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Bavaria appoints new CEO and makes other key appointments
Following his three-month tenure as managing director for sales and marketing, Michael Müller is now taking on an additional role: He has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and is responsible for the activities of the entire group, including Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH in Germany and Nautitech Catamarans ...
Aquatic AV expands Croatian presence
San Jose, California-based Aquatic AV, manufacturer of specialist waterproof AV equipment, has appointed Oktogon as its exclusive distributor in Croatia.
Success of one-off project spurs SY builder to create mini-series of fast dayboats
Rising demand for its ‘custom’ 16m fast dayboat has encouraged Turkish builder Alia Yachts to go into semi-production with the Bill Dixon-designed vessel
Simon Owen to join Boating Communications Ltd
Owen joins team at IBI, while Nick Hopkinson takes on chairman role
Berthon acquires UK marine firms
The Berthon group of companies in the UK has acquired BHG Marine and Willow Marine through its Lymington Marina subsidiary. The move comes not longer after the company acquired Marine IP, producer of the VersaDock mooring system.
Raceix partners with Beneteau to bring game-changing technology to boaters
Group Beneteau signed a Development Partnership Agreement (DPA) with Irish marine technology company Raceix at the Miami International Boat Show last week.
SeaStar names VP of aftermarket sales
Bill Longacre has been named vice president of aftermarket sales at SeaStar Solutions, now part of the Dometic Group.
Marine & Property Group has busy start to 2019
The Marine & Property Group (MPG), which operates four marinas in Wales, has had an active start to 2019 with the opening of a new shed at its Cardiff shipyard, the launch of a discounted yachting visitor offering, and plans to purchase a building in its Aberystwyth marina to house ...
Bavaria | Ralph Kudla
Bavaria MD Ralph Kudla discusses the German yard’s new direction, new boats and plans for growth
Brunswick | Mark Schwabero
Mark Schwabero, chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation in the US, retired at year’s end with the industry enjoying eight straight years of growth and Brunswick’s stock having recorded several 12-month highs.
New Boat Show Calendar!
2019 IBI Boat Show Calendar Now Available
2019 IBI International Boat Show Calendar
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Beneteau's annual report highlights gains & successess
Group Beneteau’s ‘Transform to Perform’ gaining traction as French builder reports boost in sales and revenues
Raymarine unveils DockSense technology at Düsseldorf
The new assisted docking system – featuring five sensor cameras to create a virtual bumper – is said to be an industry first; see a video demo below
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Makings of a Merger: Xantrex & MCE discover an ideal fit
Buoyed by new ownership and steady category growth, Canadian electrical equipment manufacturer Xantrex seeks to build its global market share with funding and development support from MCE.
Upcoming Events
Tuzla Boat Show
16-25 February 2019, Istanbul, Turkey
Zagreb Boat Show
20-24 February 2019, Zagreb, Croatia
Nauticampo - Lisboa Boat Show
20-24 February 2019, Lisbon, Portugal
Stabilisers
Powered stabilisers that dampen a boat’s motion have seen a reduction in costs, more responsive motors and greater systems integration
Galley design and equipment
The evolution of galleys onboard sail and motoryachts below 24m has gained significant momentum over the past three years. What was once a functional, often cramped space, tucked down below out of sight, is increasingly taking centre stage
