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Sanlorenzo IPO update
Italian yachtbuilder Sanlorenzo on track for public share listing on 10 December
Princess Yachts Alcudia to open soon
Princess Motor Yacht Sales (PMYS) in Majorca, Spain has announced that its new office and workshop in Alcudia is to open soon. Russell Currie, former Fairline MD, was awarded distribution rights for Princess Motor Yachts in Pollensa and Alcudia earlier this year.
Welsh marina plans unveiled
Two existing Welsh marinas and a potential new one are all undergoing different projects with revitalisation planned for Pwllheli Hafan Marina, expansion at Milford Haven Marina, and a possible new marina project in Barry.
2020 Motor Boat Awards – finalists revealed
The UK’s Motorboat & Yachting magazine has announced the finalists for the 2020 Motor Boat Awards, sponsored by Side-Power.
Green light for foreign SY charter in Australia
New legislation was passed through the Australian Senate today that enables foreign superyachts to charter in Australian waters. The special recreational vessel legislation will allow superyachts use of a coastal trading temporary licence, allowing commercial charter activities.
Spanish boat registrations up 10%
ANEN, the Spanish marine trade association, has announced that the number of leisure boats registered in Spain during the first 11 months of 2019 reached 5,929 units – a 9.7% increase over the 5,403 boats registered during the same time last year.
Appointment at Brunswick
Brunswick Corp has named Greg Falkner as general manager of its Lowe Boats division, effective immediately.
Greek government makes maritime tourism a strategic priority
The Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Ioannis Plakiotakis, recently inaugurated the 16th Athens Boat Show, which ran from 27 November to 1 December in the former Olympic Fencing Centre in Ellinikon on the Athens Riviera Coast.
CEO Insights | Growth in 2020?
As a 50-year veteran of the industry, IBI Publishing Director Nick Hopkinson has the ear of CEOs and key managers across the industry and is also a keen observer of the long-term trends driving the market. Here he shares observations from a recent discussion with two prominent CEOs about the ...
Rose Damen | Damen & Amels
Exploiting the unmatched synergy between the Damen and Amels brands, Rose Damen markets crossovers that are rocking the global yachting sector
2019 METSTRADE CATALOGUE
Published by IBI, the 2019 METSTRADE Catalogue is available for download here
IBI TV
Biggest night yet under the stars for Boat Builder Awards
In a dramatic black and gold themed night within the amphitheatre of Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum, the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine, praised 36 shortlisted companies and named eight winners. More than 350 guests also honoured the Lifetime Achievement of Viking Yachts’ Bill and ...
Volvo Penta developing new electric driver interface
New interface to aid shift into electric boating
Decking
With mature teak becoming ever rarer and more expensive, there has been a big swing towards greener alternatives. IBI investigates the latest deck covering trends, options and technologies available to yards and owners today
Upcoming Events
Paris Nautic Boat Show
7-15 December 2019, Paris, France
Kansas City Boat & Sportshow
9-12 January 2020, MO, USA
Thailand Yacht Show
9-12 January 2020, Phuket, Thailand
