THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MARINA INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION LIMITED
2019 - 1st QUARTER WATERLINE THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MARINA INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION LIMITED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS UPDATE FEBRUARY 2019
long hot Marina Management summer has (AMM) course in New meant a Zealand in July. AMM’s A are also being held in positive start for most Australian and New Malaysia and the UAE. Zealand marinas while to The Club Marine Extreme CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: the north members are Weather Preparedness Colin Bransgrove also reporting a good on-line learning course [email protected] start to 2019. The Marina is on track for launching MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS Industries Association to the world within OFFICER: (MIA) under the the month. Michelle Macready direction of Chairman The very popular Marina [email protected] Andrew Chapman and Operations Manual will be the 12 person Board systematically updated INDUSTRY EDUCATION OFFICER: has set an annual plan COLIN this year to ensure it Vijaya Selveraj in place to roll out a BRANSGROVE continues to reflect the [email protected] number of value adding latest information on ADDRESS: initiatives to build on best marina practices. 2/53 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065 MIA’s focus of industry education and On the industry accreditation front training; accreditation and research. the Global Gold Anchor Scheme will POSTAL: The release of the Club Marine on- have a new consumer website in PO Box 1204, Crows Nest, NSW 1585 line Extreme Weather Preparedness 2019 with MIA partner TYHA taking Phone: + 61 2 9439 5806 Course and Marinas19 International the lead on this initiative. A resources Fax: + 61 2 9439 3983 Conference and Trade Exhibition will guide for Scheme participants be two highlights of 2019. is also planned for release that Web: www.marinas.net.au On the global front MIA’s proactive will pictorially illustrate what is roles within ICOMIA and GMI will considered the benchmark (10/10) MARINA INDUSTRIES support new initiatives to support for all physical facilities assessed as ASSOCIATION LIMITED industry growth. As well as the part of the scheme. ICOMIA policy paper released A small regional Australia marina last year on Marina Leases there economic impact study may is a soon to be released related be conducted this year prior to policy on Marina Concession/Lease conducting the 2019 Club Marine Renewal. MIA Vice Chairman Darren Health of the Australian Marina Vaux is playing a lead role in these Industry Survey (HAMIS) in developments. GMI will also be September/October. A regional announcing this year additional study would provide the multipliers initiatives to build on the value needed in the Australian study to INDEX of marina certification (CMM and be able to quantify the total direct 4 MIA Members Section CMP) for both participants and for and indirect economic benefits of the industry. the marina industry. This would for 5-7 Gold Anchor The draft of AS 3962 which was example factor in marina boat user 8 Environmental expected to be released for public annual expenditures. comment before Christmas is now At the end of 2018 MIA is 9 Marine Industry Foundation expected to be made available for progressively releasing a series 10-14 Marinas19 comment by Easter. of infographics that distil the key 15 ICOMIA Update On the education front apart from findings from the 100 page HAMIS what promises to be the best ever Report. These fact sheets will help 16-19 Education News Marinas conference and exhibition industry educate communities and 20 Regional Report (see details on page 10) MIA will be government about the triple bottom conducting its first ever Advanced line benefits of our industry. 21 Technical 22-24 Industry News 25 Sponsors Update MIA NETWORKING MEETINGS 26 Club Corner 12 April Singapore Networking Function, Singapore Yacht Show. 28 New Members 16 April Hong Kong Networking Meeting, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. 29 Industry Moves 14 May Nth QLD BIA & MIA Networking Meeting, 30 Legal Lines Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron.
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IA members have access • ALL MEMBERS – If you have to a number of member missed out on any of this years’ Monly benefits. The rewards webinars, they can be found on acknowledge members investment the website under the ‘Training in the MIA. They are also a means of and Certification’ tab. You must be incentivising others to join and likewise logged in to view. invest in supporting the sustainable • ALL MEMBERS can receive growth of the marina industries. What is a 50% discount on the Asian New? Make sure you are not missing out! Boating market reports issued by • ALL MEMBERS – Documents and ICOMIA. Current reports issued are Resources repository within the MIA Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macau and website in the members only section located minutes away from the Singapore. Reports on more Asian holds a range of useful documents, Centre district and approx. 30 countries will follow in due course. reports and research. Examples minutes’ drive to the airport. For further details go to: include: Berthing and Hardstand – Room Rates from SGD $115+ per www.icomia.com/library/Default.aspx Agreement Templates, Case Studies, room per night. • ALL MEMBERS – Membership Survey Results and presentations – For reservations contact: renewals are now due. To avoid from the Marine17 Conference. +65 6768 9288 or e-mail loss of member benefits such • ALL MEMBERS – A reminder that [email protected]. as discounts on training and the our partner Club Marine offer a 10% You must mention you are a MIA upcoming Marinas19 conference, discount on advertising costs when member to receive the preferred rates. please arrange payment members advertise in the Club • AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS – the immediately if not done so already. Marine Magazine. Association’s Annual General Meeting Please contact Michelle in the MIA • ALL MEMBERS - Our official on will be held on May 23, 2019. Office with any queries. accommodation partner in Singapore Check the MIA website and monthly • ALL MEMBERS – can promote jobs is Republic of Singapore Yacht e-News for further details. Any currently available through our Club. RSYC is one of the oldest interested members wishing to Facebook Jobs Board and on the yacht clubs in the world with a rich nominate for a Board position, please MIA website. For Further details, tradition dating back to 1826. The contact Colin Bransgrove on contact Michelle via Marina Lodge in RSYC is conveniently [email protected]. [email protected].
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RECENT GOLD ANCHOR ACCREDITATIONS
Nansha Marina China
ansha Marina is at the heart of assessment in June and August 2018 a 75 ton straddle carrier. The Assessor Nthe ‘Greater Bay’ area in China and awarded 5 Gold Anchors Platinum was impressed by the high quality of that includes Shenzhen, Hong Kong, in November 2018. the extensive range of facilities; the Guangzhou, Macau and Zhuhai. The Marina The marina has a total area of 170,000 management practices and the level of is 38 nautical miles from Hong Kong and square metres including 130,000 square customer service. 41 nautical miles from Macau. Nansha metres of harbor area. There is a luxury MIA Chairman Andrew Chapman City is a satellite city of Guangzhou. The clubhouse; extensive leisure facilities presented the accreditation at Nansha Marina was the China stopover during and 352 wet berths including superyacht as part of the launching ceremony for the 2018 Volvo Ocean Race. berthing and 120 dry berths. the International Sailing Regatta in The Marina was subject to a platinum The Marina has a large boatyard and December 2018.
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Birkenhead Point Marina Sydney
irkenhead Point Marina is located has benefitted from the installation facilities and the highly trained Bwithin Sydney Harbour. The 200 of first class facilities and equipment and professional staff operating berth marina was recently upgraded for their customers. The investment the facility. All these observations to the tune of AU$4m by its owner has paid off with 93% winter have been confirmed in the Mirvac. The marina was first assessed occupancy levels and an extensive customer surveys. in early August 2018 and following the waiting list for the coming summer Phil McGowen CMM is the Marina initial assessment it was recommended season. In addition, the applications Manager at Birkenhead Point. The for platinum assessment that then for permanent berths by larger and presentation ceremony for the took place in late August. super yachts is up 50%. These figures marinas Gold Anchor accreditation The Assessor made the following reflect the Marina’s integration provided a clear indication of the comments at the conclusion of the with the adjoining retail facility; its strength of support Phil and his team evaluation of all the data including the close proximity to Sydney CBD and have with long standing berth holders berth holder survey data: The marina Darling Harbour; excellent fuelling and local political leaders.
Global Website for Gold Anchor MIA’s Gold Anchor partner TYHA is leading the development of a Global Gold Anchor website. The site will be an easy to use map of Gold Anchor marinas across the world, linked back to each marinas website. This will be a further valuable tool in globally marketing Gold Anchor marinas.
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GENERAL SCHEME ACCREDITATIONS
White Bay 6 Marine Batemans Bay Marina NSW Park Sydney atman’s Bay Marina is located four hours drive time Bsouth of Sydney. The recently upgraded 130 berth hite Bay 6 Marine Park is situated in Sydney Harbour. marina accommodates vessels up to a maximum of 33m. WThe Park has a full range of maintenance and service The recently built retail complex includes a licensed facilities including antifouling and shipwright work. The restaurant, oyster bar, slipway and vessel servicing, boat location is close to the Sydney CBD and has deep water brokerage, financial planning, fishing charters, marine rescue access and ample parking. They have a modern lounge and and NSW Roads and Maritime Services. associated amenities. The Marina Manager is Daimon Martin and he is very proud Lorraine Yates is the Business Manager at White Bay 6 and she of the recent work that has been achieved at the marina to and her team have a strong commitment to customer service make it an attractive destination it its own right within the that is central to the values of the Gold Anchor Scheme. regions strong tourism sector.
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Q1 – 2019 WATERLINE 8 CLEAN MARINA - ENVIRONMENTAL
Sydney Marinas Commit to Reducing Waste in their Marinas Jones Bay Marina D’Albora Marinas Cabarita Point The historic Jones Bay Marina close d’Albora Marinas Cabarita Point on to Sydney’s CBD has installed two the Parramatta River also installed Seabins. The purchase of the Seabins a HP sponsored Seabin this month. were partly achieved via a crowdfund d’Albora CEO Suzanne Davies said campaign which was run to both raise “As part of our environmental strategy, initial investment funds but to also to d’Albora is committed to working raise awareness of the issue of ocean with and supporting businesses that plastics. As with many marinas most positively contribute to keeping our of the waste we see in and around our waterways clean”. marinas originates from far away but The bin at Cabarita Point is expected we become the final resting place as achievement. We want to do our bit to catch 1.5kg of marine trash every it accumulates in our beautiful water and take a stand against ocean plastics. day (1/2 tonne per year). “It is great to ways via various drainage systems. We hope this will be an example to see the bin in action; everything from Interestingly one of the big wins of this other marina’s or waterfront properties straws, cigarette butts and plastic bags campaign other than doing good for the that they too can do the same with this were caught. I was astounded by the environment has been the education being a win win for business and the amount of marine trash collected in a and awareness reach achieved via the environment”. 20-minute period” said Davies. accompanying social media campaign. Should any other marina operator like As part of the installation the According to Jones Bay Marina Manager to learn more, or request assistance Department of Roads and Maritime Nairn Johnson “thay have seen this in setting up a similar campaign feel Services Environmental team have campaign expose over 450 thousand free in contacting Jones Bay Marina volunteered to survey the marine social media users to not only Seabins manager Nairn Johnston who is keen to trash collected to gain a better but to Jones Bay Marina in general. “For get more marinas and Clubs involved. understanding of pollutants entering such a little spend this in itself is a great [email protected]. the Harbour.
The Call to Move to Single-Use Plastics is Gaining Traction
ocal Councils and Governments are similar bans, while other councils such L making a move towards banning as the City of Darwin are rolling out their single-use plastics. As an industry and approach in stages. given the statistics, should we also be Internationally, EU member states doing more? agreed to implement new restrictions Councils are realising they need to on single-use plastics most regularly minimise their impact on the local found polluting beaches and waterways. to protect the maritime environment as environment and waterways by Globally, councils and governments are our highest priority. MIA is committed removing single-use plastics from taking action. to providing industry leadership to council facilities, local events and To achieve this goal across the eliminate single use plastics by 2025 through those with third party contacts. marina industry, an educational and at MIA member marinas through MIA Hobart has become the first capital collaborative approach is required. education and information leading city in Australia to ban single-use With numerous stakeholders involved to changed business practices and plastics as council voted in a new it will take time, a behavioural shift and recycling. The MIA will request that by-law this month. The by-law targets alternatives such as bio plastic options member marinas sign a pledge to petroleum-based plastic such as needing to be sourced. commit to this ongoing goal. containers, cups, cup lids, straws, In light of this momentum, the MIA More information will be communicated utensils and packets usually used for Board will announce at the Marinas19 in the coming months. Should members condiments. This is expected to come Conference their commitment on be interested in pledging their into effect by early 2020. behalf of our membership that it is our commitment, please contact Michelle on Individual councils have already rolled collective responsibility as custodians [email protected].
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The mission is two-fold: mobility impaired children and adults. a) to provide support to In the last 18 months, the funding disadvantaged groups and those has assisted in improving the path to disconnected from recreational the boat shed with better flooring, a boating with access to boating handrail and sensor light to the path. experiences and skills; and Access to the scout hall was also b) to provide opportunities for improved by repairing crumbling stairs, employment, education and training installing hand rails where required and MARINE within the marine industry. regrouting unsafe brickwork. Marine business organisations may A firecircle was also constructed, for example wish to apply for funding which is a great gathering place for the INDUSTRY to assist a young employee gain scouts at the end of the day. extra training to support their career FOUNDATION development. Details including the grant GRANTS ROUND application forms are downloadable from the MIF website - CLOSES 30 APRIL www.marinefoundation.org.au.
he Marine Industry Foundation Improved Water Access Provided (MIF) six monthly funding Thanks To Grant Tround closes at the end of April. In October 2017, a $5,000 grant was Grants of up to $5,000 are provided presented to 1st Sailor’s Bay Sea Scouts to organisations aligned with the in Sydney to provide better access to the mission of MIF. boat shed and therefore the water for
As part of the Marinas19 Gala Evening on the 28 May, the MIA and BIA will be raising funds for the Marine Industry Foundation. An auction will be held during the evening along with a larger silent auction with some amazing auction items already sourced. We are calling for industry to come forward and donate any goods, vouchers and services of value for this upcoming auction.
Please contact Michelle in the MIA office on [email protected] and assist with ensuring a great financial outcome for the evening and the Foundation.
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MARINAS19 CONFERENCE AND
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Event Chairman Expecting Excellent Results
Marinas19 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey CMM expects Marinas19 to be a winner for all those participating in the event. Mike is very satisfied with the quality of the speakers; their relevance for today’s marina needs and the new initiatives that will ensure increased delegate engagement during the event. He also believes the booked out trade exhibition will work well for both the trade and for delegates. “The venues layout will ensure all booth-holders have excellent exposure and the scheduling allows delegates plenty of time to talk one on one with the exhibitors. Mike Harvey.
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MARINAS19 CONFERENCE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBTION
19–202 Gala Dinner 20 0
The Club Marine Marina of the Year Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Tuesday 28 May 2019 from 6:30pm. This Black Tie event is one not to be missed. The evening will commence with arrival drinks and Dolphin Show, followed by award formalities and an auction to raise funds for the Marine Industry Foundation. Awards will be handed out as part of the MIA Marina of the Year and Design competition winners will present. The evening will include a 3 course dinner, beverage package and entertainment. While the dinner is included as part of the full registration and partner tickets, we ask that you do express interest via the online form when completing your registration.
10 Reasons to Register for Marinas19 Today
1. Work on the business not in the business 6. Experience the biggest recreational marine boatyards Getting out of your usual work environment and immersing The Boat Works and Gold Coast City Marina recently yourself in the relaxed setting of the Sea World Resort with both announced $100m+ expansion plans. Participate 300+ like-minded industry colleagues will stimulate new in the Marinas19 Field Trip Wed 29 May and hear and personal and business development strategies. see first-hand how these iconic businesses operate. Understand how they are able invest so significantly back 2. Expand your business connections and increase into their businesses. business success Many of the best ideas in business come speaking 7. Celebrate with industry peers. Expand your personal and business The Marinas19 Gala Awards Dinner is a showcase network during the many opportunities for social celebration of the marina award finalists and winners interaction. Attend the Sunday night function and combined with good food/wine and entertainment. get your networking off to a flying start on the beach This Black Tie event is one not to be missed. at Southport Yacht Club. Stay on-site at Sea World and increase your interactions day and night. 8. Refresh - go back to your business/work more productive 3. Inspiration from speakers and success stories Recharging the batteries is a necessity for everyone. Be inspired by the leadership stories of internationally The relaxed surrounds of the Sea World Resort plus the recognised sports coach Wayne Bennett; the lateral thinking stimulus from MIA’s best ever conference and trade show of USA marina of the year winner Mark Sanders and the program will ensure you return to your business refreshed thought provoking insights from demographer Simon and rewarded with new ideas and plans for growth. Kuestenmacher. 9. Add Value to the Cost of your our Registration 4. Education and learning keeps the mind active and the There are three other world class marine industry events individual and business growing on the Gold Coast commencing 17 May to 26 May so add Learn the latest industry trends and technologies. Two full value to your investment in Marinas19 by attending one or days including presentations and interactive workshops. more of the following: Discuss 1:1 with leading marina suppliers from USA, Australia, http://australiansuperyachtrendezvous.com.au Europe, Asia and NZ. Increase your knowledge and grow https://www.asmex-conference.com.au/ your career and your business. To read a short description https://sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au/ on each conference session and see who is presenting go to www.marinas19.com 10. Involve your Partner/Family There has never been a better business event to also 5. Benchmark your personal and business performance bring your partner and or family to attend with you. Mixing with 300+ people from the same industry; Sea World Resort has excellent dining, relaxing and combined with the 33 conference/workshop sessions and entertainment options and all with great value for money the optional field trip will provide many opportunities to Marinas19 accommodation packages. The partners program improve your assessment of your personal and business will ensure partners can meet new friends and thoroughly performance relative to others in the industry. enjoy their time while you attend the conference.
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Ease into Marinas19 at Southport Yacht Club on Sunday evening.
Value Add to your Investment
he Gold Coast is alive T with marine industry events from the 17th May through to the conclusion of the Marinas19 Field Tour 29th May. Consider building into your time on the Gold Coast one or more of the following: The Australian Superyacht Rendezvous is followed by the ASMEX Conference with a focus on superyachts and business export. Marinas19 will be ‘topped and tailed’ with three significant events. On the evening of Sunday 26th May proceeding Sea World. Marinas19 and just at the conclusion of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, an informal networking BBQ will be help at Southport Yacht Club. The Marinas19 and Awards Dinner will be held at Sea World at the conclusion of day two and Marinas19 will wrap up with the optional marina and boat yard tour on Wednesday 29th May. Another great way to get more from your investment in attending Marinas19 is to bring your partner and or family. The partners program will ensure partners have a socially stimulating time as well as enjoy the ambience of the Sea World Resort and the Gold Coast. Excite your family by bringing them too. They will love being on-site at Sea World with the discounted rates for Marinas19 families being a saving for the family budget.
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MARINAS19 CONFERENCE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBTION
Technical Tour Wednesday 29 May
dd further value to your investment in Marinas19 by participating in A the Technical Tour on the Wednesday. Highlights include: visiting a dredging site with related discussion by Hal Morris the CEO of Gold Coast Waterways Authority; river cruise on the Coomera River, visiting Santuary Cove and indepth inspections of Gold Coast City Marina and The Boat Works. These latter two businesses have both announced major multi-million $ expansions and tour participants will get update insights into exciting plans for these businesses from senior management. The tour departs Sea World at 8.30am and concludes from 1pm onwards to accommodate individual travel arrrangements. For those with time a leisurely lunch at The Boat Works Galley Restaurant is included in The Boatworks. the tour cost to conclude the day.
Trade Exhibition A One Stop Shop for Marinas/Yards
he trade exhibition is booked out with this instance the wave modelling resulted in a AERLIFT T exhibitors from New Zealand, Australia, floating module that is 4.5m wide, 7.0m long, BELLINGHAM Europe, China and the USA completely filling extends 2.4m below the waterline and weighs MARINE the available booths. All the major marina approximately 47 tonnes. The sheer size and BOATLIFT builders and boat lift suppliers in the region are weight of the individual floating modules BUTCHART exhibiting. Additionally there is a quality range made it uneconomical to build offsite due to MARINE SERVICES of other essential marina product and service costs associated with transportation by ship CAPRIA suppliers including pedestals, marina software, or barge however solutions were found and it fuel products and services; solar, lighting, was launched into the water using the marina’s CIMOLAI security and marina consultancy. slipway trailer. TECHNOLOGY Spa A number of exhibitors will be promoting new Once launched, the attenuator modules CLUB MARINE and updated products and services. Some of are connected via a proprietary composite DASH SYMONS these include: whalering system and restraint pile bracket, 1. Petrolink and Valuelink providing a length of defence around the marina DRYSTACK Fuel engineering and contracting company from the rough external wave environment. LEIGHTON O’BRIEN Petrolink Engineering and its associate company 3. Superior Jetties Superior Jetties will be promoting the LIVART MARINE the engineering supplies specialist Valvelink will introduce a range of new and innovative convenience of their new on-line marina parts M TECH products and services to industry at the and products store. The streamlined service MAN OVERBOARD Marinas19 Trade Exhibition. Petrolink is the is particularly valuable for remote marinas to recognised Clean Marinas partner and Valvelink ship from online as well as a “click and collect” MARINAS INDUSTRY will showcase a series of environmentally option. This store has new functionality that auto ASSOCIATION friendly products and services including; non- calculates the shipping for a seamless process. MARINE marking fuel hose, new cathodic protection Superior have also repackaged its products to TRAVELIFT system, dangerous goods storage products, spill suit the new online world. For example its Marina kits and recently developed piping systems for Mate Trolleys are now with removable handles MPOWER MSL marinas that experience significant tidal ebbs that reduces freight costs. NEWBOOK and flows. 4. Leighton O’Brien PACIFIC 2. Pacific Pontoon Leighton O’Brien will be showcasing its suite PONTOON Pacific Pontoon will be promoting its new of environmental compliance services for PACSOFT attenuator system that is currently being commercial fuel users including marinas including INTERNATIONAL installed at Margate Marina in Tasmania. In its new product Biobor EB – a complete fuel PATRON POWER treatment for use in all petroleum and ethanol- blended fuels within a marine environment. PETROLINK Biobor EB combats corrosion and phase PORALU MARINE separation, while also stabilising fuel for storage. Leighton O’Brien’s services and software helps SUPERIOR JETTIES marinas prevent and reduce the risk of leaks and fuel loss, enhance fuel quality, prevent TALLYKEY equipment damage and meet compliance VALVELINK requirements. Leighton specialise in tank and line integrity testing, tank cleaning and fuel WALCON MARINE Margate Marina. restoration, SIRA and groundwater monitoring.
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Sunday 26th May 2019 Sunday Informal Pre-Conference Networking BBQ at Southport Yacht Club Monday 27th May 2019 Trade Exhibits Open Official Opening – MC- MIA President Andrew Chapman Consumer and Demographic Trends: Implications for the Marina Industry - Simon Kuestenmacher, The Demographics Group Morning Tea – Sponsored by Superior Jetties Plenary Sessions Automation, Connectivity and Electrification - Top three automotive trends coming to Marine Successful Strategies to Get More Women Boating Lunch – Sponsored by Bellingham Marine Plenary Sessions Marina Design: Making the Best use of your Marina Assets Welcome by the Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games Marinas & the Sharing Economy Afternoon Tea Workshop Sessions Clearing the Turbid Waters: A Guide to Dredging Shoot, Edit and Upload - YouTube 101 CONFERENCE Projects Drone Safety and Digital Content Delivery Navigating Instagram - How to Grow your Brand PROGRAM Welcome Cocktails for Delegates, Partners and Exhibitors commences A range of speakers, Tuesday 28th May 2019 panels and interactive Trade Exhibits Open sessions will cover Breakout sessions off issues including boat yard compliance, Next steps in Australian Marina The Super Yachts Shaping Gold Coast waterways and the use of drones in Research to increase its Local Value – are Coming, are you managing waterways assets marinas, abandoned A Proactive Approach to Minimising Ready? First Stroke Oil Pollution Response boats, social media Environmental Risk: Marina Case Demonstration marketing, risk Study - management, electric Morning Tea boat implications, super Breakout sessions yachts, Club marinas, Focussing the Crystal Ball on Marinas Boat Yards - Safety, First Strike Oil Pollution Response pollution response and in 2030 Quality and R.O.I. Demonstration - Repeat Session implications from the Australia Sailing Presentation & Meet the GCWA Team - Q&A Session ‘connectivity of things’. Discussion Session Lunch Plenary Rental Framework for Sustainable Marina Investment - Darren Vaux Marina Design: Making the Best Use of your Marina Assets - Session Two 7x7 session: 7 topic presentations of 7 minutes each Abandoned Boats Marinas and the Connectivity of Things UK Picture - New Audience, New Club Offers How MIA Third Party Accreditation Audits can Benefit your Marina People, the Drivers of your Business How to Ensure an Effective Working Relationship Between your Club or Commercial Marina and the Regulators Biosecurity Queensland Marine Pest Prevention and Preparedness Afternoon Tea Leadership and Motivating Multigenerational Teams in the Modern World Pre-dinner Drinks and Dolphin Show (optional) Conference Dinner including MIA Marina of the Year Awards and design competition winners presentation by Club Marine
Wednesday 29th May 2019 Gold Coast Waterways Technical Tour
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Asia Reports Now Available
COMIA have released four Asia Project Reports for Hong Kong, I Macau, Malaysia and Singapore. Each report provides insights into the recreational marine industry for each country. The reports are a collation of national statistics including boat population, marinas and boating facilities. Infrastructure statistics such as boat and yacht manufacturers; Clubs and mooring facilities; importers and dealers of boats and equipment; repair facilities and industry employment are also reviewed. The reports are available to ICOMIA and MIA members. To view/ download a copy, login to the MIA website www.marinas.net.au/ resources/icomia-documents-and-guidelines.
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European Union Release Restrictions on the Use of Diisocyanates
he marine industry, as a downstream user of polyurethane, will T be impacted by upcoming changes to EU legislation regarding diisocyanates. In particular members should be aware that any workers handling these materials will require training, which is currently being developed with the support of ICOMIA. Diisocyanates and polyols are the two main components of polyurethane. Polyurethane is a polymer and used in the marine industry in coating materials, foam (insulation materials and moulds), sealants, bonding and adhesive materials and a wide variety of other applications (for example elastomers). A Topic Summary containing details of the relevant legislation including recent and pending developments and a description of how it could affect the work of the marine industry can be found on the MIA website www.marinas.net.au/resources/icomia-documents- and-guidelines.
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Book Early for MIA’s Marina Study Tours –
Singapore, Gold Coast & Sydney, Australia in 2019 & United States of America in June 2020
IA has scheduled four highly beneficial study tours in M2019 and 2020. The first tour takes you to some of Singapore’s top marinas to learn from their excellence in operations and facilities. The one-day tour on 12 April will also include entry to the Singapore Yacht Show for the duration of the four day event. Network with other marina industry members whilst touring the four marinas. Singapore Study Tour 2018. As a prelude to the Marinas19 Conference, the second tour takes you to some of Australia’s top boatyards on the Gold Coast to learn from their operations and facilities as part of the Marinas19 Conference. The one- day tour will be on Wednesday, 29 May 2019 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Tickets will need to be purchased for this tour through the Marinas19 conference website at AUD$110.00 (member rate). Our third tour takes you to the Sydney Harbour and South. You will visit 9 carefully selected marinas and boatyards over the two days, which will provide a wealth of knowledge to take back home including best practises in Sydney marina and boatyard operations and new ideas for infrastructure improvements. This tour is on 5-6 August which follows the Sydney International Boat Show. QLD Study Tour 2016. In June 2020, MIA is excited to announce a marina and boatyard study tour to the West Coast, USA on the back of the San Diego International Boat Show in southern California. Fly in to enjoy the boat show before joining our tour. The study tour will be for three and half days visiting a selection of the best large and small facilities on the West Coast. The tour, hosted by local marina experts and managed by MIA, will provide high-quality learning, business development strategies and networking benefits for participating marina personnel. Go to https://www.marinas.net.au/training/marina-study- tours for more details.
Sydney Marina & Boatyard Study Tour 2018.
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May Meeting for Certified Members
ertified Marina Managers, Operators C and Professionals will come together for their annual meeting on 26 May just before the Marinas19 Conference. During the meeting, Certified Members, recognised for their extensive experience and expertise in marina management, will learn from a keynote speaker and benefit from an ideas exchange session. The meeting is part of the network’s professional development program. To learn more about the pathway to becoming a Certified Member, visit www.marinas.net.au/training/ certification. 2018 CMM meeting @Royal Yacht Club of Victoria.
Sign up for Marina 101 Course Launch of Club Marine in Sydney Extreme Weather he one-day Marinas 101 course will be held on 25 July Preparedness Course T2019 at The Royal Motor Yacht Club of NSW. This course provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of marina Online operations. It is of great value to people who are new to the marina industry and who do not yet have the experience IA is proud to announce the Club Marine required for other GMI management training courses. The MExtreme Weather Preparedness course, the Marina 101 course is designed, typically at existing staff who first course of its kind in the marina industry to have recently joined the industry. The one-day course covers: be available online. This course will ensure your Marina Infrastructure; Day to day operations; Work health & marina has the necessary tools and information safety; Customer service; Emergency procedures & Marina Site to maximise marina safety. The course topics tour. For more details please see https://www.marinas.net.au/ include: marina extreme weather management training/marinas-101. plan from a macro level, real case studies, best With the assistance of CMMs, Andrew Chapman and Rudy practices and insurance liabilities. Puystjens, MIA presented the Marinas 101 courses at One This course can be taken anytime, anywhere. Degree 15 Marina in January. Andrew and Rudy used their vast The only requirement would be an internet knowledge and experience in the marina industry to present connection. With downloadable online extreme the courses to Singapore marina industry staff as a key way of weather examples and templates. enhancing the standard of marina management in this dynamic industry in Singapore.
Graduates of the Marina 101 Course in Singapore 2019.
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Two AMM Courses Congratulations to the this Year in Asia New Certified Members: IA has scheduled two Advanced Marina MManagement courses this year; the first to be held Jayson McDonald CMM, Royal Motor in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and the second in Auckland Yacht Club Broken Bay, NSW New Zealand. Details will be at www.marinas.net.au/ Jayson joined the NSW Water Police in 1990 training/advanced-marina-management. based at Church Point (Broken Bay) and obtaining commercial qualification to Master Class IV. Leaving the full-time master position and working part time in the superyacht industry,
during this time Jayson was able to return to Jayson McDonald. study completing a degree in Business and a Double Diploma in Project Management. Appointed to the Marina Mangers position at the Royal Motor Yacht Club in December 2013. Studying through the MIA’s education program first completing the intermediate course then later the Advanced Marina Managers course has assisted Jayson in his ability to manage the RMYC marina and the 2017 AMM Course Sydney. recent re-development. Cynthia Rasch CMM, Straddle Carrier Course Port Denarau Marina, Fiji Cynthia Rasch is the General Manager for Port Scheduled for June Denarau Marina, Fiji’s premier internationally awarded marina. She has been with Port Denarau his course is essential for straddle carrier operators Marina since July 2011 as Business Manager and as it ensures yard managers have adequately has led many strategic initiatives that have had T Cynthia Rasch. trained their operators in boatyard health and safety positive impact on multiple business areas driving and machine maintenance. The course will allow down costs, increasing revenue, and improving overall performance participants to complete all written assessments in class of various business areas. Cynthia was promoted to General Manager during the course with clearly written training materials, in June 2017 and oversees, all Port Denarau Marina’s assets. Cynthia considerably reducing the amount of work following the is currently studying for a master’s degree in business administration. course to complete the assessments. She is an active member of Women in Maritime Association and is The courses will be held in Melbourne on 8-9 June at leading a number of community initiatives. the Sandringham Yacht Club and in Sydney on 29-30 June at White Bay 6 Marine Park. Visit www.marinas.net. Ahmed Abd El Halim CMM, au/training/straddle-carrier-operations/straddle-carrier- the Dubai Marina Yacht Club, UAE operations-and-maintenance. Ahmed is the Senior Manager of Marine Operations at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club. Managing an efficient and effective operation daily. In addition, he is actively involved in upcoming
marine projects and developments and annual rally Ahmed Abd El Halim. programs. Within Dubai he has had the privilege of combining his marine experience within a hospitality setting through managing the Marina and Leisure departments of JA Hotels and as a Marina and Leisure Operations Manager. Followed by Marina Berthing and Leisure Manager at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. Ahmed’s knowledge in the market was further enhanced through dealing with the official marine authorities, coast guards and related parties which solidified his understanding of the UAE’s regulations, guidelines and standards within the industry. Aaron Batts CMP, Royal Papua Yacht Club, Papua New Guinea Aaron Batts initially came from the Hotel Industry, successfully stemming from the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School. This led him to managing a fully integrated
township that incorporated a 250 berth marina in Aaron Batts. South Australia. Aaron was involved in planning and execution of the sale of berths and ultimately the demised premises, he then moved to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea to take command of the 3000+ membership Royal Papua Yacht Club. Aaron has heavily been involved across the maritime field and liaises extensively with stakeholders on a regular basis; he has also been involved in a number of marina project management operations.
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Oil Spill & Training Courses in 2019 4 July Sydney, 10 July Melbourne, 30 July Brisbane, 13 August Perth
2019-2020 EDUCATION & MEETING COURSE TIMETABLE DATE PROGRAM LOCATION 3 April Webinar – Environmental topic Online (Free for Members) 11 April - 14 April Singapore Yacht Show 2019 Singapore 12 April Singapore Boat Tour Singapore 12 April Singapore Networking Function Singapore 16 April Hong Kong Networking Meeting Hong Kong April Oil Spill Response Training Sydney May Oil Spill Response Training Melbourne May Oil Spill Response Training Brisbane 14 May BIA & MIA Nth QLD Networking Meeting Cairns 26 May Certified Members Meeting Gold Coast 27- 28 May Marinas19 Conference & Trade Exhibition Gold Coast 29 May Technical Marina & Boatyard Study Tour Gold Coast 8 – 9 June Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Melbourne 19 June Webinar - Black water pump out system Online (Free for Members) 16 - 20 June Advanced Marina Management JB, Malaysia June Oil Spill Response Training Perth 29 - 30 June Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Sydney 27 June 3:00-5:00pm TAS Networking Meeting Hobart 11 July Club Marine Extreme Weather Preparedness Course Sydney 25 July Marina 101 Sydney 14 -19 July Advanced Marina Management Auckland, New Zealand 5 - 6 August Sydney Marina & Boatyard Study Tour Sydney 25 - 29 August Intermediate Marina Management Gold Coast August Webinar - Risk Management for Marinas Online (Free for Members) 18 September 3:30-5:30pm VIC Networking Meeting Melbourne 21 September Marina Attendant Course Sydney 28 September Marina Attendant Course Melbourne 15 October SE Qld Networking Meeting Brisbane/ Gold Coast October Webinar - Taking advantage of Social Media Marketing Online (Free for Members) November Webinar - Expert Panel Online (Free for Members) 3 December WA Networking Meeting Perth 12 December NSW Networking Meeting Sydney December Advanced Marina Management Dubai, UAE 2020 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ADDITION) DATE PROGRAM LOCATION All year round Club Marine Extreme Weather Preparedness Online April Webinar 9 April Singapore Yacht Show Networking Function Singapore May Webinar May Oil Spill Response Training Sydney May Oil Spill Response Training Melbourne June Oil Spill Response Training Queensland June Oil Spill Response Training Perth June USA West Coast Marina and Boatyard Study Tour USA 13 – 14 June Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Sydney 20 – 21 June Straddle Carrier Operations and Maintenance Brisbane July Webinar July Intermediate Marina Management Phuket 3 – 4 August Sydney Marina & Boatyard Study Tour Sydney 9-13 August Intermediate Marina Management Gold Coast August Webinar September Marina Attendant Course 20 - 25 September Advanced Marina Management Sydney September Vendor Seminar Brisbane September Webinar October Webinar
Q1 – 2019 WATERLINE 20 REGIONAL REPORT EDUCATION NEWS
Putting Regional New South Wales on the Destination Marina Map: THE REVIVAL OF BATEMANS
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With its $4.5 million makeover, have increased the number of visiting Batemans Bay Marina has undergone boats by 300 per cent. a complete transformation. Old timber With Port Macquarie Marina located PORT jetties were demolished to make way half way between Sydney and Brisbane, for pontoons, new hardstand and revitalising a tired site to increase MACQUARIE slipway areas were constructed, there patronage made economic sense. is a new car park, secure boat trailer A $2.8 million development has parking, improved lighting, CCTV transformed it into a vibrant community MARINAS cameras, secure access control, WiFi hub. Upgrades include new retail areas and new landscaping. and office spaces for tenants; new boat ver the past three years 7.3 The investment has seen the number berths and pontoons; new slipway and million dollars have been of berths expand from 100 to 135, and hardstand; pro fenders in the 24/7 Oinvested into Batemans Bay the average berth length increase from fuelling bay; upgrades to amenities; new Marina and Port Macquarie Marina, and eight to 12 metres (26 to 39 ft). They balustrades on walkways; new lighting it’s not just about new pontoons. also built a now bustling eatery that is and CCTV cameras; landscaping; and With Sydney-based investors taking a drawcard for locals and tourists as car park re-asphalting and expansion. over the leases, the focus has been well as boaties. The new D Arm can accommodate to create high performing marinas “We had dormant prime waterfront vessels of up to 24 metres (80 feet)— that can match the best in the world real estate and rotting old wooden doubling the maximum berth length in terms of services to regional areas. jetties, along with a supportive of the marina—and by bringing in local Not to mention the effortless natural local council keen to maximise clubs as well as fabulous eateries, the beauty of these locations. opportunities,” said General Manager marina has become a space the local Batemans Bay Marina, recently Batemans Bay and Port Macquarie community can enjoy. awarded a Gold Anchor Marina in the Marinas Daimon Martin. “We’ve With the addition of Port Marina Gold Anchor International Scheme, gone to extremes to ensure our new Slipway, they can now also offer the only is testament to the work completed facilities meet the most exacting full service slipway and service centre to date. Specifically developed standards. Quality facilities and between Newcastle and the Gold Coast. around the needs of boaters, the thoughtful customer relations are an Not lost on the management is accreditation scheme awards integral part of our vision to provide the importance of being stewards marinas that have quality customer- best-in-class services.” of delicate marine environments. To focused facilities. The upgrades at Batemans Bay Marina this end, work has been done at both marinas towards minimising their environmental footprint. Now powered by solar energy (with the installation of 30kw systems at each site), there have also been improvements to waste management at the hardstand areas and other eco-friendly measures. The revival of these full service marinas has repositioned them as destination experiences—something acknowledged by the people who visit. “Our vision is not just about improving facilities for boat owners, it’s about opening up access to a very unique ocean environment for the non-boating community and giving confidence to local retailers—so everyone benefits,” Batemans Bay Marina. said Daimon.
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Q1 – 2019 WATERLINE 22 INDUSTRY NEWS
New owners for Yaringa Boat Harbour
art Marine has recently purchased Yaringa Boat HHarbour in Victoria. For over 35 years Hart Marine has been manufacturing and building boats in the Mornington Peninsula. Their manufacturing base will be relocated to Yaringa soon as they have outgrown their current location. The marina staff will stay on in addition to new management staff coming on-board in the coming months. Mal Hart, Director of Hart Marine introduced himself to the community by firstly thanking the previous owner Stefan Borzecki. “We at Hart Marine would like to start by thanking Stefan for the wonderful opportunity he has allowed us by handing over the baton of Yaringa. It is something that Stefan and I have been discussing for some time and I am very excited to be a part of the marina industry here in Australia and in particular Western Port. We appreciate Stefan’s hard work, which has developed Yaringa and created the community that it is today.” Stefan Borzecki will continue his work in the marina industry as a director of the MIA and the future expansion and development of the Yaringa Marine precinct.
Indonesia Receives Its First Haul Out Facility
edana Marina in Lombok, M Indonesia recently took receipt of a Dutch manufactured Roodberg HBC38 hydraulic slipway trailer with 38-tonne and 2m draft capacity supplied by Butchart Marine. They are now the only proper haul out facility for keel boats between Darwin and Singapore. Butchart Marine has also been busy with recent deliveries to New Zealand where Tauranga Marina have purchased a 47-tonne trailer, and Marsden Cove a second trailer in three years of 20-tonne. In Australia, the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has also taken receipt of a 47-tonne trailer. Medana Marina, Indonesia.
Adelaide’s Crown Marina Relaunched as 35 South Marina
delaide’s Crown Marina has been Apurchased by Chris Ellis and Andrew Hooper-Nguyen and has been relaunched as 35 South Marina. Located within the protected waters of the North Haven boat harbour, 35 South Marina was constructed by Walcon in 2012. It features 76 modern, spacious berths and caters for boats up to 20 meters length. Chris and Andrew, who also own Queensland’s Spinnaker Sound Marina, plan to add a further 28 berths for vessels up to 34 meters length and upgrade the onshore facilities. Scott Newman has been appointed as General Manager.
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Royal Geelong Re-Development Plans
he Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) Thave revealed their multi-million dollar re-development plans which will change the face of the waterfront in Geelong. The project aims to increase the use of public recreational spaces by attracting new events, increasing tourism and creating a safer harbour for boaters. Over $19 million has been committed for the redevelopment from the RGYC, City of Greater Geelong, and State and Federal Governments. Plans are due to go to Council this month with the first stage expected to begin in the middle of 2019. Included in the plans are an additional 20 new floating berths and a 550m wave attenuator, which will further protect the boats within the marina and 410m of the structure will be accessible to the public to walk on.
The Quays Marina Invests in the Future, Whilst Recycling the Old for Good
Service at The Quays Marina, Pittwater, recently Q purchased a new 35-tonne travel lift for their slipway, making a substantial investment in its future. . Stephen Hosking, Marina Manager for The Quays Marina, did not want to render their reliable old travel lift Proposed Tax On Boaters to the scrap heap so put out feelers to sell the piece of equipment. The old travel lift now has a new lease of life Rejected By The Boating and home in Victoria helping to construct portable homes Industry Association for the homeless.
he NSW Labor Party’s The BIA said the number Tproposed policy to of vessels sold each year tax new and second hand within NSW are not as many recreational boats has been as the Labor Government stongly rebuked/ believes and the perceived Alan Blake, President of the taxation revenue has been BIA said “The tax will drive significantly overstated. Boats sales and jobs away from NSW are a discretional purchase to other states and sadly, the and this tax will only push perception that boats over the consumers to simply purchase value of $200,000 are a tax on in other states or choose the wealthy is fundamentally other forms of recreation (like wrong. Many vessels of that caravanning) which are not value are owned by families, penalised by the proposed tax. retirees, groups of hard- There are plenty of working, hard-saving mates international examples, who have grouped their including taxes introduced savings to pursue their passion by President Clinton in the for being outdoors, or those USA in the early 1990s, who have joined in a share where taxes on boats, like boat arrangement through a that proposed by Labor, club. The proposed tax will were implemented then hurt working families who quickly abandoned as they enjoy boating and the many didn’t raise the predicted tax small businesses and their revenue and devastated the employees who service them. local industry. New travel lift for Q Service.
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Redevelopment essential to protect from the elements
Wind and wave damage. Wave Attenuator in action.
he Perth Flying Squadron Yacht fragile on-water infrastructure. This will (253m X 4m wide double skirted); TClub is located just east of Point then provide the Club with adequate Budget – $3M Resolution on the Dalkeith headland, protection from adverse weather, ferry • Stage 2 – Redevelopment/ and has been in existence for more and large vessel wash, thus allowing Replacement of the Slipway; Budget than 120 years. Originally located at the the Club to commence repairs and – $60,000 William Street jetty in the 1800’s, the replacement of the ageing jetties. • Stage 3 – Landscaping of the Public Flying Squadron then relocated to its Without adequate protection from Access area along the Foreshore; current location in the 1950’s to allow for these elements, to replace the existing Budget – $60,000 the construction of the Narrows Bridge infrastructure would be an exercise in • Stage 4 – Circulation – Movement to join the city to the southern suburbs. futility and a waste of members hard within and through the site Unfortunately, the Club’s current earned membership fees. With an includes vehicular, boating and location is overlooking the widest additional 27 large floating pens on pedestrian movement. Through stretch of the Swan River, which is the attenuator, the additional revenue the implementation of stages 3 buffeted daily by easterly and south is expected to facilitate further future and 4 of the proposal, pedestrian westerly winds that generate swells expansion of the Club. circulation will be more restrictive across the surrounding fetch with the The Club is committed to undertaking and controlled primarily for safety capacity to sink large craft moored in a complete redevelopment reasons, but also to allow the PFSYC the marina. commencing in early 2019, and has to have some level of autonomy for A special General Meeting of the given that commitment to the City their clubhouse, whilst still allowing membership of the Perth Flying of Nedlands, and the Department public access through the site. Squadron Yacht Club convened on of Biodiversity, Conservation and Budget – $60,000 April 21, 2017 and overwhelmingly Attractions. The framework of that With an estimated completion date voted in favour to authorise preparation Master Plan, with proposed scope of of December 2019, the Club has been and lodgement of the application to works and budget, is as follows: working closely with Bellingham and construct and install a suitable wave • Stage 1 – Design, construct and International Marina Consultants to attenuator in order to protect the Club’s install Bellingham Wave Attenuator ensure the success of the project.
The Jetty Specialist Relocates
stablished in 1986 working out of “From its origins on their Etheir home, the Morris family have back porch in Minyama in come a long way. The Jetty Specialist 1986 to this outstanding has recently moved into their new new facility here today, $13 million purpose-built marine the Morris family is a manufacturing facility on the Sunshine great example of local Coast, Queensland. The company entrepreneurs growing started out specialising in the design, their business, providing construction and installation of pontoons employment opportunities L-R: Neil Morris, Mayor Mary Jamieson, Jacob Morris and Dane Morris. and boardwalks in the domestic market. and contributing to They have now expanded into the our Sunshine Coast commercial and government sectors. community,” Mayor Jamieson said. waterway specifically created to test At the launch, Neil Morris, owner and “This new purpose built factory marine infrastructure”. founder was joined by his family and incorporates state-of-the-art The Jetty Specialist currently employ Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark equipment, the latest technology, high- 60 full time staff and this is expected to Jamieson. end fixtures and fittings along with a increase to 75 in the next four years.
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NEW YEAR, NEW BRONZE SPONSORS TO SUPPORT MIA INITIATIVES BRONZE SPONSOR 2019-2020
ith the invaluable support of our Livart Marine Marina Master Wcurrent sponsors, 2019 promises Based in China, Marina Master provides cloud based to be another productive year for the delivering breakwaters, concrete software solutions for marinas with Association. The MIA continues to expand and aluminium pontoons, private the ability to maintain full control the roll out of initiatives to support the jetty and floating houses, they have from a mobile device. It is a complete marina industries. This year we are putting been a member of the MIA since service for new bookings, enquiries, increased funds back into our programs to 2015. Livart Marine has completed sales, sub leasing, invoicing and much assist and promote the industry including projects for more than 200 marinas more. Clients are also able to utilise for example; the roll out of Gold Anchor in over 20 countries. the CRM portal to check in or out and consumer advertising and taking on-line the Leo Woo, CEO of Livart Marine schedule maintenance. Marina Master Club Marine Extreme Weather Preparedness commented, “we are keen to is a family-owned business based Course making it the first global product be more actively involved in the in Europe, with regional partners in of its time for the industry. Another of the Australian marina industry and being Australia and China. Marina Masters initiatives is a proposal at the request of a bronze sponsor of the MIA is a will be represented at Marinas19 by the Transport Department in Abu Dhabi to great way to start.” their Australian agent DASH. deliver GMI backed MIA/BM training to all Livart Marine will be exhibiting at Marina Master can be contacted on marinas in Abu Dhabi and for the first time Marinas19. E: [email protected] this year we will be delivering our Advanced Livart Marine can be contacted on W: www.marinamaster.si/ Marina Management Course in three E: [email protected] countries outside of Australia (NZ, Malaysia W: www.livartmarina.com/ and UAE). We will be undertaking our fifth Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey later this year and of course we have the Marinas19 International Conference and Trade Exhibition in May on the Gold Coast.
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ROYAL MOTOR YACHT CLUBS MARINA REDEVELOPMENT
n the past 91 years Marina redevelopment the RMYC Broken Bay, was now in full swing INSW has continued to and the first arrival of 4 grow from its humble shipments of pontoons beginnings in Horseshoe were quickly installed Cove in 1928. The and services connected Club has progressed within 2 months of significantly since the the start date. We 1930’s, with many major had reached the first projects to improve milestone stage of the the Club’s facilities redevelopment. both on and off the On the 29th water. The last major September 2018, the redevelopment of the certifier and Bellingham marina was completed Marine handed over the in 2004 when the old new “C” Arm and the timber marina was Southern Break wall replaced with a new and this was shortly Bellingham and Pacific followed by the re- Pontoon and Pier Floating Marina. day court hearing was held from 13th opening of the outside fuel wharf with The recent redevelopments idea to 15th February 2017 and a further 3 its new high flow fuel bowser upgrade commenced in 2010 due to member months passed before the Club learned and tank monitoring systems by Moore demand and an increasing marina berth it had been successful. On 11th May Management. Construction continued waitlist. During 2010 to 2014, the project 2017, a construction certificate was unabated with a push to meet a pre- progressed slowly due to many hurdles. applied for and final arrangements were Christmas deadline which was fast In March 2014, the board decided to then made by the Club. Preliminary approaching. give renewed impetus to the proposed work started on the 26th April 2018 for The new pontoons delivered by marina expansion as the waitlist the upgrade of the Club’s power supply. both Bellingham Marine & Superior demand for berths was continuing to This upgrade, which involved installing Jetties saw the final stage come increase and the lack of availability for a new kiosk substation, has more than together very quickly. larger berths was becoming more acute doubled the Club’s power supply. The new power kiosk was in all waterways. The first stage of the marina began connected on Monday 12th November Shortly thereafter the Club accepted on the 25th June 2018 with the 2018 and shortly thereafter services a proposal by Hampton Property disconnection of the outside fuel were fitted to the northern and inside Services with a tight timeline for wharf and the relocation of vessels arms with new M-TECH pedestals, a development application to be impacted by the project. From here metering and black water pump out submitted to Council. Six months later the redevelopment gained momentum facility by Marine Sanitation. on the 16th September 2015 the Club with the sections of existing marina On 5th December the final submitted its development application impacted by the expansion dismantled Occupancy Certificate for the to Pittwater Council. and moved. completion of the marina was issued Unfortunately, the application was The piling barge arrived on and the marina team wasted no time met with opposition. This ultimately Wednesday 11th July 2018 with the 120 in filling the marina. The project was resulted in an appeal by the Club in the or 2,400 metres of steel piles from delivered within budget and prior to Land & Environment Court. A three- Newcastle by barge 2 days later. The our busy Christmas boating season. The redeveloped marina consisted of a further 39 berths ranging from 7 to 30 metres with a 55 metre casual super yacht berth and the swing moorings were reduced from 49 to 38 in the redeveloped area. Officially Opened on Saturday 16th February 2019 by Club patron Lee Goddard Rear Admiral RAN and Chris Lee Commodore with 250 members, guests and special guests including the Club patron Hon. Bronwyn Bishop. Commodore Chris Lee said, “We have a first class expanded marina facility we can all be very proud of and an Photo of Marina Staff (L-R): Jayson McDonald, Doug Taylor, Bronwyn Bishop, Alasdair Wells, asset that will benefit our Club and its Jacob Jeskie Falon, Matteo Lantelme & Lee Goddard Rear Admiral RAN. members for many years to come”.
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HEAVEN CAN WAIT CHARITY SAILING REGATTA
n its 13th year, The Royal Motor Yacht and through fundraising by the crews Club – Toronto, NSW hosted the regatta taking part in the regatta. In 2018 Iin support of the Hunter branch of $45,000 was raised. Funds are still being the NSW Cancer Council who provide calculated and race director and Vice- domestic support services for both Commodore of the Royal Motor Yacht terminal and recovering cancer patients. Club, Toronto, Mel Steiner, said “We do The regatta was conceived and expect to raise in the order of $40,000 inaugurated by Lake Macquarie resident from this year’s regatta,” Mr Steiner said. Shaun Lewicki who is a cancer survivor The regatta covers the length and and avid sailor as an annual sailing breadth of Lake Macquarie and is five event on the Lake. The objectives of the races run in parallel – a One Lap Dash, a event are to promote sailing and to raise Presentation at Royal Motor Yacht Club - Toronto. Short One Lap Dash for Off The Beach funds for cancer research and domestic boats and Trailer Sailers (non-sport support programs such as the Home Rescue, who provide rescue support boats), a Dinghy Dash for Off The Beach Help Program – which provides domestic during the races. boats, a 12 Hour Race and a 24 Hour race. assistance for recovering and terminal Funds are raised through entry fees A primary sponsor of the event is MIA cancer patients. A small amount of funds paid by the participants, corporate member Marmong Point Marina. also go to the Lake Macquarie Marine sponsorship, charity dinner and auction GCCM DONATE 10% OF ALL MARCH HAUL OUT FEES TO FLOOD RELIEF old Coast City Marina and natural disaster. Families have lost and rebuild,” stated GCCM’s CEO, Mr GShipyard (GCCM) have committed their homes, their vehicles, their Trenton Gay. to donate 10% of all March shipyard pets, their stock, their income. Through the ‘Sisters of the North’ haul out fees to the flood relief effort Tragically, these same families have support group, GCCM will donate 10% through Sisters of the North for those also been battling to keep their stock of fees for every lift on the 50 and affected in Northwest Queensland. alive during the drought over the last 250 tonne travelifts. This money will “Our cattle industry friends seven years. In our own small way go directly to the families affected in Northern Queensland have we can and we will make a difference by the flood to assist them to rebuild experienced an unprecedented and help these people to regroup homes, lives and livelihoods. © Photos taken by Andrew Toogood of Newcastle 360 of Newcastle Toogood Andrew by taken © Photos
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With over two decades of experience, Leighton O’Brien has grown Technology Spa to more than 60 service distributors Cimolai Technology started in 2004, globally, and operate in 24 countries. following an initiative of the Cimolai Leighton O’Brien has worked with many family and a collaboration with a marinas across Australia for over three The Aberdeen group of technicians with experience years, assisting with environmental in the design and supply of special risk management by maintaining the Marina Club lifting equipment. integrity of their underground storage The Aberdeen Marina Club (by Shangri Cimolai Technology designs and tanks through tank and line testing and La) is based in Hong Kong and has 170 manufactures special equipment for groundwater monitoring, as well as wet berths and dry berths available. All marinas, shipyards and ports such as ensuring premium fuel quality through wet berths provide power, fresh water, mobile boat hoists and self-propelled fuel sampling and tank cleaning. telephone connectivity and 24-hour trolleys (on rails or tires) for boats www.leightonobrien.com security. The Marina also has a ferry ranging from 30t to 2000 t; ship lifting service within the marina boundary, a platforms and transfer systems to launch, fuel station, a waste pump-out facility, dry-dock and handle huge vessels as Micheal Fountain separate showers, toilet and changing well as special cranes to move, lift and facilities for non-member guests and turn ship blocks. The company offers Architects a barbecue area for the use of all an efficient worldwide after-sale service In recent years, berth holders. The Club also operates and is certified ISO 9001 / UNI EN ISO the MFA practice seven restaurants and ten banqueting 9001:2015, ISO 14001 / UNI EN ISO has become highly venues, sporting and family oriented 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007. specialised in the facilities. The Club’s fitness centre www.cimolaitechnology.com area of Marine provides unlimited access to state-of- Facilities Design and the-art equipment, as well as lounge Development. From facilities with steam room and sauna. waterfront residential Two swimming pools are also available. properties to complex dry boat stores, Membership to the Aberdeen Marina yacht clubs, repair and maintenance Club is exclusively by invitation. facilities, marinas and restaurants. MFA www.aberdeenmarinaclub.com has been central to the design of some Coorong Quays large scale, ambitious marine projects Coorong Quays is located in the heart including Sydney Boathouse and of the magnificent Fleurieu coastline and Sydney City Marine, located in Rozelle offers a unique lifestyle in one of South Bay, Sydney. Australia’s most desirable locations. MFA can deliver a complete project The marina offers both wet and dry starting from boat profiling to materials berths with onsite storage available. handling solutions, conducting thorough Facilities include amenities, laundromat, site analyses, revenue and cost Trinity Point Marina chandlery, children’s playground, BBQ modeling, government approvals and As the newest marina facility on Lake area and a communal galley. A 24 hour managing a built solution. Macquarie complete with a Unifloat fuel dock is available along with pump www.mfa.com.au concrete dock system with wave out facilities, secure access and a launch attenuator, Trinity Point Marina offers and retrieve service. secure berthing for vessels to 32 metres. www. coorongquays.com.au Staffed seven days a week by a highly experienced management team, the marina includes a comprehensive CCTV security system and state-of-the-art Wi- Leighton O’Brien Onboard Marine Fi coverage to all berths, together with Leighton O’Brien is an Australian a fuel dock serving diesel and premium market leader in environmental Services ULP and a 24/7 pump-out facility. compliance services to the retail Onboard Marine Services began Trinity Point spans 23 hectares of petroleum industry and commercial fuel in 2009 and offer mechanical and prime waterfront land, encircled by users such as slipway services to Sydney Harbour and forest and lake and surrounded by marinas to help Pittwater. Daniel Scifleet and his skilled water on three sides. It promises five- manage their team have been working in the industry star living experiences amidst a unique underground for over 20 years and have gained waterfront landscape – a five-star fuel system experience working on every major Pullman Hotel, signature restaurant, 300 infrastructure. make and model of boats along with seat function centre, 188 berth marina, They are a their engines, drive train and running infinity pool, gymnasium, day spa and so supplier of gear. Daniel Scifleet employs a team of much more. integrity testing carefully selected personnel and pride www.trinitypoint.com.au
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Derrick Nowak Pauline Grasset Delayna Trease Karen Lewer Derrick Nowak joined the Pauline Grasset recently Delayna Trease has Karen Lewer has been Gold Coast City Marina joined the Asia Pacific recently joined HydroHoist appointed Manager and Shipyard (GCCM) in team of Poralu Marine Marine Group as Director of Port Geographe February in a Business as an Administrative of Marketing. Delayna has Marina after 7 years in Development role. Derrick and Marketing Manager. 10 years of experience the capacity of admin has been in the marine Capitalising on 25 years of in sales and marketing & reception. Previously industry his entire career successful projects in this with key roles in referral from Broome, Karen was starting in his native Maine zone, she will contribute development, marketing Administration Manager USA as a shipwright and to showcase the eco- planning, social media for the adventure cruise marine applicator. He innovative DNA of the and web development company True North for 11 has held a number of company. strategies. Interestingly, years. With over 18 years’ management roles with Pauline has a background Delayna worked as a experience in the marine Akzo Nobel in the USA, in institutional and non- receptionist at HydroHoist industry and 13 years as Europe and Asia Pacific. In profit communication. whilst in high school. an Event Co-ordinator, 2006, Derrick relocated to Her personal life brought “I am excited to be a part Karen is passionate about Australia. her to live in different of this dynamic company. It exceptional customer “Many will already countries like Belgium, has always been a dream of service, creating a safe, user know Derrick from his Chile, Japan and Hong mine to work in the marine friendly marina environment previous role as Manager Kong where she is now industry, especially with & continuing to host annual for North and South resident. Attracted by the HydroHoist. I admire how events such as Geographe Asia with AkzoNobel. values of the group, she this company has maintained Bay Raceweek, Blessing of He is a passionate and seized the opportunity the industry leader boat lift The Fleet and the Whale experienced boatie, a to join Poralu Marine to status and I am thrilled to Festival at Port Geographe very well connected and contribute to their growth work with the best in the Marina in the beautiful highly regarded member in the APAC area. industry,” Trease said. South West of WA. of the marine industry and I am confident that he will also be a great cultural fit Adam Hays Michael Neumann for the expanding GCCM team,” stated GCCM’s CEO, Adam Hays Michael Neumann Mr Trenton Gay. began as General joined the Royal Yacht Mr Nowak will be focusing Manager of the Club of Victoria in his efforts on business Cruising Yacht Club late January from development opportunities of South Australia the Cruising Yacht in the recreational boating in January. Adam Club of Australia in market. previously was the Sydney, where he General Manager was the Operations of Thaxted Park Manager for the last 5 Golf Club where years which included Terry Oakley he played a major the Race Villages Terry Oakley has recently part in the redevelopment of both the golf Production Manager of the iconic blue joined Savages Wharf course and club facilities. During his tenure, water ocean race Rolex Sydney Hobart as their Relationship Adam significantly grew the membership Yacht Race. RYCV is preparing to undertake Manager. Terry previously base, increased both ladies and junior a major milestone in redeveloping their ran his own boat sales participation, implemented a number of marina, where Michael will play a crucial brokerage in Melbourne. new revenue streams such as a successful role in leading the club through this project. Terry is well known to the restaurant. “I’m really looking forward to the new marine industry in Victoria Adam is keen to introduce many of these challenges this position brings, with the and Tasmania, having previous initiatives in his new role at the marina redevelopment as a key project, competed in the Sydney to CYCSA with a focus on endorsing member along with increasing sponsorship, Hobart Yacht Race and is a wellbeing, and continue to grow the CYC’s membership & participation in sailing for keen sailor. status as SA’s premium yacht club. young & old”.
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ACCC GIVEN TEETH TO BITE AT ‘UNFAIR’ CONTRACTS TERMS
n the second quarter 2016 edition of If you require our be important in determining whether Waterline I wrote about new laws that assistance to review a condition is “unfair” the UCTs in this Iwere being introduced to make ‘unfair and update your case were of categories that are likely contract terms’ (UCTs) in ‘standard form documentation, to resonate with Marinas: small business contracts’ unenforceable. please contact: • Insurance – client (this might Recent updates to those laws have Tim Smith be a boat owner) not to make a given the regulators greater powers (07) 3231 0628 claim against the landlord under a [email protected] to investigate UCTs and the ACCC has superior lease indicated that enforcing the UCTs laws • Headlease – if a client carries on will be a priority. an illegal activity in breach of The Spotlight is on - ACCC v the headlease then the client’s Changes to ACCC powers Servcorp [2018] FCA 1044 agreement with Servcorp (this The ACCC now has the power In this recent case of the ACCC was would be the marina) will to require someone to produce successful in obtaining orders: immediately terminate information and documents or • declaring that certain Servcorp • Indemnity – Servcorp accepts appear before it to give evidence in contracts contained UCTs that were no liability whatsoever for loss relation to a possible contravention of unenforceable or damage during the client’s the UCTs laws for applicable contracts • requiring Servcorp to implement a occupation but the client’s liability entered into on or after October 2018. compliance programme to Servcorp is not limited The result is that the ACCC is • to pay the ACCC’s costs of $150,000 likely to increase the number of its Where might the laws go to investigations to determine whether While it will be the drafting of a from here? to apply to a court for a declaration particular term and the overall context Currently it’s the courts that can that a contract contains UCTs. of the effect of the contract that will grant relief from UCTs which can include declaring UCTs void, varying a contract, granting injunctions, Recap of UCTs laws • Within the value limits orders to provide redress (e.g. The upfront price does not exceed If any contract ticks the following refunds), award costs and anything $300,000 or $1 million if the boxes then it is likely the laws will else the court deems appropriate. contract is for a period longer than apply to those contracts and you There are currently no penalties for 12 months. must ensure that the terms are ‘fair’: using UCTs and the ACCC cannot • Type of contract issue an infringement notice for • One or more parties is a ‘small The contract is for the supply using UTCs. However, the ACCC business’ of goods or services (including Chair has recently indicated < 20 people including casual financial services) or the sale or support for penalties for using employees employed on a regular grant of an interest in land. UCTs so there is a risk that this basis. will be the purpose of future • Are there UCTs? amendments to the laws. • On or after 12 November 2016 - would create significant imbalance The contract is entered into, varied in the parties’ rights/obligations What does this mean for (to the extent of the variations) or under the contract marina businesses? renewed. - not reasonably needed to protect If you haven’t already conducted • ‘Standard Form Contract’ the legitimate interests of the a review of your small business The contract was prepared by one party advantaged by the term contracts (and consumer contracts) party on essentially a ‘take it or - would cause detriment to a party you should do so to be prepared leave it’ basis. if it were to be applied or relied on. should the ACCC use its new powers to investigate your marina!
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WATERLINE Q1 – 2019 31 Water Back Flow and Marinas Sponsors ew water related guidelines have recently resulted in Industries Na significant issue for marinas in the U.K. according Association & Partners to Jon White, General Manager of the Yacht Harbours Association. Supporting MIA and the advancement A new guideline specifies that the water in all marinas of the marina industries should be categorized as ‘5’ which is the highest level of contamination. According to Jon ‘if this (regulation) goes through all UK marinas will be required to fit break tanks in their water supplies which will be very expensive.’ Jon sought the following information from MIA to assist with their rearguard action. PLATINUM SPONSOR • How water in marinas is categorized and what level is it categorized at? • What systems are generally used to prevent backflow (back siphonage)? • Has there been any changes in legislation or guidance that has led to a change in the categorisation of sea water/river water (in marinas/harbours)? MIA contacted bronze sponsor International Marina Consultants (IMC). IMC Director John Leman then asked Alan Bentley for his comments. According to John; ‘Alan PARTNER has done more marina plumbing installations than anyone else in Australia, has been doing this for 30 plus years and is very experienced.’ Alan kindly passed on the following comments to Jon: ‘in Australia all of the drinking water is governed under the ADWG (Australia Drinking Water Guidelines) and all potable/fire water coming from council mains should GOLD SPONSORS be maintained to the highest standards. In regards to backflow in Australia we have three hazard ratings - high, medium, low. Marinas are rated as medium hazard and only requires a testable device (double check valve) and all external hose cocks be fitted with a vacuum breaker. Break tanks are only used for high hazard protection’. SILVER SPONSORS Jon was most grateful for the information to support their lobbying on behalf of their UK members. Jon will be attending Marinas19 speaking on unrelated matters but by this time he may well know the outcome of their lobbying to prevent excessive regulation. WATERLINE THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS OF THE MARINA INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION LIMITED PARTNER - CLEAN MARINA
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