Association News NSW Govt moves to ban powered vessels from areas of Port Stephens The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today expressed its disappointment with this morning’s announcement by... Read full article » Published on: 14th Sep, 2026
Industry What recreational boating can learn from commercial marine practice By Charlie Burgess. There is an obvious difference between operating a commercial vessel and... Read full article » Published on: 14th Aug, 2026
Boat Shows Sydney Boat Show delivers strong four-day showcase for Australia’s Boating Industry Sydney’s largest marine and boating event has concluded another successful year, with thousands of... Read full article » Published on: 7th Aug, 2026
People Nicole Watts PSM appointed Executive Director of NSW Maritime Nicole Watts PSM has been appointed Executive Director of NSW Maritime at Transport for... Read full article » Published on: 8th Jul, 2026
Government Green light to build first Aussie-made electric ferry Sydney Harbour will be the stage for the first trial of an electric ferry,... Read full article » Published on: 9th Jun, 2026
Government Trialling powered vessel free zones to support safer waterways Transport for NSW is trialling powered vessel free zones in selected waterways at Port... Read full article » Published on: 12th Nov, 2025
History & Society BIA Moves on from the historic Watsons Bay Pilot Station The BIA no longer holds the licence for the Watsons Bay Pilot Station and... Read full article » Published on: 12th Nov, 2025
Government Protecting boaters from buying a floating lemon! People interested in buying a second-hand vessel now have greater protection from buying a... Read full article » Published on: 26th Aug, 2025
Government Outstanding statutory notice checks now available before purchasing used boats Boat buyers can now check whether a vessel has any outstanding Transport for NSW... Read full article » Published on: 20th Aug, 2025
Boat Shows BIA release their end of 2025 Sydney Boat Show overview By Nicole Brown – Media Manager – Sydney Boat Show. THE NEW-LOOK 2025 SYDNEY... Read full article » Published on: 18th Aug, 2025
Boat Shows Shop, Compare & Discover at the 2025 Sydney Boat Show Whether buying a first boat, upgrading to a new model, or exploring the latest... Read full article » Published on: 12th Aug, 2025
Boat Shows Sydney Boat Show set to host major launches and premieres The Sydney Boat Show is set to make a splash at its new indoor... Read full article » Published on: 8th Aug, 2025
Boat Shows Anaconda jumps on board for the new look 2025 Sydney Boat Show Australian outdoor adventure retailer, Anaconda, has signed as a major partner for the 2025... Read full article » Published on: 5th Aug, 2025
People In conversation with Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell ESM Marine Business News spoke to Commissioner Alex Barrell ESM ahead of two important industry... Read full article » Published on: 17th Jul, 2025
Government Statewide 60-knot Speed Limit on Towing in NSW NSW Maritime have advised of a restriction in place for all navigable waters of... Read full article » Published on: 3rd Jul, 2025
Government Emergency Repair Funding Available to Impacted Boating Communities A message from Transport for NSW In the wake of recent natural disasters, the... Read full article » Published on: 12th Mar, 2025
Government NSW Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grants Program applications now open The new $23 million Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grants Program is now open for... Read full article » Published on: 14th Nov, 2024
Government Changes to vessel navigation at Bradleys Head, Sydney Harbour To facilitate safer movement of large cruise ships in and out of Sydney Harbour,... Read full article » Published on: 24th Sep, 2024
Association News Petition to Stop Record Tax on NSW Boating The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has launched a petition in a bid to... Read full article » Published on: 26th Jun, 2024
Association News Transport for NSW to tax Boaters Extra Millions The boating sector is calling on the Minister for Transport to intervene and ask... Read full article » Published on: 18th Jun, 2024