All International Boat Industry articles in August/September 2018 – Page 7
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Inmarsat agrees exclusive communications deal with Lagoon
In a move that further extends its involvement with the global yacht industry, Inmarsat is partnering with the Lagoon catamaran arm of Groupe Beneteau to offer its Fleet One service to owners of the brand.
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Del Pardo, Hanse settle legal dispute
Cantiere del Pardo has issued a statement to say that its year-long legal dispute with Germany’s HanseYachts has reached an end, with both parties coming to a satisfactory agreement.
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Innovation helping boatbuilders punch above their weight
Increasingly it’s in the detail that boatbuilders are defining themselves against the competition. Levels of refinement and finishing can necessarily depend on the price point of the finished product and relevant market expectation – but innovation is a great leveller and an area where, with a little imagination, builders can ...
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Campion Marine announces new models, partners
Despite the close proximity of major forest fires that spread smoke over much of the province, Kelowna, British Columbia-based Campion Marine is hailing its 45th annual dealer meeting as a significant milestone in the company’s history.
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NewsGulf Craft Majesty 140 wins award
Gulf Craft’s new Majesty 140 design which had its global debut earlier this year was named Best Yacht Layout in the 38m-50m category at this year’s World Yachts Trophies Awards in Cannes.
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Dates set for 2019 Ottawa Boat Show
Event organiser Master Promotions has confirmed that the 2019 edition of the Ottawa Boat Show will return to the EY Centre from February 21-24.
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US boating industry applauds water infrastructure legislation
The US Congress last week made progress on several pieces of water infrastructure legislation that contains many of the top priorities of the recreational boating industry, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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Industry investing record levels in production facilities
The facts speak for themselves. Since 2015 Ferretti Group has been escalating its investments in facilities as it ratchets up its new model launch programme. In 2015 the builder invested some €20m in its business, with €16m targeted at new product and just €2m on the factory floor. The last ...
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Dometic in exclusive supply deal with UK builder
Dometic has signed an exclusive three-year contract with Sunseeker for the supply of air-conditioning equipment for the UK builder’s model range from 50ft-131ft.
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German interiors specialist launches US division
German yacht interiors specialist metrica has opened a US division in Greenwich, Connecticut. Headed by Mark Mantione, metrica’s new CEO for North America, the expansion will accommodate the company’s burgeoning US and North American-based clientele and growing project portfolio.
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Discovery sets out growth plans at Southampton
It’s been an eventful and fair to say productive 18 months for UK boatbuilder Discovery Yacht Group, which is launching its new Discovery 54 and Southerly 435 at the Southampton boat show this week, since the group acquired the assets of both brands 18 and 14 months ago respectively.
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Gutierrez named COO at Tigé Boats
Tigé Boats has named 14-year company veteran Daniel Gutierrez to the newly created position of chief operating officer.
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Hempel appoints UK distributor
Denmark’s Hempel Yacht Paints has chosen Marathon Leisure to distribute its complete range of yacht coatings and cleaners in the UK and Ireland.
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Sixty US trade groups form coalition to oppose tariffs
More than 60 US trade groups on Wednesday launched the ‘Americans for Free Trade’ coalition to take on the fight against the Trump administration’s trade tariffs – and the hard-hit recreational boating industry is among them.
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Heavy rains don’t dampen Tampa boat show
Two days of rain did not keep some 20,203 enthusiasts from attending the 2018 Progressive Insurance Tampa Boat Show – a 9% increase over last year, according to the show’s promoter. The three-day event was held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida from September 7-9.
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Numarine reports strong sales of explorer yachts
Turkish yacht-builder Numarine has reported strong sales performance for its XP series of explorer yachts. The company is currently hosting the global launch of its 26XP model at the Cannes Yachting Festival, along with the European launch of its 32XP model. A new, larger model is now being developed and ...
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Marine Resources to sponsor Happy Hour at Southampton
International marine recruitment agency Marine Resources has partnered with British Marine to offer a Happy Hour for the very first time at the British Marine Members Lounge during the 2018 TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show, which opens tomorrow.
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Fisher motor-sailor range in market comeback
The classic range of Fisher motor-sailors are being built again in Sri Lanka and will be re-launched at the Southampton International Boat Show this week.
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Hunt for Rising Star
The deadline is fast approaching to get your nominations in for the 2018 Boat Builder Awards in association with Raymarine. One of two new categories this year, the Rising Star Award, sponsored by Gurit, is expected to be one of the most hotly contested. IBI and event co-organisers Amsterdam ...
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Yanmar, ABYC partner for marine technician program
Yanmar and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) are teaming up to conduct marine technician certification courses at Yanmar Academy, which is located at the new Yanmar Evo Center in Georgia.
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