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  • Australia fields the largest national delegation at Interferry’s 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok

    Australia fields the largest national delegation at Interferry’s 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok

    ACMGAIMEX

    Australia sent more delegates than any other country to Interferry2026, the 50th Annual Interferry Conference, with 65 Australians attending the global ferry industry’s flagship event in Bangkok, Thailand. Held at the Shangri-La Bangkok from 31 October to 4 November 2026 and hosted by Chao Phraya Express Boat, the golden jubilee conference ran under the theme…

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  • Danielle Carey appointed Manager, Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef

    Danielle Carey appointed Manager, Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef

    ACMGAIMEXSYAGBR

    Experienced regional leader Danielle Carey will drive superyacht and commercial marine growth in North Queensland as the new Manager of Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef. The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has appointed Danielle Carey as Manager of Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef. Danielle commenced in the role on Monday 12 October 2026. Danielle…

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  • Norman R. Wright & Sons awarded $11 million Queensland patrol vessel contract

    Norman R. Wright & Sons awarded $11 million Queensland patrol vessel contract

    ACMG

    Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG) congratulates member Norman R. Wright & Sons on being awarded the contract to design and build the newest vessel in the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) fleet. Announced by Fisheries Queensland, the purpose-built $11 million, 21 metre vessel and its 5.5 metre tender will be based in Far North…

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  • Inaugural Australian International Boat Show heads to Sydney

    Inaugural Australian International Boat Show heads to Sydney

    ACMGAIMEXSYAGBR

    The inaugural Australian International Boat Show will be staged at ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbour from Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August 2027. Sydney’s Darling Harbour will welcome a major new marine event in 2027, with the inaugural Australian International Boat Show to be staged from Thursday 29 July to…

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  • Tidetech named Tasmanian Small Business award winner at 2026 Export Awards

    Tidetech named Tasmanian Small Business award winner at 2026 Export Awards

    ACMG

    Australian ocean data company Tidetech has won the Small Business award at the 2026 Tasmanian Export Awards, presented at a gala dinner in Launceston on Friday. Now in its 32nd year, the awards recognise Tasmanian businesses building sustained success in international markets. Tidetech’s operations manager, Kate Reid, accepted the award on behalf of the company…

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  • Birdon delivers three bridge erection boats to Australian Army

    Birdon delivers three bridge erection boats to Australian Army

    ACMG

    ACMG member Birdon has delivered three next-generation bridge erection boats to the Australian Army, a capability originally developed in Australia and since exported to allied nations. Birdon has delivered three next-generation bridge erection boats to the Australian Army, the latest evolution of a platform refined over years of operational experience. The capability, originally developed in…

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  • Tidetech named a Tasmanian Employer of Choice for 2026

    Tidetech named a Tasmanian Employer of Choice for 2026

    ACMG

    Tasmanian ocean data company Tidetech has been recognised as an employer of choice by the Tasmanian government, one of a select group of organisations acknowledged this year. The Employer of Choice program recognises Tasmanian organisations

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  • Defence Opens the Door on Seaboats and Small Watercraft Sustainment

    Defence Opens the Door on Seaboats and Small Watercraft Sustainment

    ACMG

    AIMEX CEO David Good recently attended a Defence-run industry information session on a major new procurement initiative from the Offshore Patrol and Specialist Ships (OPSS) Branch of the Department of Defence: the Australian Watercraft and

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  • Security Vessel News Roundup – US Marine Corps support craft prototype, Romanian Baltic Sea fire and rescue boat and more

    Security Vessel News Roundup – US Marine Corps support craft prototype, Romanian Baltic Sea fire and rescue boat and more

    ACMG

    Recent deliveries include a prototype logistics support craft for the US Marine Corps, a rocket-equipped patrol vessel for South Korea, and a fire and rescue boat for a Romanian Baltic Sea operator. A new Peruvian Navy landing vessel has me

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  • Austal welcomes major milestone for Henderson Defence Precinct

    Austal welcomes major milestone for Henderson Defence Precinct

    ACMG

    Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) welcomes the announcement by the Australian and Western Australian Governments confirming the site for the Henderson Defence Precinct at the Australian Marine Complex Common User Facility, describing it as a signif

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  • Marine Structures Strengthens National Presence with New Sydney Office

    Marine Structures Strengthens National Presence with New Sydney Office

    ACMGAIMEXSYA

    Marine Structures has expanded its national footprint with the opening of a new Sydney office at Burraneer Bay Marina, providing a dedicated base to support marina, waterfront and marine infrastructure projects throughout New South Wales and beyond. The new office will be managed by Gary Charlwood, who has been part of the Marine Structures team…

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  • 2026 Australian Commercial Marine Conference a Showcase of Innovation

    2026 Australian Commercial Marine Conference a Showcase of Innovation

    ACMG

    The Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG) successfully delivered the third annual Australian Commercial Marine Conference, welcoming a sell-out crowd of 143 registrations as operators, suppliers and industry leaders from across Australi

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