All International Boat Industry articles in August/September 2018
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NewsTwo global firms win La Ciotat shiplift design-build contract
La Ciotat Shipyards in the South of France has awarded the design-build contract for a new 4,300-tonne shiplift to a partnership between French company Matière and US-based Bardex Corp.
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NewsActisense reports strong 2018
Actisense, the UK-based marine electronics firm, has reported a 32% increase in sales this year. The company also added to an extensive haul of awards, winning Small Business of the Year and Export Business of the Year in the regional British Chambers of Commerce Awards.
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NewsTurkish builder launches three superyacht tenders
Turkish yacht-builder Su Marine recently launched three superyacht tenders, with the cooperation of US company Reliant Yachts, for a 105m superyacht that is currently under construction at an
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FeatureThe foiling phenomenon
A revolution is about to hit the universe of ocean racing. The Figaro 3 is the first example of Groupe Beneteau’s intention to develop the use of foils in ocean racing. It is a new approach for both professionals and adrenaline-loving amateurs of new technologies
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Osculati reports 7% rise in turnover
Osculati has reported strong sales for the year ended August 2018, with positive performance across all markets and product categories.
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Paul Allen, serial superyacht owner, dies of cancer aged 65
Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft with Bill Gates, and the owner of a number of superyachts, has died aged 65 after battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was ranked as the world’s 21st richest person by Forbes magazine with an estimated fortune in excess of $20bn.
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Malibu completes Pursuit acquisition
Malibu Boats announced on Monday that it has closed the purchase of Pursuit Boats, in what the company calls a strategic transaction that expands Malibu’s offerings into the fast-growing saltwater outboard fishing boat market.
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EBI, ICOMIA and NMMA in unified plea to EU and US trade representatives over tariffs
The heads of European Boating Industry (EBI), the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US have written a joint letter to EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer regarding tariffs on free trade.
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SA marina included on latest Blue Flag list
Cape Town’s prestigious Victoria Alfred Waterfront marina has joined the growing list of Blue Flag accredited marinas in South Africa – which now numbers eight in two provinces.
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Scanstrut appoints new product manager
Ian Cook will be an integral part of the UK firm’s product management team
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US boating registrations remain strong
Despite the turmoil and uncertainty created by tariffs and trade wars, the US domestic boating market remains healthy, with new powerboat registrations up 3.8%, according to the latest numbers from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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New superyacht event planned for Auckland
A new event called the ‘The Superyacht Gathering’ is to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from March 27-29, 2019. It will be held in the lead-up to the 2021 America’s Cup in Auckland and is expected to become a regular annual event.
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NewsActisense COO wins award
Actisense COO Lesley Keets was recently named Blackmore Vale Business Woman of the Year at a ceremony celebrating the best businesses from across the south of the UK in the counties of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
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Canada Metal (Pacific) sold to equity firm
British Columbia-based marine equipment manufacturer Canada Metal Pacific Limited (CMP) has been acquired by Ironbridge Equity Partners.
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Durban mega-development clarifies timeline on recreational boating deal
Three prominent Durban watersports clubs making way for a R35bn (US$2.4bn) waterfront development will be accommodated in two new facilities within the next year, a key development stakeholder has confirmed.
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Former Windy COO returns
Trevor Fenlon has returned to Windy Scandinavia AB in Västervik, Sweden as COO and director of production.
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Marina Portorož sold
Slovenian tourism group Terme Čatež d.d. has signed a deal to sell its 100% stake in Marina Portorož to local companies Adventura Holding and Glen.
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Bordeaux to offer superyacht refit and wintering facilities
Atlantic Port of Bordeaux is making a pitch to enter the superyacht refit and winter home port market. At the Monaco Yacht Show, Atlantic Port of Bordeaux, based at Bacalan on the River Garonne in the city centre, gave details of its facilities.
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Webasto Breeze leverages automotive crossover
The Webasto Breeze air-conditioning system for small, open-cockpit boats isn’t the first collaboration between the company’s automotive and marine divisions and it won’t be the last; and we won’t have to wait ten years for the next one.
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UK builders receive lucrative pilot boat orders
Dublin Port has announced that a leading UK boatbuilder is to construct a new pilot boat for the Irish capital’s waters, while in Cork, Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has taken an order for a second pilot boat from a Norwegian company.
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