Accredited Marine Brokers

Look for this logo when purchasing from a Marine Broker

The Marine Queensland Brokers Division has introduced an Accreditation Program which has been sanctioned by the Queensland State Government in conjunction with Marine Queensland.

The Accreditation Program has identified minimum standards and procedures for the way in which marine broker businesses are operated.

These standards protect the interests of the boating public when purchasing or selling a vessel.

Marine Queensland Accredited Brokers:

• are trained and experienced professionals
• operate under a strict code of ethics administered by Marine Queensland
• act in the best interests of their clients
• use legally compliant contract documentation

• operate an approved trust account to protect their clients funds

Why Become an Accredited Marine Queensland Broker?

• Marine QLD membership and accreditation provides your brokerage with significantly improved credibility;
• You gain increased integrity and professionalism which instills customer confidence in your business;
• Members only access to advertise stock on the low cost, industry owned BoatsOnSale website;
• Ongoing industry training initiatives for salespeople and principles;
• Weekly newsletters on the latest industry news and policy changes affecting the marine brokerage industry;
• Association funded advertising promoting the benefits of dealing with an accredited marine broker;
• Your brokerage is listed in the annual Marine Directory. (30,000 copies distributed Statewide);
• Your brokerage is listed on the Members Directory on this website as a source of reference for the public;

• Invitations to attend regular divisional meetings and industry networking functions.

Other benefits include:

Marine QLD has negotiated through appropriate providers, using bulk purchasing power, significant discounts on many services for members including;

• Free travel insurance for directors and there families on business and pleasure trips and employees on business trips
• Significant discounts on business insurance such as public liability and fidelity insurance
• Discounts on merchant banking and credit card facilities
• Discounts on finance products
• Discounts on car hire
• Discounts on staff and personal health plans

• And many more...