All Asia Pacific articles – Page 72
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NewsC&N Asia expands sales team
Camper & Nicholsons Asia has announced Sebastien Bernard has joined the Phuket office as a sales broker.
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NewsJapan’s marine industry assesses typhoon impact
Three days after the 130 mph winds and torrential rains of Typhoon Hagabis hit central Japan, the full effects on the marine industry are still unknown
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NewsTecnoRib expands in Oceania
TecnoRib, the official licensee of the Pirelli brand of inflatable boats, has signed an agreement with Barbagallo Marine for the official distribution of its RIBs and jet tenders in Australia.
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NewsHorizon holds 2nd annual Rendezvous Down Under
Taiwan’s Horizon Yachts held its 2019 Global Horizon Yachts Owner Rendezvous in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands last month.
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NewsPrincess appoints exclusive NZ distributor
Christchurch-based boat dealership Sports Marine Ltd has secured exclusive distribution of Princess Yachts for the first time into the New Zealand market.
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NewsFirst Queensland marina awarded Platinum accreditation
Australia’s Coral Sea Marina Resort, formerly known as Abell Point Marina, is Queensland’s first facility to achieve Platinum accreditation. This accreditation, the highest possible, is awarded under the global Gold Anchors Award scheme managed by the Marina Industries Association (MIA), based in Australia, and TYHA (The Yacht Harbour Association) in ...
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NewsChina battles trade war with large contingent at IBEX
Despite the ongoing trade war between the US and China, a large pavilion of 22 Chinese exhibitors from rope makers to hardware and outboard engine manufacturers were on hand for the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida this week.
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NewsNZ marine distributor joins Zhik’s global board
Simon Hull, managing director of Zhik’s New Zealand distributorship, is stepping up to a strategic position on the board of Zhik’s global business. The Australia-based technical apparel producer describes the move as a change of focus for Hull, who will further grow and drive the NZ market as well as ...
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NewsNew exhibitor areas planned for TIBS 2020
In order to promote the recreational lifestyle and connect with maritime services as a professional trade platform, the 2020 Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS) in Kaohsiung will showcase not just the latest yachts, but also the recreational boating lifestyle and all the gear needed for a great experience on the ...
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NewsKingship targets inland water marine tourism market in China
Kingship Marine has introduced a new range of aluminium power catamarans designed for the China market with the first boat delivered for use on the Xinfengjiang Reservoir in the south of the country.
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NewsCMC Marine grows presence in China and Taiwan
Italian stabilisation specialist CMC Marine recently organised a roadshow in Taiwan to present its products to the Asian market. The company organised a series of events and meetings at Kha Shing’s Pier 22 Marina in Kaohsiung, with over 30 managers from the main shipyards in the area (including Ocean Alexander, ...
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NewsNZ builders return to amphibious boat market
NZ boatbuilders Orion and Smuggler Marine have resumed production of their amphibious boats following a Court of Appeal decision last month that Sealegs had previously won in order to stop them from making amphibious vessels.
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NewsTAITRA co-hosts Singapore event to promote Taiwan boatbuilding
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in collaboration with the Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA), recently organised an event to promote Taiwan boat manufacturing to Singapore marine industry members.
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NewsGrand Banks posts 4th quarter and year-end results
Singapore-based Grand Banks reports lower revenue and profitability for 2019, but remains bullish about 2020 based on a robust order book and four-years of restructuring initiatives
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NewsAsian involvement with Clipper Round-the-World Race grows
The Clipper Round-the-World race, which has long had a strong connection with Asia, especially China, is seeing an expansion of these links with new teams being entered by South Korea and Vietnam.
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News“World’s largest travel lift” given colourful official launch
What is said to be the world’s largest marine travel lift, the 1,120-tonne capacity named ‘Bessy’, was officially launched into service earlier this month at the BSE Maritime Solutions-Cairns Slipway shipyard in Cairns, Australia. The launch combined a dramatic mix of lights, fireworks and music.
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NewsNew Fiji marina aims to be ‘plastic free’
The new 150-berth Nawi Island Marina in Fiji, which is due for completion by November 2020, plans to be one of the first green marinas in the world by banning single-use plastic bags. The marina and associated resort will also be powered by renewable solar energy.
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NewsThailand boosts tourism industry to help combat economic woes
Thailand’s economy is experiencing hard times due to the US-China trade sanctions, a drought and a bull market for the Baht. In response, the government has launched a Baht316bn (US$10.3bn) stimulus package specifically focused on tourism and agriculture. Expanding marine tourism is a key element of Thailand’s tourism industry development ...
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NewsAustralian start-up unveils electric hydrofoil PWC
Electro.Aero, an Australian start-up based in Perth, has developed what it claims is the world’s first electric hydrofoil personal watercraft – the WaveFlyer.
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NewsMoonen Yachts under Australian ownership
Moonen Yachts, the Dutch superyacht builder that went bankrupt this summer, says Matthew and Louise Baxter of Australia are its new owners, replacing Mexican steel giant Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA).
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