NSW Maritime has introduced a new system to collect out-of-date distress flares.
Flares can now be placed into special containers at NSW Maritime coastal centres where they are stored for collection and appropriate disposal. The expired flares will then be destroyed at ultra-high temperature under strict environmental conditions.
The new flare disposal system was the [...]

Jo and Drew Wooler, the driving force behind Mojo Creations Floating Gallery, are holding an exhibition onboard their floating gallery on 10 April. It’s the last show before artist Jo departs for New York to exhibit her acclaimed work.
Currently moored at Keppel Bay Marina on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, the exhibition features Jo’s stunning sculptures in [...]

Empire Marina Bobbin Head has been awarded the highest rating of 5 Gold Anchors under the Marina Industries Association of Australia International Rating System.
One of only two marinas in Australia to have been rated 5 Gold Anchors under this scheme; Empire Marina is no stranger to awards. In 2009, the 200 berth marina, located in [...]

Hayman Island has redefined the concept of luxury home ownership and an exclusive lifestyle with the release of Hayman Private Residences and Hayman Marina Residences. This presents a unique opportunity to be part of this acclaimed Great Barrier Reef island with the residences to be situated in secluded enclaves in a premier world location.
Each residence [...]

Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre and part of the Dubai World Group of companies, has announced a major milestone in the project’s development; the completion of phase one of its marina comprising 44 berths.
A total of 1,000 berths are set to be featured within Dubai Maritime City, adding a significant [...]

Abu Dhabi is determined to grow its marine and yachting industries as a key component of a wider tourism strategy, says His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), at the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) which took place in late February.
ADTA has thrown its full support behind [...]

The Marina Industries Association (Australia) is pleased to announce the first marinas to receive their star ratings based on the International Gold Anchor rating system launched in Australia in 2009. The three-to-five star rating system is designed to suit the Asia Pacific region in consultation with marinas and end users by the Marina Industries Association [...]

Cunard Line has announced that the world’s most famous ship, its magnificent Queen Mary 2, will be based in Australia in 2012 for a history-making circumnavigation which will see her visit five states and the Northern Territory.
Queen Mary 2’s “Royal Circumnavigation of Australia” is a first for Cunard and will generate an economic windfall around [...]

According to the Australian Property Monitors, Queensland coastal property markets have staged a recovery since the global financial crisis.
In the past six months, prices in coastal centres have increased between 1 and 3.5 percentage points in the Queensland and New South Wales states.  Brisbane was one of the few capitals to report a rise in [...]

The Heaven Can Wait Yacht Club, Inc, in conjunction with the Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto, has issued a Preliminary Notice Of Race for the fifth annual Heaven Can Wait 24 Hour Yacht Race and One Lap Dash, to be held on Lake Macquarie (near Newcastle), NSW over the weekend of October 2-3, 2010.
The 24 [...]

It’s a tough assignment I know: Three spas in four days. But I’m in Phuket to investigate signature spa treatments, and with a twinge of stiffness in my neck after almost 24 hours of travelling, I’m keen to get started. Thailand is known as the land of smiles and it’s my intention to put that [...]

Virgin Blue has announced plans to launch flights to one of Australia’s most iconic and revered tourist destinations.
From Monday 2 August 2010, the airline will begin direct flights from Sydney to Ayers Rock (Uluru), providing some much needed competition on the route.
Both Australian and international leisure travellers will have the opportunity to fly with Virgin [...]