Membership Services

BIA Membership is open to any business engaged principally in the marine industry, subject to satisfying entrance qualifications.



WHY SHOULD YOU BELONG?

Membership of BIAWA is important for the continued growth and development of the marine industry.  Its members include boat builders, retailers, engine distributors, yacht brokers, trailer manufacturers, chandlers, hire and charter boat operators, marinas, shipwrights, mechanical repairers, electrical engineers, surveyors, manufacturers of parts and accessories and wholesale marine distributors - all of which are dedicated to the continuous improvement and sensible regulation of the Boating Industry. Association membership is appropriate for any business that provides products or services at either a commercial or retail level to the marine market. It lends increased credibility to your business from the consumer point of view. It provides you with the knowledge that you are part of an Association that will act on your behalf.

As the peak industry body the BIAWA:

Provides the industry with a single high profile voice.
Provides a full secretariat and office facility which produces up to date information for members
Provides the public with consumer boating advice and directs enquiries to members.

Promotes member benefits.


As a BIA Member you will receive:

Membership benefits are constantly being reviewed and updated. Listed below are some of the services and benefits you can expect.

  • Discount on exhibitor space at the Perth Boat Show & Leisure Expo
  • Listing on the BIAWA website; www.biawa.asn.au with links through to your business site
  • Access to BIA legally approved business stationary for your business use
  • Access to valuable statistics that are only available to BIA WA members
  • Access to preferred merchant fees, EFTPOS and credit card facilities only available to the Boating Industry Association (Terms and Conditions Apply)
  • Regular communications to keep you in the loop with industry changes and regulative issues
  • Complimentary subscription to Recreational Boating WA and priority on boat reviews to BIAWA members within the magazine.
  • Complimentary boat reviews to BIAWA members with WA Boatrader Magazine
  • Discount on legal advice on first consultation through Michael Patterson & Associates
Promoting the Best in the Business
The BIA is proud to promote direct to consumers the advantages of doing business with a BIA member. The BIA is publicised through our advertising and educational programs as a symbol of integrity and all members are entitled to use the BIA symbol to identify their company as a BIA member. For information on how to access your free BIA symbol for advertising in the West Australian and other publications please contact the office (08) 9227 7899.

Voluntary Code of Ethics

All BIA members participate in a voluntary Code of Ethics. This assures the public that your company that has a high degree of integrity.

Industry Representation

The BIA has developed close links with Government and represents the industry to all levels of government on marine issues.

Advertising

The BIA actively promotes the boating lifestyle and it's members through  newspaper, radio and magazine advertising and may be able to offer its members favourable advertising rates in selected publications.

The BIA also undertakes promotional activities to increase public awareness about the benefits of dealing with a BIA member. These include The Rottnest Safety Convoy and Come Try Boating and 49 Steps to Safer Boating Checks.