MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Date: 1 May 2013
Marine13 Wraps Up on Mood of Optimism
Marine13 has concluded with attendees rating the event highly. There was a very
positive mood throughout the three day event. Delegates, exhibitors, speakers and
industry media in attendance all commented on the strength of the program, the value
of the trade exhibition and the benefits of networking with over 450 proactive industry
and government personnel from 15 countries.
At the concluding plenary session Marina Industries Association President Andrew
Chapman said the event, built on the foundations of previous marina and safety stream
events has fulfilled expectations and provided exceptional networking opportunities.
Howard Glenn, Chair of the Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee said the
event provided the ideal platform for government to strengthen its partnership with
industry. He specifically highlighted the collective challenge in bringing down the
number of accidental drownings in small recreational boats and role that life jackets
can play in preventing downing. “A small change in behaviours such as putting on a
modern comfortable life jacket has enormous benefits in preventing downing”.
Boating Industries Alliance Australia Chairman Darren Vaux said the event had
highlighted the opportunities for the recreational boating industry to address challenges
including economic and demographic change. “The event has delivered on its promise to
provide the ideas, information and inspiration that a united industry needs to
confidently move forward”.
Delegate Ben Schooley from The Yard in Brisbane said the event was exceptional. “The
biggest challenge was choosing between so many sessions I wanted to attend”. Exhibitor
and Superior CEO John Hogan said the event was excellent and his best marketing
investment in the past two years. Speaker Trevor Fong from Keppel Land Hospitality
Management in Singapore said it was a truly international event and very important for
regional development.
The Marine13 Organising Committee will be meeting 27 May for a detailed review of the
event and to map out plans for Marine15.
Principal Sponsor
Pics of Plenary Session & Exhibition Marine13. Contact Nik Parker at [email protected] , Neil Patchett at
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