March 2025 WATERLINE | 13 MARINA OF THE YEAR INTRODUCING NOMINEES FOR INDUSTRY WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Mintira has been with Ocean Marina Jomtien for 34 years, rising from security guard to Operations Supervisor. She has held roles as fuel attendant, purchasing, and leadership. Mintira completed the MIA’s Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) and Straddle Carrier Operations & Maintenance (SCOM) courses. Certified in Marine Travelift operation, she leads a team of 37. In 2024, she was awarded Most Inspiring Woman in Travel (Asia). Stephanie joined Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) in 2022 as WHS Property and Compliance Manager, bringing 15 years in high-risk industries like mining and construction. She has held safety roles at Thiess, BHP Billiton, Woolworths, and AV Jennings. At GCCM, Stephanie applies her expertise to enhance safety and compliance, ensuring a secure marina and shipyard environment. With 5-star hotel experience in the UK and Australia, Nicky has spent 15 years shaping Empire Marinas’ premium service, earning multiple industry awards. A former MIA Director and ICOMIA Diversity Committee member, she also hosts The Boat Princess podcast, reaching 30K+ listeners worldwide and advocating for women in boating. Kate Purdie was appointed as General Manager, Abell Point Marina in 2018, leading its’ development into Coral Sea Marina Resort in 2019 and becoming CEO in 2020. With senior leadership experience at international media groups in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London, Kate specialises in building high-performing teams to drive global business. In 2024, Kate earned CMP accreditation and is active in the marine and tourism industries, serving on multiple boards. Ange has 20+ years in the marine industry, commencing as Yard Hand at River Quays Marina, later leading commercial dockings at Sydney City Marine and heavy transport projects in WA. Now Service Manager at White Bay 6 Marine Park, Ange completed the Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course in Sydney in 2024 and is attending the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) course in Auckland in 2025. Ange is also presenter and assessor of MIA’s Straddle Carrier Operations & Maintenance course. Woranart has over 20 years' experience in Thailand’s marine industry and is Marina Director, Royal Phuket Marina. Woranart has been instrumental in the marina's growth and sustainability practices with Royal Phuket Marina recently announced as Asia’s first carbonneutral marina and one of the first to sign the Marine Sustainability Pledge. Beyond sustainability, she strengthens collaborations with marine authorities, yacht associations, and local communities to improve regulations and safety standards. 237 Spit Road, Mosman NSW Middle Harbour 16ft Skiff Club 06 MAY 2025 TUESDAY, 18.00 - 22.00 Tickets now available at marinas.net.au MINTIRA SAWANGPHONG OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR, OCEAN MARINA JOMTIEN STEPHANIE TROUNCE – WHS & PROPERTY MANAGER, GOLD COAST CITY MARINA & SHIPYARD NICKY VAUX - PARTNER AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER EMPIRE MARINAS GROUP KATE PURDIE CMP - CEO, CORAL SEA MARINA RESORT ANGE MELVILLE - SERVICE MANAGER, WHITE BAY 6 MARINE PARK WORANART WONGWANICH MARINA DIRECTOR, ROYAL PHUKET MARINA
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