NEWS ARCHIVE
May
Huge Illegal Snapper Haul Angers Fisheries Officers
MON,14,MAY,2012
Fisheries officers were stunned when a routine boat inspection at Mordialloc last night revealed a huge catch of illegally taken snapper.Two men from Reservoir and Noble Park will be charged on summons after Fisheries officers found 81 snapper, most ...
13FISH Call Halts Illegal Abalone Haul
WED,09,MAY,2012
Three St Albans men were issued infringement notices on Sunday evening after allegedly taking too many abalone at Kirks Point. Geelong Fisheries Officer, Mark Gibson, said three men had been diving at Kirks Point, near Avalon, when intercepted by...
Hidden Snapper Should Provide Costly In Court
WED,09,MAY,2012
Two Springvale men will be charged on summons after allegedly being caught with 31 snapper hidden on board their boat. The men were intercepted by Fisheries Officers during a routine patrol at Mordialloc on Saturday night. They allegedly presented ...
Safety Warning To Kayakers
WED,09,MAY,2012
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is urging kayakers to treat the recent drowning of two kayakers in Port Phillip Bay as a sobering reminder of the importance of boating safety. TSV’s Director of Maritime Safety, Mr Peter Corcoran, said with the appr...
Will You And Your Boat Float?
WED,09,MAY,2012
Since July 2005, there have been over 260 incidents involving capsizings, floodings, swampings and loss of stability which have led to 24 fatalities.TSV’s Director of Maritime Safety, Mr Peter Corcoran, said that these statistics were the key impet...
New Laws Apply To Your Business
MON,07,MAY,2012
All businesses involved in providing goods or services to consumers are affected by new warranty requirements. This includes businesses that sell products and services at an expo so long as there is a warranty.Failing to comply with these requi...
New Marine Safety Act
WED,02,MAY,2012
The new Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) will provide for safe marine operations in Victoria. The Act will commence on 1 July 2012.The Marine Safety Act will replace the Marine Act 1988 (Vic), which was reviewed to address the changing safety profile of ...
April
iPhone App For The 2012 Melbourne Boat Show Available Now!
THU,26,APR,2012
Download the new iphone app for the 2012 Melbourne Boat Show for FREE today by clicking here.The Melbourne Boat Sho...
Grey Imports A False Trap - 2012 Melbourne Boat Show To Feature Australian Compliant Product
MON,16,APR,2012
Boating offers a unique outdoor activity that provides families and friends with a certain level of relaxation as well as adventure, adrenaline sports and competition. Australia is uniquely blessed with the climate and waterways that make boating acc...
Safety Regulator Says Boating Incidents Leave Room For Improvement
MON,16,APR,2012
Transport Safety Victoria is calling on recreational boating enthusiasts to be more aware of their safety, as it announces figures that reveal that boating-related fatalities have increased over the past 12 months.In 2010-11, six people died on Victo...
Point Nepean Emergency Exclusion Zone
MON,16,APR,2012
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) has established an emergency exclusion zone for bathers and vessels for the waters around Point Napean, Port Phillip Bay.The vessel exclusion zone is a result of a recent incident involving a local fishing trawler name...
Maritime Incidents Statistics Published
MON,16,APR,2012
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) collects information about marine incidents across Victoria to identify and monitor safety risks.This new monthly report digests this data into a useable format and provides information about:- marine fatalities- serio...
2012 Membership Roadshow
TUE,03,APR,2012
BIAV Members, partners and prospects are invited to attend the FREE 2012 Membership Roadshow.Come along and discuss the latest topics that are affecting our industry, learn about the current initiatives that BIAV is involved in and network with fello...
Boat Stolen From Williamstown - 28th March 2012
TUE,03,APR,2012
A Quintrex 475 Freedom Sport was stolen from Williamstown on Wednesday night last week.DetailsQuintrex 475 Freedom Sport (2005 model) with 75 hp Mercury 2 stroke outboard - standard Quintrex features. Full weatherproof black boat cover. Sealink...
Operation Rotor Uncovers Hidden Snapper
MON,02,APR,2012
Two Melbourne men may face heavy fines after allegedly being caught with 23 snapper hidden in a concealed compartment in their boat.Late last Sunday evening Fisheries Officers inspected the fibreglass vessel as the men returned it to the Blackrock bo...
Changes To Vessel Registration
MON,02,APR,2012
The new Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) and Marine Safety Regulations 2011 (Vic) will commence on 1 July 2012.They will bring in a number of changes for all boaters in Victoria. The Regulations place new requirements on people who initially register a b...
Boating Safety E-News March 2012
MON,02,APR,2012
The latest edition of Transport Safety Victoria’s Boating Safety eNewsletter is available to view by clicking here....
GP1 2012 Australasian & World Champs
MON,02,APR,2012
Local identity Grant Harrison and his GP1 Race Team headed over to New Zealand recently with eyes set on returning with 3 of Australasia’s oldest powerboat racing trophies. The trophies, UIM World Championship, A.E. Baker Cup and the E.C. Griffiths...
Charity The Winner At Mid Week Interclub Comp
MON,02,APR,2012
When Nautilus Marine signed on to sponsor the popular annual NSW Game Fishing Club Interclub tournament, they never expected that they would win their own prize.So, Camp Quality became the welcome beneficiary of the sponsorship cash. Camp Qualit...
March
Melbourne Boat Show Back To July Dates For 2012
TUE,20,MAR,2012
The Melbourne Boat Show is on again this year at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre -5th - 9th JULY, 2012This year’s show is set to provide the viewing public with the latest in boats, innovation and accessories. The Boating Industry As...
Fishing For Ideas About Improving Angling
TUE,20,MAR,2012
Anglers can suggest ideas and learn more about their recreational fisheries at 13 forums being held across Victoria in April and May.This is the fourth year that Fisheries Victoria is holding community forums listening to recreational fishers and upd...
Geelong 13FISH Call Proves Costly For Snapper Thief
TUE,20,MAR,2012
A morning call to the 24 hour reporting line 13FISH (13 3474) quickly proved costly for a man caught with 16 undersized snapper at the Griffins Gully jetty in Geelong recently.Senior Fisheries Officer Dave Burgess said a member of the public mad...
Proposed Legislation May Diminish Safety In Victoria
TUE,20,MAR,2012
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) has made a submission to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), the body responsible for preparing the national maritime law. In it we argued strongly that the national law should not diminish the safety stan...
BIAV Member Sales Training
WED,14,MAR,2012
KEYBA Customised Sales Training Program - Thursday 14th June 2012Engage your staff to experience an interactive retail sales training program to grow the sales in your business.This customised training program for BIAV Members will provide your busin...
BIAV Free Member Information Session
TUE,13,MAR,2012
Get the BEST result from the 2012 Melbourne Boat Show
All BIAV Members are invited to attend a FREE Information Session to learn the tips to winning more sales at this year's Melbourne Boat Show.Join fellow Members and exhibitors for another in...
Innovative Sailing Program Makes A Difference For Disadvantaged Children
THU,01,MAR,2012
A chance meeting between the Rear Commodore of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and a teacher from the Olympic Village Primary School resulted in a group of 24 students passing through a sailing course to deliver extraordinary results.The mission ...
February
Kokoda Anzac Trek 2012
MON,27,FEB,2012
Gippsland Boat Supplies' Ray Duxbury is proud to announce that his daughter Kate and her friend Bec will be completing the Kokoda Anzac Trek this year in order to raise money and create awareness of depression and suicide prevention.Bec lost her...
Melbourne Summer Boat Show Ticks The Boxes
WED,08,FEB,2012
The sun came out to play the first two days of this year's newly named Melbourne Summer Boat Show held at the Docklands, however even severe windy weather didn’t stop the die-hard boaties from coming down to check out one of the country's...
BIAV Member Information Session
WED,08,FEB,2012
All BIAV Members are invited to attend a FREE information session on the new pay rates that will become applicable from 1 July 2012.This session will provide you with a greater understanding of these new rates and how they will affect your business.Y...
Refuelling Safety Vital In Preventing Boat Fires
TUE,07,FEB,2012
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding people of the dangers of refuelling powerboats, house boats and personal water craft, after two people were injured when their house boat caught fire while refuelling on Lake Eildon today.TSV’s Director ...
Melbourne Summer Boat Show Arrives At Docklands
THU,02,FEB,2012
Friday 3rd February will see the commencement of the Australian boat show circuit with the Melbourne Summer Boat Show being held at Docklands until Sunday.At this year's show you can enjoy a plethora of boats, activities for the whole family and...
January
Mustang Appoints New Victorian Dealer
MON,30,JAN,2012
Leading Australian luxury cruiser manufacturer Maritimo has appointed Victorian marine industry identity Lee Vitiello and his company, Melbourne Boat Sales, to be the official distributor for the Mustang range in that state.Lee Vitiello has run Melbo...
Stolen Crownline 18SS
WED,25,JAN,2012
A 18SS Crownline was stolen from outside the front of the owner's home in Caroline Springs last weekend.Details of this vessel are as follows:
HIN NO: USKIS77169H011ENGINE NO: 1A623602VESSEL REGO: PD539TRAILER VIN: 6FJDDD333B2263071REGO: U...
Boat Safe With Your Mates This Australia Day
MON,23,JAN,2012
As Victorians prepare to celebrate one of the busiest summer days on the State’s waterways, Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding boaters to be safe while enjoying the water this Australia Day.TSV’s Director of Maritime Safety, Peter Corco...
2012 Boating Industry Association Of Victoria Board Of Directors
FRI,20,JAN,2012
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria Board for 2012/2013 is as follows:
- Andy Warner (President)- Paul Benjamin (Vice President)- David Heyes (Immediate Past President)- Irene Hoe (Chairman Events Advisory Panel)- Darren Finklestein (Member...
Boating Safety Seminar Fires At Eildon
FRI,20,JAN,2012
Boat owners learnt valuable lessons in preventing and responding to fires on boats at the Eildon Boat Club yesterday afternoon.The boating safety seminar, organised by Transport Safety Victoria (TSV), featured a special presentation from the maritime...
Future Marine Scientists Set To Cruise The Bellarine
FRI,20,JAN,2012
Fourteen students from as far a field as Warracknabeal, Yea, Echuca and Horsham will arrive on the Bellarine Peninsula tomorrow to find out what it takes to cruise into a career in marine science.The students, participating in the National Science Ex...
Safety Warning To Jet Skiers
FRI,20,JAN,2012
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is urging Victorian jet skiers to be prepared, ensure they carry the right safety equipment and know how to raise the alarm if something goes wrong.This reminder follows the recent incident involving a 29-year-old man ...
Ocean Bar Safety Warning To Boaters
FRI,20,JAN,2012
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding boaters to exercise caution when boating in areas where there are ocean bars and in particular, when attempting to cross a bar.A bar is an accumulation of sand or silt at the entrance of a river, creek, la...
World First Debuts Confirmed For Melbourne Summer Boat Show
WED,18,JAN,2012
The 2012 Melbourne Summer Boat Show, taking place February 3-5 at Melbourne's water wonderland - the Docklands - is set to be a bumper event with all types of boats being open to the public to peruse, plus a wide range of on and off water activi...
2012 Humminbird Bream Classic Series
WED,18,JAN,2012
The 2012 Humminbird Bream Classic Series kicks off on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th February at Docklands, Melbourne.Round One - the Atomic BIA Bream Classic costs $200 to enter two anglers which covers both days of tournament fishing.To find out mor...
New Fishing Platform On Mitchell
WED,18,JAN,2012
Recreational anglers now have better access to the Mitchell River following the installation of a new fishing platform at Wy Yung near Bairnsdale, Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull said today.“The platform was funded by recreational licence fees ...
FAMILY CIRCUMNAVIGATING OZ TO MAKE EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION AT
WED,18,JAN,2012
The all-new Melbourne Summer Boat Show taking place February 3 – 5, 2012 at the Docklands is shaping up to be a massive family event with some very special new exhibitors and features now confirmed. This year, the Boating Industry Association of Vi...
Tracking Snapper In Port Phillip Bay
THU,12,JAN,2012
Your fishing licence fees are funding research about snapper movement, feeding and habitat use in Port Phillip Bay.Scientists are inserting acoustic tags into over 100 snapper. Meet our tagged snapper by DETAILS
New Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide Now Available
MON,09,JAN,2012
The 2012 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide has been released and includes important new information about catch limits, closed seasons and permitted equipment.Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh said more than 300,000 guides had...
New Boat Ramp Lures Anglers To Broken Creek
MON,09,JAN,2012
Recreational anglers now enjoy greater access to a popular section of the Broken Creek at Nathalia thanks to a new boat ramp directly downstream of Chinaman’s Weir.Member for Rodney Paul Weller said popular recreational species such as Murray cod, ...
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