BIA Victoria - Latest Articles For Members News

3/12/2008

BIA Victoria helps members contain costs

BIA Victoria helps members contain costs The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) has frozen its membership and boat show...

29/11/2008

New Board Directors for BIA Victoria

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria has elected three new Directors to its Board. Leisure Boating Club Melbourne...

28/11/2008

BIA Victoria establishes member advisory panels

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria is recruiting industry members to four new advisory panels to drive policy and action positions on...

13/10/2008

Melbourne Leisurefest makes successful debut

Melbourne Leisurefest makes successful debut Melbourne Leisurefest made a successful debut from 2 to 5 October with attendance...

7/10/2008

Boating Safety Seminar

d’Albora Marinas cares about the safety of our customers and the general boating public, therefore, we have decided to offer a FREE boating...

6/10/2008

State Government approves Frankston Safe Harbour project

Acting Planning Minister Richard Wynne has endorsed Frankston Council's Preferred Development Model (PDM) for the facility and will make the necessary...

6/10/2008

AGREEMENT ON AUSTRALIAN BUILDERS PLATE

NMSC CEO Maurene Horder explained that it is vital that correct ABP’s are fitted on new power boats, as it is a State Government requirement...

6/10/2008

Member Notice Board

Lake Mulwala Power Festival November 28th - 30th 2008 Description: Featuring the EC Griffith...

29/09/2008

Big car brands make a splash at Leisurefest

Big car brands make a splash at Leisurefest Toyota, Ford, Jeep, Dodge, Nissan, Mazda and Holden will be just some of the big car...

29/09/2008

Win a camper by following the yellow brick road

Win a camper by following the yellow brick road Visitors to Melbourne Leisurefest from 2 to 5 October will have a chance to win a...

29/09/2008

BIA Victoria and Parks Victoria establish partnership

BIA Victoria and Parks Victoria establish partnership BIA Victoria and Parks Victoria have established a formal partnership to...

28/09/2008

Award-winning range continues to evolve

Award-winning range continues to evolve Award-winning fibreglass boat manufacturer Evolution Boats has launched two impressive...

26/09/2008

The Big Boy tinnie -Savage

The Big Boy tinnie - all the room you need With an extra wide beam of 1.83 metres – or six feet in the old language –...

15/09/2008

General BIA News

BIA Victoria retains the "AWESOME SERVICES" of Karen Bennett First, the bad news……after a year of presentations,...

15/09/2008

Member Notice Board

Stolen Boat Alert A Malibu Response LX ’02 has been stolen from a residence in Endeavour Hills. ...

12/09/2008

Volunteers Required for Boat Ramp Host Program

The Boat Ramp Host trial, to be run at Patterson River, aims to enhance the experience of the boating and fishing public when arriving...

12/09/2008

Leisurefest ticket sales go online

Visit www.melbourneleisurefest.com.au and follow the links to purchase...

10/09/2008

Avante to launch two new boats at Leisurefest

Avante to launch two new boats at Leisurefest Avante Marine will be launching two brand new boats at this year’s Melbourne...

6/09/2008

Win a camper by following the yellow brick road

Win a camper by following the yellow brick road Visitors to Melbourne Leisurefest from 2 to 5 October will have a chance to win a...

29/08/2008

Grow Boating goes into adminstration

Grow Boating Australia Ltd, the industry body established to promote boating beyond the existing boating community, has been placed into...

26/08/2008

General Members News

Marineworx Burnt down On Thursday 21st August the entire building and contents of All Covers & Accessories(Marineworx) burnt to the...

26/08/2008

Record keeping templates for small businesses

Workplace Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson advises that free templates can be downloaded from the Workplace Ombudsman website and are recommended...

26/08/2008

NSW Maritime Boating Officers raise awareness of cold weather boating risks

With the cooler weather now upon us, NSW Maritime Boating Officers have been out on State waters in force - raising awareness of the risks involved in...

25/08/2008

Coast Guard to hold training and licence testing sessions at Leisurefest

Ron Sheppard leads the Coast Guard team offering boat and PWC licence training and testing at Melbourne Leisurefest. The...

22/08/2008

Proposed revision to Section 18: Hire and Drive of the Uniform Shipping Laws Code

The National Marine Safety Council (NMSC) has advised that it is proposing to replace the current requirements in Section 18 Hire and Drive of the...

22/08/2008

ModelWorks - Distribution Opportunity

ModelWorks has ship models of every kind from historical sailing ships to aircraft carriers and submarines. They customize any kind of...

19/08/2008

Grant Pellew appointed General Manager of Navtex for Lewmar Australasia

Lewmar, the U.K.-based international marine equipment manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Grant Pellew as General Manager of the Navtec...

19/08/2008

Boats and 4x4s join RVs for Melbourne Leisurefest

Boats and 4x4s will join RVs and camping for the first time in this year’s Melbourne Leisurefest, which runs from 2 to 5 October at Sandown...

18/08/2008

AMIF considers future of marine industry from a training perspective

In 2006/2007 the Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF), with financial support from the Federal Government, embarked on an ambitious training...

15/08/2008

Marine industry to target Spain, Russa & Taiwan

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is targeting additional international markets over the next six months with increased...

14/08/2008

Victorian industry and government move to record Hull Identification Numbers

Victorian industry and government move to record HINs Victoria’s boating industry and government have joined forces to...

14/08/2008

Victorian Industry & Government move to record Hull Identification Numbers

Victoria’s boating industry and government have joined forces to officially record the Hull Identification Number (HIN) for Victorian boats when...

12/08/2008

Enterprise Connect - Financial Support to Grow your Business

Enterprise Connect is an initiative that will help Australian SMEs [including BIA members] to be more competitive in an increasingly global...

12/08/2008

Yarra River construction works - upcoming temporary disruptions

A section of the Melbournes Sewer which crosses the Yarra River is to be soon replaced. A major component of the MMSR is the crossing...

12/08/2008

Invitation to paticipate in Stakeholder Consultation Workshops

An invitation for BIA members to participate in the stakeholder Consultation Workshops for the Boating Zones Review Project. Meeting...

12/08/2008

Grow Boating Austrialia undertakes review

Grow Boating Australia has undergone changes at Board level and is now reviewing its operations to determine the way forward with its Discover Boating...

12/08/2008

Melbourne Leisurefest exhibitor sites revised for Boating and Fishing exhibitors

The exhibitor sites available for boating and fishing exhibitors have been revised and can now be viewed online at the official show website: ...

12/08/2008

General BIA News

Victorian Marine Awards 2008 The BIA would like to give special thanks to IC Frith & Associates for sponsoring...

12/08/2008

St Kilda Harbour Concept Plan

Parks Victoria, in partnership with a number of key agencies and stakeholders, is inviting comment on the St Kilda Harbour Concept Plan. ...

12/08/2008

BIA Member Survey

"HELP US HELP YOU" ...

5/08/2008

Freshwater recreational Lake Kepwari set for summer opening

There’s good news for the South-West, with Lake Kepwari expected to open this summer. South-West Minister Mark McGowan said...

24/07/2008

Regatta Yachts - Distribution Opportunity

Regatta Offers the most complete range of ropes in the world for sailing yachts of every size, using high technologies and the best high performance...

24/07/2008

BIA Melbourne Boat Show exceeds expectations

BIA Melbourne Boat Show exceeds expectations The 48th annual BIA Melbourne Boat Show has exceeded the expectations of exhibitors which...

24/07/2008

BIA Victoria appoints new Marketing Manager

BIA Victoria appoints new marketing manager The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria has appointed experienced marketing...

21/07/2008

5 Year warranty on aluminium boats

5 Year warranty on aluminium boats Bermuda remains at the head of the field, offering a new standard of protection to Australian boat...

21/07/2008

Honda’s marine crew expands

Honda’s marine crew expands Honda Australia (MPE) – Marine Division has taken onboard two new recruits who are sure to...

21/07/2008

Aussie Boat Sales lets the dogs out

Aussie Boat Sales lets the dogs out Aussie Boat Sales and Honda Australia put their corporate alliances to good use during this...

19/07/2008

Bunk down with Bar Crusher

Bunk down with Bar Crusher Bar Crusher’s innovative bunk extension has eliminated the long-standing problem of a lack of...

3/07/2008

Free Stormy PFDs with every Honda purchase!

Free Stormy PFDs with every Honda purchase! Honda, in conjunction with Stormy Australia, is running a ‘safe boating’...

17/06/2008

Evinrude outboards go green

Evinrude outboards go green Evinrude has expanded its E-TEC range of high tech outboards, with four new models on...

17/06/2008

Win big at the BIA Melbourne Boat Show

Win big at the BIA Melbourne Boat Show Visitors to the BIA Melbourne Boat Show from 3 to 7 July will have a chance to win a Quintrex...

12/06/2008

Whittley appoints new Tassie Clearwater dealer

Whittley appoints new Tassie Clearwater dealer Whittley Marine Group has appointed a new Tasmanian dealer, Seaport Marine in Launceston, to...

12/06/2008

BIA Victoria welcomes funding boost for Bays

BIA Victoria welcomes funding boost for Bays The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria has welcomed a $5 million State...

11/06/2008

Top Honda dealers score trip to Japan

Top Honda dealers score trip to Japan Honda recently took 26 of its top marine dealers to Japan as an exciting reward for their...

10/06/2008

Coast Guard offers license lessons at Boat Show

Coast Guard offers license lessons at Boat Show The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association will again be training and testing...

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...

27/05/2008

Whittley wins big at 2008 Marine Awards

Whittley wins big at 2008 Marine Awards Whittley Marine Group has consolidated its position as Australia’s most awarded boat...

26/05/2008

Boat Show offers free boat handling course

Boat Show offers free boat handling course The 2008 BIA Melbourne Boat Show will again offer a specially developed Boat Handling...

21/05/2008

NEW INDUCTEE TO MANUFACTURING HONOUR ROLL

A stalwart of Melbourne’s bayside yachting community, Alistair Murray, was last night inducted into the 2008 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of...

19/05/2008

BIA welcomes graduates to the boating industry

BIA welcomes graduates to the boating industry The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has hosted its second annual...

18/05/2008

Marine Solutions takes next big step

Marine Solutions takes next big step Vessel protection specialist Marine Solutions has opened a new retail outlet in the centre of...

1/05/2008

BIA Melbourne Boat Show to feature bold new floorplan

Boat Show to feature bold new floorplan The BIA 48th Annual Melbourne Boat Show will feature a bold new floorplan...

30/04/2008

Haines Hunter release 585R Breeze

April 30, 2008 NEW MODEL MAKES FAMILY BOATING A BREEZE Following on the success of the 600R Breeze,...

30/04/2008

Mercury Marine

April 23, 2008 Big Tiller makes it all so easy Mercury Marine engineers have designed a “big”...

28/04/2008

Honda reveals details of new models

Honda reveals details of new models Honda has revealed details of its soon-to-be-released, completely-redesigned BF40 and BF50...

26/04/2008

To get on the water – Just Add Water

To get on the water – Just Add Water Boat lovers can hit the water faster – and more economically – by taking...

5/03/2008

Honda fuel offer!

Honda free fuel offer! Honda has introduced a new retail campaign to ease the pain of skyrocketing fuel prices. During...

3/03/2008

JV Marine World - Back to Basics

ANNOUNCEMENT For over 30 years, JV Marine World has been recognises as an industry leader often preempting trends...

29/02/2008

ABS scores Buizen

ABS scores Buizen Aussie Boat Sales has been appointed the southern states’ authorised agent for pilothouse yacht marque Buizen...

25/02/2008

BIA Victoria appoints new general manager

BIA Victoria appoints new general manager The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA)...

22/02/2008

Launch of New Shipmate Directory Website

Boating Database, News and Information, all at the click of a mouse An all new website launched in February now gives boaters...

14/02/2008

Greater access to Williamstown waterfront

Locals and visitors would enjoy greater access to the Williamstown waterfront under proposed plans to rejuvenate the area. The proposal, which...

14/02/2008

AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST LUXURY BOATING

Australia’s largest luxury boating retail network, R Marine, has expanded to Melbourne with an agreement between luxury boat builder Riviera and...

14/02/2008

NEW FACTORY TO PROPEL HAINES HUNTER INTO FUTURE

A new state of the art factory located in North Laverton, Melbourne, is set to propel Haines Hunter into the future. The new factory will not...

14/02/2008

600R BREEZE OFFERS VALUE AND PERFORMANCE

The 600R Breeze has a true water line length of 6m, with an overall length of 6.35m. With a larger cockpit space than its predecessors the 600R...

12/02/2008

INVITATION TO EXHIBIT

INVITATION TO ...

8/02/2008

Over the past two years, the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has been building a communications network to provide a safer environment for our maritime public

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18/01/2008

Don’t be left high & dry....24 hour fuel available 7 days a

A new level of fuel service is now available at all six d’Albora Marinas fuel wharves on Sydney Harbour, Hawkesbury River, Port...

18/01/2008

Avante Marine Group docks at

The Avante Marine Group has expanded its national operations, opening a sales office and boat display at Melbourne’s newest marina,...

18/01/2008

The Australian Marine Awards 2008

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9/01/2008

BIA Victoria re-elects leadership team

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has re-elected its leadership team of President Gordon Howlett and Vice-President David Heyes....

19/12/2007

Anchors tested at Shallow Inlet

AUSTRALIAN anchor designs set to topple the world’s best were tested at Sandy Point on Shallow Inlet last week with great results. Also being...

19/12/2007

Golden Seal Marine Products

Golden Seal Marine Products looks to expand beyond it’s current two sites – Melbourne (Head Office) & Brisbane. ...

14/12/2007

Royal honour for industry stalwart

Marine industry stalwart Andrew Varga has received formal recognition for his valuable contribution to the Victorian boating community, having been...

14/12/2007

Big new Whittley to shine in New York

Whittley Cruisers will re-define expectations in trailerable cruisers with its new 2800 flagship at the New York National Boat Show. ...

12/12/2007

Shipmate 2008 Edition

Shipmate lists all things boating in...

11/12/2007

Marine Pest Information Sessions

As part of the BIA’s Marine Pest Project, Karen Bennett is conducting information sessions at marinas, fishing clubs, boating clubs and...

26/11/2007

BIA Victoria honours life member Chris Warner

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria, has named Christopher Arthur Warner as its first life member for the 21st century. Chris...

23/11/2007

Sarca Press Release

It's now the twenty first century, does anybody now care!!!!!! My name is Rex Francis of Anchor Right...

23/11/2007

BIA Victoria welcomes two new Board Directors

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria Board has welcomed two new Directors to the BIA Board. BIA President Gordon Howlett...

23/11/2007

Could this be you???

The BIA is a member of VRFish the Peak Body in Recreational Fishing and as such we have a chance to work with them to achieve better boating and...

15/11/2007

BIA seeks all-party commitment to Frankston sea wall

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) is seeking an all-party commitment to contribute Federal funds for a sea wall on the Frankston...

12/11/2007

2008 Australian Marine Industry Awards ~ November 2007 Press Release

Two new sponsors endorse industry support for Australian Marine Awards Two new...

30/10/2007

Product Protection - added

Product Protection - added assurance of boating pleasure Boat owners want many years of boating pleasure from their engines...

30/10/2007

Luxury cruisers, lined up

Luxury cruisers, lined up Maritimo will showcase its full fleet of prestige long-range cruisers at the 2008 Melbourne International...

25/10/2007

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL BOAT & LIFESTYLE SHOW

Attention Exhibitors - Applications now open The new revamped Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Show will take place from...

12/10/2007

Bar Crusher’s new Boat Buyer’s Guide

Before you buy your next boat… So, you want a new boat for summer? Whether you’re a first time buyer or an experienced...

6/10/2007

Whittley Easter Regatta heads to Cockle Bay

Whittley Easter Regatta heads to Cockle Bay Whittley Marine Group and Whittley Club NSW have joined forces to stage the National...

29/09/2007

New Savage Aluminium 540 Beachcomber

New Savage Aluminium 540 Beachcomber with 3.0L sterndrive Savage has added a powerful new bowrider to its range, with its latest 540...

13/09/2007

BIA Victoria set to navigate a new course

BIA Victoria set to navigate a new course The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria is set to welcome a new...

8/09/2007

Whittley “Edition 55” makes a strong start

Whittley “Edition 55” makes a strong start Whittley Marine Group has enjoyed a strong showing at this year’s round...

17/08/2007

Honda’s ‘green dream’ a reality

Honda’s ‘green dream’ a reality Honda’s BF75/90 four-stroke engines have been officially...

16/08/2007

New OptiMax 175 Pro XS Outboard –

New OptiMax 175 Pro XS Outboard – more power, less petrol, fewer emissions Mercury Marine has begun...

6/08/2007

Navico in final negotiations with Oceantalk

Navico in final negotiations with Oceantalk Navico Australia is in the final stages of negotiations with Oceantalk regarding the...

6/08/2007

Bar Crusher’s new 620C – as tough as it gets! Looking for the ultimate all-round coastal and offshore sportsfishing boat?...

3/08/2007