Marina Industries Association

marine15 Early Bird Registration to close tomorrow

Marine15 early bird registration will end tomorrow Wednesday 4 March. Delegates can save at least $100 with early bird registration.

Marine15 to be 15% bigger than its predecessor

The upcoming marine15 International Conference and Trade Exhibition is set to be 15% bigger than its predecessor – marine13. The Organising Committee is expecting a record number of 500 delegates to register for the event, which will take place from 3 to 5 May on the Australia’s Gold Coast.

Last Call for MIA Marina Awards 2015/16

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has issued the last call for the registration for the MIA Marina Awards 2015-2016. The 2013/14 winner was Marina at Keppel Bay, a lovely Singapore yacht holiday destination.

Marina Industry Association announces four new ‘Fish Friendly Marina’ Accreditations

d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, The Anchorage Port Stephens, Coffs Harbour International Marina, as well as Gladesville Bridge Marina are four luxury yacht marinas, now boasting the accreditation as ‘Fish Friendly Marinas’.

Re-Accreditation of ISO 14001 Status for Australia’s Soldiers Point Marina

Soldiers Point Marina, a beautiful Australia yacht holiday destination, positioned in Port Stephens, New South Wales, has gained the prestigious environmental re-accreditation of ISO 140001 status.

New Addition to Global Marina Institute (GMI) Board

John, the CEO of Superior Jetties and a Director of the Marina Industries Association (MIA), has been recently appointed to the Global Marina Institute (GMI) Board.

The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) and Marina Industries Association (MIA) sign a global agreement

The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), a group association of the British Marine Federation (BMF), and the Marina Industries Association (MIA) have signed a global agreement. This will see the two leading marine associations deliver one worldwide Gold Anchor Scheme.

Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course in Dubai a Huge Success

The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course in Dubai came to an end with a great success. The event hosted 15 participants from across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

International Marina Scholarship Winner attends Advanced Marina Management (AMM) course

The recipient of the MIA Bellingham International Scholarship, David Osmond, Marina Manager at d’Albora Marinas PIER 35 and Victoria Harbour, has successfully concluded the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) course, conducted by the British Marine Federation (BMF) on the South Coast of England.

Prominent 5 Gold Anchor Rating retained by Singapore’s Marina at Keppel Bay

Marina at Keppel Bay, a lovely Singapore yacht rental destination, has been recently reacredited as a 5 Gold Anchor marina by the Marina Industries Association (MIA). The 5 Gold Anchor represents the highest accreditation awarded under the International Rating Scheme for luxury yacht marinas.

Global Marina Institute (GMI) Announces First Certified Marina Professional in Asia

The first Certified Marina Professional (CMP) designation in Asia went to Trevor Fong, as announced by the Global Marina Institute (GMI). He is a Head of Marina Management at Keppel Land Hospitality Management, as well as General Manager of the five-star Marina at Keppel Bay in Singapore.

Queensland’s Marina Industry Held Back by State Government Inertia

The independent research commissioned by the Marina Industries Association (MIA) has shown that Queensland’s luxury yacht marinas have not been investing in their businesses, as stated by Colin Bransgrove, MIA Executive Officer.