All Asia Pacific articles – Page 55
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NextWave to represent Sunseeker in Hong Kong
Following Sunseeker International’s announcement in February that it is reorganising its distribution in Asia, the company has appointed Next Wave Yachting as its new distributor serving Hong Kong.
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ePropulsion reports 60% jump in revenues for 2020, forecasts 100% for 2021
The Asian electric outboard specialist has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013
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Aquila Catamarans appoints new dealer for Australia and New Zealand
The fast-expanding Aquila Catamarans brand has expanded its international dealer network with the appointment of the Whitehaven Group to cover Australia and New Zealand.
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Queensland government offers new marine industry support
The Queensland, Australia government is partnering with the marine industry in hosting an event to educate the boat business about a variety of new government support programs aimed at growing into the future. The Boating Industry Association (BIA), Superyacht Australia and the Marina Industries Association are co-sponsors of the first-ever ...
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Highfield Boats launches North American website
Highfield Boats, the US manufacturer of aluminium RIBs and tenders, has launched a new website specifically for the North American market. The site (https://highfieldnorthamerica.com) features a new look, more video content, a virtual showroom with a special focus on the Highfield Sport RIB Collection of luxury yacht tenders for North ...
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NZ refit yard takes delivery of 820-tonne travel lift
Orams Marine hauls out first vessel, marking start of a new era in superyacht refit within the Pacific
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Thailand to open up for foreign-flagged superyacht charters without VAT implications
Verventia CEO Andy Treadwell talks to IBI’s Asia correspondent
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CJR Propulsion appoints NZ distributor
CJR Propulsion in the UK has partnered with Q-Marine Power and Propulsion to offer the full CJR propeller range in New Zealand.
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Outboard engines
Top trends in electric outboards
IBI takes a look at some of the key trends impacting electric outboard development
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Australian boat shows moving forward
Plans are moving forward for a newly formatted Sydney Festival of Boating and Brisbane Boat Show, set for July and August. The two Boating Industry Association of Australia organised shows are set for 29 July to 1 August and 20-22 August respectively.
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NZ builder’s first 20m foiling powercat nears completion
Carbon Cats is a new company set up by international offshore powerboat competitor Wayne Valder
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HKBIA asks Hong Kong government for Covid-19 support for charter and media sectors
The Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) has written to the Hong Kong government, requesting Covid-19 financial support for the yacht charter and boating media sectors of the local industry.
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Asia Pacific
Chinese manufacturers aim for greater share of global outboard market
It’s been 17 years since Chinese manufacturers took a more active interest in world markets. Now, it’s no longer about establishing a beachhead, it’s about capturing global marketshare
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Yamaha posts year-end results
Yamaha Motor Co releases latest year-end results, announces factory consolidation
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Propspeed announces “substantial” global expansion
Propspeed, the underwater foul-release coatings specialist from New Zealand, has announced a massive investment in global expansion. Building on the brand’s recent establishment of a US presence with Propspeed USA, the company is in the midst of developing its European distribution network and has recently appointed several new hires in ...
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Aquila signs new distribution agreement
Florida, US-based Aquila Power Catamarans has completed a new distribution agreement that will see Sydney, Australia-based Whitehaven Group represent its product line in Australia and New Zealand.
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New $16bn resort project to boost yacht facilities in Cambodia
Ream City masterplan includes new marina and yacht club
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Grand Banks logs revenue and profit gains
Despite Covid-related challenges, luxury motoryacht builder Grand Banks Yachts closed out the first half of its fiscal year ending 31 December with increases in revenue, profit and new orders.
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Suzuki sees sales growth in US and Asia
High power outboard sales in North America help drive growth