Posted Thursday, February 28th, 2013

In this article published in IBI Technical, the new section in IBI magazine, we find out how working practices inspired by Porsche have helped Frauscher Yachts cut waste, boost sales and even partly finance a new factory from the savings made
Posted Thursday, April 25th, 2013

These are the top five stories that hit the headlines this month, plus additional market data that is available for IBI Plus subscribers.
5.- Outboard shipments up in US for tenth consecutive month: Wholesale shipments of outboards were up for the tenth consecutive month in the US, according to data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
Posted Monday, April 29th, 2013

Just before Q1 2013 is over, we’d like to give you a news round-up with the latest stories from IBI Plus. Read on and you will find out more about the top 10 corporate deals in the marine industry. This ranking features business expansion, bankruptcies, mergers and acquisition.
Posted Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

The April-May edition of IBI magazine looks into the marine markets in Canada and Germany. In addition, our IBI Technical pages feature reviews of the ongoing development at UK boatbuilder Fairline, and Cypriot yacht-maker Karnic. Read on to find out what’s in the latest edition.
Posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Surrounded by three oceans, boasting the world’s longest coastline, and with more lakes within its borders than in the rest of the world combined, Canada is a nation made for boats.
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Halyard, the UK-based manufacturer of bespoke marine exhaust systems, has announced an overall rebrand designed to define and illustrate its strategic sales channels in all communications. The company describes it as the biggest transformation of its…
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
An official opening for what is claimed to be China’s largest marina, located at Shimei Bay, Hainan, was held recently and it is expected to commence operation shortly following an initial setting up trials programme. The marina faces some real…
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
The International Superyacht Society (ISS), Marine Industry Association of South Florida (MIASF), Show Management, SeaKeepers and the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) have announced various changes to the events line-up at this year’s Ft…
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
French marine energy provider Nanni Diesel has chosen MT-Group to serve as its exclusive distributor in Russia.
Nanni is a French manufacturer of inboard solutions for both power generation from 3.5kW-419kW and propulsion from 10hp-350hp. The company…
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
The winners of the 2013 Club Marine Australian Marine Export & Superyacht Industry Awards were announced at the Intercontinental Hotel in Sanctuary Cove last night.
All of the winners will be exhibiting at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat…
Posted Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) in the UK has undergone a management buy-out after its current directors purchased the company for an undisclosed sum.
The primary contacts remain the same with Wayne Shatwell continuing to lead as managing director, supported…
Posted Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) in the UK has undergone a management buy-out after its current directors purchased the company for an undisclosed sum.
The primary contacts remain the same with Wayne Shatwell continuing to lead as managing director, supported…
Posted Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Dufour Yachts of La Rochelle, France, has appointed Marco Marine as its new UK importer.
Dufour builds performance and cruising yachts from 10m-15m (33ft-50ft), including the Dufour 36 Performance – winner of the 2013 Best Crossover award in Sailing…
Posted Monday, May 20th, 2013
Oman’s former key port facility in Muscat, Sultan Qaboos Port, is to be redeveloped as a tourist hub. The news was announced yesterday by Ahmad Bin Mohammad Al Futaisi, the country’s Minister of Transport & Communications.
According to a Gulf News…
Posted Monday, May 20th, 2013
Italian boatbuilder Pershing has launched hull number 10 of its 35m model, the Pershing 115. The technical launch took place at Marina dei Cesari di Fano in Italy.
The Pershing 115 is a result of collaborative work between architect Fulvio De Simoni,…