Steber International wins BIA Sustainability Award

The BIA announced Steber International as winner of the Boating Industry Sustainability Award for 2024 at the Opening of the 55th Sydney International Boat Show in Darling Harbour. BIA President Adam Smith said the award was introduced in 2023 to recognise outstanding efforts by businesses promoting sustainable practices and supporting…

Steber electric hybrid features at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

Steber International’s head-turning electric hybrid boat will be a feature at next month’s Sanctuary Cove Boat Show on the Queensland Gold Coast. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase Australia’s first such vessel in front of up to 50,000 expected visitors”, says General Manager, Alan Steber. “The cabin fit-out may look…

Hectic start to new year

The first quarter of 2024 has seen plenty activity across the factory ranging from major refits to three Australian Navy vessels through to new builds under contract and a raft of small boat repairs. One navy vessel, a 38ft (Thales) mine countermeasures boat, is back in the water after repairs…

50 years in Taree

Steber International recently celebrated 50 years of manufacturing from it’s Taree factory, based on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The occasion was marked with a four-page special feature in the local Manning River Times newspaper (see accompanying page snapshots). “While the business was started in 1946 at Narrabeen by…

Steber powers into future on back of new technology

Leading Australian boat manufacturer, Steber International, is creating plenty of waves as it embraces the latest cutting edge marine power technology. From winning awards to government visits, Steber’s are at the forefront of developing electric and hydrogen power hybrid options for a range of commercial and recreational vessels. Inspection of…

Steber’s 21st vessel for Australian Government

Steber International’s latest build for the Federal Government will greatly assist the development of Australia’s future uninhabited surface and sub-surface vehicles. The Steber 40 (40ft) will be the 21st vessel built by Steber’s for the Australian Department of Defence. Following last week’s launch, the vessel will spend three weeks on…