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Dutch boatbuilder to expand capacity under new ownership
Dutch boatbuilder Moonen Yachts secured new owners in August, and is planning to invest in expanding its production capacities next year, as well as start a number of new projects, senior company representatives told IBI.
Dibkey to head Brunswick’s new Advanced Systems Group
Brunswick Corporation will launch its new Advanced Systems Group (ASG) with the New Year and has named Brett Dibkey as president.
Strikes affect Paris show attendance
After a reasonably well-attended weekend, the prospects for weekday visitors look less promising if disruption continues
Iguana Yachts appoints Miami dealership
Iguana Yachts, a French builder of amphibious boats, has chosen Prestige Imports Miami to serve as its dealer in Florida.
Appointment at Pursuit
Florida-based fibreglass boat builder Pursuit Boats has named Megan Foley Morris as its new marketing manager.
Dubai show to move back to original location
The 28th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is moving back to its original Dubai International Marine Club venue location, now known as Dubai Harbour, following a two-year redevelopment. This is a much anticipated move for the leisure boat industry, after the show spent two years at a ...
NMMA Data Dashboard shows mixed economic news
The latest version of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Data Dashboard, which measurers performance indicators of both wholesale and retail boating sales as well as general economic indicators and trends, is showing a mixed bag of results that can be viewed as mostly positive.
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference sets course for 2020
Dubai-based P&O Marinas has announced that plans are well in hand for the 2020 World Marinas Conference (WMC). IBI met with P&O Marinas at the company’s new marina in Port Rashid to discuss plans for the event scheduled to take place from October 13-15, 2020.
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
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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 ...
Torqeedo powers all-electric harbour water clean-up boat
Billed as the world’s most powerful all-electric boat designed for cleaning up pollution in inland waterways and harbours, the Waste Cleaner 66 launches this weekend in Paris
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
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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
