BIA Victoria - Article Archive
Article Archive
4/06/2008
Boating Safety and Facilities Program (Grants) now open!
The 2008-09 Boating Safety and Facilities Program (BSFP) was formally opened yesterday afternoon by Tim Pallas, Minister for Roads and...
2/06/2008
Volunteers Wanted!
Volunteers required to Improve Boating Safety Monday, 2 June 2008 The National Marine Safety Committee is...
30/05/2008
Victoria wins big at Australian Marine Awards
Victoria wins big at Australian Marine Awards Victorian marine manufacturers made a big impact at the 2008 Australian Marine Awards,...
15/05/2008
BIA welcomes graduates to the Boating Industry
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has hosted its second annual “Welcome to the Boating Industry” to welcome new...
30/04/2008
Mercury scores two “Best of the Year” Awards
21 April 2008 Mercury scores two “Best of the Year” Awards from MotorBoating magazine ...
19/03/2008
New 20hp FourStroke
New 20hp FourStroke. Mercury Marine has extended is impressive FourStroke outboard lineup with the introduction of an all-new 20hp...
14/02/2008
Biggest wakeboarding event New Zealand
For the first time in wakeboarding history, the best Australian and international pro wakeboarders will take to New Zealand’s waters for...
8/02/2008
Marine Safety Conference 2008
Be part of the most significant marine safety event in the Southern hemisphere – the Marine Safety Conference 2008, to be held from 27-29 May...
5/02/2008
St Kilda Festival revs up
St Kilda and surrounds will be a magnet for all types this weekend (9-10 February), as hundreds of thousands of people flock to the bayside area...
9/01/2008
Customers take control for CFC at Boat Show
The Corporate Fishing Charters stand at the 2008 Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Show will be staffed entirely by its own customers....
3/12/2007
THE SMARTCUP AUSTRALIAN INVITATIONAL - Presented by Crazy Johns
Exploding off a two storey high deck into a vertical drop with nothing but a piece of plywood and four little wheels is not everyone’s idea...
12/11/2007
SLAM appoints MarinePlus as Victorian agent
Salt Sportswear, Australian and New Zealand distributors of SLAM Advanced Technology Sportswear is delighted to announce the appointment of MarinePlus...
8/11/2007
JV Marine World Announcement- Yamaha and JV Marine
John Stav has today informed the industry that as from the 30th of November his company JV Marine World will no longer be selling any Yamaha products....
10/10/2007
The cat’s out of the bag
The cat’s out of the bag With Aussie Boat Sales’ recent appointment as the exclusive Victorian and Tasmanian distributor...
7/10/2007
Quality boat covers – specifically for your Savage
Quality boat covers – specifically for your Savage Thousands of Savage owners can now buy a cover that is made specifically for...
27/09/2007
Welcome aboard Karen Bennett!
The BIA has recently welcomed new team member Karen Bennett to the role of Marine Pests Project Officer. Karen will be working in partnership with...
12/09/2007
Royal honour for industry stalwart
Royal honour for industry stalwart Marine industry stalwart Andrew Varga has received formal recognition for his valuable contribution...
7/08/2007
Sydney International Boat Show
2-7 August Sydney International Boat Show Sydney Exhbition Centre and Darling Harbour, Sydney ...
9/07/2007
Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show
July 5-9 2007 Come and see the southern hemisphere's largest indoor boat show. Widely considered one of the best boat shows in...
1/07/2007
FIND YOUR SEALEGS AT THE CLUB MARINE MELBOURNE BOAT SHOW
FIND YOUR SEALEGS AT THE CLUB MARINE MELBOURNE BOAT SHOW In the age of “been there, done that” Sealegs boats have the...
1/07/2007
BAR CRUSHER - Work & Play
Work and Play For Immediate Release Designed primarily as tough, ‘go anywhere’ offshore...
1/07/2007
Smartkat
Smartkat blow the competition out of the water Smartkat are catering to the sailing enthusiasts who like to...
1/07/2007
HIGH PERFORMANCE RIBSPORT
HIGH PERFORMANCE RIBS COME TO AUSTRALIA Rigid Inflatable Boats (or RIBs) represent the ultimate combination of...
1/07/2007
Monsoon Marine - KEEPING YOU HIGH AND DRY – EVEN ON THE WATER
KEEPING YOU HIGH AND DRY – EVEN ON THE WATER Monsoon Marine’s astounding range of plate alloy boats is a must-see at the...
28/06/2007
Victorian Coast Guard – Official Charity of the 2007 Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show
Victorian Coast Guard – Official Charity of the 2007 Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show Yet another reason...
17/06/2007
LIVE THE LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE WITH LEISURE BOATING
LIVE THE LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE FOR LESS Simple arithmetic reveals why Leisure Boating Club Melbourne is so successful in introducing...
14/06/2007
WAECO ARE KEEPING IT COOL
WAECO ARE KEEPING IT COOL WAECO will be exhibiting an exciting new range of their award-winning mobile technology products at the 2007...
12/06/2007
Big New Whittley to Star at Melbourne
Whittley Marine Group will re-define the ultimate in trailerable cruisers with its new 2800 Cruisemaster at the Club Marine Melbourne Boat...
12/06/2007
Live Snakes and Crocs at Boat Show
Live snakes and crocodiles will be among the eye-popping attractions on the corporate Fishing Charters stand at the Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show....
7/06/2007
ST KILDA BOAT SALES TO RELEASE NEW MODEL NEVER BEFORE SEEN IN VICTORIA
ST KILDA BOAT SALES TO RELEASE NEW MODEL NEVER BEFORE SEEN IN VICTORIA, AT 2007 CLUB MARINE MELBOURNE BOAT SHOW St Kilda Boat Sales...
31/05/2007
Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show General Press Release
The Club Marine Melbourne Boat Show is on again at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 5-9, July 2007. Helmed ably by the larger-than-life Coxy of...
31/05/2007
BOAT BUILDING GRADUATES FORMALLY WELCOMED TO THE INDUSTRY
BOAT BUILDING GRADUATES FORMALLY WELCOMED TO THE INDUSTRY The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) in conjunction with...
29/05/2007
Mercury Powers Australian Triumph
Mercury powers Australian triumph at World Water Ski Racing Championships. It was one of the most exciting ski...
20/12/2006
Australian Marine Industry Report released
This article is sourced from IBI Magazine/Michael Verdon The Australian Marine Industry Report is a cross-section of...
20/12/2006
Standards Harmonisation meeting targets global guidelines
By IBI Magazine/David Foxwell ICOMIA reports that a meeting on small boat standards' harmonisation was held at METS between ISO TC188,...
14/12/2006
ICOMIA Newsletter
Download the ICOMIA Newsletter here! ICOMIA is the International Council of Marine Industry Associations. It is your link to...
13/12/2006
IFBSO Newsletter
Download the latest December edition of the IFBSO newsletter here. The IFBSO For 40 years, the International Federation of Boat Show...
4/12/2006
Water-sports product wins Monash New Enterprise Challenge
BIA Victoria would like to congratulate the team Behind Zipper Enterprises and would encourage anyone who would like more information on this...
19/11/2006
How to find an Australian Apprenticeship
There are many ways to learn more about Australian Apprenticeships and to find a job. You can contact an Australian Apprenticeships Centre...
19/11/2006
Marine Protection Areas
The Australian Fishing Tackle Association (AFTA) and the Boating Industry Association of New South Wales (BIANSW) have released an independent...
19/11/2006
Job Juice for young school leavers
JobJuice.gov.au is run by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) and helps young Australians who are looking for work and...
16/11/2006
Have your say on the compulsory wearing of lifejackets
Have Your Say on the Compulsory Wearing of Lifejackets Research points to the view that personal flotation devices (PFDs), or...
14/10/2006
Frankston
Frankston's city centre will be turned towards its greatest asset - Port Phillip Bay - thanks to a $11.6 million funding boost from the Bracks...
20/07/2006
Australian Trout Foundation opposes DEH Nomination.
The Australian Trout Foundation questions the validity of DEH Nomination and seeks its retraction by Senator Ian Campbell. The...
3/04/2006
Predicting Port Phillip Bay snapper seasons
In 2005, Port Phillip Bay experienced the best snapper season in the last 10 to 15 years. While keen fishers caught snapper of all sizes (from small...