All Asia Pacific articles – Page 75
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New Zealand drops daily anchorage fee
Auckland Council has dropped a proposed daily anchoring fee that would have seen superyachts and other foreign-flagged vessels of over 40m billed each time they anchored within Auckland’s navigable waters. Industry association NZ Marine worked closely with the Council to ensure the tax was dropped.
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CNI and Nowboat merge in technology tie-up
Hong Kong-based ‘boating experience’ business, Nowboat, and Camper & Nicholsons International (CNI), the global superyacht services business now owned by a Hong Kong group, have announced a technology merger with the objective of launching a new platform for the international yacht market.
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NauticStar appoints first Australian dealer
US boatbuilder NauticStar Boats is focusing on “expanding its international footprint” and has named Marine Partners as its first authorised dealer in Australia.
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Australian marina sector sees moderate revenue and job growth
Survey provides key indicators on Australia’s marina sector
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Bellingham completes first phase of Australian marina project
One of the latest projects for Bellingham Marine in Australia involves the first phase completion of Trinity Point Marina on Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.
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Maritimo reports multiple sales at Sanctuary Cove show
Australian cruising yacht manufacturer Maritimo has reported strong sales at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) – a reflection of its growing status in the international market. The enhancement of its status includes the doubling of its manufacturing plant on Australia’s Gold Coast, a consistent new model launch ...
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Ferretti’s Australian representative opens Melbourne dealership
In the past fortnight, two of Europe’s largest boatbuilders – Ferretti and Princess – have both appointed new representatives in Australia, while Ferretti’s importer in Australia and New Zealand – Ray White Marine, appointed in 2015 – has expanded by launching a new regional dealership in Melbourne.
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Vietnam and China: same yacht potential, different yacht approach
In many ways, Vietnam and China mirror each other in stunning and rapid wealth creation, making both prime markets for high-end yacht sales, but the way each country’s government embraces big boats is having opposite effects.
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MIA Club Marine Marina Award winners announced
After two days of active marina industry discussion, the Marinas19 Conference ended with the announcement of the winners of the Marina Industries Association (MIA)-Club Marine Marina Awards 2019-20.
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Burgess enters Australian market
International superyacht services provider Burgess has extended its global network to Australia with the opening of a branch in Sydney. The new office is led by Christoffer Santon as head of Burgess in Australia. The news follows Burgess’ strongest global first-half performance ever and the launch of The Burgess Partnership.
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Australian MIA to ban single-use plastics at marinas by 2025
The Australian Marinas Industries Association (MIA) has joined the global fight against plastic waste by announcing at its Marinas19 Conference a new policy aimed at eliminating single-use plastics in the country’s marinas. The conference, held every two years, ran from May 27-28 at the Sea World Resort in Southport on ...
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Finnish builder expands presence in APAC region
Nautor’s Swan of Finland has expanded its presence in the APAC region with the appointment of Shenzhen Hone Ocean Culture Communication Co Ltd as its new Chinese agent.
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HK industry association celebrates first year
The Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) is now one year old and has firmly established itself as the ‘go to’ organisation for all matters concerning the pleasure boat industry.
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SA powerboat builder heading Down Under
Fusion Power Boats enters Australian market with new distribution partner
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Australian yacht designer retires
Peter Lowe is stepping down after more than 55 years in the Australian marine industry
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New Hong Kong yachting event planned for November
HKCYA to host four-day festival in Victoria Harbour
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Australian gyro-maker reports success with European builders
Veem supplies equipment to several Dutch superyacht yards