All Asia Pacific articles – Page 74
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2019 Brisbane Boat Show approaches
The 2019 Brisbane Boat Show is returning to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre this year from August 23-25. The three-day event is one of the largest recreational boat shows in Queensland, Australia, covering more than 20,000sq m of floor space across four halls at the South Bank venue.
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Ferretti Group expands in Vietnam
Italy’s Ferretti Group has expanded its presence in the Asian market by announcing a new dealership agreement with Vietnam-based Luxury Yacht Limited (LuxYacht). LuxYacht will exclusively represent the Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Riva brands.
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MOU signed between HKCYIA and yacht insurance company
The Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Risk Solutions Ltd in a move to offer insurance solutions to the superyacht community in Hong Kong. The MOU follows the one signed earlier this year with the Singapore Yacht Show organiser ...
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China opens Hainan Province to foreign yachts
Beginning next week, eight coastal waters off South China’s Hainan Province will be open for temporary entry and exit by foreign yachts through January of 2020.
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Taiwan yacht market ‘thriving’ in run-up to TIBS 2020
The Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS) will be returning to the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center next year from March 12-15 for its fourth bi-annual edition.
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NZ builder to expand European distribution network
Extreme Boats, a new name in the European trailer boat industry, is in the process of appointing new dealers across Europe to sell its export range manufactured in New Zealand.
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NZ launches new electric amphibious boat
Textrax was unveiled at the recent Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
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Australia unveils major expansion plan for Two Rocks harbour in Perth
Plans for new 580-berth facility put out to public consultation
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Coppercoat signs deal with Indian distributor
Aquarius Marine Coatings (AMC) in the UK has chosen West Coast Marine Yacht Services PVT Ltd to distribute its Coppercoat antifoul products to leisure and commercial marine clients in India.
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Queensland dredging projects to help boost yacht sector
Two multimillion-dollar dredging projects underway this year in Queensland, Australia will bring significant benefits to the local marine leisure sector. In Cairns, a A$127m scheme to dredge the Trinity Inlet will start shortly, while on the Gold Coast a A$10.3m initiative to deepen the Coomera River is ongoing.a River is ...
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Philippines orders registration of private recreational boats
The Philippines Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is tightening it policies on maritime tourism with new rules on registering, licensing and operating recreational boats for commercial or private use within its territorial waters.
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Australian marina changes name following resort purchase
The name of one of Australia’s leading marinas has been rebranded as the Coral Sea Marina Resort. The name change follows the November 2018 acquisition of the Coral Sea Resort, which is adjacent to the marina, by owner Paul Darrouzet.
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Benetti sells first megayacht to fly the Chinese flag
Built under China Classification Society and Lloyds Registry rules, the 65m will be delivered in early 2021
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Mauritius gives surprise boost to marinas in budget
New tax benefits for the development of marina projects as part of strategic plan to increase leisure vessels
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Obituary: Bob Salthouse
Bob Salthouse, one of New Zealand’s most respected yacht designers, passed away peacefully recently, aged 83.
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Yeargin: Tariffs hurting Floridians US$178m so far
In his latest salvo against the Trump Administration’s tariff wars, Correct Craft president and CEO Bill Yeargin warns the President’s policies are hurting both his economic gains and the very people he is trying to help.
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BIA names new president
Alan Blake, president of the Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Australia, is stepping down after six years in the role and another nine years as a BIA director. He is succeeded by Darren Vaux, a BIA director since 2005.
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Asia’s first international charter show to be held in November
The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) has announced that the first Thailand Charter Week will be held at Phuket Yacht Haven Thailand from November 16-21, 2019.