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The 10th edition of the AIMS Index of Marine Industry Prepared by Deloitte Access Economics for the Australian Institute of Marine Science.

Copper in Anti-Fouling – Ships and Vessels is a report by Tom Bischoff, American Chemet Corporation, October 2025

The Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG) in March 2026,  released the Australian Commercial Marine Economic Impact Statement (EIS).

NZ Marine, with the support of New Zealand Customs, has recently produced an updated Guide to the Temporary Import of Small Craft.

The regulations ensure yachts can enjoy cruising New Zealand’s world-renowned coastline and sheltered harbours, islands, bays, and marinas, while accessing maintenance, refit, and technical services.

The Q4 2025 Marine Market Brand Consideration Report from Retain Media provides a detailed snapshot of consumer interest across Australia’s marine sector.

The Q3 2025 Marine Market Brand Consideration Report from Retain Media provides a comprehensive analysis of consumer interest across Australia’s marine sector.

This statement is published as issued by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) and has been distributed to industry by email and through publication on the ACCC website.

A new national campaign, “Responsible Boat Ownership,” is launching next week in the lead up to Safe Boating Week 2025 (October 6-12) to promote safe and responsible boating practices across Australia.

This key initiative is a collaboration between the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) and the Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group (ANZSBEG), which includes all maritime regulators and national organisations in aquatic recreation.

For the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027, the AC75 Class Rules and Technical Regulations have been issued with a clear focus on cost containment. Teams will race with hulls from the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup (or modified AC36 versions from 2021). Strict criteria have been set for componentry, while cyclors have been eliminated in favour of stored energy, radically changing the yachts’ internal structure. Analysis showed hulls offered only minimal performance gains, barely noticeable in practice. The AC38 Protocol also introduces active cost-control measures across team budgets.

The Boating Industry Association’s (BIA) annual State of Industry Survey continues to provide insights into Australia’s marine sector. Now in its 15th year, the 2025 survey offers an opportunity to compare business conditions, workforce trends, and consumer behaviours against the data gathered in 2024. With 180 BIA member businesses contributing to this year’s results, the findings highlight both the resilience and evolving nature of an industry that remains central to Australia’s recreational lifestyle and economy.