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Perhaps this title is a bit dramatic, particularly as there are no known cases that actually resulted in a fatality. However, on a trip to South Australia some years ago, I feared that I may be the first. In this issue you’ll learn a lot about seasic

SV Golden Horizon is a steel-hulled five-masted barque rigged tall ship used as a cruise ship. Originally named Flying Clipper, the luxury vessel was designed by Polish naval architect Zygmunt Choreń, for Star Clippers Ltd. of Sweden, and built by th

Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, set to be held 19–22 May. Showcasing over 600 boats and 1000 marine products from over 300 exhibitors, this year’s SCIBS is expected to see more than 51,000 attendees across

After 11 years, Bradford Marine is returning to The Boat Works with a workshop in the new section of the Northern Superyacht Yard. Specialising in repairs and maintenance, Bradford Marine, led by Marty Clark and his sons, focus on work below the wate

The winners of the International Game Fish Assocation’s 2022 Tommy Gifford Award have been announced. This year’s recipients include Florida Keys stalwart Captain Alex Adler; famed Baja skipper Captain Jesus Ariza; Caribbean offshore pioneer Captain

Additional features for Yamaha’s Helm Master EX joystick boat control system have been released. Available with both a new configuration — allowing for the fitting of a second joystick control — and as a software upgrade, the new features include two

Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced its annual conference will be held 16–18 May at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast, Qld. Under the banner of ‘Reconnecting With the World’, the conference, n

Following the cancellation of the Melbourne Boat Show, Sundance Marine will be holding a Beneteau Open Day on 18 March from 1–4pm at Sandringham Yacht Club. With interest in boating continuing to increase, Sundance Marine will be giving prospective c

Mercury Marine will unveil its new Avator electric outboard concept at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show ahead of the formal release later in 2022 and into 2023. Combining Mercury’s experience in the marine industry, reputation for hydrodynamics

Three projects partly funded by Maritime Safety Queensland are set to improve boat launching options in central and northern Queensland at Inkerman Creek, Newell Beach and Yorkeys Knob boat ramp. Maritime Safety Queensland awarded a contract to Austr

Simrad Yachting’s newest multi-function display, the Simrad NSX, was revealed this February during a global livestream event, offering the latest evolution in chartplotters and fishfinders for powerboaters. The Simrad NSX is available in 7in, 9in, an

This is one of my go-to recipes, and is excellent for entertaining at home. More importantly, it’s a terrific way to use up fish meat left on the bone when filleting your catch, or any of the more imperfect cuts that have a little more sinew than is

Aluminium is an ideal material to build trailer boats from because it’s light, strong, and needs very little maintenance — and in my opinion Australia, builds the best aluminium trailer boats in the world. But there are issues with the material than

Picture this: you roll up at the docks, maps in hand, ready to hit the waves. Stepping aboard your new motoryacht, the latest in marine tech and design makes it easy to head to your destination, while the comfort inside means you’ll be doing it in su

Following a flood of imported, mainly US built, centre console craft into the Australian market in recent years, demand — or perhaps more significantly acceptance — for open deck trailer boats and mid-size sports boats has grown. Centre console boats

Growing up with a family of keen trailer boat fishermen, Jeff Webster spent his youth fishing New South Wales waters from Port Stephens to Bermagui, targeting marlin, tuna, mackerel and whatever else happened along. In adult life Jeff has forged a ca

Tuna are very special fish. Evolved far beyond the capabilities of other fish, tuna are the Olympic athletes of the piscine world — in both the marathon and sprint divisions. The physiology of these exquisite fish is remarkable, with increased oxygen

Greenline Yachts is adding the 58 Fly to its new range of flybridge cruisers, marking a new partnership between builder Marco Casali of Too Design and MICAD engineering. The 58 Fly brings a fresh feel to boating with clean lines and tight proportions

The cluster of small islands known as the Territory of Norfolk Island lies in the south-western Pacific Ocean, 1400km due east of Evans Head, NSW. It’s about halfway between New Caledonia and New Zealand. Comprised of Norfolk Island (proper) and two

Invented by the British Royal National Lifeboat Institution in the early 1960s, the rigid inflatable boat (RIB) has become synonymous with rescue agencies worldwide. Versatility and seaworthiness are the main attractions for rescue services and naval

Sporty lines and military-style paintwork mixed with large hull windows, expansive deck space and a very spacious interior layout — sound like your perfect match? Well, the Mazu 62 is the latest addition to the Mazu fleet and is suited for those want

My Northbank 650HT has just rolled over 700 hours in the first year. Now this may seem high, but would you believe I normally average around 1000 hours a year, so we are actually down. Sadly, COVID caned us, as it did many anglers, but the good news

Boatbuilders can sometimes overstate how successful their latest innovation might be in the real world. But when it comes to Beneteau’s claims about the benefits of their second generation Air Step hull, I’m prepared to get on board with the hype. Th

Seasickness has afflicted sailors since time immemorial. It was well known to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who were avid mariners on the Mediterranean Sea. In the early 6th century BC, the Greek philosopher Anacharsis said, “There are three human b

When electronically-controlled fuel injection was added to Yanmar’s 6LY3 series of diesels, it not only provided cleaner running, but also more torque because of precise fuel control according to engine load. I first tested twin 440s in 2000 in a Fab

Queensland boatbuilder BtB Marine has delivered a pair of identical 8m jet boats for work boat duties in the Western Australia ports. Designed by Naval Architects Australia, the aluminium monohulls are powered by turbocharged Yanmar diesel engines co

Rescue services provided by Marine Rescue NSW have expanded with a rescue boat operating out of Eden, providing greater protection to boaters on the NSW-Victorian border. “The Marine Rescue Eden volunteers have provided a valuable marine radio servic

The capabilities of the NSW Police Force Marine Area Command have been bolstered with the addition of four new purpose-built marine vessels, valued at more than $4 million. The new Class 5 rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) are part of an ongoing

Fletcher Christian 1764-1793 Fletcher Christian was born in England in 1764. After his father (Charles) died and mother (Ann) ran up significant debts, the family home was lost, and Ann moved to the Isle of Man, where the British authorities had no p

What is claimed to be the first fully electric, high speed passenger ferry in the Southern hemisphere has been officially launched in Wellington, New Zealand. Following sea trials, Ika Rere was in the final stage of gaining its survey certificate fro

The Department of Defence has sought input from industry to support the ongoing management and operation of the Captain Cook graving dock at the Garden Island Defence Precinct in Sydney. The graving dock is considered a key strategic national asset a

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has announced it is collaborating with MMA Offshore to convert on of MMA’s offshore service vessels so that it can run almost totally on green ammonia. The conversion of the 12-year-old, 75m platform supply vessel MM

The newest vessel in the Royal Australian Navy Fleet has been commissioned. HMAS Stalwart is the second of two Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships purchased for the Navy, and will enable extended deployment of Australian Defence Fo

Australian hydrogen development company, Global Energy Ventures has announced key appointments in the next phase of detailed engineering for the compressed hydrogen ship. Martin Carolan, GEV’s Managing Director and CEO, commented: “The appointments o

Vetus has added the highest output thrusters yet to its line-up of Bow Pro units with the launch of Boosted 300 series. The new BOWB285, BOWB300 and BOWB320 thrusters are Vetus’s most powerful Bow Pro thrusters and the first Bow Pro units in the 300m

Next issue, Jeff Webster takes a new Quintrex out for a spin and John Ford jumps behind the helm of an Invincible 37. Kevin Green, meanwhile, continues his boat handling series and Chris Whitelaw heads out to the Bikini Atoll — plus more! ■