PROGRAMS
Participate in industry initiatives
Marine Jobs – seek out new team members to grow your business
- Receive discounted rates on MarineJobs.org.au, the industry dedicated jobs board
- Support in developing a pipeline of well-prepared apprentices, through TAFE, RTO, local schools and Boating Industry Academy programs
- Partner in promoting the marine industry as a viable and rewarding career path
- Benefit from BIA’s work in designing and delivering accredited training programs
Manage your health and safety compliance
- Marine Card – a dedicated work, health and safety program
- Access Management System – manage contractors and visitors on-site
- BIA Safe Marine Business – demonstrate your workplace is a safe environment to industry standards
PRODUCTS
Access industry supporting products
Protect your business interests with use of:
- Travel insurance – industry-leading comprehensive cover for all business travel, domestic and international (includes two international trips)
- Specialist marine industry business insurance products and support
Ensure your business dealings are up to industry standard by using:
- Industry standard member-only documentation, backed by BIA’s legal partner
- New and used vessel sales agreement
- Consignment sales agreement
- Brokerage deed and sale agreement
- Berthing, storage and mooring deed
- General products and services agreement
- Warranty and disclaimers
SERVICES
Industry experts on hand to advise you
The BIA team are experienced boating sector specialists, business managers and professionals, providing valuable knowledge and capability. Call on the team for advice and support in areas including:
- Technical Standards development, delivery and guidance
- Regulatory awareness and compliance support
- Work Health & Safety and risk management
- Training and Careers
- Workplace Advice Line – legal advice for human resource support (subsidised at $100 per call)
- Complaints resolution support
BUSINESS PROMOTION
Get your business in front of relevant audiences
- Be recognised as a Member of the BIA with use of a dedicated logo and decals
- Be trusted by customers that you abide to the Code of Practice, building industry reputation and consumer confidence
- Marketing collaboration opportunities, including:
- Features in BIA eNews and social channels, plus preferential rates in Logbook
- Features in Discover Boating social channels, plus preferential rates in other channels
- Business listings on the BIA websites:
- BIA.org.au is the business/ industry site
- DiscoverBoating.com.au is the public site
- Boat shows – receive discounts on exhibitor rates and two tickets to each BIA-owned show
- Join your industry colleagues and promote your business at Member networking events
REPRESENTATION
BIA advocates to governments to support the marine industry
BIA actively advocates to all levels of government to champion boating participation and access, infrastructure, storage, jobs, appropriate boating rules, fees and charges; as well as safe, responsible and enjoyable boating. This work supports boating and the industry.
Get involved with BIA committees representing industry specialist and regional groups, including marinas, boatbuilders, dealers and brokers. Join the South Australia, New South Wales or Queensland Councils, or, with your peers’ support, represent the membership as a Director of the BIA.