Every boater knows the amazing environments we explore are special. This is why it’s so important to minimise our environmental impact on the waters we love so much. Today, we’ve blogged 5 easy tips for a more sustainable boating life. Keep it slow Slowing down isn’t just safe. It also radically lowers your carbon… READ MORE
A study by Dr Amy Peden, the Principal investigator and National Manager of Research and Policy at Royal Life Saving Australia found that 20 per cent of unintentional fatal drownings in Australia resulted from watercraft incidents. Those found to be most at risk were men. Dr Peden’s study was conducted with researchers from Curtin… READ MORE
Aluminium boats are a popular choice for boat lovers in Australia. Not only are they economical and easy to maintain, they also have a high strength to weight ratio, which means they move fast for the amount of power they require. There are downsides to aluminium boats though. Like corrosion in salt water. Today,… READ MORE
If you’re selling a boat in Australia, then this step-by-step guide will make the process easier. Once you have decided to sell your boat, it’s important to take these steps as efficiently as possible (without rushing the process of course). That way you’re not letting your boat accumulate costs while it waits for a new… READ MORE
The latest round of funding from the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) was allocated recently, with boating facilities around the state set to benefit. The scheme is managed by the Department of Transport, and applications for funding were highly competitive. Transport Minister Rita Saffioto shared her views on the scheme. “As we enjoy summer… READ MORE
What do Aussies do in the midst of a pandemic? Buy a boat it seems. In NSW, figures showed a 26 per cent increase in new boat registration from May to December 2020, and a 40 per cent increase in rego transfers for second hand vessels (compared with same time in 2019). NSW… READ MORE
If you run a marine tourism business in Australia, you know how important it is to find the right level of cover at the right cost. Of course, sifting through all of the different products available on the market can be overwhelming. This is why we’ve taken time out to share our step-by-step guide… READ MORE
From all of us at Trident Marine Insurance, we’d like to wish you a safe and happy New Year. It has certainly been a challenging year for everyone, and we hope you all have a relaxing break with the people you love. You certainly deserve it! Thank you for your business We’d also like… READ MORE
At around 9pm on December 10, three fishermen became stranded seven kilometres off the coast of Port Welshpool in South Gippsland. Hamish Merrett, Michael Jones and Frank Quigley were caught off guard when their boat capsized. The trio believed it would be their final fishing trip. As luck would have it, they were wrong. … READ MORE
Christmas is just around the corner, so we’ve trawled the internet for some of the best gift ideas for boat lovers in 2020. Yep, finding the right Christmas gift can be a challenge, especially for the boatie that has it all. That’s why we’ve done our best to make your life a little bit easier…. READ MORE