The conference featured the Australian Marine Industry Export Awards (AIMEX), Commercial Marine Industry Awards and Superyacht Awards with Steber's picking up the 2019 AIMEX Marine Industry Export Performance - Large Exporter.

Steber general manager, Alan Steber said the company has been steadily increasing export sales in recent years ranging from a series of 38ftrs, through to 52ftrs and now a 60ftr under construction and due for delivery later this year.

In accepting the award in front a packed house at the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Mr Steber said: "At the start of the year we had 13 commercial vessels on order, including Navy boats, Marine Rescue, commercial fishing and our first 60ftr for export.

"Production is at an all time high and we are also finalising several quotes for both Australian and overseas clients, while our research and development program has a couple of exciting projects in the pipeline.

"We were unable to exhibit at this year's Sanctuary Cove Boat Show as we were delivering a 38ft flybridge resort vessel to Hayman Island.

"I am proud to say we currently have nine apprentice shipwrights on our books and over the years we have trained more than 150 apprentices", Mr Steber concluded.

The Taree fibreglass boat manufacturer is no stranger to award wins on the national stage. Over the last few years Steber has been named Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG) Commercial Manufacturer of the Year (twice), as well as ACMG Industry Champion and AIMEX Export Champion - Alan Steber, and AIMEX Young Achiever of the Year - Jim Bolton.

Footnote: The second of five 38ft Navy vessels is currently undergoing final fit-out and sea trials prior to delivery.

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