Governance

A SMARTER APPROACH TO VESSEL OWNERSHIP
Boats Business Governance Technical

A SMARTER APPROACH TO VESSEL OWNERSHIP

A more structured way to manage the ongoing operation of your vessel. Many owners invest heavily in their vessels, yet ongoing operation often becomes reactive

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TAKING A YACHT OFFSHORE?
Boats Education Governance My Boating Lifestyle Sailing

TAKING A YACHT OFFSHORE?

PREPARATIONS FOR OFFSHORING YACHTS IN THE PACIFIC By Liesl Tziolis, Solicitor (Qld) Taking a yacht offshore from Australia to offshore destinations, such as the Pacific Islands

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Australian SUPERYACHT Industry
Boats Education Governance Power

Australian SUPERYACHT Industry

Legislative Changes & Careful Consideration of Regulatory, Compliance and Taxes By Liesl Tziolis, Legal Consultant The Australian superyacht industry is a potential economic powerhouse for

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MISSION IN THE MED
Boats Business Governance

MISSION IN THE MED

Rod Twitchin Marine’s latest surveyor adventure: Surveying a 31-Metre CDM Superyacht in Sardinia   THE JOURNEY The trip to Sardinia was a true testament to our

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ADEC KEDGE MARINE SURVEYORS & NAVAL ARCHITECTS
Boats Business Governance

ADEC KEDGE MARINE SURVEYORS & NAVAL ARCHITECTS

Your Trusted Partner in Maritime Safety and Innovation In today’s fast-evolving maritime industry, a solid understanding of the up-to-date maritime regulations is critical. Since 2016,

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Safety Management System
Boats Education Governance

Safety Management System

New requirements commence on 1 June 2025. Are you ready? The Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) new CEO, Ms Kaylene Dale, made a new Marine

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Rod Twitchin Marine
Boats Governance Safety Technical

Rod Twitchin Marine

Obtaining a pre-purchase survey before buying a boat provides several important benefits that can save you time, money and future headaches. Here are the key

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VESSELS OWNED BY NOT-FOR-PROFITS
Boats Education Governance Power Sailing

VESSELS OWNED BY NOT-FOR-PROFITS

FRIEND OR FOE? By Ms Claire Strodder, Maritime Lawyer Yachting and boating clubs are a normal part of the Australian cultural landscape and have been

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Boater’s Quiz: Are You Up To Speed?
Community Governance

Boater’s Quiz: Are You Up To Speed?

The Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 (Qld) imposes a general safety obligation on all vessel owners, operators, masters and crew. The general safety obligations

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Marine Incidents and You
Community Governance

Marine Incidents and You

There is always the chance of being involved in a marine incident when you are out on the waters. What do you do if it

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