Marina Industries Association

First ever Marina Investment Seminar to host amazing line-up of presenters

The first-ever Marina Investment Seminar will be attended by an impressive line-up of presenters. The event will be hosted by the fantastic Australia yacht holiday destination – Sydney on October 2, 2014.

MIA announces opening for entries into 2015-2016 Marina of the Year Awards

Entries for the 2015-2016 Marina of the Year Awards are now open, as announced the Marina Industries Association (MIA), with its Awards partner Club Marine Insurance. The last day for applications is 12th December 2014.

Queensland’s Sanctuary Cove Marina accredited ‘Fish Friendly’ status

Queensland’s Sanctuary Cove Marina, a lovely Australia yacht holiday location, has achieved the ‘Fish Friendly Marina’ accreditation by the Marina Industries Association.

‘Marina Hall of Fame’ Status for Empire Marina Bobbin Head, Sydney

Nestled in the lovely Australia yacht holiday destination – Sydney, the Empire Marina Bobbin Head has recently received the Hall of Fame Certificate. This was handed over by Colin Bransgrove from the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

Southport Yacht Club accredited as a Level 3 Clean Marina

Southport Yacht Club, located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, has achieved a Level 3 accreditation, as part of the International Clean Marinas environmental program, administered by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

First ever Marina Investment Seminar to be held in Sydney on October 2, 2014

Th glamorous Australia yacht holiday location – Sydney will play a host to the first ever Marina Investment Seminar. This will run on Thursday, October 2, 2014.

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.

Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) recognized by Global Marina Institute (GMI)

The Global Marina Institute (GMI) presented certificates to five inspirational Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) at the recent ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which took place in Istanbul earlier this month. At the Conference, Dan Natchez was also granted the Honorary Certified Marina Professional (CMP) by the GMI.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel Marina in Dubai awarded with two international accreditations

Two international accreditations for the Marina Industries Association’s (MIA) International Gold Anchor Rating Scheme as well as the MIA International Clean Marina Program have been recently awarded to Jumeirah Beach Hotel Marina, a fascinating Dubai yacht holiday destination, situated in the Middle East.

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.