An increasing list of pre and post events is being staged around the upcoming marine15 International Conference and Trade Exhibition. The event will take place from May 3 to 5 on the Gold Coast, a popular Australia yacht holiday destination.
Marine15 Organising Committee Chairman Jeff d’Albora
According to marine15 Organising Committee Chairman Jeff d’Albora there are now nine pre and post marine15 events that will add additional value for delegates. “Technical tours; safety, research and management forums; a master class and international Board meetings are now locked in,” he said.
Two technical tours will be conducted on the Wednesday following marine15. ‘The Marinas and Waterways Management Tour’ will take in two of the premier marinas on the Gold Coast and participants will be provided with insights into complex waterways management undertaken by Gold Coast Waterways Authority. The second tour will visit a large boat yard and two of Australia’s leading manufacturers of recreational boats within the Coomera Marine precinct.
Specialist forums for delegates with a safety focus are a ‘Cold Water Forum’ at which international experts will discuss issues surrounding boating safety in cold water. Another international forum is entitled ‘The Data Connection’. This will focus on the challenges and solutions in data and survey work to help steer boating safety regulation, education and compliance.
Howard Glenn, General Manager of the Maritime Management Centre in NSW said, “marine15 is the single most important opportunity this year in the trans-Tasman region to share and discuss priority issues in boating safety.”
Of the two marina forums, one will bring together public sector providers of marina and recreational boat harbour management to identify common issues and work through opportunities to support recreational boating. Another forum will bring together certified marina managers and professionals from a number of regional countries.
The hands-on master class is being conducted by Abby Clemence from Affinity Sponsorships. It will provide attendees with practical sponsorship ideas to immediately apply back at work. The full program, including details of all pre and post events including Sunday golf is now available from the marine15 website.
