Western Australia, the nation’s “state of excitement” is especially exciting in the marine sense at the moment. Coastal and offshore development projects costed at more than AUD100 billion are committed for the next five years! It is the hub of Australia’s offshore oil and gas development.

Perth is the capital of one of the world’s most active and exciting maritime regions.

Easily accessible from throughout Australia and across the world, Perth is a perfect location for a maritime industry gathering. It has a significant commercial port, is the western base for the Royal Australian Navy and is home to a traditional fishing fleet. Numerous ferries and charter boats operate in the adjacent waters and, of course, there are the innumerable tugs and harbour craft that are part and parcel of any busy port.

Equally importantly, Perth is conveniently located to the majority of Australia’s leading ship and boat builders. Renowned internationally for fast ferries, patrol boats and other high speed, lightweight craft, these shipyards also build fishing boats, fish farming boats, offshore support and other displacement vessels. Ship repair is another important facet of the local maritime scene.