38 | WATERLINE September 2025 NEW MEMBERS AKZONOBEL AkzoNobel is a global leader in paints and coatings, headquartered in Amsterdam. With a heritage dating back to 1792, it operates in over 150 countries and employs around 33,000 people. AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings brands: Awlgrip®, International® and Sea Hawk®, are some of the most trusted marine paint and protective coatings globally. AkzoNobel is known for the proven performance and protection of its marine products, accompanied by unmatched technical service expertise. AkzoNobel is committed to sustainability and innovation, delivering high-performance, environmentally responsible solutions for decorative and industrial applications. akzonobel.com SERCO ASIA PACIFIC Serco Asia Pacific’s Maritime division delivers complex maritime services to governments across the region. Managing over 270 defence and governmental vessels, they offer vessel design, build, operation, engineering, maintenance, crewing, training, and support across ports in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, providing seamless, safetyfocused marine capabilities. serco.com LOKKET Lokket delivers smart marine safety and security solutions trusted worldwide. Its Sense4Boat sensors monitor bilge, battery, temperature, humidity, smoke, and GPS, sending real-time alerts via a global IoT network. Already protecting over 10,000 vessels with D-Marin in Europe and Safe Harbour in the U.S., Lokket also provides intelligent marina access and surveillance. Now launching in Australia, initial testing is underway. lokket.com LIKA DIGITAL AGENCY Lika is a marine technology company that develops digital infrastructure for marinas, ports, and marine facilities. Using AI, object recognition, and IoT, Lika creates integrated systems such as the Smart Cabinet and Smart Marina Management System. These technologies enable monitoring, asset tracking, waste management, predictive maintenance, and data analytics, supporting more efficient, sustainable, and connected marine operations. lika.si INTERNATIONAL YACHT TRANSPORT International Yacht Transport (IYT) is an Australian-owned logistics specialist delivering custom transport solutions for yachts, boats, and marine vessels worldwide. With over 20 years of experience and a global partner network, IYT ensures timely, secure handling—from door‑to‑port to sea freight—tailoring services from container and Roll on Roll off to biosecurity and customs clearance. iyt.com.au AUSTRALASIAN MARINE ASSOCIATES Australasian Marine Associates specialises in marine ecology and environmental consulting, supporting engineering projects with expert guidance on coastal processes, impact assessments, and marine approvals. Their integrated approach ensures seamless transitions from site surveys to civil design, helping clients achieve both engineering efficiency and strong environmental outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. marineassociates.com.au DOCKPRO Established in 2007 on the Gold Coast, Dockpro designs, builds and supplies innovative dry-docking systems to protect vessels with minimal maintenance and maximum convenience. Their products include SeaPen, FloatBricks and Sunstream boat lifts. Serving Australia, New Zealand and exporting to the USA, they manufacture locally and deliver awardwinning customer support. dockpro.com.au EMIRATES PALACE MANDARIN ORIENTAL MARINA Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Marina in Abu Dhabi is the ultimate luxury yacht and superyacht haven. Featuring 169 berths for vessels ranging from 12 to 140 metres and deep-water access to the Gulf, it delivers worldclass personalised marina expertise paired with regal hospitality. It stands as the region’s most exclusive gateway. mandarinoriental.com TAMAR YACHT CLUB With its first regatta held in 1837, the Tamar Yacht Club is Australia’s oldest yacht club. Operating from Launceston and Beauty Point on the Tamar River, it features a clubhouse, slip yard, and a 104-berth marina. The club hosts regular sailing events and fosters a strong boating community across northern Tasmania. tamaryachtclub.com.au DUNBOGAN BOATSHED & MARINA Dunbogan Boatshed, nestled on the Camden Haven River since the 1940s, blends vintage charm with modern marina facilities. With six powered marina berths and seven deep‑water moorings, it offers great boating accommodation as well as coffee, snacks, bait & tackle, fish feeding, deck seating, kayak, tinny & BBQ boat hire— loved by locals and tourists alike.
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