Logbook - June 2012

June 2012

LOGBOOK

NEWSLETTER

The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd

Anchoring ban in Sydney?

Peter Jenkins calls it a day

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June 2012

NewsLetter

The official newsletter of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd PO Box 1204 CrOWS NEST NSW 1585 Australia 53 Hume Street CrOWS NEST NSW 2065 Australia ABN: 61 000 618 468

Telephone: (02) 9438 2077 Facsimile: (02) 9439 3983 Email: info@bia.org.au

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www.bia.org.au www.sydneyboatshow.com.au www.marinedirectory.com.au www.50pointcheck.com.au www.shipwrights.com.au www.boatshows.com.au General Manager Roy Privett Marketing & Events Manager Domenic Genua Financial Controller Simon Hazelbrook Manager BIA Divisions Alan Barrett Event Operations Manager Belinda Close Secretary Linda English Member Support & Development Aaron McKenna Education & Training Coordinator Corrina McMillan Marketing & Events Coordinator Natalie Walker Marketing & Events Support Megan Robson

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BIA Annual General Meeting

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Plan to ban anchoring at Manly and Quarantine

by David Lockwood

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Rosehill Trailerboat Show shines in the gloom

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Boating Industries Alliance Program

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WorkCover reforms

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Marine13 – Countdown to Marine Conference

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Logbook gratefully acknowledges all that have contributed to this edition. In particular; Roy Privett Editorial Bob Wonders Media Service (07) 5562 2867 Robin Copeland SPINS 0414 266 768

Board of Directors President Darren Vaux Vice-President Simon Cook Treasurer Alan Blake Board Bill Breakspear, Ken Bullen, Paul Burgess, Matt Hundleby, Jon Hunt, Michael Jarvin, James Tsacalos, Alan Steber, Terry Wise

Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 Please send editorial contributions to Domenic Genua at genua@bia.org.au For advertising rates contact the BIA (02) 9438 2077 Š Copyright 2012 BIA of NSW. The opinions, advice and information contained herein 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 formulating business decisions. BIA intends by this statement to exclude any liability for any such opinions, advice or information within this publication.

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Peter Jenkins calls it a day after 50-years

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Marina Fire Safety Management

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Protecting your intellectual property

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Boat Storage Demand Exceeds Supply

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Preserving the History of Boatbuilding

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Education, Training & Development

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General Manager’s Catch-Up

Hard yards ensure smooth countdown

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ere we go again in the countdown to the 45th edition of the Sydney International Boat Show. BIA Directors and staff have again put in the hard yards to ensure a smooth organisation and promotion of this crucial event for the recreational boating industry.

We are confident that six exhibition halls and the promenade will be packed with displays. The Cockle Bay Marina is on track to display approximately 150 vessels which is down on last year but is understandable in the current economic and political circumstances.

BIA Marketing team have again prepared a terrific program with sponsors and promotional partners again giving great support. A special thank you to NSW Roads and Maritime Services who are supporting this event as a principal safety partner to showcase their services. It is tremendous to see so many other promotional partners giving their support.

Media and event strategy is in place. The show is all about sending a positive message and highlighting the benefits of a recreational boating lifestyle. It will again be a great event and we certainly look forward to the opportunity of meeting up with members, exhibitors and industry colleagues.

BIA has confirmed the Sydney International Boat Show will be on as usual in 2013. The redevelopment of the Darling Harbour Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct 20142016 will certainly cause disruption. We are fortunate that Infrastructure NSW recognises the importance of the show and we are working together to ensure our show and other events have an interim facility during the construction period.

In this edition we report on Darren Vaux being re-elected as President of BIANSW at our recent AGM. Darren’s Chairman’s Report for Boating Industries Alliance of Australia (BIAA peak national body for State BIAs) is also presented in this edition.

Having completed its first year of operation a strong and active national association has emerged with a representative Board to be the key co-ordinator and pursue progressive policies as it builds recognition by Government and a reputation for responsibility and credibility in all areas of the boating industry.

An example of a proactive BIAA policy is included in this edition demanding “Marine Parks Must be Science Based”.

BIAA is calling on the Federal Government to take positive action to ensure Australia’s five million boaters and fishers are not locked out of any proposed Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network. Its not good enough to draw lines on maps to impose restrictions based on political and or dodgy socioeconomic considerations. Give us the Science!

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Boating Industry Association of NSW Annual General Meeting

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he Annual General Meeting of the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd. was held on Tuesday 8th May 2012 with a healthy attendance of members from across the industry.

At the AGM members received reports on a wide range of topics including a presentation on Intellectual Property and this advice is presented in an article in this edition of Logbook entitled “Protect Yourself in the Intellectual Property World”.

Plans for the 45th Sydney International Boat Show were presented together with a report on BIA/NSW Government discussions to ensure events such as the Boat Show have a venue to operate during the redevelopment of the Darling Harbour Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct.

Members unanimously re-elected Darren Vaux as President and Simon Cook as Vice-President. Darren who is the owner and operator of Empire Marina Bobbin Head, has already served on the Board of Directors for the last seven years, a former Chairman of the Marina Association of NSW and also holds the position of Vice President of the Marina Industries Association of Australia, Chairman of the Boating Industries Alliance (the peak body for the Boating Industry in Australia), Chairman of the Roads and Maritime Services Ministerial Advisory Council of NSW (the peak advisory body advising the Minister for Ports in NSW).

A contested election was held for the position of Treasurer and two Directors positions representing the general membership. Alan Blake was appointed Treasurer and Jon Hunt and Bill Breakspear as Directors. A new director Jim Tsacalos joins the Board as the representative of the Marine Industry Mechanical Repairers Association of NSW. Darren acknowledged Doug Olding BIA Life Member who has completed his year on the Board as Immediate Past President. Doug was thanked for his tremendous contributions as a director for over 20 years. Members unanimously supported a vote of thanks and the Annual Report contained a history of Doug’s contribution.

Darren presented an overview of a new national consumer website being developed by BIA NSW. This site will have national coverage designed to attract people to the boating lifestyle and provide existing boaters with valuable

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Program. BIA and its members will work with the Marine Teachers Association and NSW Roads and Maritime Services to expand and develop high school training hubs for the Boat Smart Program developed by Menai High.

Equipment and resources will be supplied to the hubs which will boost on water training for students with hands on safe boating training.

On behalf of our President Darren Vaux, Board of Directors and staff, we trust members and exhibitors have a successful Sydney International Boat Show. Our BIA Office will be located in Hall 5 and we invite you to visit and discuss any issues with our staff during the show or just have a coffee and a chat.

Roy Privett, General Manager

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information to enhance their boating experience.

It is expected the new website MyBoatingLife will be launched at the 45th Sydney International Boat Show.

The new Board of Directors in its entirety consists of Darren Vaux – President, Simon Cook – Vice President, Alan Blake – Treasurer and Directors Jon Hunt and Bill Breakspear from general membership and representing BIA divisions Alan Steber – Boat Manufacturers Association of NSW, Darren Vaux Matt Hundleby – Marina Association of NSW, Michael Jarvin – Marine Brokers Association of NSW, Jim Tsacalos – Marine Industry Mechanical Repairers Association, Terry Wise – Sailing Industry Association, Paul Burgess – Shipwrights & Boatbuilders Association and Ken Bullen representing Trailer Boat Retailers Association.

Under the constitution of the association, to allow for a fair representation of the industry, each of the division’s chairmen or representative holds a seat on the board. h Roy Privett, General Manager

NEW MEMBERS The BIA Board of Directors welcome the following new members: Peter Hrones – Fjord Motor Yachts Pty. Ltd. Dennis Van Damme – Vandutch Australia Pty. Ltd. Geoffrey Weir – Solar Pty. Ltd. White Bay 6 Marine Park Pty. Ltd. Longhurst Marine Holdings Pty. Ltd. T/as Riveria Apparel Distributors Pty. Ltd. T/as SLAM Advanced Technology Sportswear Weatherdock Australia Spectrum Online Pty. Ltd. T/as Birds Off Boats

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Government plan to ban anchoring at Manly and Quarantine Beach

Cannae Point offers protection from big southerlies but for how long? Photo by David Lockwood.

As Logbook went to print, a Government plan to ban anchoring in the Manly and Quarantine Beach areas was coming to a head. This plan proposes that Little Penguin populations and Seagrass colonies in Sydney’s North Harbour are placed in jeopardy by the anchoring of boats at Manly West & Quarantine Beach, and landing small craft on the beach beside the Manly ferry terminal.

While there has been no response from Government to the BIA’s call to review scientific data on which Government has allegedly based this proposal, boating icon and distinguished journo’ David Lockwood gave voice to what many in the boating fraternity are thinking, in a recent SMH Weekend column on the matter – reproduced here with the kind permission of Mr Lockwood.

Boaters could be subject to anchoring bans From David Lockwood, SMH Tidelines May 19

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he southerly buster arrived like a wrecking ball, sending pleasure boaters out yonder scurrying for cover around us. Quarantine Beach and the lee of Cannae Point proved our collective savour. The question is: for how long?

If environmental lobby groups get their way, pleasure boaters will be banned from anchoring a safe distance off Quarantine and Manly beaches in North Harbour. Roads and

Maritime Services, NSW Fisheries and National Parks and Wildlife Service have responded to local campaigns pitched at saving seagrass and Little penguins.

But banning Sydney boaters from their favourite boltholes will protect neither. Seagrass is much more extensive than a few patches off Manly. The penguin problem is entirely terrestrial. Unleashed dogs are the real killers. I have also seen a seal feast on a penguin at The Spit and encountered a sea lion at Store Beach presumably awaiting a similar meal.

Natural predation.

Fact is, after more than 200 years of anchoring, boats, seagrass and penguins co-exist in Sydney Harbour. Surely this is proof positive that we’re not to blame. And where is the scientific evidence that anchored boats adversely impact Little penguins?

The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is concerned that the proposed lockout from some of the harbour’s best destinations, beach landings and foul-weather havens is based on ‘private science.’ Furthermore, if bans are implemented, government agencies need to provide safe alternatives such as mooring buoys and tender services.

At Manly, boaters face anchoring bans inside a line from the tip of Manly Wharf to Federation Point. Should the proposal go ahead, it will be risky taking the family to shore by tender, with less protection from summer’s north-easterly winds and wake.

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Quarantine Beach … boats could be banned from anchoring a safe distance from shore. Photos by David Lockwood.

having to pay for a marina berth. But carting victuals the extra distance offshore will involve greater risk.

Trailerboaters will be disadvantaged even more. Once you drop off family or friends you then need to anchor hundreds of metres away. Most boats up to about 30 feet in length don’t carry tenders, so how do you rejoin the family on the beach?

Should a weather change arrive, you won’t be able to get back aboard in time to safely weigh anchor.

Which is to say nothing of the demise of one of Sydney boating life’s true pleasures — lunch or dinner at Hugos while overlooking your boat nearby on the anchor. Under the proposal, you won’t even be able to land between the shark net and the ferry wharf. Meantime, tourists by the hundreds devour fast food in various forms of packaging later found littering the beach. There’s also a bar on the same wharf where you can hang out over the harbour and imbibe. Such are the contradictions in respect of environmental impact.

The Boat Owner’s Association has now joined in the chorus of opposition to the proposed anchoring bans. But we assume a much bigger silent majority of pleasure boaters feel the same way. After all, the anchorage west of Manly Wharf is a popular weekend hang. As an aside, the seagrass on the east side of the wharf is littered with moorings from which Roads and Maritime derives income. But no mention of their impact.

Back at Quarantine Beach, we head to shore. Among the attractions is a café doing takeaways, a restaurant with outdoor dining, a beach for frolicking with our toddler and five-year old, and interesting snorkelling for dad. The historic engravings provide further distraction. But should anchoring bans materialise, one’s boat will be too exposed to leave unattended. No shore party.

Of course, there are already extensive penguin protection measures in place. They include no-anchoring closer than 50 metres from critical habitat areas during the breeding season from July 1 to February 28; no fishing in the critical habitat from sunset to sunrise during the breeding season; and the slowest possible 4-knot speed restriction.

Indeed, Little penguins and recreational boats have existed harmoniously for centuries on the harbour. As if to prove as much, there’s a rookery right under Manly Wharf where, co-incidentally, fast ferry services have been ramped up in recent months.

The bottom line is that traditional anchorages relatively close to shore at Quarantine and Manly beaches are imperative to recreational boater’s safety, enjoyment and the general amenity of Sydney Harbour. As the BIA says: protection of the environment should not eliminate the opportunity for the boating public to enjoy the environment, nor to access and shelter in protected areas of the waterway at times of heightened risk.

Boaters’ impact on both these locales is negligible, certainly less than onshore activities, pollution and stormwater. It’s a case of the detriment far outweighing the perceived benefits. h David.lockwood@bigpond.com

Where does it end? Anchoring could be banned at Castle Rock because of seagrass. Photo by David Lockwood.

CHECK THE WEATHER Always check the weather before and during boating.

Weather reports are readily available. Log onto www.bom.gov.au or call NSW Maritime on 13 12 56 for up-to-date reports.

IF IN DOUBT, DON'T GO OUT

A marine band radio helps you keep in touch with weather updates. Out on the water monitor the weather reports regularly, especially if changes are predicted.

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Rosehill Trailerboat Show shines in the gloom

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espite less than ideal weather conditions, with rain falling most of the Saturday and threatening overcast Sunday, boating enthusiasts turned out in force for the ninth staging of the Rosehill Trailer Boat Show.

Held at the excellent Rosehill Gardens Event Centre and organised by the Boating Industry Association (BIA) of NSW, more than 60 exhibitors were on hand to tempt show visitors.

Domenic Genua, Marketing and Event Manager for the BIA, said the attendance was ‘estimated’ at 9000-plus.

“I say estimated because we were forced to open an additional gate where we did not have an accurate count,” he explained.

“On that estimate, the attendance was only marginally down on last year’s 10,000-plus.”

Over the years, the show has become renowned as the place to be for boating enthusiasts to hunt for a bargain.

Marine dealers in many instances use the show to clear floor stock in readiness for the following season’s new models.

Throughout the two days, general attitude could only be termed positive, with exhibitor feedback praising both the show and the quality of those attending.

Regular exhibitor, Hunts Marine, was one to sing the show’s praises.

According to Jon Hunt, all at the dealership were “pleasantly surprised” at both the quality of the people and the price level that attracted most inquiries.

“We did a few deals at the show, primarily on Quintrex and Huntsman models, but I would have to say the resulting follow-up has all been about Whittley and Cruise Craft, which is a very good sign,” he said.

“It was also our first Rosehill appearance with a full range of Sea-Doo sportboats and they also attracted plenty of attention.

“I felt the crowd numbers were strong and there were very few time wasters,” he added.

A first time exhibitor, Jaclyn Bold, of Bold Trailers, was deluged with customers seeking answers to various trailerrelated questions.

“I couldn’t say our sales reached any great heights, but

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Roy Privett with NSW Marine Rescue team.

the level of interest was extremely high across both days,” she said.

“We were very pleased with the overall response to our display and now hopefully look forward to following up on the many inquiries we received.”

Alan Blake (Blakes Marine), another regular Rosehill exhibitor, described the attendance as “good, but somewhat indecisive.”

“They were all doing their homework with an eye to future purchases, and I feel the sooner we have a Federal Election and get some genuine stability, the better off we’ll all be.

“We did get more across the line than last year and have had a few good wins since the show closed.

“Overall, it was a respectable result.

“I think the advertising and promotion was good and move in and move out went off without a hitch,” he added.

Steve Hannes (Dealer Principal) and Lee Polson (Brand Manager) of Rose Bay’s Premier Marine, were on hand with a classy selection of Chris-Craft and Regal powerboats.

“We always enjoy the Rosehill exhibition, it’s one of our favourite places to show off our ranges and we take delight in hearing the amazing feedback we receive related to our top quality Chris-Craft and Regal boats,” Mr Hannes said.

“We also see many familiar faces turning up simply to admire our ranges.

“Generally speaking, we always experience a brilliant level of interest and this year there was considerable attention paid to our new Regal 2100; we’re expecting quite a few happy new Regal owners to eventuate from this year’s show,” he declared.

John Smales’ Ranger Tugs also attracted plenty of interest as did the Lewis Ski Boats displayed by industry veteran Steve Parker.

As is always the case at the Rosehill Trailer Boat Show, the NSW Maritime and Club Marine displays drew streams of regular visitors, taking the opportunity to re-new or inquire about insurance matters, boating licences, registration and various other matters.

“There’s probably little doubt that the inclement weather did do some harm to the visitation, but the way I see it we presented more than 9,000 interested people to some 60-plus dealers,” Mr Genua said.

“Would the industry have achieved that without the show?

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Boating Industry Association of NSW awarded funding for Water Safety Programs

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he Hon Michael Gallacher MLC Minister for Police and Emergency Services recently announced eight water safety initiatives will share $2 million funding as part of the 2011/12 Water Safety Black Spots Fund.

“These organisations are passionate about identifying problem areas and ensuring lives are not put in unnecessary danger,” the Minister said.

“These organisations provide water safety initiatives on known black spot locations, address high risk populations, or emerging water safety issues,” Minister Gallacher said.

BIA of NSW was awarded $194,300 to deliver the Boat Smart Safe Boating Program to more schools in NSW.

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BIA’s General Manager Roy Privett said “BIA and its members will work with the Marine Teachers Association of NSW and NSW Roads and Maritime Services as project partners to focus on preventing boating accidents with the expansion of this part of the Marine Studies Syllabus to four new marine education hubs following a successful pilot Student Boat Training Program at Menai High School which services all marine studies High Schools in Southern Sydney”.

“The project will provide the education hubs with equipment and resources to expand the reach of safe boating education to surrounding schools. The BIA estimates that 4,000 students will have access to the program. Prevention is the primary focus on educating youth regarding safe practical boating habits,” Roy Privett said.

As a further comment, Greg McNeil President Marine Teachers Association NSW “considered the expansion of this program into other regions of the state is a huge boost for marine students. This will give many schools access to hands on practical safe boating training which would otherwise be financially out of reach due to lack of resources or distance constraints”.

“The Marine Teachers work extremely hard to provide safe boating education and applauded the initiative of BIA and Roads and Maritime Services to support this community education project,” Greg McNeil said.

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Sydney International Boat Show confirmed for 2013 in Darling Harbour

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he Boating Industry Association of NSW (BIA) has confirmed that the Sydney International Boat Show will be on in Darling Harbour in August 2013.

Infrastructure NSW has delayed the commencement of the venues redevelopment to the end of 2013, allowing next year’s Sydney show to go ahead as planned.

It has been no secret that the BIA has been looking for an alternate venue for its Sydney show since the NSW government announced the redevelopment of the Exhibition Centre.

The redevelopment will bring long term benefits to the show, with undercover exhibition space increasing to 40,000 M2, an increase of 13,000 M2 on the current facility.

Roy Privett, General Manager of the Association said “We are excited at the long term prospect for the industry once this facility has been completed.

“We are also fortunate that Infrastructure NSW has been working directly with the BIA for almost 6 months now to ensure that we have an interim facility during the construction years of 2014 to 2016 to ensure the Sydney Show continues.”

As a further commitment to the Darling Harbour Precinct,

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he SBA committee has begun planning for its presence at the Boat Show, with the boat-building competition and the signature Red Stand on the agenda.

The call has gone out for a strong turnout on Cockle Bay in order to secure the Bledisloe Cup of boatbuilding. Local teams will have to be good to keep the Kiwis at bay – revved up as they are with America’s Cup dreams and the rugby World Cup under their belts.

The SBA stand will see the trade showcased before the crowds, and this year’s visual display of members work is planned to be the biggest and best yet.

Featuring an interactive touchscreen display & integrated big-screen, photos and info is sought from all members to make this a high-quality feature of the stand.

Using the system, visitors will access details of member businesses, explore images of their work, and have the opportunity to visit member’s websites, providing a pathway for interested parties to make contact with members.

All SBA members can participate in this promotional opportunity, and while it won’t cost you anything, there’s a few things you’ll need to do: • provide digital photos or Powerpoint presentation with examples of your work; • provide details of your website if you have one; • and provide business cards so that prospective customers have something to chew on.

The SBA presence at the Sydney Boat Show is run entirely by volunteer members, so please consider helping out to make this a success when the paperwork gets to your place.

To register your interest, contact David Reimer of the SBA Committee on 02 4577 3482 and keep your eye on the mailbox for more information over the next few months.

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the BIA have entered into a 10 year agreement with Walcon for the supply of marina walkways and installation of added infrastructure to allow for the expansion of the marina exhibit.

The BIA’s Board of Directors recognise the likelihood of a split show over the redevelopment years, but have vowed to ensure that both marina exhibits and undercover exhibits will run concurrently.

Infrastructure NSW have proposed some excellent opportunities as interim facilities and is currently working with the BIA to see which is most suitable to meet both the exhibitors and visitors needs.

An announcement about the Sydney Boat Show venue for 2014 to 2016 is expected mid-year.

Divisional events at SIBS

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he Boat Show fever will keep many in the industry on the hop for weeks if not months either side of the five big days, though for some amongst the BIA membership, winter is a chance to dial it back a notch, and tidy up loose ends.

Against that relative calm (as compared to the week before Christmas!), the BIA divisions representing Marinas, Mechanical Repairers, and Shipwright/ Surveyors will have the opportunity to “catch up” at our annual Boat Show get-togethers as follows; • Friday 3 August – Marina Association (MANSW) • Saturday 4 August – Shipwrights & Boatbuilders Association (SBA) • Sunday 5 August – Marine Industry Mechanical Repairers Association (MIMRA) These casual events will be held on the exclusive upper deck of The Pumphouse, the iconic stone building at the southern end of the Darling Harbour precinct, and roughly 50 Meters from the entrance to Hall 1 of the Exhibition Centre.

Promising a low-key opportunity to shoot the breeze with friends & colleagues, each of the above events dovetails with other goings-on at SIBS – marina-sector suppliers’ parties on the SIBS Marina, the boat-building competition on Cockle Bay, and the graduation of Marine Mechanical students from TAFE on the Boat Show main-stage respectively.

Divisional members will receive formal invitations in July, but lock down these dates asap as we look forward to a good turnout across all three events at SIBS. For further info, please contact Alan Barrett at BIA on 9438 2077 or barrett@bia.org.au

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Boating Industries Alliance Program for 2012

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he Boating Industries Alliance Australia Board met in Sydney on the 17th May for the first AGM of the year-old Alliance, electing BIANSW President Darren Vaux as Chairman for a second term. Joining Vaux as Vice-Chairman is Andrew Warner, President of BIA Victoria and as Treasurer, George Bolton of BIASA, also standing for a second term.

Looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities facing the boating industry in the next 12 months, Vaux commented “following what has been a very difficult trading period over the last couple of years, we expect to see a pick-up in business over the coming year, being a combination of an increase in consumer confidence as mortgage rates reduce and employment holds firm, and the AUD deflates providing some respite for local manufacturers and importers battling what has been a growing trend of self-importing boats and other products”.

Following a widely-publicised BIAA-led campaign to raise awareness of the impact and potential problems associated with grey imports, targeting boaters, consumers and government agencies alike, Vaux wants to acknowledge Australia’s worldclass manufacturing.

“Recent discussions focusing on initiatives to bring Australian regulation and standards in line with global markets, are starting to bear fruit,” he said.

“BIAA is looking at options for a new industry-driven, boat design and construction standard which will recognise the world-class quality product manufactured in Australia while providing boaters with an assurance that imported boats are inspected and approved to the same high standard as locally built boats”.

Acknowledging government concerns about protectionist policies, Vaux clarified the initiative would support local industry and boaters alike.

“Over the next year the BIAA will be working with industry members, standards-setters and international boating industry partners to develop a program of standards that establishes a quality and specification baseline for boats brought to the market, while maintaining the spirit of open competition enjoyed by the boating consumer in being able to source products from across the world to enhance their boating lifestyle,” Vaux said.

In recognising the importance of the boating lifestyle to the Australian market, and foreshadowing the launch of an exciting new boating lifestyle promotion in the coming months, Vaux said, “connecting with boaters, of all ages and levels of participation, is a key objective of the BIAA to develop a market place in which our members can do business.

“Our new boating lifestyle promotion initiative is aimed at attracting new boaters and refreshing the appeal of boating for those already on-board.”

Providing boating education and tips, advice on buying a boat, the best places to go boating and up to date information on boating conditions, the promotion will be launched at the Sydney International Boat Show, 2-6 August, 2012.

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Helping members grow and sustain their businesses is also a key objective of the BIAA and as a first for Australia, Vaux announced that BIAA will partner with the Marina Industr y Association of Australia to present a new international conference, Marine13.

“Providing an unprecedented platform for collaboration, innovation, education and understanding between key stakeholders in the marine industries in Australia and abroad and laying the foundations for a safe and prosperous boating future, Marine13 will be the most important event for industry and government leaders alike in the coming year and beyond,” said Vaux.

Supported by NSW Government, the Office of Boating Safety and Roads and Maritime Services in NSW as Principal Partner, Marine13 will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Sydney on 28-30 April 2013. Further information can be found at www.marine13.com Commenting on recent developments in legislation and government policy affecting the boating industry, Vaux said “in the next six months, we expect to see the declaration by the Federal Minister for the Environment, the Hon Tony Burke, of an encircling network of marine parks right around the continent. In general, the boating industry supports the concept of marine parks to protect and sustain the natural environment which is so intrinsic to boating, but in recent meetings with the Minister, we have continued to advocate the paramount importance to social and economic interests of access to our waterways”.

With final consultations on the shape and format of the marine park network expected within the next two to three months, Vaux added “the BIAA will be partnering with other stakeholders to influence the definition of zones and permitted activities under the declaration and in particular to limit or mitigate the potential for negative impact on boating industry, especially in Queensland where we expect the Minister to face some very difficult decisions related to the Coral Sea green zones”.

Supporting Vaux as the newly-confirmed Board of BIAA, following recent state BIA board changes, are Geoff Ellis, President of BIAWA, Andrew Hayes, President of BIASA, Paul Benjamin, Vice-President BIAVic, Simon Cook, VicePresident BIANSW, Byron Hazell, President BIANT and Greg Nickerson and Nathan Nichols, President and Vice-President respectively of Marine Queensland. Nik Parker, as General Manager, continues to support the Board.

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Marine reserves must be science based The Australian peak boating body, the Boating Industries Alliance Australia is calling on the Government to take positive action to ensure Australia’s five million boaters and fishers are not ‘locked out’ of any proposed Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network.

Foreign multinational environmental groups have waded into Australia’s Marine Park planning process demanding the Government zone thousands of kilometres of Australia’s oceans to ‘Green’, effectively locking Australia’s boaters and fishers out of these areas forever.

There is no science to support these views and no evidence that the proposed zones will in any way be beneficial to the environment or bio-diversity.

The Government has no management plan or infrastructure to police the proposed zones, making the objectives of the marine reserve network completely unenforceable.

By denying boaters and fishers access to vast swathes of the oceans, the Government is increasing the risk of foreign fishing fleets plundering Australian waters without scrutiny. Boaters and fishers are typically the only eyes on the water in these areas and with the planned ‘lock outs’, the Government risks losing one of the most significant resources it has available to ensure the sustainable conservation of the marine environment.

The latest plans, revealed in a series of invitation-only presentations around the country, are dramatically different from those that went on public exhibition and if gazetted would result in devastating job losses and business collapses right around the nation in the hundreds of Australia’s coastal communities that rely on boating and fishing activities.

The BIAA fully supports the principles of marine reserves, however, has maintained a consistent position that the zoning must be science and evidence based.

“We remain very concerned that the current proposals have no basis in science or fact,” said Nik Parker, General Manager of the BIAA. “The finalization of the plans should only occur once the science that justifies them has been made public and draft

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management plans have been offered for public consideration,” he said, adding “this also cannot be considered in isolation of the social and economic impacts.”

The Government has a chance to provide a superior environmental, economic and social legacy for all Australians through the Marine Park planning process. This can only be achieved by developing a network of reserves which are clearly and unequivocally based on documented and credible scientific evidence.

Pandering to the unjustified advocacy from foreign multinational environment lobby groups has the potential to do irreparable harm to coastal communities around Australia with no demonstrable or sustainable conservation benefit.

Nik Parker, General Manager BIAA. Given the substantial changes to the proposed plans, the Government must embark on another round of full public consultation to ensure the views of all groups can be considered in these important decisions.

Parker said “the BIAA believes that any plan for the Minister to be making a declaration on the Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network and specific marine parks and zoning within the next few months, based on a final ‘yes’ or ‘no’ consultation, is flawed and invalid.

“All stakeholders need to be fully appraised of any new proposals and be given a realistic opportunity to examine plans and review the science that underpins the proposals,”Parker concluded.

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WorkCover reforms

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he NSW Business Chamber fears that 12,600 jobs will flee the state if WorkCover premiums increase 28% to offset the scheme’s $4.1b deficit. However, Unions NSW claim the Chamber’s argument is based on a fallacy.

According to NSWBC CEO Stephen Cartwright, a survey of members has revealed that a ‘kneejerk reaction’ to balancing the deficit of the state workers compensation scheme will have a devastating impact on job security and job creation in New South Wales.

“If premiums are increased by the 28% that the Actuaries assert is needed to get the scheme back to full funding in 5 years, our very conservative projections show there will be 12,600 jobs and job opportunities lost from across the NSW economy,” he said.

“Even at the lower 8% needed to get the Scheme back in the black in 10 years; the potential job impact will be around 8,000.”

Reforms must go beyond the deficit issue: Cartwright Cartwright said in the chamber’s submission to the Joint Select Committee inquiring into WorkCover explained that premium increases are “not the answer” and that the Scheme needs structural reform to overcome the financial difficulties it has been challenged by.

“It is in everyone’s interest, both employer and employee, to have a Workers’ Compensation Scheme that is financially sustainable, competitive and assists injured workers to return to work as soon as they are fit to do so,” he said.

Cartwright said reform of the Scheme should not be limited to whether it was in surplus or deficit, but also include the

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functions of WorkCover, how it administers the Scheme and the management of its seven agencies.

“The NSW business community supports the proposed changes put forward by the Government,” he said.

“The current proposals for reform of the Scheme are anticipated to have a positive impact on the scheme’s finances, and will focus support for the most seriously injured, where the community expects it should be focused.

“This is not easy reform, but it is necessary reform if we are to have a Compensation Scheme that gets the balance right between supporting injured workers and helping employers to create jobs.”

The Chamber will put its views to the Committee at Parliament House.

Chamber argument lacks credibility: Lennon However, the suggestion that jobs will be lost unless entitlements are cut have been rejected by the state’s union movement.

Unions NSW secretary Mark Lennon explained that the NSW Business Chamber’s argument was based on “false premises”.

“The business lobby has little credibility when it argues that jobs and investment will flee the state because of workers compensation premiums,” he said.

“Since 2005, premiums have come down by almost one one-third.

“Independent analysis shows that workers compensation premiums have very little effect on where businesses establish themselves. Infrastructure, the supply of skilled labour and the broader economy are the main game and business knows it.

“The business lobby should suspend its scare campaign about job losses. Instead, they should spell out how they intend to prevent workplace injuries and outline how they will return sick and injured employees to the workforce on appropriate duties.

“That’s what will drive down premiums — not attacks on sick and injured workers.”

Union campaign expanded Lennon said an upcoming rally, as well as the launch of animated Television advertisements, will boost Unions NSW’s ongoing campaign against suspected cuts to workers compensation benefits.

The advertisements will air on major commercial TV networks for the next five weeks, and will be accompanied by a series of billboards on major roads across Sydney.

“The message in these advertisements is simple. Anyone can get injured at work and under these changes, everyone is vulnerable,” he said.

“Under the proposed changes, workers would lose protection on their way to and from work. Medical expenses would be capped and compensation would be cut off after two and a half years.

“The Government is attacking some of the society’s most vulnerable people, sick and injured workers.”

Mr Lennon said a rally will held on Macquarie Street at the front of parliament on Wednesday, 13 June.

“Major workplace rights are on the chopping block here — the right to compensation for sick and injured workers is absolutely crucial,” he said.

“There’s no question that reform is needed, but it must not be at the expense of society’s most vulnerable people.”

Countdown to first ever Australian International Marine Conference

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arine 13, the first ever Australian international conference and exhibition for boating is now less than 12 months away.

President of the Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) Darren Vaux said that the recently announced partnership supported by the NSW government was the final tick to enable Sydney to host this major international event.

“We’ve wrapped existing marina and marine safety conferences into Marine13 and added a recreational boating stream. So we have finally created a single platform to drive forward the recreational boating agenda into the next decade.

“We are bringing together leaders from around the world in the streams of marinas, boating safety and recreational boating to deliver a program benefiting both the marine industry business sector and government agencies that are involved in recreational boating.”

The NSW Minister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay said that the State Government was fully supportive of this initiative to collaborate on and strengthen boating safety and the marine industry.

“Sydneysiders are keen boaters and boating safety is a very important issue for us so I’m pleased to be able to announce that Sydney will be hosting this inaugural event,” he said.

“Sydney is the ideal host city for this event which will attract around 600 delegates and up to 80 exhibitors from across Australia and overseas.

“State Government support and participation will be through collaboration between the Office of Boating Safety and Maritime Affairs (OBSMA), within Transport for NSW, and the Maritime division of Roads and Maritime Services.

“Stakeholders from these various streams of the boating and marine industry will be able to share information and ideas in a bid to prepare the sector for challenges and growth into the future.”

Mr Gay said the recreational boating industry was one of the largest industries in NSW. “The recreational boating industry is estimated to be worth $2 billion to this State and some $7 billion nationally,” he said.

“The NSW boating industry employs around 14,000 people and the related sector of recreational fishing supports more than 32,000 jobs in this State.”

President of the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) Andrew Chapman said he has been buoyed by the extent of very positive industry feedback supporting this landmark event.

“The creation of Marine13 is a reflection of the growing cooperation and maturity of the marine sector in Australia,” Chapman said.

“As with many industry sectors competing for the discretionary dollar, we need to cooperate to compete effectively in an increasingly global market. Attendance at Marine13 is a must for anyone serious about growing their business or involvement in the marine sector.”

Marine13 is scheduled to be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from 28 to 30 April 2013.

For the latest updates on Marine13 go to www.Marine13.com

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Peter Jenkins calls it a day after a 50-year industry involvement

by Bob Wonders

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or nearly 50-years, Peter Jenkins has been one of the best-known and most recognisable personalities in the Australian boating industry, but on Tuesday, April 17, his career came to an end.

Jenkins announced his retirement, effective immediately, from Maritimo, ending an association with the company’s CEO Bill Barry-Cotter that dates back more than 20 years.

The 69-year-old father of two and grandfather of four, is planning on an active retirement and it would be a safe bet to say that much of it will be spent in the cockpit of his helicopter.

Born in Melbourne in 1943, Jenkins’ boating industry career had its start when he joined Brooker Aluminium Boats; he was a natural for a boating lifestyle after a championshipwinning stint at marathon water skiing.

In 1972, Brooker asked Jenkins to move to Sydney and shortly after that he was “head hunted” and joined Chrysler Outboards as its sales manager.

In reality, it was to be the start of what could only be termed a “glittering career.”

Living at Pymble, with wife of 44-years, Rhonda, Peter or PJ as he was to become known far and wide, travelled extensively visiting marine dealers around the country.

One client was Waldron Marine, based at Collaroy on Sydney’s northern beaches, a Haines Hunter, Quintrex, Swiftcraft and Johnson Outboard dealer.

In 1976 Jenkins purchased the dealership, including its freehold premises, re-named the business ‘Mr Boats’ and under his leadership it was to become one of the ‘brightest stars’ in the NSW marine dealer network.

Looking back, PJ told me he sold his house to finance the purchase and one week raided his kid’s money boxes to make salary.

“Initially, it was a very good week if we made $100,” he recalled.

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Rhonda Jenkins interjected; “I said to Peter I hope we’ll be able to laugh about this some day.”

“Yes, we did have some tough times, but it has all worked out in the end,” PJ added.

In 1980, with business at Mr Boats performing strongly, PJ purchased a Mariner Pacer through Mike Gaffikin, another long-term Barry-Cotter colleague.

As PJ recalls, at that time he certainly knew of Bill BarryCotter, but the purchase of the Mariner would mark the first time the pair met face-to-face.

It would be the start of a long and productive relationship for both men.

In 1985, PJ sold the Mr Boats business, but retained ownership of the freehold site.

Prior to linking in a business relationship with Barry-Cotter, Peter Jenkins succumbed to an offer that same year to join the then Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) as its national sales manager.

He would spend two-years with OMC and during his time there became one of the first marketing executives in the boating industry to utilise the power of television commercial to sell outboard engines.

Asked why he left the outboard company, PJ replied, “I felt I was more of a ‘big boat man’ than to be involved with outboard engines and smaller craft.”

While all this was going on, Bill Barry-Cotter had sold the company he established in 1966, Mariner Cruisers, and the buyer had on-sold it to the New Zealand-based Questar Group.

In 1987 Bill Barry-Cotter re-acquired his company from the New Zealand owner began re-marketing Mariner Cruisers.

Peter Jenkins then formed PJ Marine and became a

Mariner dealer operating from the Mariner Quays complex on Sydney’s Pittwater.

As a long-term member of the Boating Industry Association of NSW, Peter was appointed to the Board of Directors in 1988 as Vice-President of the peak industry association. He served on the BIA Board until December 1990.

It was a very busy period for BIA during this period in establishing the Sydney International Boat Show at its new venue at Darling Harbour in 1989, addressing 3x3 Fuel tax impost, towing limits, mooring administration, boating and alcohol issues. He served on the NSW Government’s Business De-Regulation Unit’s inquiry into the MSB Waterways Authority.

BIA’s General Manager Roy Privett said, “Peter’s advice, extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the recreational boating industry were invaluable in shaping the associations policies and event management.”

In 1980, Bill Barry-Cotter had established Riviera Marine, at Labrador, on the Queensland Gold Coast; for a time he campaigned the two brand names, Mariner and Riviera, against each other, but eventually decided to move all his manufacturing capability to Queensland.

Jenkins was shortly to sell his Sydney dealership and in 1992 accepted an offer to join Riviera Marine and make the move north.

At that time, the late Rick Koziora was responsible for Riviera Marine’s international dealer network, but when he was struck down by the illness that eventually claimed his life, Bill Barry-Cotter asked PJ to take the reins.

“Bill sort of cut me loose,” PJ recalls, “get on your bike and go and find some dealers was more or less the instruction I was given.

“Over the next few years I was to visit more than 30 countries and was spending up to 200 days away every year.

“In 2000, Rhonda and I lived in Spain for about threemonths while I worked on fine-tuning and establishing the European dealer network.”

The industry was shocked when Bill sold Rivera in 2002 and a short time later for Maritimo in 2004.

Peter Jenkins would become one of several Riviera employees who would ‘follow the boss’ and join the new company.

PJ lists the early days at Maritimo as his favourite “career highlight”.

“It was exciting, we had a brand new name, a brand new factory and a market that was not exactly booming,” he explained.

“To do what we did with only two models was really quite something; we had the media on our back, we had people pestering us for model details, but when that first boat, the Maritimo 60 was named Australia’s Boat of the Year it set us on the right road.

“We went to the Sydney International Boat Show with just the two boats, even called on our wives to help on the stand, and that was to be the foundation stone of the Maritimo company,” he explained.

PJ says one of the smartest things he has done through his interest-packed life was to retain the freehold ownership of the Mr Boats site.

He went on to build combined commercial/residential complex on the land which has helped the Jenkins bank account stay well and truly in the black.

Outside his work, PJ is a man of varied interests; a longtime car enthusiast (particularly Jaguars!), he still enjoys travel, getting out on his Power Cat and especially flying his ‘chopper.’

“I’ve now got more than 1200 hours up in the helicopter.

“I’ve flown around Australia and across to New Guinea; now I’m retired my next flight I’m looking at is a journey along the route of the Murray River,” PJ’s life has not been a complete ‘bed of roses’.

Twice he has been hospitalised with serious injuries, once in Melbourne Bill Barry-Cotter and Peter Jenkins at when he fell from Maritimo. a boat and was run over, nearly losing an arm in the process.

Late last year, he was a keen Harley-Davidson motor cycle rider until on a ride through the Gold Coast Hinterland he took a nasty fall, only the good fortune that there was not oncoming traffic preventing the accident from being probably fatal.

“That was the end of my Harley-Davidson era,” he lamented.

Now happily residing in a luxury canal-front home at Paradise Waters, on the Queensland Gold Coast, PJ and Rhonda are contemplating a return to Sydney.

“Only because my son, daughter and grand kids are there,” he said, “it’s something Rhonda and I will work out eventually.”

PJ said his decision to retire came suddenly.

“It was last week,” he said, “and I just did not feel like going to work.

“I’ve never been like that and I just said to Rhonda, I think I’ve had enough, it was as simple as that,” added.

It’s been close enough to 50 years, and I’d suggest that Peter Jenkins, former Melbournian, former Sydneysider and current Gold Coaster has left an indelible mark on the Australian boating industry.

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Marina Fire Safety Management – proof is in the pudding

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ollowing-on from a strong pilot of the BIA’s Marina Fire Safety Management course in October 2011, there was something of a commotion at the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay in Pittwater in March.

As mentioned in the last edition of Logbook, RMYC Marina Manager Peter Moxham (CMM) created a monster when he engaged with emergency services to run an emergency drill on site. In the final piece in the three-part Fire Safety Management program, Pete didn’t mess around in putting his emergency plans and procedures to the test.

Fire Service crews from Avalon, Mona Vale and Narrabeen, Hazmat Team from Alexandra and their barge, Water Police, NSW Rural Fire Services, NSW Police Marine Area Command, Roads and Maritime, the Boating Industry Association and the Boat Owners’ Association. The invitation was extended to other Marina Managers from Pittwater and beyond and a total of 15 marina managers were in attendance.

“Fire is always one of the Club’s major concerns and considering the boat fire three years ago at a Newport marina, plus the recent fire at Melbourne Docklands, we recognised the need to have procedures in place to deal with emergency situations,” said Marina Manager, Peter Moxham.

The Newport fire highlighted the need for a coordinated approach by local agencies and an exercise such as this can only be of benefit to us all.

To create a realistic effect, smoke machines and flares were used and oranges were thrown in the water to indicate oil and diesel spilt in the water. The exercise was to simulate two vessels berthed in the marina which were on fire, a third boat on fire and adrift, threatening to spread the fire to other boats and the marina. We also had people “trapped” at the end of the wharf, and needed to be rescued.

The RMYC staff played a large part in the drill by evacuating the marina area, enacting that the fuel and power lines were closed and manning the recently purchased fire cart, which has provisions for foam to be pumped through it.

After the excitement of the exercise a de-brief was held, to enable everyone to exchange ideas and thoughts on how to improve procedures. Events such as this drill and keeping aware of new technologies/ equipment are ideal ways to assist that improvement.

The RMYC were extremely proud to host this event, as this is the first time an exercise involving so many agencies has been done in NSW. Boating Industry Association’s General Manager, Mr Roy Privett summed it up by saying “this proactive and co-operative approach by industry and emergency services is really positive, putting us all in a strong position to manage what can be a very complex situation”.

Well done to Peter and the RMYC for pulling together the mother of all fire-drills, and thanks to all the emergency

MANSW Chairman Matt Hundleby with response agency heads.

Smoke machines and flares were used to create a realistic effect.

services personnel for their participation and enthusiasm. The skill and close cooperation of all parties is critical in managing emergencies on the water, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to get in a bit of practice!

For more information on BIA’s Marina Fire Safety Management course visit www.bia.org.au, or contact Corrina McMillan at BIA on 9438 2077

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50-Point Safety Check

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s the 50-Point Safety Check program enters it’s fourth year, steps are being taken to simplify the process of becoming a provider, and to dial up awareness in the marketplace of this safety service, and its benefits for boaters.

Recognising that some members struggled to participate in the induction required for all new service providers and technicians – whether due to their location, busy schedule, or other challenges – we’ve developed 30-minute video induction, and accompanying printed guide.

On registration of a new service provider, the DVD and guide are sent by mail and can be completed by business principals, service managers, and technicians, at a time and place that suits them.

As the promotional support of both Roads & Maritime Services and Club Marine is starting to show results, we aim to have more qualified providers, in more places, available to provide the service. For more information on how to get on board, click on “Become a Provider” at www.50pointcheck. com.au.

Customer engagement is now the focus of this program, and the 50-Point Safety Check is promoted throughout the year across a range of mediums. These include advertising on the BIA website, advertisements in Sydney Morning Herald, the Rosehill Trailer Boat Show program, Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing Guides and NSW Maritime Boating Handbook. In addition NSW Roads and Maritime Services distribute flyers with vessel registration renewals.

Throughout the winter months 50-Point Safety Check exposure is ramped up and a more extensive marketing campaign is conducted. In 2012 the campaign has taken a step further and a competition is being run as a further enticement for the consumer to have their vessel checked.

With thanks to Hobie Cat Australasia, a Hobie Kona Kayak is up for grabs for a consumer who has the 50-Point Safety Check conducted between 1 May and 31 October 2012. Once the check has been completed, consumers can enter online at www.50pointcheck.com.au. They must complete the entry form by midnight on Sunday 4 November 2012.

Authorised providers of the 50-Point Safety Check are encouraged to promote the check to consumers and tell them about the competition. Each provider has been sent some promotional material to be displayed on their counter.

A range of advertising has been planned to accompany this promotion with creative visuals for impact. Advertising will be seen in the following media:

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Afloat Magazine Sydney International Boat Show Program Insert in Club Marine Magazine (Aug/Sept issue) Also, and for the first time in a winter promotional campaign, media releases will be distributed to local newspapers in areas where the service is available.

While the BIA can build the brand and customer awareness of the 50 Point Safety Check, only our Authorised Providers can sell the service to the consumer. The tools are available, the lights are on, and it’s time (Winter-time in fact!) to get to work.

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Protecting yourself in the intellectual property world

by Greg Gurr*

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he importance and potential value of intellectual property (IP) is often not fully understood or appreciated by small to medium businesses. The experiences of some members in recent years, being on the receiving end of intellectual property related Court actions, has highlighted the need for all members to gain a better understanding of intellectual property and the significant opportunities (and potential threats) that it may present to their businesses.

This article sets out to provide a basic primer on some of the basic fundamentals of intellectual property to get members thinking about what opportunities and threats may exist and how to best deal with those opportunities and threats.

What is intellectual property?

Intellectual property (IP) is non-tangible assets that result from human intellect and creativity. The most common forms of intellectual property rights, particularly applicable to the boating industry, include: Patents Designs Trade Marks, and Copyrights Intellectual property rights are assets that are transferrable and tradable just like real property assets. Intellectual property can also be particularly valuable strategic and financial assets that often form key assets on a business’s balance sheet and should not be overlooked by any organisation.

Patents

A patent is a temporary monopoly granted for a technical innovation, allowing the patentee to exclude others from commercially exploiting their invention that is the subject of the patent.

A monopoly of up to 20 years (for a standard patent, or up to 8 years for a lower form of patent referred to as an innovation patent) is provided in exchange for a detailed description of the invention, which needs to be set out in a patent specification.

*Greg Gurr is a registered patent attorney and Principal of Spruson & Ferguson Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys in Sydney. Greg is also a keen sailor and his technical background is in aeronautical engineering.

Greg may be contacted to discuss any of your intellectual property needs at greg.gurr@sprusons. com.au or by telephone on (02) 9393 0100.

new) and “inventive” (i.e., not obvious). For an innovation patent, being a shorter term patent with a lower inventive threshhold, the invention need not be inventive, but must be “innovative”, requiring that it must be distinguished from any individual prior disclosure by one or more ways that make a substantial contribution to the working of the invention.

What do I need to do to get a patent?

The first step towards obtaining a patent is to file a patent application before there is any public disclosure or commercial use of your invention. The process usually commences by filing a provisional patent application, which should be professionally prepared by a registered patent attorney.

Within 12 months of filing the provisional patent application, further action needs to be taken by filing a complete patent application in Australia and each other country of interest, or alternatively, filing what is termed an international “Patent Co-Operation Treaty” patent application.

There is no such thing as a world patent and, even after filing an international patent application, separate action still needs to be taken in each jurisdiction of interest to secure national patents. Each separate national application is subjected to a formal examination procedure before a patent may be granted.

When is a patent infringed?

Why seek a patent?

There are various motivations for patenting your inventions, including to provide a barrier to entry for competitors, to maintain a distinguishing feature of your products in the marketplace, to charge a price premium for your patented products or to generate revenue by licensing or selling your patent rights.

Any use of an invention within the scope of the patent, within the relevant jurisdiction can constitute an infringement of the patent.

The onus is on the patentee to enforce its own patent.

Remedies available include an injunction against ongoing infringement plus an award of damages or an account of profits relating to past infringements.

One important point to note is that a patent owner may still be found to infringe an earlier patent. That is, a patent does not give you the right to infringe others’ earlier patents by exploiting your invention, but only provides you with the right to exclude others from infringing your patent.

What is patentable?

How can I find if particular patents exist?

Virtually any technical advance with a commercial application can be patented. An invention may relate to an article, a substance, a process or a method of manufacture having that technical advance.

The subject matter of patentable inventions in the boating industry is wide and varied, and may include, for example, a new form of keel (i.e. Ben Lexcen’s in the early 1980s), a new form of folding propeller or a fishing rod holder, a new method of laying up a fibreglass hull, a new self-inflation mechanism for inflatable safety vests, a new instrument system, etc.

To be granted a patent, the invention must be “novel” (i.e.,

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Various patents databases can be searched to identify patents for various reasons. Novelty searches can be conducted to locate “prior art” to assess if an invention you have developed is new and potentially patentable. An infringement search can also be conducted to locate patents that your products might infringe. The activities of your competitors can also be checked with name based searches.

How should I respond to an infringement threat from a competitor?

If a competitor has alleged that you are infringing one of their patents, the most cost effective and simple solution, in cases

where the relevant product is not of significant importance, may merely be to cease the alleged infringing activity.

Otherwise, to assess the strength of your position, you should seek advice on whether your product is actually infringing the patent and whether the patent is valid, as an invalid patent cannot be infringed.

Another option may be to seek a licence from the patentee so that you can continue selling your products, albeit paying the patentee a negotiated royalty fee.

Designs

A design registration provides protection for the “overall visual appearance” of a product. Design registration provides a temporary monopoly of up to 10 years, protecting against competitors from exploiting the registered design.

Matters of function, materials and such are not of relevance to design registration considerations, with only the visual appearance of the product being of any relevance.

Design registration is available for any type of man-made product, with wide and varied application in the boating industry.

Design registration is available, for example, for the design of an entire boat, boat hull, boat propeller, steering wheel, deck fitting, or even the stubby holder keeping the beer cool on a hot summer’s day.

All that is required for a design to be registrable is that it is visually “new and distinctive” in light of earlier designs.

To obtain design registration, a design application must be filed which must include representations showing the design, particularly the overall appearance of the relevant product.

It is usual for the representations to take the form of drawings from various different angles, although photographs can also be utilised if appropriate.

A design registration is infringed if a competing product has a design that is either the same as, or “substantially similar in overall impression” to the registered design.

Trade Marks

A trade mark is a “sign” used to distinguish the goods or services of one person from those of another in the course of trade. A trade mark can include any letter, word, number, device, brand, logo or aspect of packaging and can even include things such as shapes, sounds, smells or colours.

For a trade mark to be registrable, it must be distinctive.

A trade mark registration provides protection against others using a trade mark that is substantially identical to, or deceptively similar to, the registered trade mark, thereby protecting brand identity and securing a company’s valuable rights in its image.

Copyright Copyright protects a range of original materials, such as literary, artistic, and musical works.

Copyright protects engineering drawings as artistic works, and thus may protect drawings of boat hulls, boat components and the like, but copyright does not protect 3-dimensional products made according to the drawings.

Two key features of copyright that distinguish it from the other forms of intellectual property rights discussed above are that there is no registration process, with copyright automatically subsisting in original works, but copyright infringement requires that actual copying has taken place, whereas there is no requirement to establish actual copying for infringement of patents, designs or trade marks.

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Boat Storage Demand Exceeds Supply

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he demand for boat storage space at many Australian marinas exceeds current capacity. In different areas of Australia there is the need for additional storage spaces.

These are findings from the recently released 2011 marina survey report entitled: Australian Marinas: Economic, Social and Environmental Performance. 31% of all Australian marinas participated in the survey.

Approximately half of Australia’s marinas provide boat storage on both land and water. The average boat occupancy across all marinas during the 2010/11 period was 83%. A quarter of marinas reported over 95% occupancy rates. More than half (52%) of marinas had waiting lists for boat storage spaces during part or all of summer 2010-11 and over a third (39%) had waiting lists during non-peak seasons.

The report details a number of variables effecting the supply/ demand equation for marina boat storage spaces. Type, size and location of the marina are all important variables.

For example across Australia, club marinas had a higher average occupancy of 94% compared to non- club marinas at 80%. NSW had the highest average occupancy for all marinas types at 90% while the lowest was for marinas in SA/NT at 63%. Larger marinas (250 plus spaces) had the highest occupancy at 87% while small and mid-size marinas both had 81% occupancy over the 2010/11 period.

Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) President Andrew Chapman said while the findings highlight significant variations in marina boat storage demand by state, type and size; the national picture is both positive and negative for industry and for the three million people regularly involved in recreational boating.

“The good news is that the majority of marinas are seeing healthy demand that provides a strong platform for business growth.

“On the negative side is the looming supply shortage; the result of interrelated regulatory, lease, planning and investment barriers that have stifled the creation of new marinas and the expansion of existing marinas over the last decade,” Chapman said.

“With the forecast long term growth in boating registrations many regions will not be able to cope with the boat storage demand. The problem is being exacerbated in urban regions where urban consolidation means less people have the option of home boat storage.

“For Australia to maintain its boating, sailing and fishing outdoor lifestyle it is essential that governments better understand the economic and social significance of recreational boating and proactively work with industry to address the looming supply shortage.” h Copies of the 91 page report are available from the MIAA and a 3-page highlights report is available on the MIAA web site at www.marinas.net.au

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Trailer Boat Retailers Association (TBRA)

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he Annual General Meeting of the Trailer Boat Retailers Association was held at the Canada Bay Club Five Dock on Wednesday 3rd May 2012. In attendance were 22 individuals representing 16 trailer boat retail businesses.

The evening opened with a brief welcome from Chairman Ken Bullen before an informative Consumer Law session presented by Michael Callanan of Ellison Tillyard and Callanan Solicitors. Michael covered critical compliance and risk management topics including sales contracts and strategies to manage consumers throughout the sales process.

Michael further commented on Misleading and Deceptive Conduct, Warranties under Commonwealth and State Legislation, Anti-Competitive provisions and the differences between contract clauses and disclaimers under the Australian Consumer Law framework.

A conference paper supporting Michael’s presentation and detailing these critical components was prepared by Michael providing those who attended a useful reference tool with further explanations and case studies on each of the topics discussed.

Roy Privett, General Manager of the Boating Industry Association, conducted the required election of committee members declaring all positions open and advising only one (1) nomination in addition to the existing committee had been received. As such all current committee members with the inclusion of Alex Dunlop, nominee from Penrith Marine were elected unopposed. The TBRA committee for 2012 are: Alan Blake – Blakes Marine Alex Dunlop – Penrith Marine David Hazlett – Avante Marine Jim Tsacalos – A & J Outboards Jon Hunt – Hunts Marine Ken Bullen – KB Marine (Chairman) After the formalities Ken Bullen thanked all those for attending, in particular committee members who have volunteered their time to serve on the committee throughout the 2011 year and Peter Padmos of Terrace Boating for making the effort to travel from his regional base of Raymond Terrace to attend.

Ken Bullen updated the group on the TBRA activities for 2011 including the inaugural Try Boating Day held in October 2011 and the Boat Care Extended Warranty program.

The meeting was advised that Try Boating Day will run for a second year in 2012 and sought to gain further participation from NSW trailer boat retailers to assist expand the program across the State. The meeting discussed operational aspects of the day and decided that Try Boating would gain greater interest from the public if the day were to run on a Saturday. A Saturday schedule would also assist participating dealerships with resource requirements. Try Boating is set to run on Saturday 15th September 2012.

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preceding 12 month period with 39 being sold by a single dealership.

Other items discussed during the meeting were a progress report on the 2012 Sydney International Boat Show, the convention centre and entertainment precinct upgrade at Darling Harbour, review of BIA’s standard form contracts and Code of Practice, the impacts of grey and parallel imports, business licensing requirements for the repair of boat trailers, the BIA and MIMRA 50 Point Safety Check Program, the future of Boat Code, Marine 13 Conference to be held in Sydney, an education centre to support the high school marine studies and the issues surrounding skills shortages in the marine technician trade.

For further information on TBRA initiatives / activities or to enquire about membership contact Aaron McKenna at BIA on 02 9348 2077 or aaron@bia.org.au

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he Marine Industry Mechanical Repairers Association has a new Chairman. With Bill Breakspear moving into the MIMRA Vice Chairman’s position and his subsequent election to a Board position from the general membership, James (Jim) Tsacalos, from A&J Outboard & Boating Services, has stepped up to fill the big boots of Chairman in this active BIA Division.

Jim is a qualified Marine Mechanic (and has a cert IV Electrical & Fuel Management Systems) and has worked in the industry since 1987 when together with his lovely wife and business partner Audrey (hence A & J Outboards, Audrey and Jim) they opened the doors at Wetherill Park.

A founding member of MIMRA, he has also served on the committee since the inception of the division in 1996, for many years as the divisional Treasurer.

R e c e n t l y, A & J Outboard & Boating Services relocated from its long-standing home in Wetherill Park to a new premises fronting Woodville Rd at number 734 in Fairfield East, with a renewed focus on customer service, & Jim Tsacalos, new Chairman Marine growing the sales side Industry Mechanical Repairers of the business with Association. franchises including Mercury Engines, Seafarer, Caribbean & Sea Jay Boats and Kawasaki Jet Skis.

With wife & business partner Audrey, Jim is taking the tough market by the horns, and is re-shaping his business to meet the changing needs of today’s boating consumer.

“The market completely changed a few years ago, and we decided that we needed to change too,” Jim said.

“Our move to a higher profile premises, efforts to consolidate our repair business and grow further into sales, are all part of that change. We want to play a bigger role in servicing our customers and on the back of that, attract the new breed that needs the support and advice that we offer.”

In addition to the Chairmanship of MIMRA, Jim has been actively involved with the Trailer Boat Retailers Association, serving on the divisional committee since it was established in 2010.

A true team-player, we congratulate and welcome Jim to the MIMRA Chair.

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Preserving the History of Boatbuilding at the Lady Denman Maritime Museum, Huskisson, NSW J ust over one hundred years ago, on 5th December 1911 the Lady Denman ferry was launched at Huskisson. Built by the Dent boatyard to a Walter Reeks design, she became a well-known sight on Sydney harbour for almost 70 years.

Reeks (1861-1925), a British naval architect migrated to Sydney and soon became involved in the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron at Kirribilli. His most famous yacht designs were Era (1887) and Thelma (1889).

On her retirement in 1979 the Lady Denman was destined to be scrapped, and probably forgotten by all except dedicated ferry enthusiasts. But good stories never end in anticlimax.

The Lady Denman survived, brought home to Huskisson by a determined collection of people who only had the roughest idea of what they intended to do with their acquisition.

Questions of where to put her, how to conserve her, and so on, were secondary to the main task of getting her ’home’.

Fast forward another 30 years, and the ferry is now the iconic object of the Lady Denman Maritime Museum. Housed in her own purpose-built gallery, sitting on strong steel cradles, repainted and partly refurbished, the Lady Denman is now protected for the foreseeable future.

Moreover, the ferry is only part of a rich, multifaceted complex of museum galleries, exhibition spaces, research and meeting rooms, conservation areas and outdoor attractions on eight hectares of land. The museum has grown from being a small local historical organization open for a couple of hours a week to a seven-days-a-week, full-time operation.

How has this happened? Was it just luck, or did some powerful ingredients come together at the right moment?

Local leaderships, a generous benefactor with a unique collection of naval and scientific objects, masses of hard work by volunteers and a lot of opportunism were the vital ingredients in the early development. By 1988 the organization had its first museum buildings. One housed the Halloran collection

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The Lady Denman ferry in her permanent home.

of surveying and navigation instruments and other naval objects and the other contained the local history museum and an Aboriginal workshop and gallery.

In 2001 these were augmented by a brand new wing to house the ferry and provide a new exhibition gallery. In 2010 another gallery was opened together with a collection management centre, small theatre and a research room. The Complex had become a significant tourist attraction.

The centrepiece is, of course, the Lady Denman ferry. One of the early ideas was to have the ferry moored in Huskisson on Currumbene Creek with a small museum on board.

It is probably fortuitous that the community rejected this idea and that the ferry was brought on land, and eventually housed inside its own building. Floating and leaky, the ferry would not have made a good museum.

Vandals had attacked it when it was in the Creek, and there was public opposition, summed up in a local news headline ‘No place for a Lady’.

In its present situation it is accessible to the public, and provides its own display space on board, while being protected from the elements. Although the romance of a floating, navigable vessel has been lost there is an important benefit.

This is that the below waterline exterior of the hull and its copper sheathing, the rudders and the propeller can be seen close up. The features of the Walter Reeks design are brought to life in a way that was not possible when the ferry was in the water or half buried in sand.

The story of the ferry and its construction are told in a small gallery created in the former ‘gentlemen’s saloon’. Interpretive panels, a display cabinet and a set of digital screens have been installed (being careful not to intrude on the ferry’s heritage values) which give visitors an understanding of the object they are standing in. Interpretation is essential to make the ferry more than just a big inanimate object.

For many visitors the ferry stimulates nostalgic memories of trips from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, Mosman or daily commutes to work or school. For others, the main interest is in the technology of the vessel – how it was powered or steered and how it was constructed

(entirely with un-powered hand tools – Huskisson didn’t get electricity until the ’50’s?)

The local history gallery reinforces the Lady Denman’s roles as a maritime museum and as a museum of place whose main stories involve maritime themes: whaling, sea transport, ship building, fishing, naval defence, tourism.

A section of this gallery displays a rare collection of boat-building tools and the story of Huskisson’s shipbuilding industry.

Started by George Dent in the 1860s this lasted until the 1970s when Alf Settree built his last trawler.

There were boats for fishing, boats for the Pacific Island trade, boats commissioned by the US army and, of course, two Sydney harbour ferries. A key feature of this display is a fine scale model of the MV Desikoko, together with details and pictures of her construction and the story of her working life in the Pacific Islands, before and during the Second World War. No maritime museum would be complete without a section on shipwrecks.

The coast north and south of Jervis Bay was hazardous not only because of the onset of southerly busters and east coast lows, but also because of the configuration of the coastline.

High cliffs, shoaling beaches and entrapping bays added to the dangers as attested by Welbanks Almanac which warned against sailing ships getting caught in Wreck Bay (appropriately named) in a strong easterly.

To compound matters the Cape St George lighthouse was built in the wrong place – a story of incompetence and venality.

This exhibition contains a collection of significant objects including the ships bell and other objects from the Walter Hood and a door from the dining saloon of the Merimbula.

The gallery inside the museum houses another beautifully crafted clinker built, gaff rigged sailing dingy and outside there is a gazetted salt-water fish reserve, and a 300 metre mangrove boardwalk to provide visitors with a comprehensive environmental experience. En route to the mangrove board walk is replica boatshed that houses another two vessels.

One first is the frame of a fishing trawler, showing the details of construction of timber frame boats. The other is Ninon which was constructed in the Dent shipyards in 1911, the same year as the Lady Denman. It is a small fishing boat which is also on the national register of historic vessels. h Editors Note — While Jervis Bay is a superb boating destination, the Lady Denman Heritage complex will astound and delight lovers of boats, & the rich history of the boatbuilding and maritime industry in NSW. No trip to the South Coast – by land or water – should go past this little gem in Huskisson. Visit http://www.ladydenman. asn.au/

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An early fishing party on Ninon.

Launching the Lady Denman ferry 5th December 1911.

The Shoalhaven Telegraph reported : A boat built at Jervis Bay

by Mr Joseph Dent for the Balmain Ferry Company was launched there early on Tuesday morning last. There were three directors of the ferry company present, and the christening ceremony was performed by Mrs Lane, daughter of one of the directors, the new boat being named Lady Denman.

The vessel, which was designed by Mr Walter Reeks, is 112 ft long, with a width of 29 ft, and a depth of 8 feet and 6 inches, and will carry 800 passengers. It is constructed of Oregon, with kauri pine decking, and iron bark keel and keelsons. The building of another boat for the Balmain Company is to commence early in the New Year.

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Impact of 2012 Federal Budget 1. Accelerated Depreciation

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For plant and equipment costing under $6,500, and the first $5,000 of the cost of cars and utes, will be deductible immediately after 1 July 2012.

Please ensure purchases are deferred until after 1 July to take advantage of these deductions.

First, from 1 July 2012, the maximum concessional deduction available will be limited to $25,000. This is a reduction from the present $50,000 for those over 50. As a consequence, where possible, a $50,000 payment should be made before 30 June 2012. In the future, you will need to be mindful not to make concessional deductions exceeding $25,000, otherwise excess contributions tax would be payable by employee.

Secondly, if your taxable income were to exceed $300,000, contributions into superannuation funds will be taxed at 30%, up from 15%. If you make contributions, please be mindful on the impact of your taxable income on the taxing of these contributions. h Stuart Cameron, KS Black & Co. (02) 8839 3000.

2. Introduction of Carry-Back Losses for Companies If companies incur tax losses in calculating their 2013 income tax returns, they can claim refunds of income tax paid in prior years.

However, the amount companies can carry back is capped at $1m for a maximum refund of $300,000. The refund is also limited to the franking credits balance.

In its first year of operation, the carry back is for one year only. From its second year, that will extend to two years.

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BMA weathers the storm in Huskisson you’re in good hands

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brave bunch set out for Huskisson in March for the AGM of the Boat Manufacturers Association (BMA). The weather reports were grim and mother nature did not disappoint, with wave after wave of torrential rain sweeping NSW over a 3-day period causing flashflooding and traffic chaos.

As Noah demonstrated some time ago, boat builders have a nose for nasty weather.

This canny group with the supplychain in tow headed for the Lady Denman Heritage Complex, holding the meeting within reach of a number of boats – albeit old ones – which might have come in handy in a pinch. (Read more about the Lady Denman Complex and the excellent museum it houses on page 24.)

Fortunately there was no call to man the oars, and instead the 20-something strong group discussed the range of challenges facing the sector at present.

While by no means a cheer y conversation as anyone in boating can well understand, there was never-theless a few rays of sunshine amid the pragmatic, stoic, and frank.

Post-meeting, a private tour of the museum reminded us of the romantic and dangerous history of all things marine and maritime, and the good ladies of the Complex sat us down for dinner amid the calming fragrance of a vintage wooden boat – the namesake Lady Denman in fact.

Almost all were on the road the next morning for a sequence of visits to boat-building factories throughout

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the district, and what this area lacks in population, it certainly makes up for in activity and diversity in the business of building boats.

Our thanks to Jarkan Boats, Cobia Boats, Innovation Composites, Supra Boats and Access Sailing – all of whom are beavering away in what must be one of the marine manufacturing sectors unsung heroes, the Shoalhaven region.

Special guests included BIAA General Manager Nik Parker, and Marine QLD Vice President Nathan Nichols – himself the CEO of Cruise Craft, and Chair of the MQ Manufacturers group.

Thanks for making the trip men and sorry about the weather.

The BMA meets twice yearly and welcomes all with an interest in marine manufacturing in NSW. Soon after this visit to Huskisson the committee of the BMA was bolstered with two new recruits from the supplychain, Les Webster (Central Coast Marine Installations) and Rob Flack (Energy Power Systems/ Caterpillar), joining Mike Rees (Seawind) and Steve Howe (Buizen) and Chairman Alan Steber (Stebercraft).

The next meeting of the BMA will be held in a northern location in October.

If you would like further information or to get involved with this group, please contact Alan Barrett – barrett@bia.org. au or 9438 2077. h

Minister Welcomes IC Frith on the mark Projected Tourism with Giants aggressive targets outside our large C Frith Insurance Brokers, one of Warranty operations. Part Growth IAustralia’s leading insurance brokers Extended of this strategy is brand building and

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inister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today welcomed new official figures showing anticipated growth in international visitation to NSW in the next two years.

State Tourism Forecasts, compiled by the Commonwealth Government, which were released today, predict visitors nights to NSW will grow by 2.8 per cent for 2012 and 4.1 per cent for 2013.

“Despite the adverse international financial conditions, the current shortterm outlook is for moderate growth in overseas visitors to NSW which shows that this Government’s strategy in promoting and encouraging tourism as a major plank in our economic recovery, is working,” Mr Souris said.

“All indications are that international visitors to NSW will continue to grow, although more slowly than over the last decade and the emerging Asian markets – chiefly China – will continue to spearhead growth.

“The international visitor nights forecast for NSW in 2012/13 at 4.1 per cent is above predictions for Victoria, Queensland and Australia as a whole.

“NSW is expected to continue its strong resurgence in business travel and events worth more than $224 million to the State’s economy this calendar year.”

Mr Souris said that the effects from economic turmoil in Europe, with rising unemployment, the strong Australian dollar and low consumer confidence have all influenced tourism to the entire country.

“Despite this, NSW welcomed 26.8 million overnight visitors during 2011, pumping $19.3 billion into our economy, which was $620 million more than the previous year.

“Sur veys and forecasts have consistently shown that China will grow strongly to be our most valuable inbound tourism market – and continue to go from strength to strength in coming years.

“There were 303,000 visitors to NSW from China in 2011, spending a record $1.2 billion.

“Chinese visitors were number one for visitor nights in NSW, at over 10.7 million, as well as showing a 7.7 per cent growth in visitor numbers.

“China has grown to be NSW’s third largest source market and was the highest spending international market to NSW,” Mr Souris said. h

and the leading supplier of insurance broking services to the Marine industry, has announced its single largest sponsorship in the history of the business. A sponsorship agreement has been reached with the GWS Giants AFL club.

The arrangement for the 2012 season gives extensive branding opportunities for IC Frith. Those with an interest in AFL would have noticed the sleeves of Head Coach, Kevin Sheedy’s, shirt contained large IC Frith logos.

CEO of IC Frith, Simon Cook said, “we are one year into a four year growth strategy for our insurance broking business. We are establishing the pre-conditions to achieve some very

our sponsorship with GWS Giants is consistent with this.”

“We chose GWS Giants due to the high profile they are achieving as the AFL’s newest footy club and the commitment by the AFL to make this team a success. Also, the team is centred in Western Sydney near our group head office.”

IC Frith, founded by Ian Frith, celebrates its 30th year in the insurance broking business and its 18 th year of involvement with BIA NSW under the banner BIA Marine Insurance. The group is now owned by senior management.

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Education, Training & Development W e’re halfway through the year already, and the training and education calendar is in full swing. A lot has happened so far – the WHS Legislation and Australian Consumer Law information sessions have now wrapped up, Marine Card and the Fire Safety Management Program have kicked off, the Cadetship Program is up and running, and planning is well underway for the Careers Day and Marine Education Stand at the Sydney International Boat Show.

‘Read all about it!’ in this month’s Logbook.

Managing your Environment, Health and Safety After a brief hiatus, BIA’s Managing Environment Health & Safety course is back, and it’s better than ever!

During its time out of the limelight, the course has been extensively revised by Marina Consultant Brett Bolton, who returns as facilitator for 2012. The main focus of the revision has been to take into account the new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Regulations which came into play in NSW in January 2012.

The new look 2-day course is now bang up to date with the latest legislative requirements and responsibilities, and still features the same strong industry specific content, delivered by an expert facilitator with extensive experience in operating and managing marina businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Putting into place effective plans, methods and practices around environment, health and safety in your workplace can be a time consuming and daunting task. This course will give you an understanding of what you need to do, how to do it and provide you with the tools and templates to help you achieve it successfully.

As well as looking at Legislation, developing policy, managing and maintaining documentation, continuous improvement, risk management and emergency planning, and operational procedures, you will be working on a personalised action plan which will assist you in implementing procedures or changes when you get back to your workplace.

With plenty packed into the course, there are huge benefits to be had by taking part, including a talk by WorkCover NSW and the chance to apply for the WorkCover NSW Small Business Rebate: receive up to $500 to help with the purchase and installation of safety equipment (eligibility criteria applies).

With new Laws and Regulations in place, now is the time to get your safety system ship shape and up to date. Book your space now by calling 9438 2077 or downloading the booking form from the BIA website. For more information about the content of the course, visit www.bia.org.au/training.

Sponsored places – successful applicants announced

Congratulations to Richard Howard of Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Dustin Kent of Burraneer Bay Marina and Luke Dwyer of Fenwicks Marina, who were successful in their applications for sponsored places provided by WorkCover and the BIA. The applications for sponsored places have now closed, but you can still secure your place on the course by calling 9438 2077 or downloading a booking form from www. bia.org.au/training.

ARE YOU ON TOP OF IT? The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Environmental Considerations contain critical responsibilities for employers, employees and independent contractors

The BIA can guide you in meeting your legal obligations, keeping your people safe and your business compliant, through training courses designed specifically for the marine industry

MANAGING ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

MARINE CARD WHS GENERAL INDUCTION

(MEH&S)

Controllers of access to commercial property must ensure that those “at work” on the premises have a basic awareness of work health and safety, whether they are staff or contractors.

Are you a manager, supervisor or principle contractor in the boating industry? Do you take responsibility for EH&S management in your organisation? ‘MEH&S’ will give you the tools and skills needed to help keep your business on the right side of the law.

It will provide you with an understanding of your legal obligations and will help you put into place effective plans, methods and practices to keep your people safe and your business compliant.

The Marine Card demonstrates to Marinas and other businesses that the holder is aware of their generic WHS responsibilities, and is recognised industry-wide. It’s valid for 5 years and is suitable for all types of marine business.

Save time, save money. Recognition of your WHS awareness is as simple as Marine Card.

Find out more & book onto a course today visit www.bia.org.au/training call (02) 9438 2077 email training@bia.org.au BROUGHT TO YOU BY BIA EDUCATION, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

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How does it work?

The program lasts for 12 months, during which the cadet attends TAFE once a week and works 4 days per week. After 6 months, the cadet is rotated to another marine business to widen their experience and skills.

The whole program is supported by Group Training Organisation (GTO) YC Industry Link, who will look after all necessary paperwork, workers comp, TAFE enrolment and training plan, Superannuation, HR, payroll and administration.

They are also responsible for the pastoral care of the cadet and conduct regular visits to make sure all is working out, and provide ongoing support and advice to you as the employer of a young person.

The cost?

Calling all employers!

We may only be halfway through 2012, but here at Education, Training & Development we’re already planning for 2013.

The groundwork is currently underway for the 2013 Cadetship program – and the BIA needs you! We are looking for marine businesses that would like to take part in next year’s program, and play host to an enthusiastic school leaver who wants to learn all about the industry and make a start on their career.

Previous articles in Logbook have outlined the program, but just in case you missed it here’s the background…

What’s it all about?

The BIA wanted to help young people gain a foot-hold by giving them an ‘all-round’ experience of working in the industry, a chance to see what they can achieve and the opportunities available through placement with a variety of host employers, and to physically work in a marine business.

And so, the BIA Cadetship Program was born.

By having a good base to make career decisions from, young people will be more likely to remain in the industry and continue their professional development and growth.

In return, they become a productive member of a business; learning new skills and applying them directly in a working environment, and all the time building their knowledge and confidence.

For an employer, this is not just an investment in the business, but also the industry – a healthy and positive start to a career increases the chance of longevity in the industry.

And, after all, the young people of today are the boat owners of tomorrow.

Depending on the age of the cadet, it’s between $15 and $20 per hour, and covers all of the support listed above as well as their wage. And you don’t pay anything when they are not working for you.

How can I be part of the program?

All you need is to do is be able to provide a safe work environment, on-job training and supervision, and the opportunity for a young person to work in your business.

You don’t need to find a cadet, as the BIA and YC Industry Link will advertise, source and screen all applicants. You will be part of the interview process however, with your input into the final decision.

This is a great opportunity to take part in an innovative program and make a difference!

Please call Corrina today on 9438 2077 to discuss, or email Corrina@bia.org.au.

Coming up this quarter

Book now – spaces are limited!

June 21 Marine Card WHS General Induction, Port Macquarie July 4 Marine Card WHS General Induction, Crows Nest August 21 Fire Training (2hr), Sutherland September 5 & 6 Managing Environment Health & Safety Sydney 11 Marine Card WHS General Induction, Mooney Mooney 19 Apply First Aid & Refresher, Sydney To book – call Corrina on 9438 2077, or complete the booking form in this edition of Logbook and email to Corrina@bia.org.au or fax to 9439 3983.

For full course details, full calendar and fees, visit www. bia.org.au/training

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• Make sure that all managers and staff are aware of the changes, and that they are aware of their own safety obligations

Where can I get more information?

WHS Act 2011 – are you up to date?

T

he new harmonised Work Health & Safety (WHS) Legislation in January of this year brought new challenges to business across NSW. What has changed? Am I compliant?

What do I need to do now?

The BIA felt it important that the industry should be on top of the detail; to ensure continued compliance and to be fully aware of how businesses were impacted by the changes.

And so, in March 2011, the BIA applied for and received funding from WorkCover NSW through a WorkCover Assist Grant to help with the development and delivery of information sessions across NSW – enabling them to be free for anyone who owns, manages or is employed by a marine business.

From September 2011, along with the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA), the BIA hit the road to spread the word.

Information sessions were held covering both the new Act and Regulations – from Nowra in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. The sessions not only highlighted the changes and what they meant, but also gave the opportunity for the attendees to ask their burning questions.

So what’s new?

In short: • An employer is now known as a ‘person conducting a business or undertaking. This includes; public and private employers, partners in a partnership, sole traders and selfemployed, associations.

• An employee is covered by the broader ‘worker’ definition, which also includes; trainees, apprentices, some volunteers, work experience students, contractors or sub-contractors and their employees.

• Consultation has been broadened to include all workers affected and other PCBU’s with shared responsibilities.

• Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) replace OHS Reps, and have increased powers and functions, including the ability to issue PINs and direct unsafe work to cease.

• Union officials can apply for a WHS entry permit to enter a workplace to advise on WHS or when a breach is suspected.

• Reverse onus of proof removed with the prosecution having to prove a breach was committed.

What do I need to do now?

• Familiarise yourself with the new Act, Regulations and the various Codes of Practice • Review your existing WHS system and, where appropriate, update your policies and procedures • Identify your PCBUs, Officers, Duty Holders and Workers (please note this also includes your volunteers) • Make sure that management, directors and other officers can meet their due diligence obligations • Check your consultation process to ensure that sufficient arrangements are in place for consulting with staff, contractors, volunteers and others

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Slides and information from the Act and Regulations sessions are available to download from www.bia.org.au/ whs. WorkCover NSW also offers various tools to assist you on the new legislation on www.workcover.nsw.gov.au or by calling 13 10 50.

Marina Fire Safety Management Following the success of the Marina Fire Safety Management pilot, the program for 2012 has already kicked off with the planning workshop held at Crows Nest in May. Five more marinas are on board, reviewing and building their emergency plans, getting their Emergency Planning Committees and Wardens in place, and upskilling staff to safely handle all type of emergencies that may happen.

Sydney Superyacht Marina, Clontarf Marina, The Quays Marina, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and our very own Sydney International Boat Show team join Fenwicks Marina, Marmong Point Marina, St George Motor Boat Club, RMYC Broken Bay, Princes Street Marina, Davis Marina and Newport Anchorage in the growing list of pro-active marinas who will have clear cut and standardised plans and procedures for preparing for and managing all types of emergency situations.

This year’s group are now well on their way to completing their comprehensive and bang up to date Emergency Response Folder – specifically designed and produced to meet their individual needs on their site, and compliant with AS3745-2010 – and looking forward to the training day provided

by ComSafe (Fire & Rescue NSW) featuring first response exercises and marina based case studies.

The third and final part will be the all important visit by the local Fire Authorities Brett Jackson from Fire & Rescue NSW – getting to understand explains labelling and safe storage of LPG. the requirements and limitations of each site, and building a relationship between all parties involved.

The program has been a long time in the making but well worth the wait. With all training and support provided by experts with a long list of experience in their field, and squarely focused on the individual needs and specifics of each marina, the benefits of taking part in the program are huge. Different options are available depending on your current status of emergency preparedness, all of which can be discussed by calling 9438 2077 – so you receive the level of training that you need.

Full details of this program and how you can take part can be found at www.bia.org.au/training, or to discuss your training needs call 9438 2077 now.

The BIA offers a range of courses for the marine industry in professional development, health and safety, fire safety, first aid and legislation, relevant to the industry.

Marine Card WHS General Induction

Managing Environment, Health & Safety

This WHS induction is specifically for the marine industry.

It will give you an understanding of responsibilities under the Act, hazard identification and risk assessment, writing Safe Work Method Statements, and more. This induction is suitable for everyone who works in the industry.

Do you take responsibility for environment and H&S management in your business? This course will give you an understanding of your responsibilities, and the tools and skills needed to keep you on the right side of the law. It will provide you with an understanding of your legal obligations and will help you to put into place effective plans, methods and practices to keep your people safe and your business compliant.

Apply First Aid & First Aid Refresher Provide first aid with confidence, in the workplace or at home. In this course you will learn and practice how to treat: head, abdominal and chest injuries, broken bones, eye injuries, bleeding, hypothermia, burns, stings, poisoning, internal injuries and severe illness.

Marina Fire Safety Management This intensive program is a complete emergency response package designed for marinas and boatyards.

Apply First Aid provides the relevant training to assist in meeting Work Health & Safety obligations, and the Refresher will ensure that your qualification is kept up to date as required.

It covers all types of emergency planning, procedures

Electrical Test & Tag

authority.

Safety test your own electrical equipment and manage compliance with this 1 day course encompassing how to identify classes of equipment, working safely, using a tester, identifying faults, applying tagging and completing relevant testing documentation. This course includes an introduction to electricity, its components and dangers, and will walk you through relevant Australian Standards, codes of practice and regulation.

Fire Training

Save time and money by doing it yourself.

Boat trailer inspection, adjustment and repair is covered under the Mechanical Repairers act which requires the workshop to be licensed and the repairer suitably qualified. This half day course is for mechanics who do not currently hold this unit, and covers the competency required under legislation.

Computer Courses A range of courses are available to help you grow more confident and capable using your computer, at work or at home.

and fire safety training, provides the templates and tools to maintain your marina’s emergency plan ongoing, and helps you to establish a relationship with your local fire

This 2 hour course covers the nature of fire, evacuation, common fire hazards, different types of fire and the correct extinguisher to use, hands on practice with a range of extinguishers, plus what NOT to do.

Service & Repair Trailers (AURT237271A)

To book your space or for more information on training and education for the boating industry, call 9438 2077 or visit www.bia.org.au/employment & training

Corrina McMillan Education & Training Coordinator T: (02) 9438 2077 F: (02) 9439 3983 training@bia.org.au

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