Marina Industries Association of Australia

China Yachting Conference 2014 Speakers: Andrew Chapman and David Nixon

Mr. Andrew Chapman, Chairman of Marina Industry Association (MIA), Australia and Mr. Dennis Nixon, Professor, Director of Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island, USA, have been presented as two of the speakers of the upcoming China Yachting Conference 2014.

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Support for Clean Marina Program

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has shown its support of the Marina Industries Association (MIA)’s International Clean Marina program, following the introduction of a new risk based licensing system.

2013 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey

Independent research has been recently carried out for the Marina Industry Association (MIA). It has highlighted the benefits of Australian luxury yacht marinas.

Winners of International Marina Scholarship announced by Global Marina Institute (GMI)

The currently running ICOMIA World Marinas conference 2014 in Turkey saw the Global Marina Institute (GMI) announce the winners of two international scholarships. They will attend the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) courses in Australia and the UK.

Strong presence of Global Marina Institute at upcoming ICOMIA World Marinas Conference

The upcoming ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will be attended by the Global Marina Institute (GMI). The event will be held in Istanbul from June June 2 to 4, 2014.

A very successful Marina Study Tour 2014 conducted by Marina Industries Association

As part of an extensive education timetable for industry operators, the Marina Industries Association has recently conducted a very successful 2014 Marina Study Tour.

First Keynote Speaker announced for Marine15

Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft, has been announced as the first keynote speaker of the Marine15 International Conference and Trade Exhibition, which will take place from May 3 to 5, 2015.

Gold Anchor Status for Queensland’s Southport Yacht Club

Queensland’s award winning Southport Yacht Club (SYC) has been honoured with the Marina Industries Association (MIA) approved Gold Anchor status. SYC’s marina boasts 7 new berths for yachts measuring over 25m in LOA.

Two International Marina Scholarships announced by Global Marina Institute (GMI)

Two international scholarships are available this year to attend the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) courses in Australia and the UK, as proudly announced by the Global Marina Institute (GMI).

Mackay Marina awarded ‘Fish Friendly’ accreditation

North Queensland’s Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard has been certified with the ‘Fish Friendly’ status, as part of the International Clean Marina program coordinated by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

Gladstone Marina awarded MIA Gold Anchor rating

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Gladstone Marina has been honoured with MIA Gold Anchor rating for its services as well as facilities, as recently announced by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

Marine15 to be held on the Gold Coast in Australia in 2015

Marine15 International Conference and Exhibition will be hosted by Australia’s Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast in 2015. The event will run from May 3 to 5, 2015.