All Asia Pacific articles – Page 57
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NewsKiwi boat ownership rockets
The latest marine industry data shows that boat sales are up significantly in New Zealand due to Covid-19
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NewsEU, China sign tentative trade and investment accord
The deal still needs to be approved by the 27 EU governments and the European Parliament
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NewsCovid-related yacht incidents in Australia and Solomon Islands
Two incidents involving Covid-19 related cases occurred in Australia and the Solomon Islands in December.
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NewsYamaha Marine reorganises and announces management changes
With the objective of strengthening its overall marine business strategy and to increase value, Yamaha has announced that its current engine and boat sections will be progressively dissolved, and the marine business operations will be reorganised according to their specific functions. In order to accelerate marine product development and to ...
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NewsIndian boating market: High taxes and a lack of marinas continue to thwart growth, but potential is there
IBI’s Asia correspondent Mike Derrett speaks with Aashim Mongia, chairman of the Indian Marine Federation, about the leisure boating industry in India.
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NewsKiwi amphibious builder faces NZ$6.8m damages claim from rivals
After losing a protracted legal battle over copyright infringement, New Zealand amphibious boat builder Sealegs has been slapped with a NZ$6.8m damages claim ”plus a further amount to be quantified for reputational damage” from its two largest rivals. The damage claim stems from Sealegs’ 2016 allegations that Orion Marine and ...
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NewsNZ$250k Grand Prize up for grabs at 2021 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
The recently announced Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize for the 2021 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will again be a huge incentive for Kiwi boaties and fishers to attend the country’s largest, longest running and most popular boat show.
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NewsShanghai Boat Show news; 2021 prospects for China’s market
“After five years of dormancy, the market is now gaining momentum,” says Helena Gao, assistant general manager of Sinoexpo Informa Markets, in an interview with IBI. The company organises the forthcoming China International Boat Show to be held in Shanghai from April 1st to 3rd, 2021.
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NewsSharp rise in Covid-19 cases leads to cancellation of Sydney to Hobart race
With just a few days to go, the annual Sydney to Hobart sailing race, which normally starts on Boxing Day, has been cancelled because of a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections in New South Wales and the northern beaches area of Sydney in particular. The race is the leading event ...
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NewsHype launches luxury yacht rental in India
Luxury car rental company Hype has moved into the luxury yacht rental business. Customers can now rent out yachts for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions, with a variety of yachts available depending on their requirements. The service is currently available in Mumbai and Goa. A fleet of Bayliner 340, ...
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NewsFiji battens down as Cyclone Yasa hits the islands
50 yachts moved to mangrove waters for protection
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NewsAzimut Yachts strengthens SE Asian presence
Italy’s Azimut Yachts has strengthened is presence in South East Asia with the appointment of Tam Son Yachting as its authorised dealer in Vietnam.
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NewsNZ boat importers report strong sales boom
Austrailian, US and Italian brands are among those finding success in New Zealand’s boat sales surge
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NewsFleming Yachts launches new flagship
US-headquartered Fleming Yachts has launched a new flagship model, the Fleming 85, which see the brand’s entry into the lower end of the superyacht market.
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NewsAkzoNobel takes its ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge to China
AkzoNobel has announced its next regional ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge will take place in China.
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NewsBoat Monster takes delivery of first Invincible to land in Australia
The Sydney-based former Wallrock Marine is using its appointment as the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Invincible Boats to officially launch its rebranding as Boat Monster, and will introduce both at a press conference scheduled for the Royal Motor Yacht Club on 21 December.
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NewsSmuggler Marine reports increased demand for amphibious range
Smuggler’s 700CC is proving popular in New Zealand Smuggler Marine has confirmed the sale and delivery of five more Strata amphibious models to New Zealand buyers. The Smuggler Strata amphibious models are said to be growing in popularity with Kiwi boaties, with two 700 centre console models ...
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NewsSeakeeper secures first NZ dealer for DC range of gyros
Seakeeper’s Pacific distributor, Twin Disc Pacific, has appointed Fish City Hamilton as its first New Zealand dealer for the Seakeeper DC range of gyro stabilisers.
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NewsIBI appoints representative in Japan
Boating Communications Ltd has announced the appointment of Conflux as IBI’s new media sales representative in Japan.
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NewsSUTL Enterprise wins Bali marina consultancy contract
The port of Benoa in Bali is the proposed site of a new ONE°15 marina Singapore-listed SUTL Enterprise Ltd, owner of the ONE°15 marina brand, has won a new consultancy contract for a possible new marina in Bali. It has also been announced that the marina ONE°15 ...
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