About World Marina & Route Guide
Your trusted partner in Australian marine navigation since 2005
Your trusted partner in Australian marine navigation since 2005
To provide the most comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date marine navigation information for Australian waters, ensuring safe and enjoyable journeys for all mariners, from weekend sailors to professional captains.
We believe that access to reliable navigation information is fundamental to maritime safety and should be available to everyone who ventures onto Australia's diverse and challenging waters.
World Marina & Route Guide was founded by Captain Michael Harrison and marine engineer Sarah Chen in Melbourne, Australia. Starting with a simple database of Victorian marinas, the company was born from a desire to centralize fragmented marine navigation information.
After three years of steady growth, we expanded our coverage to include all Australian states and territories. Our database now included over 500 marinas and anchorages, making us the most comprehensive resource of its kind in Australia.
We launched our first comprehensive digital platform, moving beyond traditional printed guides to provide real-time updates, weather integration, and interactive route planning tools. This marked our transformation into a technology-driven marine navigation service.
Partnering with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, we integrated real-time weather data and forecasting into our route planning services, significantly enhancing safety and planning capabilities for our users.
We launched our comprehensive safety resource center, providing detailed guides on emergency procedures, equipment requirements, and navigation best practices specifically tailored for Australian waters and conditions.
Recognizing the importance of community knowledge, we implemented user-generated content features, allowing experienced mariners to share local knowledge, updates, and tips with the broader boating community.
Today, we serve over 50,000 registered users and maintain information on more than 2,000 marine facilities across Australia. Our platform processes millions of data points monthly to provide the most current and reliable navigation information available.
Our team includes certified marine navigators with decades of experience sailing Australian waters. They ensure all our route recommendations meet the highest safety standards.
Our software engineers and data analysts work continuously to improve our platform's accuracy, reliability, and user experience using the latest marine technology.
We maintain relationships with marina operators, harbor masters, and local boating communities across Australia to ensure our information reflects current conditions and facilities.
Marine safety experts review all our content to ensure compliance with Australian maritime regulations and international safety standards.
Australia's coastline spans over 35,000 kilometers, featuring some of the world's most diverse and challenging marine environments. From the tropical waters of Queensland to the tempestuous Southern Ocean, each region presents unique navigation challenges and opportunities.
We are committed to understanding and documenting these unique conditions, providing mariners with the local knowledge and current information needed to navigate safely and confidently. Our team regularly travels to remote locations, working with local authorities and marina operators to ensure our database remains current and comprehensive.
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