or unduly interrupted in passage between Goolwa and the Coorong during the term that emergency dredging is in operation at the Murray Mouth. Dredging commenced on 9 January 2015.

Aids to Navigation in the River Murray, Lakes and Coorong

At a meeting on 9 December 2014 with the Hon. Stephen Mullighan MP, the State’s Minister for Transport, the urgent need to refurbish and extend navigation aids in inland waters was discussed in detail.

New and upgraded services are required throughout: the length of the River Murray in South Australia; the Narrows that separate Lakes Alexandrina and Albert; Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert; and into the Coorong Additionally, the BIA sought an urgent upgrade of the Tauwitchere Lock that provides access from Lake Alexandrina, through the barrages, to the Murray Mouth, the Goolwa Channel and to the Coorong and/or to Goolwa.

This facility at Tauwitchere, given the presently existing shallow waters and dredging activities at the mouth, is vitally important to recreational boating in SA.

Greywater Treatment

Negotiations continue with the EPA to simplify management procedures required to treat greywater generated on craft in inland waters.

Glen Jones General Manager, South Australia

LIFEJACKETS

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It is recommended that children wear a lifejacket whenever in a boat. Make sure it is the right size and properly fitted.

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It is compulsory to wear a lifejacket when crossing a coastal bar.

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BIAA General Manager’s Report

Member prosperity – the focus for 2015

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he BIAA Board met recently in Victoria for the first time in 2015. One of the key topics of discussion was the focus, objective or indeed purpose of the BIAs and BIAA. All agreed that the principal aim of the associations is to engender member prosperity, through varied and multiple activities. As a clear goal, member prosperity can be supported in many ways and success can equally be measured by a variety of metrics.

The BIAA strategy, established in 2011 and still valid today, has three core pillars: boating promotion, government advocacy and industry development.

The measure of success of boating promotion programs, such as capital city and regional boat shows, discover boating events and social media engagement, is probably best described as more people boating more often.

Advocacy is less clear, but maintaining access to waterways, balancing regulation against risk and impost on boaters and members of the boating industry is the target here.

But when it comes to industry development, the best way to record achievements is to look to industry statistics, covering turnover, employment and future outlook, along with the delivery of programs such as the marine15 industry conference and exhibition.

The BIAA state of industry survey conducted at the end of 2014 suggests 2014 was a steady year in terms of industry growth, measured against both industry revenues and employment. A very modest decline in total industry turnover shows the direct value of the industry at around $8.25bn.

Employment is almost exactly on a par with 2013 with just over 30,000 engaged in the industry, although there appears to have been a small shift toward the use of more contract labour.

The outlook for 2015 is reasonably optimistic, with just over 50% of members forecasting a growth in turnover and a further 35% expecting another steady year. Employment prospects look much more stable with close to 70% not planning on increasing or decreasing directly employed or contract staff.

A couple of new questions were posed in the

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2014 survey, covering overall sentiment for the year ahead and whether members would recommend the boating Industry as a prosperous and fulfilling career to a friend, colleague or child.

The results in each case were very similar, with around 40% feeling optimistic about their company’s prospects and likely recommending to others to join them.

Less than 25% suggested they didn’t have such a positive outlook. Members were also asked about their use of online marketing via social media. An impressive 60% of respondents said they had a social media presence, although with more than 75% reporting they spent no more than three hours per week managing their online content, it’s clear that this is still considered a time-consuming activity with unclear metrics as to understanding the return on investment.

A full report on the 2014 state of industry survey will be published ahead of marine15 in mid-April and copies will be made available to members via the BIAA website.

That just leaves marine15. As the principal means of promoting industry development to members nationally, the marine15 committee has developed a program to deliver information, education and inspiration, presented across the three streams of boating business, marinas and boating safety.

The program is extensive, too detailed to report here and I’d encourage you to visit www.marine15.com for full information.

With over 85 highly-regarded speakers from the global boating industry and domestic economic and social commentators all looking to impart their knowledge and share their experience, marine15 is a not-to-be-missed event.

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ighly-regarded business champions from the global boating industry and domestic economic and social commentators will provide a series of business-focused briefings at marine15 for the 500+ delegates expected to gather on the Gold Coast on Sunday 3 May. Industry specialists including Correct Craft CEO Bill Yeargin, John Crawford Marine’s Matthew Hodson and Aussie Car Loans’ Julian Cavanagh will be joined by Commonwealth Bank economist Sevanth Sebastian, FRANk Media MD Martyn Thomas, business motivator Martin Grunstein and Australia’s leading demographer Bernard Salt, among many others.

All will deliver key messages to inform, educate and inspire, leaving delegates with new advice, learnings and renewed drive to push their business forward.

BIAA has crafted a program for the boating business stream that will take boat dealers, brokers and retailers through a series of thought-provoking sessions designed to improve their business. There will be three days packed with not-tobe-missed advice, guidance and insight, with real take-away tools, tips and techniques.

Marine15 sessions will explore the impact of Australia’s changing population demographics and changing economy, examine peoples’ choices when planning their leisure time and how they’re making purchase decisions, decipher sales performance metrics and explain how to make the most effective use of technology.

More sessions will look at the sales process, the manufacturer/dealer relationship, customer satisfaction and the importance of value-adding in generating a profit.

With more than 50 sessions across themes covering boating

business, marinas and boating safety to be delivered during marine15, there will be nowhere else in 2015 that members can get such a specialised and expert collection of speakers all looking to impart their knowledge and share their experience.

The full program including details of all pre and follow-on events is now available from the marine15 website at www. marine15.com.

Delegate registration and accommodation booking at the world-class Royal Pines resort are also online and BIA members can still take advantage of member rates and group discounts. But remember to register before 15 April to benefit from these deals.

In planning your trip to the Gold Coast and marine15, remember also that marine15 is a professional development activity, with costs of attendance a legitimate business expense: your accountant will be able to process your entire outlay as a tax-deductible expense, making your investment in your future an even more valuable and attractive proposition.

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ne of the key elements of AMSA’s streamlining of the domestic commercial vessel regime, is the development of an accreditation system for marine surveyors, permitting accredited surveyors to undertake commercial vessel surveys under AMSA’s direction.

Until the accreditation system was introduced, only government appointed surveyors were permitted to undertake such work (with a few, state-based variations to this) and the private sector was excluded.

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Now, as the National Law brings more vessels within the scope of commercial marine survey and AMSA seeks to rationalise the provision of survey services, the opportunity for private surveyors to offer their services to the commercial sector is a welcome development.

The accreditation system provides for a number of pathways for private surveyors to become accredited, based on relevant technical and professional qualifications, industry experience and capability to operate under a quality management system.

Full information on the accreditation system is available on the AMSA website at http://www.amsa.gov.au/domestic/ surveyors-manual/ BIAA would encourage surveyor members and others interested in being part of the commercial vessel survey system to look into the opportunities available and discuss with their local maritime jurisdiction about the size of the local fleet subject to survey in order to assess the scale and scope of the market.

Marina tenders and AMSA regulation Logbook Winter 2014 carried an update on AMSA’s National Law for Domestic Commercial Vessels, one year on since the introduction of harmonised legislation covering the sector.

A focus of the report was which boats or operations were considered to be commercial and those which were exempted from the requirements by various legislative measures. One group noted as being considered commercial was workboats used in and around marinas.

In spring 2014, BIAA was made aware of industry concerns regarding the regulatory treatment of marina tenders, being boats used to transfer boat crews out to owners’ boats within the marina basin or nearby offline moorings.

Approaches to marina operators by a number of maritime agencies suggested there was some confusion about the requirements and obligations of operators and the compliance options managed and enforced by the authorities.

BIAA investigated and discussed at length with AMSA and AMSA’s delegates, being the state maritime jurisdictions and concluded that the National Law as it stands did indeed consider such activities to be commercial.

The National Law provides for grandfathering of existing (pre-June 2013) operations, but then mandates what industry considers to be inappropriate, unworkable and onerous conditions on new operations, captured simply because of a date change, ie 1 July 2013, when the legislation took effect.

A detailed paper setting out the requirements, which includes crew to operate a marina tender being required to hold a commercial vessel ticket in the form of, as a minimum, a Coxswain 3 Near Coastal qualification, has been drafted and consultation with the various maritime authorities has not returned any comment.

BIAA therefore considers the facts presented in the paper to be accurate and advises members with an interest to obtain a copy of the paper from BIAA by emailing to nikparker@biaa.com.au.

A discussion with your local maritime jurisdiction on entitlement to grandfathering provisions and confirmation of requirements for new operations is also recommended.

Nik Parker, GM BIAA.

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Have your say on lifejacket standards review T

he Maritime Management Centre in NSW is calling on members of the boating public to have their say on a draft paper reviewing lifejacket safety standards in Australia.

“This is the first major review of lifejacket standards in almost a decade and I encourage anyone with an interest in water safety to provide their feedback as part of this important process,” General Manager Howard Glenn said.

The draft paper, produced by the Standards Australia committee Buoyancy Aids, contains substantial changes that should help provide safety requirements for lifejackets to cater for a wide range of water activities, including: • addition of a new lower-buoyancy category of Level 25 (25 newtons of buoyancy) for competent swimmers for specialist activities; • new requirements for a body mass of between 5kg and 10kg to address public demand regarding lifejackets for infants; • harmonisation of Level 50 buoyancy requirements with international standards; • new requirements for testing inflation indicators and gas cylinders; and • the term “personal flotation device” or “PFD” to be replaced with “lifejacket” across all three parts of the Standard to remove ambiguity for the public.

“Lifejackets are one of the most important items when it comes to keeping people safe on our waterways,” Mr Glenn said.

“Modern lifejackets have already come a long way from the bulky styles of the past but we must continue to look at where we can make more safety improvements in terms of things like design and functionality.

“Remember an enjoyable day on the water is a safe one and this important work will help boost safety for boaters well into the future.”

Members of the public can provide their feedback on the draft paper until Friday 3 April and can access it online at the following link: https://sapc.standards.org.au/sapc/public/ listOpenCommentingPublication.action

Marine Card Access Management System – launching June 2015 M arine Card is about to take a big step forward, and we think it will change your life! The Marine Card Access Management System (AMS – beta version) is now being put through its paces at nine (9) Development Partner marinas.

With the goal of reducing the “human effort” of compliance for both contractors and facility operators by 90%, the AMS will automate access management at venues such as marinas and yards, and a tablet-based sign-in process will replace the ratty old book, the ring-binders full of contractor files, and Excel spreadsheets tracking expiry of insurances, etc.

Since its launch in 2008, over 2500 boating industry personnel from NSW, SA, WA and QLD have participated in the Marine Card Induction, and an ever increasing number of work venues rely on the Program to manage basic WHS compliance.

In 2012 the Marinecard.org.au web-system was launched to facilitate the exchange of information between contractors & the venues at which they work, and late last year we commenced the build of the final piece of the puzzle – the Marine Card AMS. The AMS interfaces with the web-system, locally processing cloud-based data from the individual Marine Card holder’s profile. On entry, the contractor simply taps into the AMS touch-screen their Marine Card number and password, and as long as the details on his profile meet the compliance metrics (eg: insurance value and currency) set by the venue operator, he is automatically logged into the venue.

Dependent staff or sub-contractors listed on the headcontractor/employer’s profile can also access this streamlined process.

The optional easy-care printer dispenses a personalised high-viz wristband to each individual on successful log-in, so venue staff can quickly identify those who have properly registered onto the site – better targeting the compliance effort for venues, and making life easier for contractors who do the right thing.

Once the employer/ head-contractor’s individual webprofile is up to date with contact, insurance, and dependent worker information, he and his personnel can now access participating venues seamlessly, and without the requirement for continual updating of paper staff-lists and insurance docs previously needed at each individual venue.

Workers logging out of the venue can simply reverse the sign in process at the tablet, though there is the option to log-out remotely via smart-phone.

A suite of notification and reporting options deliver improved and simplified admin, record-management, security, and safety.

The Marine Card web-system alerts contractors when insurance documents are due to expire, so staying up to date is a breeze.

While pivotal to the slick processing functions of the AMS, the contactor’s info and documents can also be freely accessed on the web by any party needing to verify insurance, qualifications, or the identity of dependant staff.

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Regional Boating Plans

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n 2 August 2014, the Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay announced the establishment of the NSW Boating Now infrastructure program, providing $14 million a year for the next five years to support the delivery of boating infrastructure priorities across NSW. This almost triples the $5 million per year available under the previous Better Boating Program.

This represents an almost tripling of the funding available to deliver new and improved ramps, pontoons, wharves and boat storage facilities across the State.

Throughout 2014 the Maritime Management Centre in Transport for NSW, working with NSW Maritime Division of Roads and Maritime Services and the Crown Lands Division of NSW Trade and Investment, undertook a comprehensive stakeholder engagement program to inform the development of 11 draft Regional Boating Plans.

The Regional Boating Plan for Tweed-Clarence Valley was announced on 6 February 2015, with the remaining 10 plans to be released throughout the month. The Plans identify the boating safety, access and storage priorities across the State which will improve the boating experience over the next five years.

Each Regional Boating Plan includes an allocation of funds from the NSW Boating Now program to support the delivery of Priority Regional Projects working with Councils and other delivery partners. The Plans also include a range of boating safety priorities and action that will be implemented by Roads and Maritime Services.

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Bobbin Head Pontoon, Cowan Creek.

Almost 200 Priority Regional Projects have been identified for funding over the next three years and include upgrades and new infrastructure such as boat ramps, jetties, pontoons, car parks and sewage pump out facilities.

An additional $10 million has been set aside for the delivery of Priority Regional Projects in the last two years of this program. Any unspent funds in the first three years of the program will also be rolled over to this second tranche.

Further information about the program and final versions of the Regional Boating Plans are available at www.transport. nsw.gov.au/mmc.

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Initiatives to improve the management of boat trailer parking M

inister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay announced new funding and parking measures for boat trailers in NSW in late November 2014, which will increase the availability of off-street parking and remove abandoned boat trailers from busy suburban streets.

The changes aim to strike a fair balance between the rights of responsible boat owners to legally park their trailers on the street for a reasonable amount of time, and improving parking access for residents that are sick of trailers that are unregistered or that rarely move.

What’s new or changing?

Changes to the Impounding Act 1993 will provide Councils with the power to impound boat trailers that are parked on the street in the same location for more than 3 months without being moved. Boat trailer owners will be given 15 days notice before the trailer is to be removed.

Changes to the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2013 will make it an offence and enable council officers to issue penalty notices for parking an unregistered trailer on the street.

Roads and Maritime Services Residential Parking Permit Guidelines will be modified to allow councils to issue parking permits for boat trailers. This will allow councils to use permit schemes to better manage local parking without disadvantaging local boat trailer owners.

The NSW Government will make up to $5 million available for new dedicated off-street boat trailer storage solutions.

When do these changes commence?

Proposed changes to the Impounding Act will be introduced to Parliament later this year. Councils will then be able to take impounding action if boat trailers are parked for longer than three months.

Councils have been able to issue fines for unregistered trailers from 1 December 2014 and will be able to issue parking permits to boat trailer owners in areas subject to residential parking schemes from early 2015. $5 million will be available across the two years 2014-15 and 2015-16 to assist with the establishment of alternative off-road boat trailer storage. Transport for NSW has called for Expressions of Interest from Councils and industry to identify potential solutions.

Are boat trailers being banned from parking on the road?

No. You will still be able to legally park your boat trailer on the street, provided it is registered, moved at least every three months, and otherwise complies with the law.

On moving the boat trailer, even if only up the street or across the road, the three month period will reset.

The changes seek to balance the rights of boat owners to legally park their trailer on the street and the interests and amenity of residents and the broader community. With owners regularly moving their boat trailers, short-term parking for residents and visitors should improve.

Why is Government making these changes?

Numerous Local Councils and residents in the Sydney Metropolitan Area have written to the Premier and Minister for Roads and Freight expressing concern about the growth of boat trailer parking in residential areas.

The issue has been an ongoing source of frustration for many members of the community over a number of years, with councils stating that they do not have appropriate powers to be able to deal with the issue effectively.

The level of frustration is exacerbated in high density areas with limited on-street parking and it appears that boat trailers are being left unattended on the streets for months on end.

Boat trailers parked in a Woollahra street.

The intention is for Councils to be able to deal more effectively with boat trailers that are left parked on streets unattended, unused and unmoved for inordinate amounts of time. It is these trailers that are the source of the majority of complaints from residents and councils.

Who was consulted about these changes?

In 2013, Minister Gay requested Transport for NSW establish a Boat Trailer Working Group to investigate possibilities for better management of boat trailer parking, including consideration of the effectiveness of existing legislative powers available to Councils to manage the issue.

The Working Group released a report for public consultation which received over 100 responses from residents and local councils. The Office of Local Government and Transport for NSW also consulted directly with a number of local councils regarding these changes. The report is available for download at http:// www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-centre/publications-reports.

There was broad support for the proposed amendments, including by the Maritime Advisory Council – the peak stakeholder body that provides advice to the Government on boating issues.

What will be the cost to someone issued an infringement for standing an unregistered trailer on the road?

The offence will be set at penalty level 3, which is currently $173.

How will councils know if my trailer has moved?

Council compliance staff have indicated that they have existing compliance methods to determine the movement of vehicles.

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NSW Boating Statement

he NSW Government has released the first ever NSW Boating Statement which brings together the full list of 192 Priority Regional Projects across the 11 Regional Boating Plans.

As part of the NSW Boating Statement a further allocation of $10 million from NSW Boating Now has been allocated to support the development and delivery of major projects that provide benefits to boaters in more than one region. Four categories of Major Projects were identified through the consultations on the Regional Boating Plans: • Riverbank erosion mitigation measures • Slipways • Boat storage strategies and pilot projects • Mooring minders The full list of the 192 Priority Regional Projects, and the four Major Projects are available in the NSW Boating Statement which can be found at www.transport.nsw.gov. au/mmc. It is also included in the centre of this Logbook.

The NSW Boating Statement will be updated annually and published online to provide information to boating customers and stakeholders on how priority projects and actions are being delivered.

Collaborative research project between Transport for NSW the University of NSW and the Sydney Institute of Marine Science

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he Maritime Management Centre (MMC) in Transport for NSW has recently established a substantial collaboration between and the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to examine how recreational boating facilities interact with marine ecosystems. Australian Research Council funding has been secured for this initiative.

The NSW Government has a commitment to protect key fish habitats and promote ecologically sustainable development, including responding to increased demand for boat storage facilities. A major part of this commitment is understanding the environmental impacts of on-water boat storage facilities.

Until now, a comprehensive study of the way boating infrastructure affects marine habitats and aquatic animals has not been undertaken. Over the next three years the collaboration team will launch a series of studies to understand the plants, animals and natural processes that occur across current boating storage facilities.

The results of these studies will provide important information about the impacts of marine infrastructure and an important evidence base to inform potential reform options to assist in increasing boat storage capacity while minimising environmental impacts.

New Web Cams extend safety network for boaters

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oaters now have access to live vision of conditions at more locations with an expanded network of 18 cameras in key coastal areas and one alpine waterway in NSW. Roads and Maritime Services Maritime Director Angus Mitchell said Roads and Maritime Services had installed and switched on new live streaming camera equipment at Evans Head and Batemans Bay, as part of the NSW Government’s commitment to improve boating safety.

“Roads and Maritime already provides live vision from 16 web cameras at Ballina, Brunswick Heads, Coffs Harbour, Iluka/Yamba, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Tweed ANZAC Day offers the chance to get out on our beautiful waterways with friends and family.

Enjoy your boating but with lots of boats about, be careful.

• Check the weather • Don’t overload your boat with passengers and gear • Make sure everybody has a lifejacket • Keep a proper look out • Go easy on the drink. Stay under the .05 alcohol limit • Watch your wash • Maintain a safe speed

Go boating on ANZAC DAY

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Heads, Shoal Bay at Port Stephens, Swansea, Nobbys Beach at Newcastle, Bermagui, Merimbula, Moruya, Narooma and Sussex Inlet,” he said.

“There is also a camera to monitor conditions at Lake Eucumbene. The conditions at these locations can change rapidly and live streaming video of the area can help people better plan and prepare for their trip on the water.

“Most of the web camera locations are at coastal bars where rivers meet the sea and there is an ever-changing combination of winds, waves, tides and sandbanks.

“Being able to view the conditions live helps skippers to determine whether their boat and experience are sufficient to make a safe bar crossing.

“When considering crossing a bar, the best catch phrase for skippers – who are ultimately responsible for the safety of all on board – is “If in doubt, don’t go out”.

“And of course, lifejackets are compulsory to wear for all bar crossings.

“Roads and Maritime selected Batemans Bay for live monitoring of what are often challenging conditions on the coastal bar and Evans Head due to the number of incidents which have occurred at the bar,” Mr Mitchell said.

To view vision of coastal conditions at any of the monitored locations, visit: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/usingwaterways/web-cameras/index.html

Enjoy Safe Boating

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NSW Boating Statement March 2015

Prepared by the Maritime Management Centre, Transport for NSW 18 Lee Street Chippendale NSW 2008 Postal address: PO Box K659 Haymarket NSW 1240 Internet: www.transport.nsw.gov.au Email: maritime@transport.nsw.gov.au Further information: For further information concerning vessel incident statistics for New South Wales, write to the: Maritime Management Centre PO Box K659 Haymarket NSW 1240 Š COPYRIGHT STATE OF NSW THROUGH SECRETARY OF TRANSPORT FOR NSW 2014 Extracts from this publication may be reproduced provided the source is fully acknowledged.

NSW Boating Statement

NSW Boating Statement: 2014 About

Boating safety

The NSW Boating Statement demonstrates the NSW Government’s commitment to ensure our waterways remain safe and accessible. The NSW Boating Statement is the culmination of an extensive statewide consultation process to inform the development of 11 Regional Boating Plans incorporating each of the major waterways in NSW.

The Government’s boating safety program consists of State priority actions identified through analysis of data from complaints, incidents and compliance. This analysis is further informed by stakeholder consultation and feedback obtained through the development of the 11 Regional Boating Plans and stakeholder forums.

An annual progress report will be prepared to update boating customers and stakeholders on how priority projects and actions are being delivered in the key areas of boating safety, access and storage across each of the 11 Regions.

Consultation feedback on boating safety issues was generally consistent across the 11 Regions. Boaters were generally satisfied with safety in their local waterway although a number of opportunities were identified to improve user behaviour, signage and navigation aids. These actions will be delivered locally by Roads and Maritime. Regional plans identify a number of local safety initiatives which will also be taken.

Regional boating plans Throughout 2014 the Maritime Management Centre (MMC) in Transport for NSW, working with the NSW Maritime Division of Roads and Maritime Services (Roads and Maritime) and the Crown Lands Division of NSW Trade and Investment (Crown Lands), undertook a comprehensive stakeholder engagement program to identify the priority projects and actions throughout the State to improve the NSW boating experience over the next five years.

For the purposes of developing the Regional Boating Plans the State’s waterways have been divided into 11 regions based on geography and waterway management as seen below.

The final version of each Regional Boating Plan is available at maritimemanagement.transport.nsw.gov.au/.

The importance of continuing boating safety education and awareness campaigns both at the State and local level was acknowledged across the Regions.

Priority statewide safety campaign The promotion of lifejacket wear remains the highest priority action in boating safety for NSW. A long-term review of incident data for the 10 year period ending 30 June 2012, combined with the annual statistical statements for the past two years, indicates the most common cause of death in boating is the failure to wear a lifejacket in small boats (under 6m).

Nine out of 10 people who drowned when boating did not wear a lifejacket.

A major campaign was initiated in 2012 to break down the perception that lifejackets are big, bulky and uncomfortable.

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NSW Boating Statement: 2014

Following two seasons of campaign activity, 2013–14 represented a decrease of 70 per cent in boating fatalities and was the lowest number recorded in the last 20 years.

A review of incidents in 2013–14 revealed that all of the recreational boating fatalities for this period involved a vessel of six metres or less in length, and five of the seven victims were male. These findings mirror the results of previous years and highlight the need for continued education directed at men in small boats.

You’re the Skipper – You’re Responsible This Strategy has the following safety themes: •

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More work needs to be done to improve boating safety through educating people on the importance of wearing a lifejacket, and on how to avoid other serious injury.

The Lifejacket Wear Initiative comprises the following key activities: •

Old4New program –

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A mobile promotional vehicle showcasing modern lifejackets at boat ramps and events A program to loan a lifejacket to boaters who fail compliance checks so they can safely return to shore

Keep a proper lookout

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Keep to the right

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Safe speed/watch your wash

Plan and Prepare –

Blue water safety (incl. bar safety)

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Cold Water

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Night safety

Limit Alcohol Reinforce the Go easy on the drink campaign

The general priority boating safety campaigns for NSW are as follows: •

Lifejacket Loan –

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A major multi-channel public awareness campaign

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Advertising campaign –

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Navigate Safely

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Paddle/ Row Safe covering: –

Canoes, kayaks and skis

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Rowing craft

Dive Safe covering: –

Spearfishing

Retail Partnership

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SCUBA

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Snorkelling

A program to partner with retailers statewide in the promotion of lifejacket wear

These activities operate along-side education and compliance action by Roads and Maritime Boating Safety Officers and Boating Education Officers located throughout the regions. For example, Boating Safety Officers conducted approximately 42,000 vessel safety checks and Boating Education Officers made contact with approximately 11,000 customers. Despite these efforts over 700 penatly notices were still issued for noncompliance with lifejacket wear in 2013–14.

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Tow Safe covering: –

Wakeboarding

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Waterskiing

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Tow-in surfing

The Strategy is delivered with a range of other community safety partners around the State.

General boating safety priorities Specific safety campaigns will reinforce the overall lifejacket wear message, and either work with specific groups, or address other key factors causing injury. These campaigns are also the result of data analysis and stakeholder feedback.

The Maritime Management Centre will continue to support the Safe Boating Education and Communication Strategy for NSW, delivered in partnership with Roads and Maritime.

This strategy has the overarching theme:

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NSW Boating Statement

NSW Boating Now On 2 August 2014, the Minister for Roads and Freight announced the NSW Boating Now boating infrastructure program consisting of $14 million per year for the next five years to support the delivery of projects and actions identified in the Regional Boating Plans.

NSW Boating Now represents a major investment in boating infrastructure in NSW, almost tripling the previous $5 million per year available under the Better Boating Program.

The NSW Boating Now program will be delivered through partnerships with local Councils and other organisations in the boating sector.

Priority regional projects $37.5 million of the funding available under NSW Boating Now has been allocated for the delivery of a set of Priority Regional Projects over the next three years, based on consultations with Councils, sporting clubs and other organisations as part of the Regional Boating Plan process.

A total of 192 Priority Regional Projects have been identified to receive total funding support of approximately $33.7 million. These projects include upgrades and new infrastructure such as boat ramps, jetties, pontoons, car parks and sewage pump out facilities. Funding support is also provided for studies to further develop identified priority projects. The program aims to deliver all of these projects by December 2017.

Regional Priority Projects will be delivered working in partnership with relevant Councils and other delivery partners in each Region. In some cases it will be more efficient to deliver whole projects, or common components of projects such as pontoons or engineering services, at a statewide or regional level.

Roads and Maritime is developing new guidelines for boat ramps and related facilities drawing on the lessons learned from earlier projects, to provide a guide to engineering and boater requirements for these projects.

Rather than allocate funding to each individual project, each region has been allocated a sum to support the delivery of all the Priority Regional Projects in each Region. The funding allocation for each region is based on initial estimates of projects costs and proposed co-contributions from Councils and other delivery partners for individual projects.

The residual $3.8 million from the $37.5 million allocated for Priority Regional Projects is allocated as a contingency for any increase in delivery costs that may arise as individual project details are finalised across Regions, and towards support for projects arising from earlier funded studies.

The full list of Priority Regional Projects is in Box 1 and an outline of how projects were identified is in Box 2 on the following pages. It is the expectation that the listed priority projects will be delivered however there is a possibility during the project design, landuse planning and approval stages that new information may result in some priority projects being revisited or altered for valid reasons.

Major projects An initial allocation of $10 million from NSW Boating Now has been set aside to support the development and delivery of major projects that provide benefits to boaters in more than one region. This includes support for pilot projects that provide mainly local benefits but that could also be applied to other regions.

Four categories of Major Projects have been identified through the consultations on the Regional Boating Plans.

Riverbank erosion – The impact of boating activity on riverbanks susceptible to erosion was raised as a significant issue by stakeholders in a number of Regions. Maritime Management Centre is currently undertaking consultation with stakeholders on the Tweed, Clarence and Williams Rivers to inform the development of a statewide policy framework for identifying the most effective local management responses, including potential infrastructure solutions (eg armouring banks). Further details about this process are available at maritimemanagement.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/ riverbank-erosion-management.

Slipways – Maritime Management Centre has commissioned an assessment of slipways available to service recreational and commercial vessels across the State. In discussion with Crown Lands, Maritime Management Centre will identify opportunities to address strategic gaps in this network. The recent closure of Coffs Harbour slipway means that there is no suitable slipway access between Port Macquarie and Yamba. Crown Lands and Maritime Management Centre are working together on a reinvestment package to enable the slipway to be upgraded and operational. Other gaps identified include at Lord Howe Island and on the South Coast between Port Hacking and Ulladulla.

The total allocation for each Region may be subject to variation following further negotiations with Councils to confirm project scope, design, timeframes, funding contributions and the most efficient method of delivery.

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NSW Boating Statement: 2014

Boat Storage Strategies and Pilot Projects – The need to take a more strategic approach to boat storage was identified as a key issue in a number of Regions. Councils in those regions, including Pittwater and Lake Macquarie, have indicated their willingness to work with Maritime Management Centre to develop boat storage strategies for their waterways, and to help plan for the best mix of boat storage options needed to cope with the forecast growth in vessel numbers.

In developing the Storage Strategies, consideration will also be given to piloting innovative approaches to on-water boat storage including multiple-mooring systems and public marinas.

Mooring Minders Campaign – Comments and complaints about so called “mooring minders”, typically old vessels used to maintain a mooring site/licence, were common across all Regions where storage was identified as a key issue. Similar feedback was received in response to the Moorings Review Issues Paper released for public comment in 2014. Further consultation will take place in 2015 on policy and regulatory reforms arising from the Moorings Review. Funding has been set aside to support the implementation of these reforms as well as potential direct action measures such as establishing a complementary vessel disposal service.

Boat trailer parking initiatives Up to $5 million in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of dedicated off-street boat trailer parking facilities as part of a package of measures announced by the Minister for Roads and Freight on 18 November 2014. The measures are in response to ongoing concerns from communities and Councils about the impact of long term boat trailer parking on local streets.

Emergency repairs Following feedback from councils, an allocation of up to $5 million has been made for emergency repairs to boating infrastructure. The aim of this funding is to speed the delivery of repairs, particularly after storm or flooding events. Where the repairs are covered by insurance, repayment of grants under this element may be sought.

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Second round projects A mid-term review of the NSW Boating Now program will be undertaken in 2017 to re-allocate any residual funds from the initial allocations set aside for Priority Regional Projects, Major Projects, Boat Trailer Parking Initiatives and Emergency Repairs into a second round of funding for infrastructure projects. This means that at least $10 million will be available to support the delivery of projects in the financial years 2017/18 and 2018/19.

Summary of funding available through NSW Boating Now An average allocation of $14m a year over five years amounts to $70m to the program. The key elements of the program are:

Priority Regional Projects

$37.5m

Major Projects

$10.0m

Boat trailer initiative

$ 5.0m

Emergency repair pool

$ 5.0m

Second round projects

$10.0m

Program management

$ 2.5m

Implementation and delivery Implementation of Regional Boating Plans actions and initiatives including the Boating Now Infrastructure Program will occur over the next five years. Maritime Management Centre and Roads and Maritime will be working closely with the boating stakeholders, local government, other agencies and delivery partners to implement the boating safety, access and storage initiatives.

The Maritime Advisory Council, Recreational Vessel Advisory Group and Commercial Vessel Advisory Groups will be regularly updated on implementation progress. An annual Regional Boating Plan Progress Report and online information will update boating customers and stakeholders on how priority projects and actions are being delivered across each of the 11 Regions.

NSW Boating Statement

Box 1

Priority regional projects Tweed-Clarence Valley Region $2.81 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

1.

Upgrade Lennox Head boat ramp (North Creek Road)

2.

Upgrade Brunswick Street Boat Ramp, Ballina

3.

Investigate improvements to boating access facilities at Captain Cook Park, Ballina

4.

Support for development of project plan for Trawler Harbour, Ballina (Boatharbour Road)

5.

Extend pontoon at Fishery Creek Boat Ramp, Ballina

6.

New pontoon at Faulks Reserve, West Ballina

7.

Investigate access improvements at Emigrant Creek, West Ballina

8.

New boat ramp and pontoon at Keith Hall, Richmond River

9.

New pontoon at East Wardell Boat Ramp (Byron Street)

10. Condong Boat ramp improvements and toilet facilities, Clarrie Purnell Park 11. Canoe launch facility in Tweed River at Byangum 12. Relocate and upgrade pontoon at Budd Park, Murwillumbah 13. Car park and river bank stability improvements at Murwillumbah boat ramp (Commercial Road) 14. Replace pontoon and provide disabled access at Fingal boat harbour (Lighthouse Parade) 15. Parking upgrade at Terranora Creek boat ramp, Tweed Heads (Kennedy Drive) 16. Boat ramp improvements at Oxley Park, Chinderah 17. Replace timber jetty with pontoon at Tumbulgum 18. Further support for improvements to boating facilities at McLachlan Park, Maclean 19. Upgrade boat ramp and parking at Brushgrove-Cowper (off Wingfield Bridge) 20. New pontoon at Flo Clarke Park, Lawrence 21. Investigate access improvements for the Clarence River Canoe and Kayak Trail 22. Investigate location for sewage pump out in the upper Clarence River 23. Boating access improvements in Yamba 24. Upgrade Iluka jetty (Spencer St) 25. Support development of Master Plan for Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour

*The total Regional allocation is based on estimated projects costs and the proposed financial contributions from Council and other delivery partners for individual projects. The total Regional allocation may be subject to variation following further negotiations with Councils to confirm project scope, design, timeframes, funding contributions and the most efficient project delivery method. Projects are not listed in any order of priority and are numbered for reference purposes.

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Box 1: Priority Regional Projects

Mid North Coast Region $3.07 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

1.

Upgrade Boambee Creek boat ramp,

2.

Improved access for non-powered vessels in Woolgoolga Lake

3.

Improved access for non-powered vessels in Coffs Creek

4.

Improved access for non-powered vessels in Moonee Creek

5.

Upgrade Westport Park boat ramp, Port Macquarie

6.

Support improved disabled boating access for McInherney Park

7.

Investigate recreational boating facility needs on the Hastings River

8.

Investigate recreational boating facility needs on the Camden Haven River

9.

New pontoon at Rocks Ferry Reserve, Wauchope

10. New public wharf and pontoon at Riverside Park, Kempsey 11. Support further improve ements to the Matty’s Flat boat ramp car/trailer park, South West Rocks 12. Upgrade car park and explore options for pontoon at Laggers Point, South West Rocks 13. Reseal boat ramp at Fishermans Reach 14. New pontoon at Jerseyville Boat Ramp 15. Investigate access improvements at Back Creek, South West Rocks 16. Support Stuart Island Boating Facilities Improvements Stage 2, Nambucca Heads 17. Upgrade boat ramp and car park at Shelley Beach, Nambucca Heads 18. Upgrade boat ramp and car park at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads 19. Improve access for non-powered vessels at Nambucca Heads RSL boat ramp 20. Install pontoons to improve foreshore access at Macksville 21. Upgrade boat ramp and car park at Deep Creek 22. New slipway and boat ramp improvements on Lord Howe Island 23. Upgrade boat ramp at Bowling Alley Point (Chaffey Dam) 24. Copeton Waters Holiday Park boat ramp improvements

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Taree – Great Lakes Region

Port Stephens – Hunter Region

$1.89 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

$3.68 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

1.

Upgrade boat ramp, parking and amenities at Endeavour Park, Taree

1.

Support development of Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Foreshore Redevelopment Master Plan

2.

Upgrade boat ramp, parking and install pontoon at Bohnock

2.

New public jetty at Ogden Street, Tea Gardens

3.

Upgrade wharf and pontoon at Tea Gardens East

3.

Investigate relocation of boat ramp at Manning Point

4.

4.

Investigate relocation of boat ramp at Croki

Dinghy storage and launch facility, Anzac Park, Tea Gardens

5.

Investigate options to improve boat ramp at Cundletown

5.

Upgrade parking and lighting at Allworth boat ramp (Stroud Street)

6.

Upgrade parking and install pontoon at Forster Harbour boat ramp

6.

Investigate dinghy storage and launch facilities at Pindimar or Bundbah

7.

Upgrade boat ramp, improve parking and install pontoon at Tuncurry (Point Road)

7.

Investigate options to upgrade facilities at Waterhen Park, Nerong

8.

Replace jetty, install pontoon and improve parking at Pacific Palms Recreation Club

8.

Investigate options for new wharf/jetty at Tahlee

9.

9.

Improve boating access at Coomba

Investigate options for boat ramp and jetty at North Arm Cove

10. Construct a passive craft launch area at Browns Creek, Taree

10. Major upgrade of boat ramp and associated infrastructure at Lemon Tree Passage

11. Upgrade boat ramp, parking and install passive craft access and storage at Smiths Lake Foreshore

11. Boat ramp improvements and parking upgrade at Karuah 12. Replace baffle boards and sewage pumpout at Longworth Park wharf, Karuah 13. Install pontoon and upgrade parking at Tomago boat ramp 14. Replace wharf at Taylors Beach 15. Upgrade boat ramp at Seaham 16. Replace baffle boards and lower landings at Salamander Bay wharf 17. Upgrade parking and toilets at Stockton North boat ramp 18. Investigate options for improving recreational access to the Hunter River 19. Improve canoe/kayak access from Bridge Reserve, Clarence Town 20. Install jetty and improve amenities at Bridge Reserve boat ramp, Clarence Town 21. Upgrade boat ramp, improve parking and install jetty at Wharf Reserve boat ramp, Clarence Town 22. Investigate options to improve parking and install pontoon at Carrington boat ramp

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Box 1: Priority Regional Projects

Lake Macquarie – Tuggerah Lakes Region

Hawkesbury River, Pittwater and Brisbane Water Region

$3.08 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

$5.28 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

1.

Upgrade parking at Thomas Humphreys Reserve boat ramp, Swansea

1.

2.

Upgrade parking at The Esplanade boat ramp, Swansea

Investigate upgrade to boat ramps, install pontoons and improve parking at Brisbane Water Drive, Koolewong

2.

Investigate upgrade of existing jetty, Valentine (Valentine Crescent)

Upgrade boat ramp and improve access at Terrigal Haven

3.

Install pontoon at T.H. Halton Park boat ramp, Croudace Bay

Install dinghy storage at key locations throughout the Gosford LGA

4.

Non-powered vessel launching facility at Macquarie Park, Windsor

5.

Review boat ramp parking and access improvement at Governor Phillip Park, Windsor

6.

Investigate boating access improvements for non-powered vessels at Colo Park, Colo

7.

Expand existing commuter vessels facility at Church Point

10. Investigate location for new boat ramp on Wyong River, South Tacoma

8.

Investigate improved commuter vessel facility at Dangar Island

11. Install pontoon at boat ramp at Kaluah Drive, Chittaway Bay

9.

Upgrade existing boat ramps, increase parking and install pontoons at Rowland Reserve, Bayview

12. Upgrade parking at Colongara Bay boat ramp, Lake Munmorah

10. Upgrade Bayview Wharf and install pontoon for boat tie-ups, Bayview

13. Develop new boat ramp and parking at Hot Water Outlet, San Remo

11. Install dinghy storage at Paradise Beach, Clareville

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4.

5.

Install pontoon at Sunshine Park boat ramp, Sunshine

6.

Upgrade parking at Balmoral Reserve boat ramp, Balmoral (Letchworth Pde)

7.

Upgrade boat ramp and parking at Lions Park, Toronto

8.

Install dinghy storage racks around Lake Macquarie

9.

Upgrade boat ramp at Lions Park, Gwandalan

12. Upgrade boat ramp and parking at Wisemans Ferry Boat Ramp 13. Install pontoon at Wisemans Ferry Public Wharf 14. Support development of Master Plan for Brooklyn waterfront 15. Investigate options for improving boating infrastructure in Parsley Bay 16. Install dinghy storage at Parsley Bay 17. Upgrade boat ramp, parking and improve access at Tench Reserve, Penrith 18. Support development of concept designs for additional access points to Nepean River

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NSW Boating Statement

Sydney Harbour Region

Botany Bay, Georges River and Port Hacking Region

$650,000* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

$3.50 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

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Investigate dinghy storage locations in North Harbour

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2.

Improve off-water boat storage at Little Manly

Upgrade boat ramp, install pontoon and improve amenities at Oatley Bay

3.

Provide additional amenities at existing jetties at Pickering Point and Seaforth

2.

Support feasibility study for constructing wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell

4.

Investigate opportunities to provide additional access point on the Willoughby side of Middle Harbour

3.

Investigate options to enhance access at Malabar boat ramp

5.

Investigate upgrade of boating access facilities at Thompson Street Jetty, Iron Cove

4.

Upgrade jetty at Pleasure Point

5.

Investigate options for improving non-powered vessel access from Bennelong Park, Putney

Upgrade parking and seawall at Davy Robinson Reserveboat ramp, Moorebank

6.

Investigate options to improve non-powered vessel access into Rose Bay

Develop Small Craft Low Impact Facility at Old Ferry Road Reserve, Illawong

7.

Investigate improvement to non-powered vessel access at Milson Park, Kirribilli

Upgrade boating facilities and investigate options to improve parking at Scylla Bay Reserve, Como

8.

Upgrade boat ramp and wharf at Tonkin Park, Cronulla

9.

Upgrade boat ramp and install pontoon at Burnum Burnum Sanctuary, Woronora

6.

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10. Install pontoon and undertake repairs to boat ramp at Tom Ugly’s Bridge, Sylvania 11. Investigate potential for Small Craft Low Impact Facility at Captain Cook Bridge South, Taren Point 12. Upgrade boat ramp and parking and install pontoon at Bonnet Bay (Washington Drive) 13. Install pontoon at Holts Point Place boat ramp, Sylvania Waters 14. Investigate possible locations for sewage pump-out facilities in Botany Bay 15. Investigate opportunities to improve boating access in Botany Bay between Cooks River and Georges River 16. Upgrade lighting and toilets at Kyeemagh boat ramp (Mutch Avenue) 17. Improve access to Prospect Creek at Lansvale Reserve, Lansvale 18. Replace pontoon at Revesby Beach, Revesby 19. Upgrade boat ramp at Connell Road – Oyster Bay

NSW Boating Statement

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Box 1: Priority Regional Projects

Shoalhaven – Illawarra Region $4.70 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

1.

Expand car/trailer parking and wash down bays at Kiama Harbour boat ramp

2.

Upgrade boat ramp and install jetty at Shellharbour Boat Harbour

3.

Renew existing jetties on Lake Illawarra (Boonerah Point, Ski-Way Park, Burroo Bay)

4.

Upgrade car/trailer parking at Bass Point boat ramp

5.

Upgrade Huskisson Wharf including improved recreational access

6.

Install pontoon for non-powered vessel launching at Huskisson (Dent Street)

7.

Upgrade boat ramp and car/trailer parking and install pontoon at Sanctuary Point boat ramp (Sanctuary Point Road)

8.

Install pontoon, upgrade car/trailer parking and approach to boat ramp, and investigate options for an additional ramp at Grey’s Beach boat ramp, North Nowra

9.

Install pontoon and upgrade car/trailer parking at Woollamia boat ramp

10. Investigate installing new pontoon at Ulladulla Harbour northern boat ramp 11. Upgrade ramp, parking and install pontoon at Lake Conjola following further investigations into preferred site 12. Upgrade ramp, parking and install pontoon at Sussex Inlet following further investigations into preferred site 13. Investigate possible locations for sewage pumpout at Greenwell Point 14. Upgrade Kanahooka boat ramp 15. Install pontoon and upgrade car/trailer parking at Port Kembla boat ramp 16. Investigate access and car/trailer parking improvements for Berkeley Harbour

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NSW Boating Statement

Murray – Riverina Region $3.64 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

1.

Improve boating facilities at Apex Park, Lake Hume

2.

Install solar lighting at Mungabareena Reserve boat ramp, East Albury

3.

Install non-powered vessel launching facility at Wonga Wetlands, East Albury

4.

Support concept planning to improve the boating experience at the Murray River Riverside Precinct, Albury

5.

Upgrade car/trailer parking at Dareton boat ramp

6.

Upgrade boat ramp and car/trailer parking at James King Park, Gol Gol

7.

Install pontoons at Balranald Caravan Park boat ramp, Balranald

8.

Install pontoons at the Kyalite Reserve boat ramp, Kyalite

9.

Install pontoons and widen boat ramp at Euston Reserve, Euston

10. Support investigations into improved boating access at Lake Benanee, Euston 11. First stage of improvements to boating access at Horseshoe Lagoon, Moama 12. Improve boating access at Moama Beach, Moama 13. Upgrade boat ramp and car/trailer parking at Picnic Point, Mathoura 14. Bank reinstatement works at Lake Talbot, Narrandera 15. Install new pontoons at Lake Talbot, Narrandera 16. Upgrade access road and install new toilet facility at the Rocky Waterholes boat ramp, Narrandera 17. Investigate designs for new pontoon at Old Brewery Road, Narrandera 18. Upgrade boat ramp and car/trailer parking at Lions Park, Corowa 19. Upgrade boat ramp and car/trailer parking and install pontoon and sewage pump-out at Purtle Park, Mulwala 20. Install pontoons at McLean Beach boat ramp and Lawson Syphon boat ramp, Deniliquin 21. Extend boat ramp at Mannus Lake, Tumbarumba 22. Reconstruct pontoon at Mannus Lake, Tumbarumbah 23. Upgrade boat ramp and car/trailer parking at Apex Park, Lake Albert 24. Investigate opportunities to improve boating access in Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene 25. Improve boating access at Willoughby’s Beach, Murray Valley Regional Park 26. Way-finding signage to Swift’s Creek boat ramp, Mathoura 27. Provide non-powered vessel launching facilities adjacent to Edward River Bridge, Mathoua 28. Review and provide sewage pump-out and mooring facilities for houseboats along the Murray River

NSW Boating Statement

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Box 1: Priority Regional Projects

Far South Coast Region $1.48 million* in NSW Boating Now funds has been allocated to support the delivery of the following Priority Regional Projects over the next 3 years.

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1.

Upgrade boat ramp and parking at Mogareeka

2.

Upgrade boat ramp, parking and access road at Beauty Point, Wallaga Lake

3.

Upgrade jetty at Kianinny Bay boat ramp, Tathra

4.

Upgrade boat ramp and install new pontoon at Apex Park, Narooma

5.

Upgrade parking at Old Punt Road boat ramp, North Batemans Bay

6.

Upgrade ramp and parking at Tomakin (Kingston Place)

7.

Provide sewage pumpout at Batemans Bay

8.

Improve boating access at Batemans Bay/Clyde River following completion of existing boating infrastructure study

NSW Boating Statement

Box 2

The steps we took to identify the priority regional projects Step 1: Public consultation Each Regional Boating Plan was developed through a two-stage consultation process. The first stage involved workshops with local Councils and key stakeholder groups as well as an online survey open to all waterway users and members of the general public. Over 1,500 survey responses were received. The process was led by consultants from GHD with expertise in maritime infrastructure. Site visits were also undertaken in each region, supported by Roads and Maritime local operational knowledge to gain a better understanding of local issues and infrastructure priorities.

The results of the first stage informed the development of Consultation Drafts of the Regional Boating Plans for each region. Each Consultation Draft included Key Findings and proposed Actions in the key categories of boating safety, access and storage. The Consultation Drafts also noted a range of issues that were raised during the initial consultation that do not fit neatly into these categories.

The Consultation Drafts concluded by identifying a range of possible projects in support of the proposed Actions on a location by location basis across each region.

The lists of possible projects were based on feedback received from online survey responses, Councils, local sporting clubs and organisations, combined with analysis of available data and literature.

The second stage of consultation involved the release of the 11 Consultation Drafts for public comment from June to September 2014. Maritime Management Centre hosted a total of 22 Public Information Sessions across the 11 Regions to hear local views on the Consultation Drafts. The sessions were attended by an estimated 500 people in total. 480 written submissions were received on the Consultation Drafts, including a number of suggested priority projects put forward by sporting groups, clubs and other organisations.

Step 2: Input from councils A further round of meetings was held with Councils to seek their feedback on the Consultation Drafts and their views on which projects should be progressed as a priority, including what contribution Councils could make towards project delivery. Councils were advised that the key criteria to be used in identifying priority projects would be the: •

Extent to which the project delivers a boost to the boating experience in the region

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Level of support from Council

•

Deliverability of the project within the next 3 years.

NSW Boating Statement

A key message from the regional plan consultations was that the past partnerships with Councils had delivered major improvements to boating infrastructure, but where Councils were unwilling or unable to contribute to costs, this should not stop a priority project going ahead.

Step 3: Expert review Across the 11 Regions, over 300 projects were suggested by Councils and other stakeholders as being a priority in their respective region. All of the projects were reviewed against the program criteria with expert and local advice provided

by GHD and relevant staff from Roads and Maritime. The extent to which each project improves the boating experience was assessed based on a combination of factors such as the popularity of the site, the location and condition of any nearby facilities and the number of different user groups that would benefit from the project. Estimated costs of projects were reviewed against past experience of the actual costs of similar projects.

Step 4: Regional allocations A common view expressed in the consultation feedback was the desire to see revenue raised from local boaters, in the form of boat licence and registration fees, re-invested in improvements to local boating infrastructure. The total funding allocation to support the delivery of Priority Regional Projects in each Region was therefore also determined with a view to the proportion of registered vessels in each region compared to the total number of registered vessels in the State.

The largest variation was in the Sydney Harbour region where relatively few projects have been identified compared to the number of vessels in the region. This reflects the significant investment already made in boating infrastructure in Sydney Harbour under the Better Boating Program.

Funding allocations for the Regions are proportionately higher than the number of vessel registrations in those regions which reflects visitation to those areas.

The number of Priority Regional Projects identified in each region is also influenced by the estimated project costs of individual projects and the level of contributions proposed

by Councils.

The total Regional allocation is based on estimated projects costs and the proposed financial contributions from Council and other delivery partners for individual projects. The total Regional allocation may be subject to variation following further negotiations with Councils to confirm project scope, design, time frames, funding contributions and the most efficient project delivery method.

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Quintrex – Australia’s iconic ‘Tinnnie’ turns 70

by Bob Wonders

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uintrex, the ‘tin’ boat which has introduced more Australians to the joys of recreational boating than any other is set to celebrate its 70th birthday with a gala international dealer conference to be staged on the Queensland Gold Coast.

Now part of the Telwater Group, headed by industry identity Paul Phelan and partner Bruce Shepherd (“I have to call him my partner, he works here about one hour a week”, Paul laughed), Telwater also produces the Stacer, Savage and Yellowfin ranges.

The dealer conference will bring together Quintrex dealers from across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Asia as Telwater marks the historic occasion.

One man certain to be on the invitation list is BIA of NSW Life Member (also deserving of iconic status?) Peter Hunt.

The respected Sydney dealership Hunts Marine has been a Quintrex outlet since 1945, when Sydneysider the late Terry Quantrill made the radical decision to build boats ‘out of tin’.

Peter well remembers the difficulty in attempting to sell ‘tin boats’ to wary buyers.

“The usual reaction was you’re kidding, boats are built out of timber, not tin,” Peter recalled. “It really took an effort to get people afloat, but we persevered and I guess you could say the rest is history,” he added.

It seems a shame, really, that the man responsible for putting more Aussies on the water than any other is barely remembered these days.

Even many Quintrex owners are totally unfamiliar with the name Terry Quantrill.

Paul Phelan said he was extremely disappointed in not having met the man.

“He actually visited the plant here on the Gold Coast and met some of my key people, but sadly I was overseas at the time and missed the opportunity to shake his hand,” Paul explained.

“However, in what I regard as perhaps the nicest thing ever said to me, after looking through the plant Terry told my people he was delighted to see the brand he established was in such good hands.”

In addition to the dealer conference, Quintrex is planning two 70th commemorative models, one outboard-powered, one stern drive.

Quintrex team.

Their names and model designation have not yet been announced (or Paul is keeping that info very close to his chest).

The Quintrex legacy began Terry Quantrill. in the Quantrill backyard overlooking Kogarah Bay, in Blakehurst, in Sydney’s southern suburbs.

It later moved slightly further south to Kirrawee.

The first boats were made from welded steel, as aluminium, like the fibreglass it pre-dated, was not too easily found immediately after World War Two. As Australia recovered from the shortages of all manner of materials following the war, when aluminium became more readily available, Terry Quantrill achieved a design parameter that still exists to this day – the legendary Quintrex flared bow.

It was Terry and his then right-hand man Bill Piggott who came up with the flared bow design about 1968.

The aim was to produce a boat more soft riding and able to venture offshore in some degree of comfort and safety.

Suddenly, ‘tin boats’ took to the water with a degree of efficiency that many could not match.

The flared bow remains a strong selling point today, allied with added flare to the hull introduced by the Telwater group.

Around 1950, Quintrex was sold to the huge alloy company Alcan, in what seemed like a fairly natural purchase.

However, as Peter Hunt recalls it, Alcan comprised engineering people rather than marketing types and the relationship did not work effectively.

It was around 1980/81 that Quintrex was again sold, this time to well-known boat builder Alf Stessel and a partnership comprising a copper mining company.

This brought about the company’s move to Queensland.

In the late 1980s, Paul Phelan acquired the now well-known brand name and another journey began for the renowned tinnie.

Operating from the expansive Telwater plant at Coomera, on the northern Gold Coast, Quintrex today produces more than 6,000 hulls annually covering 100 models.

It’s an array no other manufacturer can match.

Family runabouts, bow riders, half cabins, dinghies through to the company’s incredibly popular specialised sport fishing rigs, name your preference and it’s a safe bet that Quintrex has the model to suit.

As Damien Duncan, Director of Sales and Marketing for Quintrex, summed it up, “generations of Australians have grown up boating in ‘Quinnies’.”

“I think that becomes very obvious when we look at the number of owners who have returned to the marque again and again,” he said.

“Quintrex has brought enjoyment of the great outdoors to so many Australian families over the past 70-years.

“Our customers, dealers and business partners have been involved with us throughout and we value their support all the way, I hope all will enjoy what the company has in store for the future,” he added.

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Charm, history and natural diversity of the

Alexandrina region Oscar W at the Goolwa Wooden Boat Festival.

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estled on the Fleurieu Peninsula, a little more than one hour’s drive from Adelaide, is the Alexandrina region.

It features natural attractions including conservation areas, swimming and surf beaches, the River Murray, historic towns and trails, culturally significant sites, appealing vegetation, wine regions and spectacular vistas.

The Ngarrindjeri are the traditional custodians of the lands and water in this region. Ngarrindjeri is an Aboriginal nation of 18 language groups who occupied, and still inhabit, the Lower Murray, Coorong and Lakes area.

They are the descendants of Ngurunderi, whose symbol is the magnificent Australian pelican.

In 1984, the Coorong and Lower Lakes – Albert and Alexandrina – were designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.

In this natural wonderland, visitors can enjoy activities such as boating, bike riding, swimming, surfing, bush walking, art trails, antique shopping, bird watching, historic steam train rides or paddle steamer cruises.

There are abundant opportunities to enjoy local produce, including boutique beers, and wine tasting. And visitors can relax at their chosen accommodation after exploring vibrant towns in the region.

Goolwa

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oolwa is the last town on the River Murray before it meets the sea. Supporting a population of 7000 people, Goolwa is a busy regional centre for tourism and culture, and it is rich in beauty and history.

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The wonderful Goolwa Wharf precinct offers appealing vistas of the River Murray and Hindmarsh Island Bridge.

From Goolwa Wharf, people can cruise on the P.S. Oscar W, a fully-operating 106-year-old wood-fired paddle steamer.

Others may prefer a train ride along the southern coast or a day cruising and touring the Coorong National Park.

Many historic buildings in the town have been restored as homes, shops, art galleries, cafes and tourist accommodation.

There are also excellent facilities for boating enjoyment.

The last River Murray barrages and locks are located near Goolwa with boating access to the Murray Mouth and Coorong National Park each day between 8.45am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm.

Goolwa is home to the multi award winning biennial South Australian Wooden Boat Festival and many other events, performances, exhibitions and activities that occur year round.

The Wooden Boat Festival is centred on the Goolwa Wharf Precinct offering a variety of attractions and activities on land and water.

Goolwa – Arial landscape.

Clayton Bay

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or a touch of serenity, the secluded hamlet of Clayton Bay offers waterfront camping, walking tracks and an abundance of bird life.

About 20 kilometres up stream from Goolwa, Clayton Bay is perfect for those who appreciate the tranquillity of sunny autumn and winter days or cooling summer breezes.

It is a popular location for sailors, fishing enthusiasts and holidaymakers who enjoy time at the water’s edge or afloat.

In March each year, the Clayton Bay Boat Club hosts the fantastic Rat Race Regatta.

Boats at Goolwa wharf.

Milang

E Held every other year on the last weekend of February, the Festival features a diverse range of craft from kayaks and putt putts to classic speedboats and paddle steamers. Visitors can enjoy regional food and wine and diverse entertainment as part of the Festival program.

The next SA Wooden Boat Festival events are scheduled for 25 and 26 February 2017 and 22 and 23 February 2019.

For more information visit www.woodenboatfestival.com.au A visit to the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre is recommended for updates on events, tour and accommodation bookings.

Hindmarsh Island

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indmarsh Island is unique in that it faces fresh water on one side and salt water on the other. This provides spectacular opportunities for birdwatchers and fishing enthusiasts.

stablished in the early 1850s as an inland port servicing paddle steamers, Milang is about 50 kilometres from Goolwa on the western shore of Lake Alexandrina.

It offers an unhurried lifestyle as a holiday destination with wonderful facilities including a lake front caravan park, hotel and lawn reserves.

The town boasts charming heritage buildings, colourful river shacks, revegetated areas and walking trails providing access to a wide variety of native flora and fauna. It is perfect for sailing, windsurfing, bird watching and fishing or to just put your feet up and relax.

Each Australia Day long weekend, Milang hosts the start of Australia’s largest freshwater yacht race – the Milang to Goolwa Freshwater Classic.

For more information on the Alexandrina region, visit www.visitalexandrina.com or telephone Alexandrina Visitor Services on 1300 466 592 or 1300 007 842.

Bureau of Meteorology expand use of Twitter

In December last year the Bureau of Meteorology started using Twitter to provide information about tropical cyclones in Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia.

The Bureau is now expanding its Twitter presence to include regular tweets from all states and territories (as well as nationally) about current and forecast weather events.

We encourage you to follow the twitter account in your state along with the national account handle @BOM_au which will be used to tweet corporate messages or weather information relevant to multiple states and territories. Please feel free to promote these handles within your networks.

Official Bureau Twitter account handles are:

Hindmarsh Island Bridge.

The island, connected by a bridge to Goolwa, merges into the Coorong National Park. It is home to The Marina Hindmarsh Island, the largest fresh water marina in the Southern Hemisphere.

A monument at the highest point of the island commemorates where Captain Charles Sturt and Collett Barker first identified and mapped the Murray Mouth.

A highlight of an island visit is the view from Sugars Beach revealing where the River Murray flows into the Southern Ocean.

National account handle @BOM_au Regional account handles @BOM_SA @BOM_ACT @BOM_NT @BOM_NSW @BOM_Qld @BOM_Tas @BOM_Vic @BOM_WA Please note, the Bureau’s website will continue to be the primary and most up-to-date source of forecast and warning information.

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The bold vision and unyielding determination of marina developer Tom Chapman

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om Chapman’s ancestors include pioneers who were influential in establishing commerce, mining and land development in the fledgling days of European settlement in Australia.

Among them was his great grandfather John Bentham Neales, who arrived in Adelaide from England aboard the Eden in 1838 and quickly established a prosperous business as an auctioneer and trader. He later helped to form and manage the South Australian Mining Association that acquired profitable copper mines in the Adelaide Hills and at Burra.

A visionary man, Neales became a powerful figure in politics and he strongly advocated the mining of iron ore and smelting. He became known as the father of mining in South Australia.

Other forebears of Tom Chapman were similarly influential in the early days of development in Sydney and Perth. So it is little wonder that his branch on the family tree was destined to make its mark on the landscape.

After graduating from Prince Alfred College, Tom joined his father, Doug Chapman, in their family real estate business developing a wide portfolio of commercial properties in Adelaide and interstate.

But, it was a place that Tom enjoyed in his boyhood for its sparkling waterways and natural splendour that would become the true showpiece of his drive and ambition in business.

The Chapman family owned a holiday house at Victor Harbor, south of Adelaide. As a Sea Scout, Tom enjoyed nothing more than catching the breeze aboard his Yachting World Cadet Dinghy, camping and exploring the meanders of nearby Goolwa, the historic riverboat town on the lower reaches of the River Murray.

“It was a natural wonderland for a young boy and one of my first investments was a piece of land in Goolwa where I built a shed for my yacht and ski boat,” Tom said. “I loved the area, but at that stage I had no idea that it would become such a huge part of my life.”

In the late 1970s, Tom purchased a parcel of land with water frontage on Hindmarsh Island, across the river from Goolwa. Through further purchases, he expanded the holding to about 330 hectares with a bold plan to establish what would become the biggest inland freshwater marina in the southern hemisphere servicing the boating community of the River Murray and Lower Lakes.

“My vision was to create a marina with residential allotments, free flowing waterways and small islands that would attract birdlife and create currents thereby replicating the natural surrounding environment,” Tom explained.

Today, The Marina Hindmarsh Island has fulfilled that vision in a spectacular and technologically advanced development with 15km of water frontage, magnificent moorings for boats, and around 600 residential properties.

But this achievement was preceded by a series of costly and frustrating court battles, including the widely publicised Hindmarsh Island bridge case.

Having gained environmental and development approvals to proceed with the project, the first stage of The Marina Hindmarsh Island progressed in the mid 1980s. But to proceed

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Wendy, Andrew and Tom Chapman at The Marina Hindmarsh Island.

to the next stage, one of the development conditions was that Tom and his wife Wendy, had to build at their own cost a bridge from Goolwa to the island to replace an existing cable ferry.

The couple negotiated with the then State Government to construct the bridge over the River Murray, but it sparked an unprecedented legal and political controversy with opposition mounted by local Indigenous leaders, some island residents and environmental groups.

Ngarrindjeri women elders claimed the site of the proposed bridge was sacred to them forcing an extended legal claim that became known as Secret Women’s Business. The case attracted national attention because it coincided with other prominent Indigenous rights issues at the time, including the Mabo and Wik High Court cases.

The challenge to the Hindmarsh Island bridge almost brought financial ruin on Tom and Wendy, a former Lord Mayor of Adelaide. But their dogged determination prevailed with a Royal Commission eventually finding that there was no basis to the so-called Secret Women’s Business.

Subsequently, the Howard Government passed the Hindmarsh Island Bridge Act (1997), which allowed construction to go ahead and the bridge was completed in March 2001.

That led to a surge of interest from boat owners and people seeking to retire or build holiday homes at the marina development, Sirroco – an hour’s drive from Adelaide. It wasBest alsoHall pivotal in helping to Display. stem the flow of South Australian investment in high-rise holiday or retirement properties on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

“People quickly realised that we had an outstanding holiday and retirement destination at Hindmarsh Island with superb facilities for boat owners who enjoyed the River Murray, Lower Lakes and The Coorong,” Tom explained.

“Increasingly, the development also attracted younger families looking to live on the island because of its natural beauty, close proximity to workplaces, schools, shopping, banking and medical facilities.”

However, Tom and Wendy had to overcome yet another huge setback, this time caused by a disastrous drought that crippled much of the country from 2006 to 2010.

The impact along the South Australian section of the River Murray was dire with water levels falling dramatically. Major restrictions were imposed on river water for irrigation and consumer use in major towns and cities, including Adelaide.

Meanwhile, riverbanks collapsed dangerously, marinas closed, the houseboat industry virtually ground to a halt, and towns throughout the Riverland and Lower Lakes suffered a sustained economic downturn.

“Our business was decimated for the second time with so much adverse publicity about the impact of the drought on the river and its communities,” Tom said.

But he and others affected by falling river levels rallied behind former South Australian Liberal Premier, Dean Brown, who was appointed by the State’s Labor Premier, Mike Rann, as his Special Advisor on the Drought.

In Goolwa and the Lower Lakes and along the river Murray from Wellington, Murray Bridge, Mannum, Morgan and beyond, Dean Brown formed committees bringing local experience and perspectives to the challenge of overcoming the drought and restoring the river.

Glen Jones, General Manager of the Boating Industry Association of SA, was also an influential member of the Goolwa committee and he led several others along the inland waterway from the Murray Mouth to the State’s border with Victoria and New South Wales.

When the drought broke and river levels began to rise again, Dean Brown’s commitment and achievements were widely applauded. “He turned lives around,” Tom said. “Today, Dean still serves on our local committee as a volunteer and we have become great friends.”

The Marina Hindmarsh Island continues to be work in progress towards an eventual total of about 1200 residential properties.

But already it is one of the world’s most decorated marina developments with a string of tourism, development and environmental awards including Australian Marina of the Year.

It has attained the highest standards of water quality, services and facilities for the coveted ISO14001 Certification and was the first marina in Australia to gain the Clean Marina Certification.

An advanced vacuum sewer system operates throughout the development with constant electronic monitoring and the marina is a primary weather station site of the Murray Darling Basin Authority.

The Marina Hindmarsh Island is a monument to the perseverance of Tom and Wendy Chapman.

Tom’s business acumen and drive is matched by his commitment to voluntary service and the delivery of a wide variety of community projects through a 55-year commitment to Apex, of which he became a Life Member and Life Governor.

He was Chairman of the Encounter Committee that arranged a re-enactment of the April 1802 meeting of English explorer Matthew Flinders and his French counterpart Nicolas Baudin off the coast of Encounter Bay at Victor Harbour. This

event, involving British, French and Australian Naval ships, led to Tom being honoured with a knighthood of the French National Order of Merit.

Tom was chairman of another committee that rescued and restored the famous paddle steamer Oscar W, now berthed at Goolwa, and he is a director of the Clipper Ship City of Adelaide.

A long serving member of BIASA, he was also South Australian Boatman of the Year in 1989.

Tom Chapman is dedicated to promoting interest in people, places and events of historical importance, but he is also a man with a clear focus on the future.

“We knew that if we made The Marina Hindmarsh Island people would come,” he said. “But our work is not yet finished.

We have some exciting plans that will further establish the site as a world class marina development.”

Footnote: Tom and Wendy’s son, Andrew Chapman, is National President of the Marina Industries Association (MIA), the peak industry body for the marina industries in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

Enhanced boating facilities at key South East port

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major upgrade of the boating facilities at Port MacDonnell, on the far south east coast of South Australia, is operational.

Only minor works remain for it to be fully completed.

The existing boat ramp has been widened to four lanes and improved with two floating concrete pontoons to benefit commercial and recreational users.

Additionally, a 90-metre long concrete wharf has extended the existing facility.

The project was jointly funded from the SA Government’s Facilities Fund (Marine) and the Federal Government’s RDA Fund.

The Port MacDonnell boat haven provides safe mooring facilities for the commercial fishing industry, and some recreational vessels, and the nearby boat yard offers storage for vessels.

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Four new “Fish Friendly Marina” Accreditations announced

Andrew Chapman, MIA President; Matt Hundleby & Colin Bransgrove, MIA.

T

he Marina Industry Association has announced the successful accreditation of four more marinas as ‘Fish Friendly Marinas’, bringing the total now to 14.

The new inclusions to the program are d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, The Anchorage Port Stephens, Coffs Harbour International Marina and Gladesville Bridge Marina, a significant first in the western reach of Sydney Harbour.

Fish Friendly accreditation is an information campaign and accreditation system focusing on marina fish habits and developed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) in collaboration with the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and the Boating Industry Association (BIA).

The initiative is attached to MIA’s International Clean Marinas Program and is available to marinas across the Asia Pacific region.

Additional fish friendly criteria and an audit are requirements to achieve Fish Friendly Marina accreditation. The initiative has received positive support from numerous government departments and authorities across Australia.

MIA President, Andrew Chapman CMM said, “Marinas can provide important habitat for fish and the ‘Fish Friendly Marinas’ program has been developed to inform marina managers on how to maximise the benefits for fish and recognise those operators actively working to improve fish habitat.

“I congratulate these three facilities today which all hold Level 3 International Clean Marina status on their significant commitment to protecting and preserving their valuable marine habitat and communicating their efforts to customers and visitors,” Andrew said.

Matt Hundleby CMM, Marina Manager at Gladesville Bridge Marina (GBM) said the initiative is an important development and has particular significance for the western harbour and Parramatta River marine environment.

“With years of heavy industry polluting their habitat, it is great to see man-made structures such as marinas become

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home to all sorts of marine life. The ‘Fish Friendly’ initiative helps to educate both the boater, and those that work on the water, about the importance of providing habitat, protecting and promoting fish stocks, and identifying marine pests.”

Bill Talbot, Director Aquaculture & Aquatic Environment, Primary Industries NSW, congratulated the four marinas for their efforts in gaining Fish Friendly status.

“The rapid uptake of the Fish Friendly Marinas program has been exceptional” said Mr Talbot.

“The Marina Industry Association, Boating Industry Association and individual accredited marinas are providing a shining example of industry best practice and environmental stewardship.”

John Bradshaw CMM at d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay said “we are proud to be accredited with this exciting initiative which supports our already active environmental program guided by Fisheries NSW. “Together with The Anchorage Port Stephens we are committed to ensuring our marina is of the highest environmental standard through participation in programs such as Clean Marinas.

“We have all fully embraced the opportunity to meet the Fish Friendly criteria.” Mr Bradshaw said.

Summer fish stocking to benefit NSW anglers

Katrina Hodgkinson visits DPI Narrandera fisheries centre.

R

ecreational fishers throughout NSW have even more reason to enjoy their sport in the years to come with the stocking of various fish species in lakes, dams and rivers across the state, the Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson said at a visit to the Narrandera Fisheries Centre on 22 January.

The Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) four hatcheries plan to produce and release a total of more than 4 million fingerlings and fry by the end of summer.

Minister Hodgkinson said over one hundred popular fishing spots across NSW will benefit from the DPI’s fish stocking program this season.

“Throughout the 2014-15 fishing season, DPI plan to stock NSW public waters with around 60,000 Australian

bass, 240,000 Murray cod, 650,000 golden perch, 225,000 silver perch, 150,000 Atlantic salmon, 560,000 brown trout, 100,000 brook trout, 24,000 trout cod and 1.9 million rainbow trout,” Ms Hodgkinson said.

“Here at the Narrandera Fisheries Centre, around 1.2 million Murray cod, golden perch, silver perch and trout cod will be produced for dams and rivers from Albury all the way to Inverell.

“The DPI hatcheries in Gaden and Dutton produce all trout that are stocked into our waters, while the Narrandera and Port Stephens hatcheries produce native fish for stocking primarily into dams and lakes.”

Ms Hodgkinson said that DPI, in conjunction with local acclimatisation societies, has been successfully stocking freshwater fish in dams and rivers in NSW for many years.

“The DPI’s fish stocking program is recognised for the benefits it provides to local communities by improving recreational fishing, ensuring conservation of certain species, and providing employment and tourism to regional areas,” Ms Hodgkinson said.

“The fish stocking program is another great example of how the funds raised through the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust is invested back into projects and initiatives that directly benefit recreational anglers.

“The NSW Government is proud to support the recreational fishing industry, which generates about $1.6 billion into the NSW economy each year and creates about 14,000 jobs.”

New Shoalhaven offshore reef – a haven for fish

“Twenty huge concrete modules will be deployed in 30 metre deep water about four kilometres offshore from Shoalhaven Heads, or about six kilometres from Crookhaven Heads,” said Minister Hodgkinson.

“Each of the concrete modules is specially designed to be self-weighted with no requirement for additional anchoring.

“The reef modules are designed to withstand one in 100year storm events; in addition the design places emphasis on how the module units deflect currents around them to create eddies and upwellings,” said Ms Hodgkinson.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward said the new reef is a major drawcard for recreational fishers, and will provide additional tourism opportunities for local residents.

“This artificial reef will create a new, high-quality fish habitat for a range of fish species and other marine life to benefit anglers in the region,” Mr Ward said.

“Bait fish will colonise the reef, which will then attract larger target species including snapper and kingfish, providing a great fishing location for boat fishers.

“This project is very welcome news for the Shoalhaven and will provide a great boost to our recreational fishing and tourism industries.”

Ms Hodgkinson this is a great example of how funds from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts are being invested back into projects and initiatives which directly benefit recreational fishers.

“Recreational fishing expenditure in NSW has been estimated at about $1.6 billion each year, with about 14,000 jobs created.”

More information on artificial reefs is available from the DPI website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/ saltwater/artificial-reefs

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he Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson, and Member for Kiama Gareth Ward, have announced the Shoalhaven is set to become the State’s latest recreational fishing hotspot, with the new artificial offshore reef to be deployed there at the end of January.

Minister Hodgkinson said the $900,000 reef has been constructed using 20 purpose-built concrete artificial reef modules, each 5 metres high and weighing over 23 tonnes – making it more than double the volume of the State’s first offshore artificial reef off the coast of Sydney.

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Prize Giveaway In the December issue of Logbook, Bob Wonders reviewed a fabulous book, The First Fleet written by our industry friend and colleague Rob Mundle OAM. Rob was kind enough to offer a copy of the book for the first two Logbook readers who were able to tell us why Rio de Janerio is called what it is.

The answer was given in the review where Bob explained that he learnt: “Simply put, it means in English January River, so named because Portuguese explorer Goncalo Coelho discovered the area on January 1, 1502.�

Congratulations to our two winners, Barbara Batton from Steve Batton Marine in Sydney and Norman Ambrose from Ausail Marine Group on the Gold Coast.

Congratulations, your copies of The First Fleet will be with you soon.

Registration data for NSW I

ndustry members can obtain the latest available registration statistics from the Associations web page.

Members are invited to visit the Industry Data & Statistics page at http://www.bia.org.au/data.html Industry data in NSW is limited and what is available to the BIA is published on this page.

The registration data shown in this issue of Logbook is an extract from the master file that shows registrations from January 2008.

Also found on the web page is a summary of all vessel registrations for the state showing the volume of registrations by size and RMS descriptions.

Further work is being done on volume of registrations by geographical area. This will be published soon.

New Registrations for NSW 2012 Initial Rego < 6m Initial Rego 6m - 12m Initial Rego 12m - 20m Initial Rego 20m + Total Change on previous yr Cummalative

Initial Rego < 6m Initial Rego 6m - 12m Initial Rego 12m - 20m Initial Rego 20m + Total Change on previous yr Cummalative 2014 PWC * Initial Rego < 6m other Total Rego under 6m Initial Rego 6m - 12m Initial Rego 12m - 20m Initial Rego 20m + Total Change on previous yr Cummalative

Jan-12

Feb-12

Mar-12

Apr-12

May-12

Jun-12

Jul-12

Aug-12

Sep-12

Oct-12

Nov-12

Dec-12

966

636

682

577

492

394

177

158

165

121

125

78

605 131 19 1 756

732 158 23 3 916

801 186 20 4 1011

889 199 26 1 1115

1300 280 23 1 1604

0

0

0

0

2

0

1168

814

867

726

636

489

410 86 13 2 511

-8.0% 1168

-23.7% 1982

-19.3% 2849

-21.7% 3575

-3.6% 4211

-13.1% 4700

1.2% 5211

-8.0% 5967

-14.9% 6883

8.9% 7894

-9.4% 9009

-2.7% 10613

Jan-13

Feb-13

Mar-13

Apr-13

May-13

Jun-13

Jul-13

Aug-13

Sep-13

Oct-13

Nov-13

Dec-13

938 133 17 1 1089

581 116 22 0 719

687 140 12 6 845

556 118 13 2 689

453 108 32 0 593

339 51 11 1 402

383 78 19 0 480

545 128 16 2 691

632 125 19 0 776

817 147 19 5 988

805 162 22 0

1079 193 31 5

-6.8% 1089

-11.7% 1808

-2.5% 2653

-5.1% 3342

-6.8% 3935

-17.8% 4337

-6.1% 4817

-8.6% 5508

-15.3% 6284

-2.3% 7272

989 -11.3% 8261

1308 -18.5% 9569

Jan-14

Feb-14

Mar-14

Apr-14

May-14

Jun-14

Jul-14

Aug-14

Sep-14

Oct-14

Nov-14

Dec-14

178 721 899 154 21 1 1075

94 541 635 136 21 0 792

67 493 560 125 19 0 704

58 530 588 112 18 2 720

51 414 465 102 18 1 586

24 342 366 87 19 3 475

22 352 374 82 24 1 481

67 424 491 85 16 1

86 481 567 135 21 1

166 658 824 159 24 2

-1.3% 1075

10.2% 1867

-16.7% 2571

4.5% 3291

-1.2% 3877

18.2% 4352

0.2% 4833

593 -14.2% 5426

724 -6.7% 6150

1009 2.1% 7159

129 491 620 144 30 2 796 -19.5% 7955

168 796 964 211 37 1 1213 -7.3% 9168

2012

2013

2014

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2013

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17

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* From January 2014 - PWC listed seperately

41,211 445,070 486,281

41,812 444,322 486,134

43,231 440,462 483,693

46,505 443,074 489,579

8,000 6,000 4,000

New Regos

9,569

Total PWC Licences Total General Licences Total Licences

12,000 10,000

9,168

5,666 18,650 24,316

10,613

4,797 18,117 22,914

11,772

3,964 18,881 22,845

12,751

4,044 18,666 22,710

14,000

12,292

New PWC Licences New General Licences Total New Licences

16,000

12,368

10,456 216,865 227,321

14,191

9,635 216,071 225,706

13,429

9,175 216,500 225,675

15,382

8,603 213,280 221,883

New Regos 18,000

15,837

Total PWC registered Total General Rego Total Vessels Registered

2011

14,844

At 31st December

2,000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

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8484 1864 251 14 10613 -9.85% 10613

79.9% 17.6% 2.4% 0.1% 100.0%

7815 1499 233 22 9569 -9.84% 9569

81.7% 15.7% 2.4% 0.2% 100.0%

1110 6243 7353 1532 268 15 9168 -4.2% 9168

80.2% 16.7% 2.9% 0.2% 100.0%

Six iconic new modern ferries for Sydney Harbour The new vessels will be a modern version look of the very popular First Fleet vessels.

Sydney Ferries Fleet Deck.

M

inister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian has announced the NSW Government is ordering six brand new modern ferries that will be some of the fastest in the fleet and have a similar look to the very popular First Fleet vessels on Sydney Harbour.

“The NSW Government is delivering new ferries as part of Sydney’s Ferry Future, our 20-year plan to modernise and expand Sydney’s ferry network,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“Labor slashed ferry services and failed to plan ahead and order new vessels, today we are getting on with the job of ensuring customers receive the world class service they deserve on Sydney Harbour.

“The new vessels will be some of the fastest on Sydney Harbour, and will be a modern version look and feel of the very popular First Fleet vessels that are loved by our customers, visitors and tourists.”

The concept design and specifications outlined in the tender were developed using feedback from customers, and expertise from the shipbuilding and maritime industries.

Tenders for the new inner harbour vessels closed in February 2015. Detailed design and construction of the new ferries will begin next year, with the first vessel to be on the water in 2016, Ms Berejiklian said.

“Each ferry will carry up to 400 passengers and some of the great new features include large outdoor viewing areas, around 90 more seats than the current First Fleet vessel, two wide walk-around decks, wi-fi access and real time journey information.”

The ferries will service all inner harbour routes, from Watsons Bay in the east to Cockatoo Island in the west, and will use new wharves such as Barangaroo which is expected to be completed in 2016.

They will also be used to replace some older vessels in the fleet.

As part of the brand new Sydney Ferries fleet, the NSW Government is also continuing to look at options to service the Parramatta River, Ms Berejiklian said.

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For Maritimo, 2015 looms as a very happy new year

Maritimo’s Bill Barry-Cotter.

The Maritimo ‘brains trust’. Garth Corbitt (CEO), Bill Barry-Cotter (the Boss!), Greg Haines (Sales and Marketing) and Phil Candler (Operations).

by Bob Wonders

M

aritimo’s Bill Barry-Cotter is looking to the coming year with more confidence than he has felt for many years.

A superbly-received range of new models, a tumbling Australian dollar and a re-vamped US dealer network headline some of the reasons for the company’s positive outlook.

“I think the company is headed for a bumper year,” said the legendary boat builder.

“Our latest release, the Maritimo 65, achieved five confirmed sales prior to its release, which is scheduled for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May,” he said.

“With up to 60 percent of our sales being generated overseas, with the United States leading the way, the decline of the Australian dollar on the world market has been a tremendous boost for us ,“ he added.

Although primarily based in Queensland these days, Mr Barry-Cotter remains closely connected with NSW. Two years ago he was admitted to the BIA Hall of Fame and he retains comprehensive real estate interests in the Sydney region while the BarryCotter family enjoys annual holidays in the Barry-Cotter home on Sydney’s Whale Beach.

Maritimo sales and marketing manager, Greg Haines, agreed that interest in the new boat had been above and beyond expectations.

“The M65 has a base price of $2.865 million is opted up from there,” he explained.

“This outstanding vessel will offer a cruising range of 450 nautical miles and a speed in the region of 21-22 knots, that makes it a serious cruiser indeed, “he added.

Prior to the first model coming off the Gold Coast production line, strong interest had already been shown in the vessel at last year’s Sydney International Boat Show and at the Fort Lauderdale, Cannes and Genoa International Boat Shows.

The five vessels already sold (one has already been delivered to a Gold Coast owner) are scheduled to be delivered to owners in Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.

On the overseas front, Maritimo has appointed one of the world’s leading marine dealerships to handle the marque.

Galati Yacht Sales, launched originally in 1970, operates six dealerships across the United States and another in Costa Rica, giving the company an annual turnover in excess of USD$30 million.

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Galati has established a dealership HQ named Maritimo of the Americas, based in Tampa, Florida.

According to Bill Barry-Cotter, the Galati family is recognised as an institution in the US boating industry.

The link with the Galati operation followed from the departure of longserving Maritimo USA President, Dave Northrop.

“Dave did an excellent job for us in his time and there are now more than 200 proud Maritimo owners across the USA, whereas 10 years ago we were an unknown entity,” Mr Barry-Cotter explained.

“We wish Dave all the best in his future endeavours and look forward to our on-going friendship,” he added.

Joe Galati, President of Galati Yacht Sales, said the company had sold numerous Maritimo models since first becoming involved with Maritimo USA in 2008.

“We are thrilled to have been given this opportunity and I am confident we can build on the very sound base that Dave Northrop built here for Maritimo,” he declared.

“There are now more than 200 Galati employees involved in everything from sales to maintenance and repairs and out client base is extensive.

“We have visited the Maritmo plant on the Gold Coast several times and have enjoyed a long relationship with Bill Barry-Cotter,” he added.

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Maritimo’s only offshore target; the company has recently appointed five new brokers across Europe, and has been involved in discussions with prospective brokers in the United Arab Emirates.

Established only 10 years ago, the award-winning manufacturer now offers 17 different models across five separate lines, cruising motor yachts, sedan cruisers, offshore convertibles, sport cabriolets and the Mustang range of sport yachts. h Footnote: At time of writing, Bill Barry-Cotter had just received news from rhe Miami International Boat Show that three deposits had been taken and his team was confident of at least another four to five.

MTQ Engine Systems MTQ is a specialist provider of engineering services to the automotive and marine sectors in Western Sydney. In November a group of MIMRA members trekked toward the mountains to visit…..

Turbos & common-rail diesel systems are the stock in trade for MTQ and their facility is impressively designed and equipped to handle a huge range of custom from domestic vehicles to ocean liners. Catering to both the repair and parts side of the business, a cavernous warehousing facility is wrapped around diagnostic and repair stations tailored to specific gear and processes, including a medical grade clean room for the stripping and assembly of common rail components.

The group enjoyed a comprehensive tour of the facility, and detailed insight was given on the high pressure/ low tolerance specialty work of MTQ. In addition to servicing, MTQ offers an expert advisory service to the trade which could become invaluable for marine technicians as turbo and common rail technologies increasingly take root.

In wrapping up the visit, MTQ laid on a first-class feast for the MIMRA crew, setting a new high standard for the trade night format which we may see stand for some time – well done Nigel!

Our thanks to Brian for having us and to Adam, Stuart, Michael & Nigel for their time & expertise in showcasing the services of MTQ. MTQ Engine Systems is located just off the M7 at 1022 Canley Vale Road, Wetherill Park and can be reached on (02) 8788 2555.

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A New Beginning

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n 2008 the Pilot Station in the wonderfully beautiful Watsons Bay closed its doors, ending an historic period in its long relationship with the Bay and with Sydney’s Ship’s Pilots.

The Pilot Station had long been home to Sydney’s Pilots – experienced navigators who boarded inbound ships to guide them safely into the dangerous harbour.

Sydney’s maritime connection with Pilots stretches way back in history, with the first Pilots appearing in Port Jackson from 1792.

In 1811 Robert Watson (former quartermaster on the Sirius and who gave his name to the suburb) was appointed Pilot of Port Jackson.

At this point pilot services were a private matter between pilots and a ship’s master but, after the wreck of the Dunbar in 1857, the Government took over the provision of pilot services, paying six licensed pilots and wages to the crews of three boats.

But the Pilot Station hasn’t always looked like it does today.

The site was originally occupied by a Life Boat Station, erected in 1907 to house the Alice Rawson – the lifeboat from 1907 to 1946. The Alice Rawson (named after the daughter of Admiral Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson, Governor of NSW 1902-1909) was rowed by 12 men under the orders of a

This site was originally occupied by a Life Boat Station. It was erected in 1907 to house the Alice Rawson. She was the lifeboat here from 1907 to 1946. The Life Boat Station was demolished in 1958 and replaced by the Pilot Station in 1959.

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The Marine Teachers’ Association and Paddle NSW.

coxswain; the 13 man crew was drawn from experienced local men, and employed on a part-time basis.

Many boats have provided a vital service through the years: from wooden rowing boats (whose oarsmen must have been strong to have rowed out from Watsons Bay to the ocean, and the coxswain very skilled – especially in bad weather), through steam and eventually diesel.

The honour roll-call includes the Thetis (built 1868), Captain Cook I (1877), Captain Cook II (1893), Captain Cook III (1938), Goolara, Goondooloo and Girralong (1959), Hunter, King and Bligh (1980), and Macquarie, Bourke and Phillip (1988).

The original Life Boat Station was demolished in 1958 and replaced with the Pilot Station as we would recognise it in 1959. The Pilot Station provided accommodation and offices for the Pilots until 2008, when the Pilots were moved to Botany Bay and the doors closed on what appeared to be the final chapter in the historical buildings life. A sad day for many.

That was until 2011 when Road and Maritime Services (RMS), the owner of the building, commissioned a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) from City Plan Heritage to identify the Cultural Significance of the site and building. The CMP recommended a variety of uses for the building to continue the significance of the Pilot Station to the maritime environment.

One particularly exciting idea was that it be transformed into a Boating Safety Education Centre, teaching vital safety skills and knowledge to young people (a vulnerable group on the water), and enabling the disabled and those disadvantaged to experience something they may otherwise never get the chance to do.

… and now.

The Pilot Station then …

And so the seeds were sown. The BIA recognised the potential of what the Pilot Station could offer to the future boating community, and seized the opportunity to make history happen.

The idea was floated and, alongside the Maritime Management Centre (MMC) whose primary goal is the reduction of fatalities and injuries related to boating activities, the adventure began.

Months of planning, research, design, community consultation, and construction began.

There were highs and lows as with any building project, but there was always an excited buzz with everyone involved – everyone knew they were part of something huge, something that was going to be a long lasting and positive influence with anyone who set foot in this historic building.

RMS have invested nearly $1.5m in the redevelopment of the Pilot Station, to provide an industry class facility that will be a legacy to boating safety educational activities for many years to come.

With additional funding from the NSW Government through its Water Safety Black Spots Fund, the centre will be fully equipped with state-of-the-art teaching equipment, vessels, safety gear and resources to make the whole educational experience a fun and fulfilling one.

And so, let us move onto the new chapter in the Pilot Station – to the Boating Safety Education Centre itself.

The focus of the centre is for not-for-profit organisations to provide the opportunity for a wide variety of people to learn the necessary skills and knowledge to enjoy safe and fun boating – whether it be sailing, powering a tinny to gain their boat licence elsewhere, kayaking, rowing, or stand up paddle boarding.

The centre also provides an excellent environment for

snorkelling and studying marine life and ecology, and learning about how to care for our precious waterways – knowledge that will ensure our waterways remain pristine and safe for everyone so that we can enjoy boating in all its forms for many years to come.

Thanks to the Water Safety Advisory Council (NSW Ministry of Police and Emergency Services), all training vessels and equipment are now in place.

On the inventory list are Hansa sailing dinghies, BIC O’pens, Quintrex tinnies, Smartwave dinghies, BIC stand up paddle boards, Australis kayaks, plus an all-singing-alldancing SMART Board – all carefully thought out to provide the best teaching experience possible.

The Marine Teachers’ Association (an Association that BIA has supported for many years), has been an active part in the development of the centre. It is to be the sixth hub in the Boatsmart Program (an essential on-water component to the Marine Studies syllabus for High School students) joining Menai, Ballina, Port Macquarie, Central Coast and Port Kembla.

I’ve reported many times in past Logbooks on the Boatsmart Program and the fantastic activities it provides for its students, and the Pilot Station further opens up those activities to many more school students, not only in the Sydney region but also beyond.

With all this in place, the Pilot Station can now offer the facility for young and old, able-bodied and those not so able, to get out on the water and learn safety skills that will stay with them throughout their boating life.

The people that will enjoy this new facility are the boaters and boat-buyers of now and the future.

Already the Pilot Station has been a hive of activity. The Watsons Bay Steering Committee held its wrap up meeting here (thank you to Maritime for a fantastic boat ride in!), and the first training session has already taken place with Paddle NSW running a Flatwater Training course, enabling Marine Teachers to take their students kayaking on this beautiful bay.

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Watsons Bay in the 1950s.

Glenn said “Transport for NSW is proud of the partnership formed with the key stakeholders which is revitalising the former Pilot Station into an education centre.

“The BIA is to be applauded for its work as the spearhead for a group of not-for-profit organisations which is bringing new life to the former maritime building.

“A building that will help underpin our collaborative ongoing program to promote safe, responsible and enjoyable boating to current and future generations,” Glenn said.

Darren Vaux, Chairman of BIAA, echoes this.

“The Pilot Station Boating Education Centre represents a wonderful opportunity to introduce future generations to the joys of safe boating,” said Darren Vaux.

“It is a great example of industry, government and the public sector working together collaboratively towards the important common goal of boating and water safety, through breathing new life into a tired and redundant government asset.

“It has been a pleasure being part of the steering committee for the project over the last three and a half years.

“I am very much looking forward to seeing the centre deliver a wide range of successful programs over the coming years.”

Those who have also expressed great interest in what we are doing, and with whom we are in discussion, include: SailAbility, Yachting NSW, Tribal Warrior, Sailors with Disabilities, Sydney Heritage Fleet, Australian National Maritime Museum, and Sydney Institute of Marine Science.

go boating these holidays With high levels of boating activity expected over the school holidays be prepared.

• Ensure all the required safety gear is on board, accessible and in good condition.

• Wear a lifejacket; it won’t ruin a day on the water. Children under 12 must wear a lifejacket and adults must when on a vessel under 4.8m, when off shore, alone and at night.

• Check the engines, sails and rigging are all in good working order.

• Check the weather. Tell someone where you are going and expect to return.

The lifeboat Alice Rawson.

From the 1980s on new medium-speed boats were introduced. The Governor Bligh is shown here in 1998.

They have some great ideas and projects, and the Pilot Station is ready to welcome them to our adventure.

But it’s not all just about us.

You too can become an Ambassador or recognised Sponsor of the Pilot Station, and join a community that will become part of the Pilot Station’s written history and future. To find out more about joining the Pilot Station family, call Corrina on 9438 2077 or email corrina@bia.org.au.

In closing, many heartfelt thanks must go to the suppliers who have helped make this happen: Hansa Sailing, Hunts Marine, BIC Australia, Australis, RW Basham, Dinghy World, Sun Protection Australia, and Unified AV. In addition, many thanks to the Maritime Management Centre – especially Stephen Couling (Project Manager) who drove the project along – and the many contractors who worked with care on this wonderful building.

This is a unique and exciting chapter in the life of the Pilot Station, and we invite and welcome the whole of the industry to join us in this new venture.

Corrina McMillan Education & Training Coordinator

www.bia.org.au p. 02 9438 2077 For employment in the marine industry log onto the BIA website and click on “Employment & Training” For boating weather go to www.bom.gov.au/marine Be part of the boating community

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Use the BIA logo Boating Industry Association

Let your customers know that you are a member of the BIA and comply with the BIA’s Code of Practice

Education, Training & Development 2015

is up and running, with plenty of activity happening in the Education Training & Development camp.

The Marine Card WHS General Induction is a firm fixture in the calendar as always. NSW dates are listed in this edition of Logbook and on www.bia.org.au/training. The website gets updated regularly, so please keep revisiting for new dates and locations as they come up.

Further dates for QLD, SA and WA will be coming soon.

As I write, there are nearly 2500 Marine Card holders across Australia, with this number set to increase this year. The Marine Card Program is gaining strength across the industry, assisting marinas and boatyards to manage contractor access and WHS responsibilities in Australia.

This year will also see the Access Management System come on-line – a huge development in the Marine Card Program that you must not miss. You can read more about what the AMS does and how it fits in the program in this edition of Logbook.

And the year just keeps getting better …

The Boating Safety Education Centre at the Pilot Station in Watsons Bay is ready to launch! Many months of planning and rebuilding have culminated in an outstanding training facility in the beautiful Sydney Eastern Suburb of Watsons Bay. You can read more about this amazing project in this Logbook.

But enough of the chatter – check the training pages on the BIA website as well as the fortnightly BIA enews, to keep up to date with all the news and to get cracking with planning your training for 2015. h Corrina McMillan,

Just a reminder …

With some of the training you do, you are required to ‘refresh’ your skills to keep them sharp – this is true for Fire Extinguisher, Fire Warden and First Aid training.

Australian Standards recommend you refresh these skills every 12 months, and with your First Aid certificate you are required to recertify every three years as it expires.

Remember, if you need to refresh your First Aid certificate, you should make sure you undertake the training before your certificate expires.

BIA offers refresher training for fire and first aid skills in NSW – full details can be found at www.bia.org.au/training, or simply call (02) 9438 2077.

Education & Training Coordinator.

Marine Card Training Calendar 2015

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ow is the time to start planning to get your Marine Card!

Book early to reserve your space – visit www.bia.org. au/training to download a booking form.

24 March 9am to 1pm Newport 30 April 1pm to 5pm Marmong Point 5 May 8am to 12 Port Macquarie 16 June 9am to 1pm Watsons Bay 21 July 8am to 12 Artarmon 27 August 1pm to 5pm Sans Souci 15 September 8am to 12 Artarmon 13 October 8am to 12 Batemans Bay 17 November 9am to 1pm Newport

Other training available – on demand Please ask about ‘on-demand’ training – we can come to you (minimum numbers required). Call 9438 2077 to find out more.

Fire Extinguisher Training Fire Warden Training Apply First Aid

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Fishing loses one of the greats

“I

never heard one single person say anything negative about him; he was a true gentleman and a great loss to the boating and fishing industries.”

Not a bad epitaph, one I think we’d all be pleased to receive; the words came from BIA of NSW President Alan Blake, and the ‘great loss’ he was referring to was that of Shimano legend John Dunphy.

‘JD’ or ‘Dunph’ as many knew him, passed away in Japan early in January at the age of just 71 after fighting the good fight against the ravages of liver cancer.

Respected fishing writer and commentator, Steve Starling, rated John Dunphy as “far and away the most influential figure in the local tackle industry for well over four decades and leaves a massive legacy.”

The widespread respect in which Mr Dunphy was held could be seen at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Port Hacking, where he was farewelled in style.

Apart from family, friends and key figures from the tackle and boating industries, politicians and sportsmen, among them former Rugby League international Andrew Ettingshausen and cricket great Matthew Hayden, were among an estimated 2000 at the moving farewell.

John ‘JD’ Dunphy.

Appropriately, Triton, a 43’ Mariner sport fisherman, was moored outside the club.

John Dunphy was the man who took a little-known brand of Japanese-made fishing equipment, Shimano, and led it to market dominance.

He not only marketed fishing tackle and equipment, he designed it and left an indelible mark on the sport he loved.

It was 1981, that he accepted an offer from Shimano to establish an Australian and New Zealand operation for the Japanese manufacturer.

In the words of Steve Starling, “the rest, as they say, is history.”

In 2008, in what has been described as one of the largest ‘business deals’ in the tackle industry’s history, John Dunphy sold 100 percent of Dunphy Sports/Fishing Imports, but he remained a ‘true blue Shimano man’ in an advisory role with the Japanese HQ until 2011.

John Dunphy is survived by wife Kerry, son Drew and daughter Jaye.

Sincere condolences to them.

The Boating Industry Association of NSW joins with the many others in mourning the loss of a man who made such an impact to the outdoor lifestyle.

Port Botany Reef to honour John Dunphy M inister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson and Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay have announced an offshore artificial reef at Port Botany would be named in honour of the late John Dunphy – a national fishing industry giant.

“The NSW Government is extremely proud to be able to provide a small token to pay our respect to the many achievements and legacy of Mr Dunphy,” Ms Hodgkinson said.

“The proposed Port Botany reef, to become a recreational fishing hotspot, will act as a timeless tribute to John and his unprecedented dedication to the fishing world.

“John was a leading figure of recreational fishing – he ran a highly successful tackle business and was a long standing president of the

Australian Fishing Trade Association.

“A passionate fisher himself, John was also a member of the Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing where he generously offered his time to provide marine advice to NSW Governments.”

“John was a pioneer and a visionary who single-handedly shaped the course of the fishing tackle industry in Australia,” Mr Gay said.

“Amongst his many achievements, one for which John is most well-known is establishing and building up the ‘Shimano’ name to become a market leader in Australia and New Zealand.

“Honouring John’s memory by naming a reef in the recreational fishing haven of Botany Bay will ensure his memory and outstanding contribution to this great sport lives on for many years to come.

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“The reef will be funded through the Port Botany Boating and Fishing Infrastructure Program and will further increase its appeal to fishers around the state.

“I have no doubt John would have cast many lines in the Port Botany area – particularly using an innovative baitrunner, or free-spool threadline reel, which he designed himself.

“John will be sorely missed by the fishing community, which will never be the same without him.”

Ms Hodgkinson and Mr Gay said the exact locations of proposed reefs for the area are currently being determined and public consultation will start in the coming months, providing fishers the opportunity to have their say.

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