Please select your home edition
Edition
A+T Instruments BFD 2024 Leaderboard

Intermediate Marina Managers Course a success

by Media services on 20 Apr 2006
Attendees of Field Trip organised by Marina Association of Australia Marina Industry Association (MIA) http://www.marinas.net.au
The Marina Association of Australia (MAA) ran a highly successful Intermediate Marina Managers Course in late March in Sydney, with a total of 22 students from all mainland states in Australia and New Zealand’s north and south islands attending the 5 day residential course. As a prerequisite to the internationally recognised Advanced Marina Management course and Certified Marina Manager (CMM) designation, the strong turnout showed a strong commitment to self-improvement and professionalism within the marine industry in Australia and New Zealand.

Mark Amaral, seconded from the International Marina Institute (IMI) in Washington DC to facilitate the course, was highly complimentary of the calibre of students and presenters. 'Overall I found the course to be a solid step in the right direction. Congratulations to the MAA for its investment in this school and for its overall commitment to professional training for the marina industry' he said. Amaral’s continuing feedback and guidance will assist the MAA in delivering high quality education at an international standard, with curriculum equivalent to IMI courses in the United States and the UK.

The goal of the Intermediate Marina Management School is to present the highest quality educational experience to marina professionals drawn from a global audience that have at least one year or more of marina management experience. The school builds intermediate skills, knowledge and attitudes that will distinguish graduates as top-tier marina managers.

The course content covers many aspects of marina management including leadership and management skills, environmental practices and compliance, marine law, insurance and liability, marketing and customer service, human resource management, future trends in the industry, health and safety, and emergency response procedures. The comprehensive program provides a thorough introduction to Australian and New Zealand standards in marina operations and maintenance.

Feedback from the course participants was complimentary of the content, and everyone came away from the course with a powerful network of industry professionals. 'Great course, excellent content, brilliant networking opportunities' said one student at the end of the week.

Courses of this nature are not complete without a marina facility at which to conduct them and the MAA is grateful for the support of St George Motor Boat Club and Burraneer Bay Marina for allowing access to their facilities for the field trip portion of the curriculum. Bellingham Marine and d’Albora Marinas also provide ongoing sponsorship for the MAA education program which has been instrumental in the success of the program.

Future MAA courses now being planned include a Fundamental Marina Management Course in Auckland, New Zealand in July 2006, another Intermediate Marina Management Course in Sydney in October 2006, and the first Advanced Marina Management Course to be held in Australia since 1999 is tentatively scheduled for Sydney in April 2007. One day Boatyard courses will also be held in Queensland and New South Wales in October 2006.

Please email education@marinas.net.au or phone Tony Castles on +61 2 9439 5806 for further course information.
Rooster 2025Sydney Boat Show 2025 - Apply to ExhibitsMRT AIS Man Overboard Beacons AUS / NZ

Related Articles

PredictWind launches PredictRain
New app From PredictWind delivers hyper-accurate, short-term rain predictions PredictRain is a groundbreaking standalone app that combines advanced AI modelling with intuitive tools to provide timely and precise rain forecasts for all types of outdoor activities.
Posted today at 4:51 am
49er & 49erFX Junior Worlds champions crowned
One final race before the storm kicked in at Øresund The final day of the 2025 Junior World Championship delivered high drama and even higher waves. As wind and rain swept across the Øresund, Race Committees managed to run one final race before safety concerns forced an early end to the competition.
Posted today at 4:43 am
Admiral's Cup: Emotional, Rare, Unforgettable
The 2025 Admirals' Cup set the stage for a bold new era in offshore racing Once the pinnacle of international offshore sailing, the return of the Admiral's Cup was a resounding success, setting the stage for a bold new era in offshire racing.
Posted on 4 Aug
29er World Championship at Porto Day 2
The breeze never quite showed up but the action didn't stop Day two of the Porto World Championships began with hope—and strategy. With light winds in the forecast, the race committee scheduled an early start in anticipation of a short sea breeze window.
Posted on 4 Aug
RS Aero World & Youth Worlds overall
The fine Brittany weather and afternoon sea breezes have provided excellent racing The stage was set for a dramatic final day showdown in Quiberon Bay, France, to decide the titles for the 7th RS Aero Worlds and 4th Youth Worlds.
Posted on 4 Aug
RS Feva Worlds at Aix-les-Bains, France Overall
Crowning of our 2025 World Champions As our World Championships drew to a thrilling close on Friday afternoon, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation! Sailors and families were buzzing with excitement as they prepared for their journey home.
Posted on 4 Aug
Just another event?
Is Cowes Week still a pinnacle regatta? We've been blessed with incredible sailing so far this summer in the UK (for once) with great breeze much of the time, and some of the best events in the world gracing our shores. But, like with Storm Floris, there are clouds on the horizon...
Posted on 4 Aug
Cadet World Championship day 0
Just how long is a piece of string? So here we are, day one of the Cadet Worlds proper. The British Worlds Team have all arrived safely on site after their marathon journeys and tales of Cadets visiting the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.
Posted on 4 Aug
Tenerife Windsurf Grand Slam Day 3
Pierre Mortefon draws first blood after the wind fills in late After a couple of days of waiting for the wind, Day 3 eventually provided the goods to end the wait for some official competition as the Slalom X got under way during the early evening in 15-18 knots of wind.
Posted on 4 Aug
Festival of Sails 2026 expands to 5 days of racing
Australia's largest celebration of sailing just got even bigger Australia's largest celebration of sailing just got even bigger, with the Festival of Sails expanding to five action-packed days of racing.
Posted on 4 Aug