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Andrew Chapman CMM, President of the Marina Industries Association (MIA), has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his significant service to youth and the marina industries. Having served as a Director of the MIA since 2005, when…
Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) has achieved a significant milestone by being awarded the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Platinum and Superyacht Ready accreditations from the Marina Industries Association (MIA). This dual recognition affirms LYC’s standing as one of Asia’s most advanced and service-oriented marinas, highlighting its excellence in operations, facilities, and…
The best, brightest and proudest of the marina industry were recognised on Tuesday night at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards, held at Sydney’s picturesque Middle Harbour Skiff Club. Opening the evening, Marina Industries Association (MIA) President and Master of Ceremonies, Andrew Chapman CMM remarked, “This…
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced that Ocean Marina Jomtien in Pattaya, Thailand, has achieved the country’s first Platinum 5 Gold Anchor status. The award marks the first time a marina in Thailand has received the highest level of accreditation. Marina on the Gulf of Thailand Ocean Marina Jomtien is located along the…
Exciting News! The Marina Industries Association (MIA), Superyacht Australia, and AMEX are thrilled to announce their participation in the 2025 Singapore Yachting Festival! When: 10–13 April 2025Where: ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore, the gateway to Asia’s thriving marine sector, makes this festival the perfect platform for building regional and international…
With just 3 days to go, entries into Australia’s newest ocean race, the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race has attracted 29 boats from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, including the 72-foot Antipodes which is registered to the Royal Yacht Club of Hong Kong. To mark the…
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) are proud to be Naming Rights partner of Australia’s newest ocean race – the inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2024 which will set sail 1st August. Race Organisers, Southport Yacht Club will officially launch the 520 nautical mile passage GCCM Gold…
In support of marinas managing their embedded electrical networks, Energy On has invested in Silver Sponsorship of the Marina Industries Association (MIA). Energy On has a wealth of valuable expertise to share with members in designing and managing electrical embedded networks. Energy On is an Australian-owned company specialising in creation…
Following the success of recent activities at the 2023 edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, GCCM owners the Gay Family have announced a long-term management commitment has been negotiated with Andrew Chapman and his company Marina Solutions. GCCM brought Chapman in last year to reset the operations of…