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NEWSLETTERThe official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd

LOGBOOK

Damn the economyMaritimo onslaught

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Empire MarinaBobbin Head

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2 - December 2008 BIA of NSW LOGBOOK

December 2008

Empire Marina Bobbin Head 4

Full speed ahead at Maritimo 5

Halvorsen Megsie lives on 10

Industrial Relations confusion? 13

2009 Year Planner 14-15

Barry-Cotter and the Shadow Treasurer 17

Working Harbour Renaissance 19

MTAA Super wins Award 20

BIA Commissions Rents Report 22

Spirit of Mystery 24

Commercial Vessels New Standards 26

Try Sailing Day a winner 27

LOGBOOKNEWS LET TER

The official newsletter of the

Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd53 Hume StreetCrows Nest NSW 2065 Aus tral iaMail to: P.O. Box 1204, Crows Nest NSW 1585ABN : 61 000 618 468

Telephone: (02) 9438 2077 Facsimile: (02) 9439 3983 E-mail: [email protected]

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© Copyright 2008. BIA of NSW. The opinions, advice and in for ma tion con tained here in have not been sought by any member or any other person but are offered as an information service and should not be relied upon as a substitute for detailed advice or as a basis for for mu lat ing business decisions. BIA intends by this statement to exclude any liability for any such opinions, advice or in for ma tion within this pub li ca tion.

President: Doug OldingGeneral Manager: Roy PrivettMarketing & Event Manager: Domenic GenuaFinancial Controller: Simon HazelbrookMarketing Coordinator: Justine MerronyMembers Support & Development: Aaron McKennaBIA Division Manager: Alan BarrettOffice Admin: Linda EnglishMarine Directory Coordinator: Christine HowardEvent Operations Manager: Belinda Close

Please send editorial contributions to;Domenic Genua at [email protected]

Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have con trib ut ed to this edition. In particular: Roy Privett (Editorial)Bob Wonders, Bob Wonders Media Services (07) 5562 2867Robin Copeland, SPINS 0414 266 768

For advertising rates contact the BIA on (02) 9438 2077

I did it my way. Page 17

Spirit of Mystery. 4

Kanangra. Page 25

Front cover: Empire Marina at Bobbin Head.

BIA of NSW LOGBOOK December 2008 - 3

Finance for all your boating needs

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General Manager’s Catch-Up

As summer has arrived we have also reached our last edition of Logbook for 2008. This should be a time where our members normally experience their busiest time

of the year. This year, however, seems to have a dramatically different feel to it.

After a decade of relatively good trading conditions the recreational dollar came under attack in 2007 with mixed trading results. No one expected such a rapid fall into extremely poor trading conditions in 2008. The drop was fast and accentuated by the world fi nancial crisis. You don’t have to be a fi nancial wizard to recognise the diffi cult times and challenges we face. The old maxim has held true that the boating industry is the fi rst to suffer in times of economic downturn and the last to recover. Let’s hope the recovery is quickly upon us.

It has been a huge disappointment that the NSW Mini-Budget only delivered more pain to small business and the community. It has been totally irresponsible of the NSW Government to raise taxes and slash spending during such a severe economic downturn. It has been said NSW is at the epicentre of the downturn of economic activity in Australia and it was the state that needed clear direction. Absolutely no economic stimulus was presented in the Mini-Budget. No initiatives to stimulate business activity or consumer confi dence.

For the boating industry, experience should tell us that cutting back can easily lead to a ride down the slippery-slide. We are a resilient industry and must remain positive and adopt a consistent and controlled forward momentum. After all, we have fantastic products and services and a positive healthy

lifestyle message. The positive news recently has been a retreat in fuel prices which should get boaties out on the water enjoying some of those lifestyle dividends with fl ow-on effects to our industry.

Sure you must now completely overhaul your business objectives. Don’t try and solve everyone’s problems. Look after yourself fi rst. Re-examine every part of your business. This will require co-operation between both suppliers and their customers. We certainly need to adjust our expectations and we do not need to perpetuate the doom and gloom already out there. We need good business sense during this economic downturn and the Reserve Bank urgently needs to dramatically lower interest rates to stimulate the economy.

Our national association the Australian Marine Industries Federation has approached the Federal Treasurer to assist manufacturers to obtain vital fi nance and for dealers to continue to obtain fair priced fl oor plan fi nance. Finance must be made available by lending organisations and Government specifi c grants made more readily accessible to benefi t the whole industry.

BIA as a not for profi t business is also going through a total review of operations and expenditure. We have fi nancial reserves to continue boating promotions for the industry and new initiatives like the November “Clear the Decks Sale” as a practical measure to assist members. The Sydney International Boat Show has been under extensive scrutiny.


I can announce that there will be no increase in exhibition rates in 2009. BIA will be absorbing all cost increases from venues, suppliers and media. We are also searching for other cost savings to pass on. Exhibition hall space is being reduced and we expect the marina to considerably reduce in size. Operational days will also be reduced by closing on the Monday (reduced to a five day show).

BIA is totally aware of our continuing obligation to promote the boating lifestyle and invest in the future of our industry. We need to continue promoting the industry as a career of choice for the better times. In July we released a “NSW Marine Industry Careers Guide” and have now joined other state BIAs in sponsoring “alife” which is a free computer based resource featuring 100 career profiles, interactive videos, industry links and mobile phone connectivity. Our sponsorship promotes three boating profiles, namely boat

building, marine mechanics and marine sales. An “alife” DVD is included in this Logbook and you can visit the site at www.alife.com.au

Enough of this serious stuff and on a lighter note we have produced a 2009 Diary which will be posted to all members. As we approach the festive season on behalf of the BIA Board of Directors and staff may we extend to all our members and readers of Logbook a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. To our members we hope you have an improved trading period over this summer.

Hope you can find some time for family and friends and of course get out there on the water.

Cheers, Roy Privett,

General Manager

... General Manager’s Catch-Up

With boat servicing facilities under increasing pressure from environmental and safety authorities, Empire Marina Bobbin Head has risen to the challenge and invested millions of dollars in creating the largest state-of–the-art service facility in Broken Bay.

Located 24km from Sydney CBD, Empire Marina Bobbin Head is Sydney’s gateway to 600 nautical miles of cruising coastline from Pittwater to the Hawkesbury

and is positioned to offer superior vessel maintenance at their world-class facility.

The redevelopment has transformed the former Halvorsen Boatshed into a modern floating marina with 199 berths and 10 swing moorings, extended car parking, a refurbished boatshed and a large hardstand and refit shed.

Empire Marina Bobbin Head can now service well over a thousand boats a year and can deliver time and cost effective outcomes for their clients due to the superior design and efficiency of the facility.

Darren Vaux, director of Empire Marinas, explained the company’s commitment to their clients’ expectations of service in the 21st Century.

“Our experience is that boat owners are typically informed, experienced, cost-conscious, and passionate about the handling and servicing of their vessels.”

“Our focus has been to create a facility that maximizes the opportunity for delivering the highest level of service through technology, efficiency, safety, education, and environmental management.”

“This investment has enabled us to deliver high quality cost effective outcomes for clients and a time efficient, safe working environment for contractors and tradesmen,” he said.

The recently constructed hardstand is a spacious 1600m2 and replaces the redundant slipway system. The refit and paint shed is large enough to accommodate two 60ft flybridge cruisers.

Both the shed and hardstand have full environmental containment and an on-site water treatment plant, making this one of the most advanced marine service facilities in Australia.

“We can accommodate a range of vessels from 20ft runabouts to 65ft yachts. The 50 tonne travelift and three tonne crane are state-of-the-art,” he said.

“We offer a wide range of associated services including all shipwright, mechanical, painting, rigging, boat trimming, and electrical work.”

“Given the capacity of our facility, we also welcome accredited outside contractors and support the BIA’s Marine Card System*.”

Empire Marina Bobbin Head creates the largest service facility in Broken Bay


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Life’s Better and Easier

Empire Marina Bobbin Head operates under the Clean Marinas Program**, the voluntary code of practice which specifically outlines the marina’s commitment to the environment, safe work practices and compliance with environmental and government legislation.

As every boat owner knows, liaison with several trades people can be a time consuming and frustrating process so Empire Marinas also offers a one-stop shopping service to their clients.

“Our hardstand team offer Project Management to meet our clients’ needs where multiple trades are involved and we are pleased to coordinate nominated trades people on behalf of our customers,” he said.

“We are here to take the stress out of vessel maintenance as well as reduce the stress on the environment.”

To compliment its hardstand and vessel maintenance operations, the marina also has a café, fuel wharf and boat brokerage.

Aerial view showing the new hardstand area.

Sixty five footer in slings.

Working on Mirror Image.

State-of-the-art 50-tonne travelift.

* For more information on the Marine Card – Occupational Health & Safety course contact the BIA 02 9438 2077.

** For more information about the Clean Marinas program contact the MIAA 02 9439 5806.


By Bob Wonders

Many are talking ‘doom and gloom’ across the boating industry as the world economy falters, but Peter Jenkins, former vice-president of the BIA of NSW

and marketing manager of Gold Coast-based Maritimo is having none of it.

“Stand by for a Maritimo onslaught at the 2009 Sydney International Boat Show,” he declared.

“We will be unveiling six new models at Darling Harbour (30 July – 3 August) and I do mean new, not re-badged, but totally new designs,” he added.

The ’09 Maritimo line-up will include the largest vessel ever built by the award-winning yard, a massive 50-tonne, 73ft giant capable of 38 knots with its standard 1500hp Caterpillar diesels.

“I don’t have to tell anyone involved in the boating industry that Maritimo CEO Bill Barry-Cotter is one very smart man,” Jenkins said.

“He is devoting enormous time and effort to the Research

Damn the economy, it’s full speed ahead at Maritimo

and Development program at the company and there’s no doubt at all in my mind that it will all pay off for us.”

It is estimated that Maritimo will invest more than $10 million on R and D over the next 12 months.

No details have b e e n r e v e a l e d o n s o m e o f t h e c o m p a n y ’ s forthcoming models, but Maritimo marketing director Luke Durman has confirmed the new model range will include three new flybridge Aegean sportboats, two new Cabriolets and the ‘leviathan’, the 73ft flybridge cruiser.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that we will come through this financial situation and we will eventually have a range of boats that will be the envy of yards worldwide,” Durman said.

“We will be in a position to take full advantage of the eventual market upturn,” he added.

Durman said a restructuring of the company workforce had played a major role.

“Rather than let good people go, we have re-channelled them into our R and D department,” he explained.

“Our dealer network now encompasses the United States, South-East Asia, Europe, New Zealand and, of course, all Australian states.

“I am confident our new range will help to grow and expand our market worldwide.”

Bill Barry-Cotter (left) and Peter Jenkins, determined to beat the economy woes.

Brunswick Asia Pacific Group has announced the sale of the iconic Savage brand name and manufacturing assets to Gold Coast-based boat builder Telwater for

an undisclosed price. The agreement, which is effective as of 31 October 2008,

will see all Savage manufacturing relocated to Telwater’s state-of-the-art facility at Coomera, Queensland.

Included in the sale is a long-term agreement with Brunswick Asia Pacific Group for the supply of outboard and sterndrive product for all boat brands manufactured by Telwater.

John Pfeifer, President of Brunswick Asia Pacific Group, said the decision represented a strengthening of the company’s industry partnership with Telwater.

“Brunswick Asia Pacific Group and Telwater saw the opportunity to mutually enhance each other’s business. Telwater gains additional manufacturing volume while we benefit from the security of a long-term contract for the supply of engines,” John Pfeifer said.

“Telwater will manufacture the Savage brand, ensuring this iconic 110-year old brand will continue to be a major part of the marine industry.”

Paul Phelan, Managing Director of Telwater, said the sale agreement also delivered substantial benefits to dealers, including:

• Continued delivery of high-quality product • Latest manufacturing techniques • Online dealer ordering and tracking systems • National distribution and logistics networkThe company plans to fulfil all current dealer orders

following a short interruption to relocate manufacturing equipment. Warranty on Savage boats manufactured prior to the sale remains the responsibility of the Brunswick Asia Pacific Group and will be coordinated through regional service managers.

Remaining employees affected by the closure of the Melbourne manufacturing facility have been offered redundancy packages.

Computer generated image of Maritimo’s ‘leviathen’, the largest vessel ever built by the yard and destined for its world release at the 2009 Sydney International Boat Show.

Brunswick announces sale of Savage brand


BIA Office Christmas Closedown

The BIA of NSW will close from Wednesday 24 December and re-open

on Monday 12 January.For urgent matters during this time

please contact:Domenic Genua on 0412 642 357

Marmong Point Marina is situated at the northern end of Lake Macquarie, NSW and is the largest marina within the lake. With the aim of meeting increasing demand,

planning commenced in 2006 to extend the existing wet-berths and develop a dry stack storage facility. In December 2007, the Department of Planning accepted the project as a Part 3A proposal (Major Project).

Currently featuring 148 berths, 35 boat hardstand and 20 boat dry-storage serviced by a 40 ton travelift, Marmong Point Marina provides great access to a range of on-site marine services including wet blasting, spray painting, boat trimming, shipwrights, marine mechanics, boat brokerage and boat detailing. The site facilities include a security car park, chandlery, and fuel provision.

In order to meet the needs of a growing boating market, the new development concept required a complete review of the existing 10,000 square metre freehold site in order to ensure best environmental and commercial outcomes, and to support substantial social amenity.

Significant new development and upgrade of existing facilities will include:

• Provision of car parking that meets the requirements of the upgraded marina, and provides much needed public parking within the Marmong Point area.

• Landscaping of public use areas including features such as paths, BBQ facilities, interactive sculptures and outdoor furniture.

• Provision of two new sewer pump-out facilities servicing both tenants and the boating public.

• Replacement and extension of the eastern marina arm with a floating system that enhances ambience and services, adding 85 berths and increasing wet-storage capacity to 245 vessels.

• Relocation of current marine business tenants from the existing shed to purpose-built facilities featuring aesthetic design and direct road access.

• Construction of a secure 4-level dry stack storage unit accommodating 110 boats and serviced by a specialised marine fork-lift.

• Construction of facilities to separate and control a number of maintenance services including a jet-wash bay, re-fit shed, sand blast booth, garbage store, recycling centre, oil store,

waste water storage etc, as well as upgrade of hardstand work space for maintenance of around 35 boats.

• Construction of a new restaurant, as well as relocation and upgrading of the existing chandlery, café, boat sales, amenities and administration office.

• Provision of offices for additional marine services like marine insurance, boat hire etc. Expressions of Interest will be sought for some of these facilities.

Water-based expansion will require the relocation within Marmong Cove of approximately 20 private swing moorings. Managing Director Les Binkin said, “We are grateful for the support of NSW Maritime, the Boat Owners Association and the local boating community, and mooring holders’ concerns have been considered and are currently being addressed.”

Marmong Point Marina expects to lodge the DA within the next few months, and Marina Management are currently working with the Department of Lands, the Department of Planning and Lake Macquarie City Council to arrive at positive outcomes around the issue of parking, to ensure that the benefits of this ambitious project can be shared by marina users and the community alike.

Marmong Point Marina development well underway


Forward PlanningHolidays for NSW under the Banks and Bank Holidays Act 1912

2009 2010New Year's Day Thursday, 1 January Friday, 1 JanuaryAustralia Day Monday, 26 January Tuesday, 26 JanuaryGood Friday Friday, 10 April Friday, 2 AprilEaster Saturday Saturday, 11 April Saturday, 3 AprilEaster Monday Monday, 13 April Monday, 5 AprilAnzac Day Saturday, 25 April Monday, 26 AprilQueen's Birthday *Monday, 8 June *Monday, 14 June**Bank Holiday Monday, 3 August Monday, 2 AugustLabour Day *Monday, 5 October *Monday, 4 OctoberChristmas Day Friday, 25 December Saturday, 25 DecemberBoxing Day Saturday, 26 December Monday, 27 December

* Yet to be proclaimed** Not a state-wide public holiday

What are local public holidays?Local public holidays in NSW are gazetted under the Banks and Bank Holidays Act 1912. This Act requires that banks are closed on local public holidays.An appointed local holiday under the Act benefits employees who have an industrial award, agreement or contract of employment which confers a right of paid absence (or penalty rates in lieu) on the local public holiday.In the absence of such express coverage within an applicable industrial instrument, the conferring of the benefit of a local public holiday to employees is entirely within the discretion of individual employers.

Source: NSW Government website http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/holidays/

Lifejacket – Wear it

A recent statewide safety campaign by NSW Maritime identified non-compliance with lifejacket requirements as the most common offence by boaters in NSW.

NSW Maritime General Manager Recreational Boating Brett Moore said more than 1400 vessels on waterways all over NSW were checked by NSW Maritime Boating Officers during the month-long campaign.

“NSW Maritime Boating Officers conducted three times the number of checks in this campaign when compared with a similar effort 12 months ago,” Mr Moore said.

Overall, 90 per cent of boaters were found to comply with boating safety requirements. This represents a small, though encouraging 4 per cent improvement on last year.

“Lifejacket compliance remains a concern with more than 17 per cent of all infringements being attributed to failure to meet lifejacket requirements,” he said.

“Basically, a lifejacket must be on board for every person and must be in serviceable condition and handy, ready for use at any time.”

Mr Moore said it was compulsory to carry enough lifejackets for each person on board. Lifejackets are also compulsory to wear when crossing ocean bars or when riding a jetski.

“NSW Maritime also recommends lifejackets be worn at times of heightened risk. That means lifejackets should also be

worn by children and poor swimmers when in open areas of a boat where it is possible to fall directly overboard,” he said.

“Lifejackets should also be worn when boating alone, at night or when there is an increased chance of capsize or swamping. The risk of falling overboard may be small, such incidents can be life threatening.”

In total, NSW Maritime Boating Officers issued 69 penalty notices, or fines, and 74 written warnings during the statewide campaign.

Total vessels checked were as follows:• North Region 189• Hunter/ Inland 276• Hawkesbury/ Broken Bay 159• Sydney (including Botany Bay/ Port Hacking) 312• South Coast 298• Murray/ Inland 203. More information on boating safety is available at www.

maritime.nsw.gov.au


The 2009 NSW Marine Directory now available – have you got yours?

The 2009 NSW Marine Directory is currently being distributed. This is available in quantity, free to all members to give to their customers.

At the time of writing you should have received an email with an order form attached and should have placed your order.

Quantities are limited and stocks go fast so if you haven’t already ordered contact [email protected].

A handy A5 size, the directory is a comprehensive listing of all things boating including: boat repairers, engine sales, boat sales – power and sail, large and small yacht clubs, marinas, chandleries and fuel stops.

In addition, tide charts, maps of both Sydney Harbour and Pittwater, and a guide to the emergency and rescue services are all included.

For keen fishermen (and women) the Department of Primary Industries latest bag and size limits for saltwater, freshwater and crustaceans is included.

There is a complete list of NSW Boatcode agents and a comprehensive brand listing with contact details and websites for local and imported boats and engines.

The NSW Marine Directory covers the entire state with both Sydney and regional businesses included. FREE Launching Ramps | Boating Maps | Business Listings

Event Calendar | Boat Code Agents | Tide Tables

NSW Marine Directory09

arinetoryBoating Industry Association

The essential reference for every boatie

BIA and St John team up for First Aid inaugural course at Brooklyn

The BIA will team up with St John First Aid to offer a Workcover-approved Senior First Aid course in late March

2009. The venue is just metres from the Brooklyn train station and easily accessed from the Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney’s North Shore.

St John now offers the Nationally Accredited Senior First Aid Certificate through flexible learning options which means that only one day is needed away from the workplace.

The theory is completed using a workbook or CD-ROM then a one day workshop covers the practical aspects of the course and assessment.

It is anticipated that a group of 12 BIA members will enjoy discounted rates. Initially, only the full nationally-accredited course will be offered, but with a 3-year validity, those who have already completed training may wish to take part in re-certification training if their certificate is soon to expire.

If you would like to register your interest in Senior First Aid training at Brooklyn in late March, please contact Linda at BIA on 9438 2077 or [email protected].

If you are interested in re-certification, or would like BIA to arrange first aid training for the boating industry in your area, we also look forward to hearing from you.


Sydney icon on the marketby Bob Wonders

A long time ago, in what now seems almost like another life, I was editor of a magazine called Powercraft.

During several years at the Powercraft helm I probably had the opportunity to test and evaluate more than 1500 boats of all types and styles, from dinghies to superyachts, tinnies to inflatables, kayaks to skiboats.

Some to this day remain memorable, some, sad to say, for all the wrong reasons, but that’s another story.

For this particular story we wander down memory lane to the tune of 23 years and a most memorable vessel by the name, then, of Judith A.

Judith A was a creation of arguably the most hallowed name in the Australian boating industry, Halvorsen, and she was designed by the iconic Harold Halvorsen whom I had the privilege of meeting several times.

The late (and great!) Trevor Gowland had invited me down to look over Judith A and was on hand to show me through and over the magnificent vessel.

Well, Harold and Trevor are gone now, but Judith A lives on, now named Megsie (her original name) and living happily on the Gold Coast in berth 27A at the Southport Yacht Club.

Well, here’s an instance where the immortal bard, William Shakespeare, hit the nail fairly and squarely on the head when he wrote something along the lines of (I’m no Shakespearean scholar) … a rose by any other name remains as sweet as … etc, etc.

To put it bluntly, Megsie is gorgeous, from her lavish port side Jacob’s ladder to the expanse of her open flying bridge she personifies recreational boating as it used to be.

She was launched on October 12, 1947, so therefore celebrated her 61st birthday just a few weeks ago.

She’s definitely one lady who does not look her age.Current owner (her seventh) is prominent yacht broker

Leigh Dorrington, and chances are he has used the vessel more than any previous owner.

From Sydney to Melbourne, Melbourne to Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba to the Gold Coast are among the voyages he has undertaken.

For now, though, let’s discuss a little history.It was in the summer of 1946 that a gentleman

commissioned Lars Halvorsen and Sons to build a 50ft flying bridge cruiser.

This particular person did not go ahead with the sale and the finished vessel was purchased by a Stanley and Margaret

EMPLOYMENT JOBS VACANT / JOBS

WANTEDThe BIA web site now has an active and dedicated

jobs vacant and job wanted area. Listing jobs vacant or wanted is simple and can be

done on-line. See the BIA web page at www.bia.org.au

For quick access to the employment area see the short cut on the opening page or to go directly to the

page enter the following site http://www.bia.org.au/employment.html

This is a free service. Employment listings are loaded onto the web site

normally within 24 hours.

For assistance with this service, contact either Justine Merrony at [email protected] or Linda

English at [email protected]. Justine and Linda can also be contacted by phone

on 02 9438 2077

Jourdain who launched her in 1947 and christened the imposing vessel Megsie.

Megsie was built in the traditional manner, a plump stem with tumblehome stern sections with splined Oregon planks on laminated spotted gum ribs.

She had a rocked keel with dual bronze rudders.The engine room (absolutely immaculate now, and

when I first saw her) sported two 110hp Chrysler Crown marine engines, six cylinder powerplants with shaft drive via mechanical Chrysler gearboxes.

For those with a mechanical mind, the engines had a four-stroke cycle, side valves, Zenith updraft carburettors with electric priming fuel and mechanical diaphragm pumps.

The engines are freshwater cooled via copper pipes located either side of the keel.

Even in today’s era of big horsepower, Megsie boasts some pretty good performance statistics; she carries only 140 gallons of fuel (636-litres) in two stainless steel tanks, yet she can cruise all day at 7.5 knots and 1750rpm using only six gallons an hour.

The ‘gorgeous’ Megsie at anchor.

To put it bluntly, Megsie is gorgeous, from her lavish port side Jacob’s

ladder to the expanse of her open flying bridge she personifies

recreational boating as it used to be.


New maritime precinct for Rozelle Bay

Depending on sea and wind conditions, she has a range of about 175 nautical miles.

Twenty-three years ago (was it really that long?) when Trevor Gowland was showing me around, he told me that despite the vast technological improvements the world had made post World War II, the Halvorsen yard could not duplicate Megsie again.

“For starters,” Trevor explained, “the tradesmen who worked in timber are all gone.

“Secondly, obtaining suitable timber for the keel of such a boat would be out of the question.

“Timber imported into Australia these days is all cut to fit within containers, so to get a suitable piece of timber for the keel of a 50-footer, well, you’d have to plant your own tree,” he chuckled.

I sure wish Trevor (and Harold!) could see Megsie today.I’m sure they would be impressed.Leigh Dorrington has lavished care and attention (and

money!) on the vessel and rates it as one of Australia’s most admired ‘Halvos’.

To his credit, Leigh regularly holds ‘open boat’, allowing people aboard to see craftsmanship with their own eyes.

“It’s a piece of floating history,” he says, “and people should be made aware of creations such as this.”

Leigh estimates Megsie owes him “about $800,000” including his purchase price and what he has spent on restoration.

Megsie cruisingto Brisbane.

She has been re-wired, boasts all new plumbing, a new deck and meticulous repairs to anything that needed it.

And for those who would like nothing more than owning a valuable piece of Australian boating history, Megsie is seriously for sale.

How much?I don’t know, in fact, I have no idea.Would you believe I’m not the only one; the man selling

her does not know either.“I may be an experienced broker, but vessels like Megsie

are very few and far between,” Leigh explained.“A very similar vessel, Nicky O’Dea, once owned by former

poker machine czar (and Sydney-Hobart winner) the late Jack Rooklyn, was sold recently in Spain for $US1 million.

“I think at this stage I’ll ask for expressions of interest rather than put a price on her.

“After all, how could one come up with a price on what could only be termed a ‘legend afloat’, an absolute icon of Australian recreational boating,” he added.

For information, contact Leigh Dorrington, telephone 0412 538 576.

NB: Halvorsen Boats Pty Ltd have been a member of the BIA since 1970.

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, Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi announced on September 22.

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.

“Rozelle Bay has a maritime industry heritage dating back more than 100 years and we want to promote that tradition,” Mr Tripodi said.

The bay is currently used by a number of marine industry vessels, workboats, heritage vessels of the Sydney Heritage Fleet and powered and non-powered pleasure craft.

The bay is also home to a fleet of NSW Maritime patrol boats and has an 8 knot (15km/hr) /no-wash limit in place.

To coincide with the redesign of the Superyacht Marina, new safety and sharing controls will be introduced in the bay, including the speed limit being reduced to 4 knots (7km/hr) and the installation of high definition video cameras to monitor water traffic.


BIA STATIONERY AND SERVICES

Marine Craft Berthing, Storage and Mooring Agreement

Printed in duplicate for licensor, licensee.Essential for Marina Operators

$25.00 (inc. GST) for 25 agreements.

Marine Brokers Stationery

♦ Contract for Sale of a new Boat$37.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25

♦ Marine Brokers Authority to Sell$22.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25

♦ Vessel Selling and Purchasing Agreement $22.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25

♦ Vessel Offer to Purchase$16.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25

♦ Vessel Details – Power$16.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25

♦ Statutory Declaration Form$12.50 (incl GST) per pack of 25

MIMRA Stationery♦ MIMRA ‘STOP – Do not operate’ tag

$48.00 (incl GST) per pack of 100

♦ MIMRA ‘Customer item ID’ card$25.00 (incl GST) per pack of 100

♦ MIMRA ‘Next Service’ sticker$10.50 (incl GST) per pack of 50

You can download a copy of Order Form from the Members Area of BIA website

Last car carrier arrives at Glebe Island The last car carrier to visit Sydney Harbour delivered its

cargo at Glebe Island on November 15.Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said this event

marked the final step in the Government’s plan to transition the vehicle import trade from Sydney to Port Kembla, part of the NSW Ports Growth Plan announced in 2003.

“The last car carrier, the Blue Hawk arrived at Glebe Island today (November 15) and will discharge vehicles from Japan before continuing to Melbourne,” Mr Tripodi said.

“This is the end of an era for White Bay. Although this is the last car carrier to visit, Sydney Harbour will remain a working port.

“Sydney has been a working harbour since the beginning of European settlement.

“The area around White Bay and Glebe Island has been used for wharfage since the 1920s, with the Glebe Island container terminal opening in 1973 and cars being transported to this site since then.

“The port facilities in Sydney Harbour not only play a vital role in the NSW economy but are also central in the identity of the harbour.”

Mr Tripodi said the car import trade has been progressively moved from Sydney Harbour to Port Kembla since October 2007 following an upgrade of the Port Kembla facilities.

“Over the last few years Sydney Ports Corporation has worked with industry and Port Kembla Port Corporation to ensure this has been a smooth transition of the vehicle import trade from Sydney,” Mr Tripodi said.

“While the transfer of the car trade will certainly mean a decrease in the number of commercial vessels visiting Sydney Harbour, it is not the end of big ships on Sydney Harbour.

“The Government will soon start a public consultation process about the future of the Bays Precinct, including White Bay, Glebe Island, Blackwattle Bay and fish markets.”

Cars will continue to be stored at Glebe Island and White Bay warehousing facilities over the coming months prior to movement to car yards and sale agents.

NEW MEMBERSThe BIA Board of Directors at their meeting have approved and WELCOME the following new members:

Richard Tamba – Nautitech Pty. Ltd.Dennis McColl – Machans MarinaJeffery Jauncey – National Boating CollegeAndrew Coffey – Andrew Coffey’s Boat Brokerage @

The QuaysPeter Mackenzie –JMAC Marine Pty. Ltd.Steve Hanes – Premier Marine Pty. Ltd.Nigel Shannon – Shannon BoatsTobias Forward – Graham Davison – Tea Gardens Boat

Shed & MarinaTim Crossman – Northside Sailing SchoolDuncan Johnstone – 33 South Luxury Yacht

SolutionsDanny Frizzel – Go Marine Mechanical Services – Lemon

Tree Passage.Tim Davies – Carsales.com.au Limited.


Industrial Relations Confusion?[see www.bia.org.au for help]

The current Industrial Relations Legislation is a minefield and confusing for business operators to negotiate. The Work Choices system introduced by the Howard Government still stands albeit with some changes. These changes are a temporary band-aid fix until the current Labor Government can finalise and implement their new workplace relations system, “Forward with Fairness”. The Government has undertaken to have this new system fully operational by 1 January 2010.

A large part of the confusion for employers is identifying the correct award for their employees and part of the Governments plan is to simplify awards to make them more user-friendly. In the meantime, the BIA has established the following information to help members make more informed decisions about their human resource obligations.

Business needs to understand whether it is obliged to operate under one of two groupings of award, state or federal. Awards under the federal system are called NAPSA (Notional Agreement preserved State Award).

Federal – Constitutional Corporations should use NAPSA

To be a constitutional corporation, an employer must be either:

• A foreign corporation (a corporation formed and incorporated outside of Australia that does business within Australia)

• A financial corporation formed within the limits of the Commonwealth

• A trading corporation formed within the limits of the Commonwealth

A corporation formed within the Commonwealth is essentially a legal entity registered under the Corporations Act 2001 or established directly by an Act of Commonwealth, state or territory Parliament. Any proprietary limited company (Pty Ltd) or a publicly listed company (Limited) is a corporation. A corporation is a legal entity separate to the individuals who make up the corporation. A corporation can sue, be sued, hold property and enter into contracts.

To be a constitutional corporation, a substantial or significant proportion of the corporation's activities must be trading or financial. Trading essentially refers to the business of buying, selling, exchanging or bartering goods and services or being engaged in the business of commerce. Financial dealings essentially refers to acts such as borrowing, lending, banking or insurance and the provision of management and advisory services in relation to financial matters.

State – Non-constitutional corporations should use State Awards

Employers who are non-constitutional corporations may include:

• Sole traders• Partnerships• Certain state government public sector employers• Corporations whose predominant activity is not trading

or financialA trust cannot be an employer. Therefore a trustee is

usually the employer in a trust structure. Where the employer

is a corporate trustee (for example a company acts as trustee for the trust) and the corporate trustee engages in sufficient trading or financial activities, the corporate trustee will be a constitutional corporation.

To assist members ensure they are paying employees the correct amount with the correct entitlements the BIA have made available a series of Pay Scale Schedules and associated Awards relevant to the marine industry. These documents can be accessed from the BIA website www.bia.org.au , follow the links to workplace relations.

It is important for members when using this information to ensure the pay scale schedule is read in conjunction with the corresponding award. Paying the correct rate of pay is only one part of your obligation as an employer; all other employment conditions and employee entitlements need to be observed as well.

Also available to all BIA members is the Australian Business Advice Line. This is a free service and gives members the opportunity to gain specialist industrial relations advice. The BIA recommends that for further detailed information to contact the advice line on 13 29 59.

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Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd53 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065PO Box 1204, Crows Nest NSW 1585Ph: (02) 9438 2077Fax: (02) 9439 3983 Email: info@bia.org.auwww.sydneyboatshow.com.auwww.marinedirectory.com.auwww.boatshows.com.au

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NSW Maritime 13 12 56 or (02) 9563 8557 www.maritime.nsw.gov.au

REVS (NSW Offi ce of Fair Trading) 13 32 20 www.revs.nsw.gov.au

Sydney International Boat Show (02) 9438 2077 www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

Yaffa Marine Group (02) 9281 2333 www.yaffa.com.au

Australian International Marine Export group (AIMEX)(03) 9682 1255 www.aimex.asn.au

Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF)(08) 9371 8872 www.amif.asn.au

Boating Industry Association Marine Finance1800 700 705 www.capitalfi nance.com.au

Boating Industry Association Marine Insurance(02) 8853 9100 www.icfrith.com.au

Boating Industry Association of NT(08) 8947 0552 www.darwinboatshow.com.au

Boating Industry Association of SA(08) 8212 6000 www.boatingsa.com.au

Boating Industry Association of VIC(03) 8696 5600 www.biavic.com.au

Boating Industry Association of WA (08) 9271 9688 www.biawa.com.au

Bureau of Meterology(03) 9669 4000 www.bom.gov.au

Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA)(02) 9439 5806 www.marinas.net.au

Marine Industry Association of New Zealand+64 9 360 0056 www.nzmarine.com

Marine Queensland(07) 3390 4657 www.marineqld.com.au

NSW Business Chamber13 29 59 www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au

NSW Marine Directory(02) 9438 2077 www.marinedirectory.com.au

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2009 YEAR PLANNERBoating Industry Association

Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd53 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065PO Box 1204, Crows Nest NSW 1585Ph: (02) 9438 2077Fax: (02) 9439 3983 Email: info@bia.org.auwww.sydneyboatshow.com.auwww.marinedirectory.com.auwww.boatshows.com.au

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NSW Maritime 13 12 56 or (02) 9563 8557 www.maritime.nsw.gov.au

REVS (NSW Offi ce of Fair Trading) 13 32 20 www.revs.nsw.gov.au

Sydney International Boat Show (02) 9438 2077 www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

Yaffa Marine Group (02) 9281 2333 www.yaffa.com.au

Australian International Marine Export group (AIMEX)(03) 9682 1255 www.aimex.asn.au

Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF)(08) 9371 8872 www.amif.asn.au

Boating Industry Association Marine Finance1800 700 705 www.capitalfi nance.com.au

Boating Industry Association Marine Insurance(02) 8853 9100 www.icfrith.com.au

Boating Industry Association of NT(08) 8947 0552 www.darwinboatshow.com.au

Boating Industry Association of SA(08) 8212 6000 www.boatingsa.com.au

Boating Industry Association of VIC(03) 8696 5600 www.biavic.com.au

Boating Industry Association of WA (08) 9271 9688 www.biawa.com.au

Bureau of Meterology(03) 9669 4000 www.bom.gov.au

Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA)(02) 9439 5806 www.marinas.net.au

Marine Industry Association of New Zealand+64 9 360 0056 www.nzmarine.com

Marine Queensland(07) 3390 4657 www.marineqld.com.au

NSW Business Chamber13 29 59 www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au

NSW Marine Directory(02) 9438 2077 www.marinedirectory.com.au

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NSW fishers to get new waterproof licence

For the first time recreational fishers in NSW will be issued with a new plastic, waterproof fishing licence, Minister for

Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said.“This is great news for the fishing community – they will

be able to carry a waterproof and durable licence, which is the size of a credit card,” Minster Macdonald said.

“Up until now fishers have had to carry their paper receipt with them when fishing – so this new waterproof card is ideally suited to fishing.

“The fishing community asked for a more durable licence, so we have responded to that with the new card, which we believe will be very popular.”

Fishers who already have a one or three year receipt will automatically receive a renewal letter in the post before their receipt expires.

These receipts can be renewed and fishers then have the option of purchasing the new plastic licence at no additional cost to the current paper licence.

“This new renewal facility means fishers do not need to re-enter their details when they purchase a new licence,” Mr Macdonald said.

Minister Macdonald said fishing fees were introduced in 2001 and have been supported by the fishing community.

“Fishing fees have directly supported extensive improvements to recreational fishing in NSW with millions of dollars put back into the water,” he said.

“These fees have supported programs such as the creation of recreational fishing havens, fish stocking, artificial reefs, ongoing research, installing fish cleaning tables and fish aggregating devices (FADs), plus many many more.”

Full details of the programs supported by the fishing fee can also be found on the DPI website www.dpi.nsw.gov.au

Anglers can purchase the new plastic recreational fishing licence via:

• The internet - www.licence.nsw.gov.au• The phone - 1300 369 365• Any Touch Fishing agent, which can be viewed at www.

dpi.nsw.gov.au Other DPI agents such as most fishing tackle stores and

Kmart stores (service desk) will still issue paper receipts.

O’Reilly replaces Skeen at Club Marine

Andrew O’Reilly has been appointed the new Club Marine State Manager for NSW. Andrew is replacing James Skeen who has moved into a National Development role within Club Marine.

Andrew has been with the Allianz/Club Marine Group for five years and has just returned from two years in Western Australia where he was the WA Club Marine State Manager.

“While I had a fantastic two years in WA both from a professional point of view with Club Marine and also on a personal level, it is great to be back in NSW. I very much look forward to continuing and growing the positive relationship Club Marine has with all the different aspects of the marine industry in NSW including the BIA,” Andrew said.

Andrew O’Reilly welcomes any feedback on Club Marine or general industry issues and can be contacted on 0414 562 605 or Andrew.o’[email protected]

d’Albora Marina – Nelson Bay for Sale

As reported in The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 15 November, the Macquarie Leisure Trust has put their d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay site on the market. The marina consists of 196 wet berths, a 45-tonne boat lift and repair area, retail complex, there is also two additional modern retail buildings. The marina complex is offered through expression of interest through Knight Frank.

The property is the largest leasehold marina facility in Port Stephens.

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www.bia.org.auThe Logbook newsletter is now made widely

available to members, staff, boat owners, government and the general public. It can be

downloaded as a PDF file and printed.


Marine Card UpdateOccupational Health & Safety General Induction Course

The Marine Card program is gathering momentum with over 500 marine industry staff and contractors already trained. The half-day course takes attendees through generic OH&S matters, and has been specifically developed for the marine industry.

Similar to the Building Industry’s “Green Card/White Card” or OH&S General Induction for Construction Work program, the BIA hopes that the Marine Card will streamline management of OH&S obligations and associated risk.

It should be noted that the OH&S Act is equipped with heavyweight fines and the ability to impact on line staff, management and directors of companies found in breach of these laws.

In October, WorkCover held a Newcastle workshop for the marine industry which was attended by 15 participants. The workshop was scheduled as a result of complaints made against members of the marine industry.

Bill Barry-Cotter plays host to Julie Bishop

The Deputy Leader of the Federal Opposition and Shadow Treasurer, Julie Bishop, accompanied by local MP Stuart Robert and their respective Chiefs of Staff, were guests of Bill Barry-Cotter at the Maritimo headquarters in November.

Ms Bishop was on the Gold Coast at the invitation of Mr Robert, visiting small businesses that have been hard hit by the global financial crisis.

A member of the group told me that meeting Barry-Cotter was considered a highlight of the Gold Coast tour because of his reputation both as a boating industry leader and as one of Australia’s most astute businessmen.

Ms Bishop launched a stinging attack on the Federal Government for what she called the ‘hasty decision’ in granting guarantees on funds to some financial institutions while leaving others exposed.

“ F r a n k l y, t h e government has created an absolute mess and I call on Treasurer Wayne Swan to admit an error has been made,” she said.

“The government failed to seek advice directly from the Reserve Bank and it must do so now,” she declared.

Ms Bishop also attacked the government for what she called its ‘abandonment’ of small business.

Earlier, Barry-Cotter told the Deputy Leader that the current market was in the worst state he had ever seen.

Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Julie Bishop, with Bill Barry-Cotter (left) and Local MP Stuart Robert.

“It’s worse than the Paul Keating ‘recession we had to have’ and it’s the last two interest rate rises which have done the damage,” he explained.

“I have absolutely no confidence in the government and neither do my customers.

“You can state the obvious – it is a combination of interest rate hikes and a lack of trust in the Federal Government that has led directly to the problems the industry is now attempting to deal with,” he added.

The visiting group was conducted on a tour of the Maritimo production lines by Barry-Cotter and marketing director Luke Durman, before adjourning for lunch where they were joined by Australian Marine Industries Federation president Barry Jenkins and Gold Coast City Marina chief Jeff Leigh-Smith.

Barry-Cotter described the Deputy Leader as “a most impressive woman.”

“As far as small business is concerned, she really has her finger on the pulse and recognises the problems we are facing,” he said.

“I wish there were more like her in Canberra.” Bob Wonders.

Julie Bishop MP.

The BIA is currently working on a new course aimed at assisting OH&S managers in the marine industry. More information will be available in 2009.

Further information on the OH&S Act can be found at www.workcover.nsw.gov.au. Marine Card courses will run in February, March and April 2009, for course location and more information check www.bia.org.au.


Surf Life Saving Clubs using Honda to save livesThe Tweed Support Service (TSS) patrols 37 kilometres of

New South Wales coast from the popular surfing break of Duranbah beach to the sparsely populated beach at Wooyung, and operate seven days a week during daylight hours.

Due to their speed in responding to emergencies the local Police and other rescue services often call upon the TSS to provide rapid response to aquatic emergencies.

The TSS was started three years ago by a group of lifesavers from three (and later four) Surf Life Saving Clubs – Cabarita, Cudgen Headland and Fingal Rovers – to patrol the huge coastline that was too spread out for any one club to service on their own.

Before the TSS was formed, six people had drowned in the Tweed Shire within an eight month period.

Since its inception, the TSS has grown in size and early this year realised they needed a new rescue craft to strengthen their service.

“After much investigation the standout choice was the Aquatrax F-12 Honda, as Honda’s advancements in four-stroke technology and hull design meant this craft was by far the best.”

The Aquatrax F-12 gets a lot of use, patrolling a 10 kilometre area from the Queensland border to Cudgen including

South Australia’s Waters, an Atlas and GuideWith a coastline stretching around 4,000 kilometres and

a vast array of inland waterways, South Australia has a diverse and unique aquatic environment. This environment, coupled with an appealing Mediterranean climate and first class boating facilities, the majority of South Australians are never far from the water – whether along our glorious coastline or inland.

The South Australia's Waters, an Atlas and Guide, provides the South Australian boating community and those visiting South Australia with an authoritative document capturing the State’s entire coastal and inland waterways.

Whether you want to go fishing, sailing, holidaying on a boat or swimming, the new South Australia's Waters Atlas will show you how, when and where. This comprehensive atlas presents more than 200 detailed maps of key locations, together with essential tourism, safety and emergency information.

The guide also covers accommodation, diving, activities, ramps, fuel availability and pumpout stations, bait, and recommended environmental practice.

Key NEW features include:• Over 200 A4 detailed, full-colour maps, developed from

the State Government's mapping branch using state-of-the-art GIS technology, covering all of SA's coastline, rivers and lakes.

• Maps include everything from navigation aids, snags, aquatic reserves, dive sites, wrecks, reefs, bird colonies, as well as relevant land and estuarine features, including topography, ramps, roads, mangroves, towns and railway tracks.

• Map scales start at 1:500,000 and move through to 1:50,000 for coastal waters and 1:20,000 for inland waters. The maps cover well over the 500 top recreational boating destinations.

the Tweed River mouth, and has been an asset to the club according to Tweed Support Service Captain Peter Baird.

“The F-12 is on the water every weekend from September to April and can be tasked by the police during the week. It was involved in the recovery of a board rider 1km out to sea on its very first day and has become the craft that all the operators want to be on,” said Mr Baird.

“We named our F-12 Rob Eady, in honour of a life member at the Fingal Rovers Surf Life Saving Club who put a lot of time into life saving.

He used to say that the jetski was one of the best pieces of rescue equipment ever introduced to life saving, and sadly passed away before he could see the new Honda PWC.”

“When it’s time for the next craft to be purchased Honda will be the first to be approached. The service that the Jetskishop.com gave was great. There was never a problem and the service has continued well after the sale.”

For more information on the Tweed Support Service visit: www.surflifesaving.com.au

• Soft cover for easy use • User friendly spiral binding to provide more flexible

access to the maps and charts • The introduction of new indexing and referencing

systems • The inclusion of nearly forty new maps, all dedicated

to around a further seventy boating destinations, in country areas of South Australia.

The organisation responsible for the coordination of the development of the Atlas, the Boating Industry Association of SA (BIASA), is the peak industry body representing Recreational and Light Commercial Boating in South Australia.

With in excess of 55,000 registered recreational motorboats and more than 130,000 licensed boat operators, South Australians enjoy diverse aquatic activities ranging from fishing, sailing, holiday houseboats, charter boats, swimming or engaging in more active pursuits like water skiing, kite surfing or riding personal watercraft.

Contact the Boating Industry Association of South Australia for more details 08 8212 6000 or www.boatingsa.com.au.


The NSW Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000 and Environmental Considerations contain CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.

The BIA Contractors Package and Marine Card OH&S General Induction Course will assist you in meeting your legal obligation and guide you in maintaining a paper trail of the correct records.

Providing a set of generic guidelines and checklists for meeting your obligations under the OH&S Act, this package of tools will evolve to meet future requirements and is suitable for all types of marine business.

A new BIA Membership Service forManaging Risk andSafety forEmployees,Contractors andsub-contractors

Issued to those who complete the course, the Marine Card demonstrates to marinas and other business owners that the holder is aware of generic OH&S requirements, as required under the OH&S Act.

Log onto www.bia.org.au for more information

OR CONTACTthe Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd Postal: PO Box 1204 Crows Nest NSW 1585Street: 53 Hume Street Crows Nest NSW 2065 Telephone: (02) 9438 2077 Email: [email protected]

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Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said Sydney’s largest boat repair facility is on track to lift its first vessel

from the water.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 practice 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.

“The process uses innovative Australian designed filtration technology and can purify up to 25,000 litres of water a day and store 500,000 litres of harvested rainwater.

“Once Sydney City Marine is up and running the facility

will be self sufficient for water usage, reducing the drain on Sydney’s water supply and of course helping ensure no impurities reach the surrounding waterways.

“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.

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MTAA Super has been awarded the prestigious Superannuation Fund of the Year Award by leading

independent industry researcher, SelectingSuper.Leeanne Turner, MTAA Super’s Deputy Executive

Director, accepted the award in recognition of the Fund’s exceptional achievements at SelectingSuper’s award’s ceremony held Friday at the MCG in Melbourne.

MTAA Super was also awarded the Workplace Fund of the Year award, from a field of short-listed finalists including a number of Australia’s best performed superannuation funds.

“MTAA Super is proud to be awarded SelectingSuper’s Superannuation Fund of the Year and Workplace Fund of the Year for 2008” said Michael Delaney, MTAA Super’s Principal Executive Officer.

“At the same time, we are conscious that current events on world financial markets mean many of our members are concerned about the impact on their retirement savings.”

“I can assure them that our focus continues to be on building value for them over their working lifetime and these awards in large part, recognise the long term performance of MTAA Super’s ‘two portfolio’ investment strategy.”

“Our approach is always to generate favourable returns in the long term, while aiming to help protect members’ accumulated retirement savings during downturns on listed equity markets” he stated.

“Our Trustees’ preparedness to be early adopters of investments in infrastructure, direct property and direct equity assets has set MTAA Super apart and made us different. That difference has helped us achieve and continues to contribute to our leading long term investment performance.”

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Better Boating for NSWSeventy applications have been received for new

recreational boating infrastructure projects across NSW, Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi announced on 12 October.

Eight applications were received for Sydney Harbour and another 62 for regional NSW.

“Close to $2.5 million is available in funding for these projects,” Mr Tripodi said. “NSW Maritime has received 70 applications from 53 different councils and community organisations. Independent assessment committees will meet next month to consider all of the submitted projects.

“Successful applicants are expected to be announced early in the New Year under the united banner of the Better Boating Program.”

Next year, all regional and metropolitan maritime infrastructure projects will be administered through the one program – the Better Boating Program – which will consolidate the current funding sources.

“From next year, the combined Better Boating Program for NSW will be worth $25 million over five years,” Mr Tripodi said.

Just over $1 million was allocated to seven Sydney Harbour boat ramp projects in 2007-08. These included:

• $455,000 to Parramatta and Ryde Council for the Ermington Wharf Rd to widen the boat ramp, replace the existing pontoon, improve traffic flow at the ramp and undertake detailed design for further improvements to the facility.

• $227,000 to Canada Bay Council for an upgraded boat ramp and new pontoon at Taplin Park, Drummoyne, giving boating enthusiasts easy access to the harbour.

• $100,000 to National Parks for the Davidson Park boat ramp that will enable the remediation of the existing boat ramp as well as the upgrade of engine flushing facilities and car/trailer parking to improve the amenity and safety for boat ramp users.

As at October 2008, 28 regional maritime infrastructure projects awarded for 2007/08 – worth $1.88 million in grants.

Details of all recently approved grants are listed on the NSW Maritime website http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/infra.html.

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Buizen legend extends to 60 feet

The Buizen name needs little introduction to discerning sailors, with the Buizen 48 Series 3 carving another notch in the Australian yachtmaker’s legendary reputation having won this year’s “Boat of the Year (Sail) 2008 award.

Buizen yachts don’t rely on model changes to drive sales, nor is their philosophy price focused. Instead, uncompromised quality, refinement and evolutionary improvement have been the hallmarks of the blue water cruising 40’ and 48’ yachts that Buizen hand build for their loyal customers to sail the world.

It has been 12 years since Buizen Yachts introduced a new model. Now, Buizen announces the release of a new 60 foot model; a move that represents a significant milestone in the company’s history.

“Since the 48 was launched, we have had a considerable number of enquiries from current owners and prospective customers asking when we would be building a larger yacht,” Director of the company Steve Howe said. “Until now we have resisted, preferring to concentrate on developing the 48 to its ultimate expression. Satisfied that the 48 Series 3 is exactly that, we began laying down plans for the 60.

“Rather than pursuing a mere incremental change from the iconic 48, we chose to develop an entirely new model which would be significantly different and offering appointments exclusive to craft of 60 + feet. This is something we felt Buizen customers were searching for and we anticipate will also be highly appealing to prospective customers in international markets.”

Buizen are renowned for hand building unique world cruising pilot house yachts typified by exceptional design and quality. Now the 60, completely new and undeniably Buizen, offers inclusions approaching super yacht status.

The design on deck features a twin helm area separated from the social and entertaining cockpit, backed by a transom garage which lowers to provide a swim platform and enormous storage area behind for water toys and gear. Up front, a full standing height sail loft below deck, accessible from a foredeck hatch, provides storage for outboard motors, sails and all manner of ancillary gear.

Below deck accommodation features the famous Buizen pilot house saloon with internal helm, and sumptuous leather lounges and dining table, along with a standing height owner’s aft stateroom with ensuite. The spacious gourmet galley features a large twin corian benchtop along with full height fridge/freezer and pantry. Forward of the saloon and down a few steps are guest cabins also with ensuites. Buizen is offering a number of optional configurations including crew quarters if required.

All Buizens are designed to be sailed by couples or single handed and the Buizen 60 is no exception. Stern and Bow thrusters, a self tacking furling headsail, in-boom mainsail furling and hydraulic winches make for effortless sailing and docking.

A culmination of an intense18 month design collaboration period with Anthony Starr Design, naval architects Peter Lowe Design and the Buizen team has produced a luxurious and fast passage-making yacht. All are immensely proud of this new model which stands on the threshold of a new and exciting era for Buizen Yachts.

For a personalized preview of this amazing yacht, you’re invited to contact Steve Howe of Buizen Yachts for a comprehensive introduction to the exciting new Buizen 60.

Buizen Yachts – Ph 02 9450 2107; Mob 0410 557 454; www.buizenyachts.com.au

BIA NSW Commissions Sustainable Rents Report

A group of marina operators have been working on behalf of the Marina Association of NSW to secure some transparency in the calculation of marina rents by the state government authorities.

NSW Maritime and Department of Lands levy rents against sea-bed and shore-land leases, and the methods used to calculate marina rents have long been a mystery to their tenants. Highly variable land-valuations and the inconsistency of review periods have been blamed for soaring rents in the last few years.

The effect of increasing rents is another cloud in an already



50 points to Trailer Boat Safety

The MIMRA committee have been busy developing the “50 Point Safety Check”. Planned for commercial launch in Autumn 2009, this consumer service is focused on trailer-boat safety, and incorporates drive, steering, fuel, and electrical systems, as well as trailer condition and regulated safety equipment.

MIMRA corporate members will qualify to carry out the 50 Point Safety Check throughout NSW, and BIA will call for registration of interested members in early 2009. The program is to be marketed through BIA’s many media channels, and

JW Marine Australia receives prestigious Beneteau award

At the recent 2008 International Beneteau Powerboat Conference in Bordeaux, France, Adam Waters, MBA Committee member, accredited broker and dealer principal of JW Marine in Sydney was presented with an award for ‘The Best Worldwide Performance for Powerboats’.

The international conference was attended by 400 Beneteau dealers from around the world and the award was presented to Adam Waters by the Director of Sales and Marketing for Beneteau, Henri Brissi.

JW Marine is the importer and distributor for Beneteau Power Boats in Australia and New Zealand.

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gloomy outlook for the boating industry. Boaters will suffer directly due to the cost impact on berthing and land-based areas of yacht-clubs and private marinas, while industry will share the pain as the on-flow effects reach the hardstand and slipway facilities, workshops and offices.

Concerned with increasing costs and red-tape for some time, the BIA commissioned consultants Pitcher Partners to conduct an in-depth analysis of sustainability in marina operations. The resulting report, Sustainable Rents for Marina Concession Holders, demonstrates that rent calculated as a percentage of turnover is pivotal to sustainability, ensuring that Government sees higher returns on the public asset when marina business is strong, but that rents adjust downwards when less buoyant economic conditions begin to bite.

“There is no choice but to pass on a portion of the higher operating cost to our tenants, whether they are boat owners who have been with us for years, or our resident contractors who provide crucial support services to the boating public.”

“The high cost of building and maintaining a marina, coupled with increasing OH&S and environmental compliance costs, is really asking the question of marina operators,” said an industry source. “when we add increased rent, increasing land tax and council rates, that question gets even harder; is it worth it?”

The Pitcher Partner report says no. Crunching real data from NSW marinas, the independent analysis showed that the high cost and risk profile of marinas needs to be balanced with strong turnover and a clear understanding of outgoings such as interest on capital, operational costs, and rents and taxes.

Like sporting clubs, caravan parks and many other tenants of government, marinas are facing a very uncertain future. Obviously the boating public are vulnerable to the forces ravaging the economy, but the discretionary/recreational nature of the boating dollar makes our market hyper-sensitive.

Government rents established on the strength of last years’ property prices and booming economy are a real and present danger, and may serve to choke fledgling efforts to bring our ailing coastal infrastructure into the 21st century.

We continue to discuss the Pitcher Partners report with Government, and hope to report better news in the near future.

with the assistance of NSW Maritime and industry retailers. With increased focus on boating safety across our

marketplace, BIA hopes that this service will provide trailer-boat owners with an effective way to keep their boats in good order, year after year.

For more information on the 50 Point Safety Check program, please contact Alan Barrett on 02 9438 2077 or [email protected].

Windcraft Australia 2008 Dealer of the Year

For the second time, local yacht importer Windcraft Australia has received the International Hanse Dealer of the Year Award. The award presented by one of Europe's fastest growing yacht manufacturers, German boat builder Hanse Yachts AG, recognises the success of Windcraft in establishing the Hanse brand throughout the Australian and New Zealand market.

Windcraft first received the Dealer of the Year Award in 2005 and the 2008 award further cements their position as one of the regions major boat importers.

"It is extremely satisfying to receive this award and I believe that it reflects the high quality of service and product offered by Windcraft. We had a record year last year with turnover in excess of 20 million dollars and this continues to grow each year,” said Windcraft Australia managing director Peter Hrones.



Spirit of MysteryDreaming up new adventures is

second nature to the likes of Pete Goss, but after solo circumnavigation and the North Pole lose their lustre, what next? Pete plans to sail Spirit of Mystery from Newland in Cornwall to Melbourne, tracing the 1854 journey of the original Mystery, a 37-foot fishing lugger who carried her crew of six to the Victorian goldrush.

The man charged with building a boat that no one remembered in just seven months, was Cornishman Chris Rees. SBA stalwart Keith Lambert braved the language barrier to talk about building Spirit Of Mystery.

KL: How did you come up with the shape of a vessel that dates back to the 1840s?

CR: The oldest comparable boats we had to look at are from the 1880s, but that 40 years made a big difference. In 1849 the British government did a survey into why so many fishermen were drowning and this resulted in the Washington Report.

In the report was a set of lines for a Cornish fishing boat of 1849 so I used that as the basis for the design.

She’s a carvel-planked double ender. I didn’t work exactly to the lines in the Washington Report as they were of a very

full, hard bilge boat, perhaps because in those days there was no harbour in Newland, it was just a lonesome beach. The boats just came in and landed on the beach so had to be extremely strong and sit upright on the bottom.

We didn’t need an exact replica and we certainly didn’t need to hold a bilge-full of fish, so I sliced the bilges off a bit and made her a lighter displacement. At 38 foot long x 12 foot beam x 6 foot draft, she’s very much in the spirit of the original.

KL: How did you use the lofting in pre-shaping the backbone and frames?

CR: When we finished lofting I made full size patterns and built the backbone over them. The backbone’s all from 6 x 12 (inches or 15x30cm) so very heavy.

I made full size patterns of the frames straight from the lofting. Because it’s all sawn oak frames rather than bent, the pieces of timber are really hard to manage so we took the patterns into the wood yard and lay it down on top of what looked suitable, and then sawed out the shape.

KL: Building started out in the open. At what stage did you put a shed over the boat?

CR: We launched on June 21 this year but Pete [Goss, the skipper] only spoke to me about Spirit of Mystery in October last year, so we had to get everything started quickly. We were lucky with a dry Autumn, and I got going with the first two months in the open.

They built the shed around us as we worked, and by the time the weather broke at Christmas, we were under cover.

Hanse Yachts has recently acquired Fjord Motor Yachts and the English brand Moody Yachts. The Fjord 40 Open was the 2008 European Power Boat of the Year and Windcraft unveiled the Moody 45 DS to the world at this years Sydney Boat Show.

"As we approach our tenth year of importing boats, it is exciting to be involved in such innovative and stylish yachts. I truly believe that the range offered will ensure that Windcraft becomes Australia's largest yacht importer,” Mr Hrones said.

With the prestigious vessels offered by Windcraft and momentum that already exists Mr Hrones is confident of achieving his goal.

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KL: Did you set up temporary moulds or just use the frames?

CR: It’s just framed up. The keel is 6 inches x 14 inches, the frames (or ribs) are sided at 2½ inches and shaped to 6 inches at the keel to about 4½ inches at the deck edge. Deck and hull planking are 1½ inches and the deck beams are 7¼ inches.

KL: Did you have to steam the deck planking to get it into place?

CR: No. We probably should have steamed it but I thought, as the timber was green, we could just bend it round. We broke a couple of planks and it was quite difficult.

The bow is fine, but the stern’s got quite a curve to it. Planking up the stern was the most difficult job on the boat

KL: Is there a shortage of suitable materials in your area? Did you resort to laminating and glueing?

CR: No shortage of materials really. I have a little saw mill anyway and I get trees off local farms I know. This is in Cornwall, it’s English Oak.

KL: What type of fastenings did you use, and how is she caulked?

CR: Bronze screws and stainless steel bolts. The original Mystery would have used a mix of copper and iron. Copper is hard to get hold of and difficult to use, and we steered clear of iron as we didn’t want rust staining the topsides.

She’s traditionally caulked with cotton and red lead.

Timber boats to high tech marine services

In October, over 50 BIA members visited the Rozelle waterfront for an inspection of the new Sydney City Marine facility, and the home of the Sydney Heritage Fleet.

Shipwrights and Boatbuilders Association (SBA) & Marine Industry Mechanical Repairers Association (MIMRA) members spent some time touring the John Oxley, seeing first-hand what it will take to get the 1927-built steamer back on the water.

Always thinking ahead, Fleet volunteers also showed our group around the project-in-waiting, the 1901 Inner Harbour ferry Kanangra, as well as the workshops that house the efforts of the over 600 volunteers on the fleets many and varied vessels.

Our visitors dug deep and donated $250 to the coffers of the Fleet, and the BIA matched the donation for a total of $500.

KL: What trades people worked on the boat?CR: There were three of us on it most of the time, myself

and two others who had been boatbuilding together on and off for years and years. And of course my wife helped, mostly with the painting.

KL: How does the rig compare to traditional craft?CR: Not so much really. We have furling sails and dacron

in the rope and sail cloth, but we used wooden blocks and there are no winches aboard. The chap who made the sails is a bit of a traditionalist so they look all hand finished. The sail plan is close to those of the day, but we can’t be sure of the original.

KL: Has the performance been up to expectations?CR: Yes, it has I think. I’ve been out a couple of times and

I was really happy with it because she is designed to be very safe, with optimised downwind sailing performance as our course to Australia is mostly downhill.

I was really happy with her when I went out. She was quite fast though I don’t think she’s very close winded.

KL: Where is the vessel now?CR: No idea. I’ll have to check on the web.

We will try to keep tabs on the progress of Spirit of Mystery over the months to come. Visit the website hhttp://www.petegoss.com/mystery/questions.php for more info on the project. Fair winds to Pete and the crew, and thanks to Chris Rees, the designer and builder or Spirit of Mystery.

Project-in-waiting – the 1901 Inner Harbour ferry Kanangra.

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New Standards for Commercial Vessels

NSW Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi recently announced new technical standards for the design, construction and operation of commercial vessels which came into effect from the beginning of October.

Mr Tripodi said the new standards have been developed in conjunction with industry.

A revision of the Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code, the USL Code 2008 as it will be known, is being introduced nationally under the Commonwealth Navigation Act 1912.

“The code will provide greater flexibility for commercial vessel operators while reinforcing a culture of boating safety in

NSW,” Mr Tripodi said. “Boat building in Australia is a sunrise industry using high levels of skilled labour.

“Greater uniformity of building standards across the States will help boat builders grow their trade and reduce costs through economies of scale.

“The new sections describe how parts of a vessel must perform but allow a builder or operator a choice as to how to achieve this outcome.

“They may use the prescribed solution in the Code, or propose an equivalent solution subject to approval by NSW Maritime,” Mr Tripodi said.

The new code is the product of work by the National Marine Safety Committee, made up of all State and Territory maritime authorities, with the aim of achieving a uniform design and construction standard in the commercial boating sector.

The USL Code 2008 is the first step towards the introduction of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV). As sections of the NSCV are completed over coming years, they will be progressively implemented.

Mr Tripodi said the new parts of the NSCV incorporated into USL Code 2008 will cover:

• Structural fire protection• Engineering• Fuel tank construction• Use of LPG fuel• Medical equipment• Safety equipment• Fast craft• Electrical wiring“These new standards provide modern up-to-date

requirements for commercial vessels,” Mr Tripodi said.“Where ever possible the new standards refer to appropriate

Australian or International standards for individual items.”USL Code 2008 was endorsed by the Australian Transport

Council (ATC) on October 2007, and gazetted by the Commonwealth under the Navigation Act 1912 on May 30, 2008 to take effect from October 1 2008.

The USL Code 2008 will apply to new commercial vessels and will be implemented as follows:

• Commercial vessels with design approval applications lodged prior to October 1, 2008 may continue to be built according to the existing USL Code (construction must begin prior to October 1, 2011)

• Vessels with prototype approval prior to October 1, 2008 may continue to be built for the duration of the approval provided there is no change to the design

• For design approval applications lodged on or after October 1, 2008 the USL Code 2008 will apply

Almost 10,000 commercial vessels currently operate in NSW. A downloadable version of the USL Code 2008 is available from the National Marine Safety Committee’s website www.nmsc.gov.au.

For further information regarding the new USL Code 2008 please call NSW Maritime 9563 8777 or email [email protected]

We are grateful for the Heritage Fleet’s good care of our group on the day, and applaud their efforts with some fine examples of our industry’s past achievements. For more information about the Sydney Heritage Fleet visit www.shf.org.au.

A quick turnaround and a short walk past the NSW Maritime offices, the SBA and MIMRA group followed a Marina Association group in a tour of the Sydney City Marine facility. Much has been written about the harbour’s newest marine service centre, but walking around the huge sheds and enormous hardstand gives some perspective to the scale of the project.

While some delays now put the opening date back to February 09, company boss Brian James is philosophical about the project, confident that the facility will meet the highest performance,

OH&S, and environmental standards, and attract top-notch clients to Blackwattle Bay. For more information including construction progress pictures, visit www.sydneycitymarine.com.au.

Marina members headed for a general meeting, and

the shipwrights and mechanics sampled the beverages of the nearby Baldrock Hotel. A good day out was had by all.



Try Sailing Day proves a winner

More than 2000 potential sailing enthusiasts gathered at yacht and skiff clubs across NSW and the ACT for the 12th annual Try Sailing Day on November 2.

A record 32 clubs supported the event, an initiative of the Boating Industry Association (BIA) of NSW and organised by its hard-working sub-group, the Sailing Industry Association, and Yachting NSW.

Despite overcast conditions, clubs reported a strong turnout, with many participants enjoying the opportunity to try their hand under sail for the first time.

Club officials across the board reported “sheer enthusiasm” from many of the attendees.

The Try Sailing Day program has proven itself a remarkable success over the years, introducing many potential members to the clubs involved.

Prominent industry identity and BIA Life Member, Mr Bob Basham, the driving force in the establishment of the program, said the original idea behind Try Sailing Day was not necessarily to unearth competitive yachtsmen and women, but to demonstrate first hand the enjoyment of sailing.

Feedback from the clubs involved indicates that more than half of those who turned up had never previously been aboard a sailing boat.

“The Sailing Industry Association is extremely grateful for the support from the clubs, without them the scheme would not exist,” Mr Basham said.

“It’s a grand gesture from the clubs and, importantly, from their members who use their own boats and act as instructors for the day.”

The Boating Industry Association and Yachting NSW, as part of their joint support of sailing education, donated 220 life jackets to the participating clubs as part of the on-going ‘Lifejackets for Children’ program.

Domenic Genua, marketing and event manager for the BIA, said all involved with the Try Sailing Day program paid tribute to Bob Basham for his continuing efforts.

“Bob Basham’s commitment to the sport has never wavered; he is a credit to both the BIA and the Sailing Industry Association,” Genua added.

Try Sailing Day, 2009 has been set for November 1.For detailed information visit the websites, www.bia.org.

au or www.nsw.yachting.org.au or contact the BIA of NSW, (02) 9438 2077.

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