March 2025 WATERLINE | 47 STEPHEN BAY RIVERGATE MARINA & SHIPYARD GRACE LEE NAWI ISLAND MARINA ANDREW SCOTT AND ANDREW FIELDING BOATING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (BIA) INDUSTRY MOVES Rivergate Marina and Shipyard is excited to welcome Stephen Bay as Director of International Business. With 27 years in the maritime industry, including over 15 years as captain of luxury motor yachts, Steve brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Rivergate. From his early days as a dive guide in Fiji to leading yacht operations worldwide, Steve has done it all. Steve's position at Rivergate focuses on business with international customers, where he will coordinate and manage superyacht refits, rivalling refits anywhere in the world. Utilising his skills and experience as a captain who has undertaken many shipyard projects and refits internationally, Steve looks forward to building new partnerships, enhancing client experiences and contributing to the growth of Rivergate Marina and Shipyard. "I'm excited to work with the team at Rivergate and give back to the industry and community that have been so good to me" Steve says. The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is pleased to announce Andrew Fielding as CEO and Andrew Scott as Chief Financial Officer. Fielding brings more than 30 years of industry knowledge. In addition to working with his family business Anchorline Brokerage, he has almost 10 years with the BIA in roles including membership, Qld State Chair, BIA Ltd Board Chair and President, and more recently as Business Development Manager. Fielding is also a Board member of the Gold Coast Waterways Authority, Vice Chair of the Queensland Recreational Boating Council and BIA representative on the AMSA National Safety Committee. “I am delighted to accept this position with the BIA and to lead the team in collaboration with my colleague Andrew Scott as Chief Financial Officer,” Fielding said. “This leadership structure will make the most of our mutual strengths to meet the economic challenges of the day and to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members across Australia.” Andrew Scott also has more than 30 years of experience in the marine industry and is looking forward to being able to concentrate on his area of expertise which is finance. Scott will continue as Treasurer of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers and represents the BIA internationally. Nawi Island Marina welcomes Grace Lee as Marina Administrator. Grace brings a deep passion for the marine and hospitality industry, ensuring seamless marina operations while delivering top-tier customer service. Grace is passionate about sustainable marina tourism and committed to positioning Nawi Island Marina among the world’s most renowned marinas, recognised for its exceptional service and world class facilities. As one of the few women in this field, she has navigated challenges with resilience and determination. Her Bula smile is contagious, making everyone feel at home wherever they are on the island.
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