JUNE 2008 - Association of Marina Industries

Around The WorldNEWS FROM DOWN UNDER:New Certified Marine Service Managers(CMSM)Similar to the international Certified Marina Manager(CMM) program administered by the International MarinaInstitute (IMI) and offered by the Marina Industries Associationof Australia (MIAA), a new certification, “CertifiedMarine Service Manager” is now on offer. CMSM is a brandof excellence that recognises the best qualified managersin a marine service environment. To achieve CMSM statusapplicants are assessed on real-world abilities, such assupervising and managing people, financial management,marketing, understanding of the regulatory obligations ofmarine businesses, successful “bottom line” management,evidence of high character and ethical standards.Two top marine service managersfrom Australia were presentedwith CMSM status at theMarinas 2009 conference on theQueensland Gold Coast, May25-27. Joining this global networkof outstanding professionalsare Shane Subichin (Runaway Bay Marina, QLD), andClive Howes (Soldiers Point MarineCentre, NSW). Presenting the certificatesof achievement was SteveSammes CMM of Gold Coast CityMarina and Director of the MarinaIndustries Association of Australiaand Jim Frye CMM, President of theInternational Marina Institute andVice President of Westrec Marinas.The MIAA offers the qualifying Marine Workshop andService Managers course in Australia 17-20 August 2009 tomarina managers from the Asia-Pacific region.For further information please visit www.marinas.net.auor +61 2 9439 5806.Apply Now for $5M in Better Boating GrantsMr Tripodi said $5 million has been provided in the 2009-10 Program and from today applicants are invited to putforward projects they think may qualify.‘Boating clubs, community groups, councils and other organisationswill be able to apply for Better Boating grantsworth $25 million over the next five years,’ Mr Tripodi said.‘That’s an increase of $2 million a year on previous fundingprograms for facilities such as boat ramps, public wharves,jetties, sewage pump out facilities and public moorings.’Mr. Tripodi said to be eligible for funding, projects mustbe available for use by a broad cross section of the boatingpublic. Infrastructure must also be of a lasting nature havethe support of local councils and the community.‘The State Government supports this increase in grantfunding which in turn provides support to the marine sectorand the estimated 1.5 million people who use our waterways,’Mr Tripodi said.‘Over the last 12 months the number of boat licence holdersin NSW has increased by four and a half per cent toover 470,000. Boating is a big part of the NSW lifestyle andthese Better Boating grants reflect that.’Mr. Tripodi said since 1998-99, NSW Maritime had providedfunding for more than 400 recreational boating infrastructureprojects worth almost $20 million.The Better Boating Program replaces NSW Maritime’s previousfunding programs – including the Maritime InfrastructureProgram.Applications for grants close on Friday, July 31 2009. Formore information, go to http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/cv/infra_grants.html.Bayfield Marina Earns a Blue FlagSource: Clinton News RecordThe Bayfield Marina is No. 1. Indeed, the site, thanks inpart to its placement on the alphabetical list, is the first marinain North America to earn a Blue Flag designation.Source: Sail-World.comPorts and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said increased fundinghas made available for recreational boating infrastructureprojects under NSW Maritime’s Better Boating Program.14That news was delivered by proud Bluewater CouncillorGeorge Irvin, Friday, during the official flag-raising ceremonyfor the internationally recognized designation, whichAround the World Continued on Page 15