2:48 AM Wed 18 Feb 2009 GMT
Australian marine manufacturers and service providers will again have strong representation at the Dubai International Boat Show, 3-7 March, via their presence within the Australian Pavilion, organized by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX).
The Australian pavilion has grown in size and cements Australia's position as a key player in the global market.
Twenty-nine Australian marine industry companies will be represented at the show, staged 3-7 March. The show will be a premier platform for AIMEX members to take advantage of opportunities in the emerging Gulf marine market. Despite the current economic climate, the marine export market in Dubai is still seen as having considerable potential.
'There is no question the Middle East is an emerging maritime market offering opportunities across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait to name a few. These areas in the Middle East have highly active tourism and trade hubs that can support long term maritime ventures' said James Wyndham, Trade Commissioner and Deputy Consul General of Dubai.
The Middle East is the only region in the world that can boast such a huge level of investment in waterfront developments. These massive waterside developments in both Dubai and the surrounding region are generating increased demand for leisure boats, equipment and associated services.
 | Deals galore at Dubai International Boat Show. - Dubai World Trade Centre |
Dubai International Boat Show is the largest leisure marine exhibition in the Middle East. Now in its 16th year, the show continues to be a great opportunity for AIMEX members.
AIMEX is the peak body for the Australian marine export industry, having more than 100 of Australia's most successful marine companies as members. The members encompass a huge range of marine products and services with manufacturers, designers, consultants, service providers and boat show organizers.
The AIMEX members exhibiting in Dubai include Aqualuma Underwater Lighting, Ausrunner Cruisers, Austral Propellers, Azurra Yachts, Central Coast Marine Installations, Coursemaster Autopilots, d'Albora Marinas, David Bentley Industrial Design, Dermody Diving and Marine Services, Dynamic Products, Fixtech Marine Solutions, GME, Hydrive Engineering, LeisureCat Australia, Mackay Multi-Link, Marina Protection Systems, MultiPanel, Patriot Marine, Poly Flex, Pyrotek Soundguard, Riviera Marine, Sailfish Catamarans, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Seawind Catamarans, Southern Stainless, Spear Green Design, Steber International, Superior Jetties and Theodore Marine.
 | Checking out boats on display at the Dubai International Boat Show - Dubai World Trade Centre |
Profiles on AIMEX members at Dubai International Boat Show 2009 include:
Aqualuma Underwater Lighting
Aqualuma world innovators in LED underwater lighting have a comprehensive range of lighting to suit boats of all sizes. They also cater for all types of construction material from timber to steel. Aqualuma is now famous for the one piece non corrosive housing and serviceability without the need to haul the boat.
www.aqualuma.com
Ausrunner Cruisers
Ausrunner Sport Cruisers is a luxury marine manufacturer located at Molendinar, Gold Coast, Australia.
Ausrunner specializes in the production of a line of high quality and high performing fiberglass vessels ranging from 28ft to 48ft in length, servicing both International and National markets. The 3700LE won the Australian Boat of the Year in 2002, all other vessels have received 'finalist' awards. CE markings are held on the 3700 series of vessels, all other vessels comply with international standards and comply with USL offshore ratings and are stability certified. CE markings via IMCI are in progress.
www.sunrunnercruisers.comand www.ausrunnercruisers.com
Austral Propellers
Austral manufactures premium propellers for all types of inboard installations ranging from high-performance sports-cruisers and sports-fishers through to sailing yachts, leisure craft, ski-boats, motor yachts and commercial fishing vessels. The company is dedicated to manufacturing high-quality products in particularly short lead times and is the preferred 'emergency supplier' for many international boat builders, dealers and charter operators. www.australpropeller.com.au
Azzura Yachts
Azzura Yachts is the new generation of custom yacht builders. Dedicated to the construction of unique, sophisticated motor and sail vessels, each is built to the individual owner's required specification. Recognised for delivering distinctive yachts to a discerning clientele, Azzura Yachts works in collaboration with world class designers to turn your vision into reality. Having received an International Superyacht Society Design Award, the name Azzura Yachts is synonymous with quality construction, fine craftsmanship and superior service. www.azzurayachts.com
Central Coast Marine Installations
Wicked Wake wakeboard tower and accessories are returning to DIBS for the second year running.
Wicked Wake considers DIBS to be the ideal venue to develop market awareness for their products, support existing distributors & make contact with interested distributors that can develop the companies' presence in the Middle East and beyond. Wicked Wake wakeboard towers are wholly Australian owned and manufactured to the highest quality standards. The towers are fully adjustable to fit any wakeboard boat. www.wickedwake.com.au
Coursemaster Autopilots Pty Ltd
Coursemaster Autopilots Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, has been designing, manufacturing and exporting quality marine autopilots for over 30 years. Commercial and leisure boat skippers around the world acknowledge the superior performance, toughness and reliability of Coursemaster Autopilots whether for a fishing, charter, tug, power or sailing vessel from 5 - 100metres. www.coursemaster.com
d'Albora Marinas
d'Albora Marinas is the leading manager of marine sites in Australia, with a reputation for exemplary service and professionalism. Macquarie Leisure Trust Group, an Australian Stock Exchange-listed company, acquired d'Albora Marinas in January 2000. The union has facilitated a period of significant growth and saw the business become Australia's largest marina operator, overseeing a portfolio of coveted locations around New South Wales and Victoria. Through the redevelopment of their existing marina sites and the design and construction of new marina facilities d'Albora Marinas have evolved a professional team of marina development expertise. d'Albora Marinas are able to offer this expertise to developers and marina operators in facilitating design, planning, project management, specialist consulting and operational management services from the concept design stage through to commencement of business. www.dalboramarinas.com.au
David Bentley Industrial Design
David Bentley Industrial Design is a design consultancy comprising many design specialists offering a comprehensive design capability to the marine industry. Services offered range from marine product design to complete vessel design and build documentation. They can also provide an external creative capability to supplement in house design personnel. Disciplines of Industrial Design, Interior Design and Naval Architecture combine to provide a global design approach to balance aesthetic, ergonomic, performance and marketing requirements. David Bentley Industrial Design have a 30 year record of successfully linking product design with corporate business strategies in a broad spectrum of industries. Their skill is in translating marketing and manufacturing requirements into new products which achieve successful business outcomes. www.davidbentleyid.com.au
Dermody Diving and Marine Services
Dermody Diving and Marine Services is a specialist Commercial Diving company whose aim is to provide solutions to challenging situations in a fluid environment. They are a team of positive, dedicated, professional marine people that work well with clients to solve problems in a consultative manner that enhances their clients reputation within the industry. They offer their clients the most practical, most applicable and the best strategies to achieve the task objective. With extensive experience within both the construction as well as scientific aspects of commercial diving, they offer our clients the best possible outcome while operating within best practices. They strive to offer environmentally friendly alternatives to all underwater situations therefore allowing them to work within environmentally 'sensitive' areas. Dermody Diving and Marine Services have the plant and equipment to operate anywhere throughout Australia, as well as the mobile capabilities to travel internationally. www.dermodydiving.com.au
Dynamic Products Corporation
RonMarks RM Water Skis, Wake Boards, Ski Tubes, Wet Suits, Buoyancy Vests & Life Jackets are all part of the perfoRMance generated product range designed and manufactured in house by the 'Marks' family owned Australian company, Dynamic Products Corporation. You will find this prestigious brand name, Ron Marks RM, proudly sold in 61 different countries around the world. The company was established in 1964 and accordingly all RonMarks RM products carry a long and very impressive pedigree. This top international brand name is clearly recognised as a Symbol of Excellence throughout the world. www.ronmarks.com
Fixtech Marine Solutions
Fixtech Marine Solutions offer shipwrights, production boat builders, marine repairers and industrial end users the highest quality marine specific product range of sealants and adhesives. Fixtech's marine range includes non-yellowing white, black and clear paintable adhesive sealants. The sealants are free of toxins and solvents. Fixtech's products and services are used by some of the highest quality and leading edge Australian sailing and power yacht constructors, power cruiser manufacturers and high end run-about builders, teak deck specialists, marine repairers and service centres. www.fixtechmarine.com
GME
The long awaited GME GR9200 series of marine entertainment will make its international debut at the 2009 Dubai International Boat Show. Featuring a newly designed supertwist, positive LCD for enhanced sunlight visibility, a massive 180 watts of audio power, a direct iPod? interface facility, plus the option of two hard wired remote control stations. The GR9200 series will certainly delight even the most discerning music fan. Also included in the 2009 season line-up is a new series of marine stereo speakers from a 51/4' flush mount right through to a high power, heavy duty free air 10' sub-woofer, all fully marinised and tested to the rigorous international ATSM standards. GME's confidence in the reliability and enduring performance of these speakers has resulted in an industry first 3 year warranty. www.gme.net.au
Hydrive Engineering Pty Ltd
HyDrive Engineering Australia, the largest manufacturer and exporter of hydraulic boat steering gear in the Southern Hemisphere, builds one of the widest ranges of precision-built, award-winning hydraulic boat steering kits to suit outboards, stern drives, jets or inboard motors on boats from 5 metres to 80 metres. HyDrive also manufactures custom-made power-assisted and electro-hydraulic steering systems to suit both leisure and commercial vessels to over 100m. www.hydrive.com.au
LeisureCat Australia
Builders of the World's Best Powered Catamarans. With a long history in High speed Patrol boats and Customs craft, LeisureCat Australia can build Patrol craft customised to suit individual needs. Added to this is a large range of Recreation and commercial craft for the serious Sports Fishing and diving enthusiast or Company Charter Group. A range from 6m to 12m gives ample scope to produce exactly as required. A pure planing hull with shallow draft and remarkable stability, these craft are the safest and toughest Fibreglass Cats on the market. www.leisurecat.com.au
Mackay Multi-Link Pty Ltd
Mackay Multi-Link is Australia's premier boat trailer designer & manufacturer. They build trailers for all types of boat - aluminium, fibreglass and ski boats. Through their innovative design and flexible manufacturing processes, their highly skilled team can modify or custom build marine trailers to virtually any requirement or budget. Established over 30 years ago, Mackay Multi-Link is proudly Australian owned and operated. While their trailers are built to perform in Australia's rugged conditions, they pride themselves on their genuine customer focus and ability to produce the best trailer for your boat. www.mackaytrailers.com
Marina Protection Systems Pty Ltd
MPS, established in Australia with a 10 year track history combats all corrosion issues and have a complete range of protective products for all types of vessels. Winner of the 2002 Australian Marine Awards AMIF Product Innovation Award the MPS 'Electrolysis Blockers' are used for protection against electrolysis caused by shore power electrical supply. Winner of the 2007 Australian Marina Awards AMIF Product Innovation Award the MPS 'Maddox Anodes' are specifically designed for fiberglass, wood and carbon fibre vessels. Their unique design and composition allows for greater protection from the three major types of corrosion and in doing so delivers greater vessel performance and reduced maintenance costs. Finalist of the 2008 Australian Marine awards AMIF Product Innovation Award the MPS 'Shaft Grounding Strap' delivers perfect protection to shafts and propellers due to being in contact with ? the shaft at all times. They also greatly reduce running vibrations through removal of shaft anodes. www.marinaprotection.com.au
MultiPanel Pty Ltd
MultiPanel Pty Ltd, an Australian company, manufactures high-density, super lightweight, polyurethane composite foam building panels that are ideal for achieving a superior look and finish with reduced labour costs. With its capacity to be moulded into virtually any shape using simply a heat gun, MultiPanel is a truly unique and extremely versatile product. MultiPanel is an innovative and far superior alternative to traditional building materials such as MDF, particle board, marine ply and other composite materials. It is lightweight yet strong, 100% waterproof rather than water resistant, has excellent acoustic and insulating properties, it is compatible with many finishes including veneers, laminates, paints and resins, plus MultiPanel is verified as fully recyclable. www.multipanel.com.au
Patriot Marine Pty Ltd
Patriot Marine supply mono hull and catamaran designs, construction kits with project supervision for localised boat construction, in aluminium or GRP. As one of Australia's leading exporters the PATRIOT brand is well known for high speed patrol boats in many countries throughout the world. Patriot now have 'Preferred Builders' in Australia, the Pacific Islands, Asia and the Middle East. www.patriotmarine.com.au
Poly Flex Group Pty Ltd
Poly Flex Group Pty Ltd manufactures a large range of Anti-vibration Engine Mounting Systems and Shaft Couplings for the Marine, Agricultural, Mining and Power Generation Industries. Since commencing in 1981, Poly Flex Group Pty Ltd has developed an extensive range of anti-vibration mounting systems, marine shaft couplings, rudder bearings, hull to deck joining systems and CNC machined steel shaft couplings along with an increasing range of customised polymer mouldings. With over 1700 models capable of carrying weights from as low as 2kg up to 2000kg per mount and couplings to suit a large range of gearboxes which are used for the marine, industrial, agricultural and power generation industries. www.polyflex.com.au
Pyrotek Soundguard
Pyrotek Soundguard manufactures a complete range of noise control materials, including vinyl barrier systems, acoustic absorbing foams and vibration damping materials, targeting optimum solutions for noise and vibration problems, for the marine, industrial, commercial, and building industries.
They offer standard or custom designed products, pre-specification advice, servicing all major boat yards throughout the Pacific Rim, all Australasian Pyrotek manufacturing plants are accredited to AS/NZS ISO9001:2000. Dedicated Soundguard personnel in Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan and Dubai, roll and pack sizes are established through Industry consultation to allow easy handling, backed by leading qualified acoustic consultants, like CSIRO, Warringtons, National Acoustics Laboratory (NAL) and the Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) to validate the products' soundproofing and fire-rating performance, marine industry products are tested to International Marine Organisation (IMO) Standards.
www.soundguard.com.au
Riviera
Riviera is Australia's largest and most awarded luxury boat builder with a proud history spanning more than 28 years. They export Open and Enclosed Flybridge and Offshore Express models and Sport Yachts ranging from 33 to 70 feet. The Company operates the largest pleasure boat building facility in the Southern Hemisphere with approximately 50 percent of the company's production exported to a growing Dealer Network that spans more than 30 countries across the globe. www.riviera.com.au
Sailfish Catamarans
With a long history building powered catamarans for the leisure, commercial and rescue boating markets, Sailfish Catamarans now enjoys the enviable reputation of market leadership in the design and production of Aluminium Power Catamarans in Australia and throughout the Asia Pacific region. The high standard of workmanship and continual innovations has lead to the acknowledgement of Sailfish Catamarans as 'best in field' by industry commentators and professional boating journalists. Sailfish Catamarans are lighter, stronger and more flexible in their design than their fibreglass competitors. With a range of boats from
22-40 feet and variable beam and cabin options, Sailfish offers the ability to design and manufacture boats to meet your specific needs. Sailfish is a constant supplier to Australian Coast Guard, Coastal Patrol, State Fisheries, Fire Brigade and EPA in Australia. They also supply sports fishing, commercial fishing and diving charter boats built to USL code in Australia and USA. www.sailfish.com.au& www.webbemarine.com.au
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Australia's premier export - import marine showcase the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2009.
Recognised as globally-significant, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has come of age, celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2009. Staged in Australia's leading leisure boat manufacturing region on the fabulous Gold Coast of Queensland, the annual four-day event is not to be missed. The show is a serious part of the worldwide marine industry's marketing activity, the focus for more than 125 global and Australian marine launches in 2008. Working closely with Queensland Government Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry, Trade Queensland, Austrade and the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) the show welcomes international visitors from many countries. www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au
Seawind Catamarans
Seawind catamarans is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of catamarans and will this year be at the Dubai Boat Show to promote the multi award winning 38ft Seawind 1160, 35ft Seawind 1000XL and 35ft Seawind 1050 Resort catamarans, along with a number of new designs on the drawing board including several power catamarans. All three models feature a large indoor / outdoor living space with a combined cockpit and saloon which has been designed for warmer climates. In 2007 the Seawind 1160 was awarded 'Best Multihull Cruiser' and 'Most Innovative Sailboat' in the USA by the prestigious Cruising World magazine thanks to its innovative design and unique Tri-Folding Door system that opens the saloon of the boat up and can be stowed away when in use. Apart from winning many other awards worldwide, the Seawind 1160 has proven itself as an excellent cruising boat having recently crossed the Pacific from Australia to the USA. The versatility of Seawind 1160 and Seawind 1000XL designs mean they are exceptional cruising boats, fantastic entertainment platforms and also well earning charter boats. The Seawind 1050 Resort is a purpose built day charter catamaran capable of carrying up to 40 passengers + 2 crew with minimal fuss. www.seawindcats.com
Southern Stainless
Southern Stainless produce a range of quality high grade outdoor BBQ's for small boats to super yachts, commercial and domestic applications. They also produce high quality marine fittings and custom fabrications for 20 to 200 feet boats. Their workshop is fully equipped with electropolishing and cnc machines for high quality finishes. Southern Stainless is releasing their Stainless Steel Cookout range of BBQ's at the Dubai International Boat Show. Al Masaood, stand ESS M1-2, will have them on display for sale. Their newest model, the heatbead - coal fuel model, will also be available. They are also releasing a new look range of stainless steel BBQ's with 3, 4, 5 & 6 burner models suitable for use in a domestic and marine capacity. They are constructed in 316 external material and 2304 duplex material for the plates.
www.southernstainless.com.au
Spear Green Design
Spear Green Design is an experienced marine consultancy which specialises in the design of interiors for vessels - both private and commercial, for new-build and refit projects. Spear Green Design offers marine interior design, exterior styling, project management, documentation, visualisation services, naval architecture, computer aided design and realistic modelling for marine environments - from cruise ships to commercial vessels and private yachts - for new build, refit and conversion projects. www.speargreen.com.au
Steber International
Steber International is a family owned business now in its sixty second year. The company was one of the pioneers in fiberglass boat construction in Australia. The company is a renowned manufacturer of high quality robust commercial and recreational motor boats ranging in size from 8.5m to 16m. All vessels are individually designed and built to survey standards with a quality of manufacture that ensures a long service life and the capability to put to sea when other vessels need to return to port. Steber International have exported to many countries including Mauritius, Seychelles, Qatar, Dubai, Malaysia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, New Zealand and Tonga and they are keen to source new markets with full back up support. www.steber.com.au
Superior Jetties
Superior Jetties provides complete turnkey solutions for all types and sizes of commercial berthing requirements. Superior specializes in the design and construction of a range of marina systems, public walkways and commercial berthing requirements for site and need specific applications. Superior can provide engineer certified drawings, statutory approvals, piling, manufacture, installation and project management services. Superior Jetties is a repeat supplier of project solutions for state and federal government departments and international public authorities. Superior Jetties commercial product range features the EliteT,CapriT and UMD Systems, with the Elite and Capri the chosen applications for the ADNEC marina in Abu Dhabi, installed for the recent Superyacht Show. www.superiorjetties.com
Theodore Marine
The Theodore 720 range is the result of over 5 years Research & Development. The range has been designed to service the Commercial, Fishing/Charter, Security/Patrol and hardcore pleasure fisherman.
The hull has been engineered in accordance with the USL code, which enables the range to be built to 2C Survey with 40 knots performance. It has the ability to carry the weight of a diesel stern drive whilst still being able to offer petrol performance. Built by nationally recognised Jim Theodore (Boat Builder Shipwright, Small Ship surveyor) quality has not been compromised. The Theodore 720 Offshore is superb to drive, lovely to behold and 100% Australian. It is a product that derived from technology, innovation and physical perfection that is engineered to be Australia's finest 'Sports Fishing Boat'. www.theodoremarine.com.au
For information visit www.aimex.asn.au
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