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.

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.

2013 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey Report

The 2013 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey Report has been released. The 2013 survey was marked by a ground breaking participation of 47% or 164 of Australia’s 347 luxury yacht marinas, which represents a 16% increase, in comparison to the previous 2011 survey.

British Marine Federation’s (BMF) 10th annual Marina Conference

Last week, the British Marine Federation (BMF) played a host to its 10th annual Marina Conference, sponsored by Walcon. New ideas and perspectives where shared in how to boost business in the luxury yacht marina industry.

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.

Asia Pacific Yachting Conference 2014, April 8 – 9

To be hosted by the ONE°15 Marina Club on April 8 and 9, this year’s 6th edition of the Asia Pacific Yachting Conference will be held just prior to the start of the Singapore Yacht Show. The two-day conference will be attended by such important personalities as Frank Laupman and Perry Van Oossanen, talking about the 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star.