The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is a non-profit organisation which represents over 90 percent of the retail boating industry. Member companies include boat builders, retailers, engine distributors, yacht brokers, trailer manufacturers, ship chandleries, hire and charter boat operators, marinas, shipwrights, mechanical and electrical engineers plus ancillary services - all the different facets of the boating industry.

As members they honour the BIA's Code of Ethics, thus ensuring their customers have absolute peace of mind in the purchase or boating products and services. In addition, the BIA is involved in important issues which touch upon all aspects of our recreational use of the waterways - the environment, boating safety, access, public facilities and so on.

Member Listings
When you need honest advice from a boating professional, always look for the BIA MEMBER sign - It's your Symbol of Security. Contact your state office for assistance with service providers that may be able to assist with your requirements, or use our Directory (above).


Code of Ethics
Member companies are place in a position of trust to:

1. Act honestly and fairly in all business dealings with the consumer
2. Maintain professional courtesy and integrity at all times
3. Ensure all advertising and representations are truthful and accurate
4. At all times act in an environmentally responsible manner
5. Do all that is possible to promote safe boating and education practices
6. Render accurate, truthful and expert advice to the community
7. Strive for excellence in quality of service to customers

CLICK HERE to download the Code of Practice

New South Wales:
53 Hume Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065
Postal Address: PO Box 1204, Crows Nest NSW 1585
Telephone (02) 9438 2077 Fax (02) 9439 3983 www.bia.org.au

Victoria:
Marine House, 24 York Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Telephone (03) 8696 5600 Fax (03) 9686 5334 www.biavic.com.au

Queensland:
Marine Queensland
Building 3, 747 Lytton Road, Murarrie QLD 4170
Postal: PO Box 3305 Tingalpa DC QLD 4173
Telephone (07) 3390 4657 Fax (07) 3390 4962 www.marineqld.com.au

South Australia:
PO Box 10262
Adelaide Business Centre SA 5000
Telephone (08) 8212 6000 Fax (08) 8410 0688 www.boatingsa.com.au

West Australia:
Suite 2, 799 Beaufort Street
Mt Lawley WA 6050
Telephone (08) 9271 9688 Fax (08) 9271 9057 www.biawa.asn.au

Northern Territory:
PO Box 4598
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone 0408 816 927 Fax (08) 8927 6529 www.boatshows.com.au/Darwin.html

Tasmania:
Suite 14, 795 Beaufort Street
Mt Lawley WA 6050
Telephone (08) 9371 8872 Fax (08)9371 3973