FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Jason Roberts and Kane Bygrave from Aurora Global Logistics will be the Australian contingent heading over to the US this week for the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

You will be able to find them at the DYT stand located in the

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Working Harbour Renaissance
 
On September 22, New South Wales Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said Sydney’s largest boat repair facility is on track to lift its first vessel from the water in November. Mr Tripodi said the construction of Sydney City Marine, at Rozelle Bay, was well underway and due for full completion by February 2009.
“This is the first stage of the Rozelle Bay Maritime Precinct redevelopment.
When completed, this $40 million project will provide 450 jobs in boat repair and office facilities,” Mr Tripodi said.
“Sydney City Marine includes state-of-the art boat repairs, maintenance and refit facilities plus office space and room for maritime retail such as chandleries, engine manufacturers, naval architects and marine surveyors.”
Mr Tripodi said one of the best things about the new facility will be its environmental best practise operations and design.
“Sydney City Marine has incorporated a complete water capture, treatment and recycling system into the building design. All water which falls onto roofs and hard stand areas will be captured and purified,” he said.
“Sydney City Marine is also working with TAFE and other training agencies to establish a full marine training facility on the premises. It will use its unique location to continue the long history of boat building and maintenance for which the Balmain district is renowned,” Mr Tripodi said.
The Minister also said that planning approval has been granted for the redevelopment of the Rozelle Bay Superyacht Marina, securing its long-term future as one of Australia’s premier superyacht venues.
“Sydney hosts around 45 superyachts each year – upwards of 30 metres in length,” Mr Tripodi said.
“We need to secure that market for the future. Approval for redevelopment of this marina will guarantee renewed investment and employment growth in this important maritime industry.”
 Mr Tripodi said the superyacht industry was worth about $50 million annually in direct spending to the NSW economy.
“Under these approved plans there will be 24 superyacht berths, with larger vessels berthed near the eastern end of the marina increasing the available channel width for other watercraft activity,” Mr Tripodi said.
 “At any time there can only be up to three 70-metre vessels berthed at the marina. The new facility will have full public access with cafes and restaurants to encourage the public to visit the area.
“This development will support our marine industries – keeping the harbour alive, supporting our boating community while improving safety and access through better facilities.”
Expressions of interest will be sought by the Government later this year.

For further information Tel: +61 (0)2 9364 2389 or email superyachtEOI@maritime.nsw.gov.au

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Kraken opens charter and brokerage division
 
Kraken Yachts, the new charter and brokerage division of Kraken Marine, is now operating from the Marlin Marina waterside facilities in Cairns.
Recently signed Central Agency Listings include sailing yacht TillyMint, an Oyster 82, and Mustique, a 33.5 metre motor yacht.
Gabrielle Wood, recently arrived from Europe, where she ran Nautor’s Swan Charters’ Mediterranean and Caribbean fleets, will be handling the day-to-day operations.
Kraken Yachts specialises in the charter of all types of vessels worldwide, from Australia and the Pacific to the Mediterranean and Caribbean and the northern fjords, catering for requirements as diverse as luxury superyachts for cruise holidays and corporate events to the sports holidays and excursions such as deep-sea fishing and scuba diving.  
The office is situated on the boardwalk right next to Cairns Yacht Club, easily accessible to everyone whether arriving by sea, air or overland.
 
For further information, Tel: +61 0458 KRAKEN or visit www.krakenyachts.com.au

 

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Brisbane gets 600-tonne travel lift
 
Brisbane Shiplifts and Boatyard, located in the Brisbane Marine Industry Park at Hemmant, has launched its newest piece of machinery, a 600-tonne travel lift. The machine is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and has doubled the lifting capacity at the yard.
Brisbane Shiplifts and Boatyard, a subsidiary of Viking Industries, is situated adjacent to the Brisbane River over 12 hectares of riverfront land. The Boatyard already boasts a 65-tonne travel lift, a 300-tonne travel lift, 20,000 square metres­­ of hardstand, deep-water berths, secure mooring, single-phase 10-amp power, 3-phase 32-amp power, environmentally friendly sheds ranging from 70 to 1,350 square metres and over 30 marine businesses engaged in marine manufacturing and maintenance.
The new lift has undergone intensive and rigorous assessments and was successful in its testing and lifting of a 590-tonne sand barge.

For further information visit www.vikingindustries.com.au

 

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Musical boat
 
Production designer Ross Wallace’s greatest challenge in designing Sydney singer Josh Pyke’s guitar boat was making sure the boat would float and balance. “Right up until the moment it was launched I didn’t know (if it would float)” so that was pretty worrying”, says Wallace.
The boat, which appears in Pyke’s latest music video, was made with a steel frame clad in marine ply. An allowance of 170 millimetres of polystyrene was covered in fibreglass giving the boat its buoyancy. Working directly from the specifications of a Maton acoustic guitar, all details, down to the strings were sculptured to scale.
Greg Hadju of construction company Maximus made the boat from Wallace’s design. “We built the boat in a week and a half”, he says, “there was no time for testing and we weren’t entirely sure how the boat would sit in the water, we just had to build it”. Hadju considered building the frame around a dingy, but ultimately decided on constructing the 200-kilogram boat from scratch. Keeping the artwork correct to detail proved difficult and an automotive clear paint was used to keep the finishes locked in, and ensure they didn’t wash off. The boat will be auctioned for charity once filming of the music video is complete.
 
For further information, Tel: +61(0)418 159 855 or email greghajdu@mac.com

 

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Seapower Australia revitalised
 
Seapower Australia has traditionally been known as the place to buy and service MAN and Volvo Penta marine and industrial engines. Now Seapower has undergone major changes to their operation and have added a Yanmar engine sales, service and parts dealership to their portfolio, along with an Onan generator sales, service and parts dealership. This now gives Seapower Australia the opportunity to offer Yanmar, MAN, Onan and Volvo products, service and parts to the market making them one of the leaders in choices for the discerning engine customers.
Seapower Australia has also recently upgraded their Fremantle facilities including a restructure of their business operations. New general manager Steve Mawhinney said, “It is now possible that, with the new management team, products, and revitalised service, we can confidently promote ourselves as being one of the largest privately owned engine market solution providers in Western Australia. Our team of nearly 30 highly trained technicians, salespersons, parts interpreters and support staff are available to assist customers wherever they can to make the customers experience with the newly revitalised Seapower Australia one that is unmatched within the state. The large range of choices we can now offer leads! us to being able to satisfy most customer’s needs and expectations within a given budget or engineering considerations”.
 
For further information, Tel: 61 (0)8 9335 9777 or visit www.seapower.com.au

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