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Tight restrictions on boating T


he Marina Industries Association (MIA) is supporting its members during these challenging


times as are many other industry associations. The MIA has been working in co-operation with the Australian Boating Industry Association (BIA), providing a strong united voice in support of recreational boating and the 28,000 jobs directly dependent on it. The objective, wherever possible, is


to ensure that before the details of the over-arching COVID-19 directives are applied to the marina industry, governments and their agencies are presented with solutions to the compliance issues that may arise,


thus helping to save jobs in the sector. The announcement on 2 April


by Transport for NSW regarding permissible boating is an example of what co-operative and proactive advocacy can achieve. Permitted uses are: exercise (eg kayaking/ sailing/paddling, etc); fishing, get to and from work, where the work cannot reasonably be performed from home; to get groceries; and to provide assistance, care or support to an immediate member of the person’s family. The announcement makes


particular note of ‘Packing up your boat for a road trip and a half day fishing expedition is (also) not in


the spirit of the restrictions.’ This highlights the importance of boaters and the industry ensuring the over- arching intent and details of COVID-19 directives are thoughtfully and strictly applied. It will be critical that marinas proactively support the goals of the government directives aligned with community expectations, as well as ensuring the sustainability of the limited permitted activity. MIA President Andrew Chapman


said that, combined with the Queensland Government’s statement of 31 March allowing some boating within tight constraints, it provides other governments with a framework to permit limited active and essential


MIA President Andrew Chapman.


boating. “The co-operation between BIA and MIA in working with governments is resulting in benefits for our members. There are many more issues facing our industry that we are also dealing with in a systematic and strategic fashion.”


Green light for Larnaca Marina


Yiannis Karousos, Transport Minister, recently announced that the Government of Cyprus has reached agreement with the consortium that, following a series of protracted discussions, is to take on the project to develop Larnaca Marina. Tender negotiations between


the two sides have been ongoing since late 2018, but according to Karousos, the contract with Kition Ocean Holding, a Cypriot-Israeli consortium with UK interests, now has the green light to proceed. The project, which is expected to


see the consortium invest around 1.2 billion Euros, involves restructuring the marina


to accommodate 600 berths, as well as developing the port and surrounding land over an area of 220,000 sq m. Plans include the development of the marina employing the latest technological infrastructure, turning Larnaca into a harbour


capable of serving large vessels, together with the expansion of dockside facilities and the construction of a modern


passenger terminal. The consortium is also planning


residential and commercial development that will feature


Marina development in Sri Lanka


According to Kanaka Herath, State Minister of Ports Development Affairs, the Government of Sri Lanka plans to


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attract investors for the proposed Galle Harbour Yacht Marina, which has been awaiting development for the past five years.


A major issue has been the lack of a breakwater at Galle Harbour, but once this is built, the outer port area would also be refurbished to


innovative architecture, streets and parks. The project is expected to be completed over a period of 10-15 years.


attract visitors. It is also planned to establish


a Yacht Marina Zone to promote tourism, but as the area is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, cultural interests would need to be safeguarded.


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