Notes from the dock.
Editorial storytelling, bay guides and platform news for boat owners and the people who work on their boats — written on the waterway, not in the brochure.
News & EventsInside the MarineTasker Open Beta: What to Expect and How to Shape the Platform
MarineTasker’s Open Beta is a real-world shakedown beginning in January 2027 across Greater Sydney and Broken Bay. Find out what early registrants can expect, what founding perks are available and how community feedback can help shape the platform.
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Sacrificial Anodes, Explained: What to Replace and When
Anodes are the cheapest insurance on your hull. Here's how to read what they're telling you — and when to swap them before your hardware pays the bill.
Antifouling Without the Guesswork
Compare quotes on the same spec, prep the hull properly, and know what cure time really means for your launch date.
What a Compliant Dockside Jobsite Looks Like
What a compliant jobsite looks like on the hard, on the pontoon and under way — and the checks we make before any job is signed off.
How We're Allocating Founding Spots in the Pilot
A look inside the Sydney Harbour & Broken Bay pilot: how provider allocations work, what owners lock in, and what happens after the first waterways open.
Why Photo Proof Closes Every Job
Every job on MarineTasker closes with timestamped photo proof. Here's why that protects owners and good trades alike.
Taking Development In-House: Why We Parted Ways with Agency Dev to Build at Startup Velocity
MarineTasker began development with an external agency, then made a deliberate shift to bring the product build in-house. The decision puts product ownership, faster learning and the customer experience at the centre as the platform prepares for its January 2027 launch.
The Gold Standard on the Dock: Why BIA Marine Card Holders Lead on Safety & WHS
Marinas, slipways and docks are working environments with real hazards and responsibilities. Learn what the BIA Marine Card represents, why site-specific inductions still matter, and how MarineTasker plans to make induction records easier to manage.
A Weekend on Pittwater: Ramps, Berths and Who Works Them
Sydney's northern playground in a long weekend: where the ramps really run, where to anchor, and how to plan service stops along the way.
How to Break into Marine Jobs in Australia in 5 Steps: A Guide for Skilled Tradespeople
I’ve spent decades around boats, and one thing I’ve seen time and again is that the work gets done by people who know how to turn up, get stuck in and look after each other. You don’t have to grow up on a boat to build a
On the Ground at the Sydney Boat Show: BIA, Centtrip, and the Future of Marine Services
At the 2026 Sydney Boat Show, MarineTasker Founder & CEO Martin Sheridan shared the live prototype and spoke with people working across the marine industry. Conversations with the BIA’s Nik Parker and Centtrip’s Vanya Stares sharpened our thinking on credentials, payments and practical service discovery.
General Hand or Licensed Marine Pro? How to Balance Cost and Liability on Your Boat
Not every boat job needs a licensed trade, but cost savings shouldn’t come at the expense of safety or insurance cover. Use this practical guide to match the task to the right experience and qualifications.
Public Liability, Marine Insurance, and Licences: What Every Contractor Needs to Operate Legally in NSW
Working on boats, hardstands and marina berths means checking more than a standard trade policy. This practical checklist explains the licences, insurance and site credentials Sydney-area contractors should confirm before starting work.
Rigour Meets Passion: Refining Our Roadmap with Sarina Russo & Craig Condy
Building a marine marketplace takes more than a good idea: it needs a workable model, careful sequencing and economics that make sense for the people doing the work. We look at how business coach Craig Condy and Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs helped MarineTasker turn lived experience into a more disciplined roadmap.
From 4 Years at Sea to Sydney Docks: Why We Founded MarineTasker
Four years living aboard taught our founders exactly how broken marine hiring can be. Here's the story behind MarineTasker: post once, quotes come to you, and payment is only released when the work is signed off dockside. Founding perks are open now for early registrants.
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