All International Boat Industry articles in August/September 2018 – Page 4
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Sea-Fire Europe to cease distribution of HFC-based products
Sea-Fire Europe is to cease distribution of fire suppression equipment using hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) agents for a more environmentally friendly alternative.
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Man arrested for boat theft through Facebook posting
The arrest of a South Florida man for boat theft and other charges is being credited to South Florida Marina and Boat Watch, a Facebook group started in July by Miami lawyer Bruce Marx after a US$5,100 GPS unit was stolen from his 33ft Contender.
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Miami marina eviction stalled
Rickenbacker Marina Inc, the private operator of Miami’s Virginia Key Marina, stayed imminent eviction from the property by presenting the city with a US$200,000 cheque to cover additional rent at the property, while attorneys representing the partnership awaiting the award of an agreement to take over the marina and adjacent ...
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MB92 wins La Ciotat shiplift concession
An €84m investment in expanding its facilities was announced by La Ciotat Shipyards at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. The €84m included €64m for a new 4,000-tonne capacity shiplift facility and €20m for a new marina village.
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Scanstrut opens US distribution centre, names VP/GM
Scanstrut, the UK-based outdoor technologies company, has opened a distribution centre in the US and named Chris Beaudry as vice president/general manager.
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Italian President of the Republic visits Genoa show
The Italian President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, made an official visit to the 58th Genoa International Boat Show last month.
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NewsDammrich: US boating industry is strong
In his final State-of-the-Industry address as president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), Thom Dammrich opened the 2018 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition Conference (IBEX) declaring that despite international trade threats, the US recreational boating industry is strong.
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Boating World takes on Azimut brand
South African yacht dealer Boating World has added Azimut Yachts to its range of imported boats following a distribution agreement signed at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
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NewsYanmar appoints southwest European regional manager
Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has appointed Julio Arribas as its southwest European regional manager, a position that encompasses the roles of general manager of both Yanmar Equipment Iberica SL and the newly-established Yanmar France SAS.
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News1st IBI Export Excellence Award winner revealed
The winner of the 1st IBI Export Excellence Award, presented by IBI editor Ed Slack at today’s IBEX Industry Breakfast in Tampa, Florida, was Gator Guards.
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IBEX Innovation Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2018 IBEX Innovation Awards were announced this morning at the show’s industry breakfast. Winners in 13 categories were selected by a panel of judges from Boating Writers International (BWI).
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Saudi Arabia signs framework agreement with Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation for marine conservation
Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah Al Saud, and Prince Albert of Monaco have signed a Framework Agreement to formally acknowledge their shared interests and objectives regarding sustainable development and conservation.
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NewsDammrich named to NMMA Hall of Fame, announces retirement
The International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) opened today in Tampa, Florida, with the induction of NMMA president Thom Dammrich to the National Marine Manufacturers’ Association (NMMA) Hall of Fame and the announcement that Dammrich will retire from his post in September 2019.
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McGill promoted to MarineMax CEO
MarineMax has promoted W Brett McGill to the role of CEO. He will retain his title and responsibilities as company president.
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SmartPlug appoints UK distributor
SmartPlug Systems in the US has chosen Marathon Leisure as its sole distributor for the UK and Ireland. The Seattle-based company manufactures a full range of stainless steel and non-metallic shore power inlets and connectors that are available in both 16amp and 32amp variants.
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Tariffs still threaten US marine industry, despite domestic growth
The record domestic growth experience over the past 22 months by the US recreational boating industry remains under threat of retaliatory tariffs by major US trading partners, despite the news of a preliminary agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada on a replacement for the North American Free TradeAgreement (NAFTA), ...
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Patrick Industries acquires EMC
Patrick Industries has completed its acquisition of Engineered Metals and Composites Inc (EMC), a South Carolina-based designer and manufacturer of custom marine towers, frames and other fabricated component products for OEMs in the marine industry.
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NewsGenoa show closes with strong attendance
The 58th Genoa International Boat Show drew to a close last month, culminating in a record edition that brought with it exceptional results not only in terms of visitors and business but also in terms of income and marketing for the Genoa province and the Liguria region as a whole. ...
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Blue Guard Innovations appoints new dealer
Blue Guard Innovations (BGI) in the US has named Rhode Island Engine Company, a marine dealer in Rhode Island, as its latest authorised dealer/installer of BGI products.
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Auckland introduces regional fuel tax for boats
The NZ Marine Industry Association and Coastguard New Zealand are urging the government to take a closer look at the new Auckland regional fuel tax which will hit Auckland-based boat owners twice – once when they fill up their cars, and again when they fill up their boats.
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