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NRW Rottnest Ferries

Funny how coincidences work. Last week I was in Sweden at the invite of Volvo Penta with a small group of Aussie marine industry types. On a

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Archives Update

Maintenance of the Archive will never end, though we are close to having all primary materials scanned and digitised.  Typically though, just when we think

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Warren ‘Wazza’ Larsen

Late this year, Warren (Wazza) Larsen retired from a lifetime dedicated to boatbuilding.  We were fortunate to benefit from Wazza’s skills and character at NRW

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The Story of Avis

Avis In early 1916, Norm drew up the specifications and sketches for a 28ft launch for a G. W. Richmond Esq of  Boyne Island (near

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NRW and EV Maritime Partnership

Media Release 08/08/2023 Queensland’s Longest Serving Boat Builder Launches Partnership to Electrify Brisbane’s City Cat Ferries for the 2032 Olympic Games. Brisbane, Queensland — 13/07/2023

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