All articles by Bobby Jordan – Page 21
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NewsSA government proposes end to ban on PWCs in marine protected areas
The South African government has published new draft regulations that propose overturning the current ban on the use of personal watercraft in marine protected areas. In terms of the new draft regulations, which were published for public comment earlier this year, PWCs larger than 3m would be allowed to operate ...
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NewsMackay Marine expands footprint with SA acquisition
Marine electronics specialist Mackay Marine has expanded its global footprint via the acquisition of South African nav/comm company Dynamic Marine Systems (DMS). The deal, announced late last month, adds a Cape Town presence to MacKay Marine’s 43 global locations, the company said in a statement.
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NewsLeopard Cats reports strong private sales of new model during lockdown
The shift to private sales is largely due to impact of Covid-19 on the charter business
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NewsCape Town boating celebrates as city’s biggest dam overflows
Cape Town’s boating community celebrated a rare milestone this week when the city’s biggest dam started overflowing – in stark contrast to the 10% level of three years ago when boating had to be banned for safety reasons.
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NewsSA’s Gemini Marine supplies RIBs to SpaceX
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide official recovery boats for their space missions.
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Sultan investor welcomes arrests in Tag Yachts court case
A prominent UAE businessman who lost millions of pounds in a doomed South African boatbuilding venture has welcomed the arrest of two of his former partners
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NewsNova Luxe president targets ‘remote worker’ for future yacht sales
Nova Luxe president Marc Hawxhurst believes the rise of the ‘remote worker’ signals a new frontier in growing the global yacht market.
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NewsSABBEX welcomes lifting of international travel ban, easing of lockdown restrictions
Covid-19 restrictions in South Africa were eased on Wednesday following a significantly lower daily infection rate
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NewsSA branding expert says boat wrapping taking off in local market
Johannesburg-based branding specialists Image Build is reporting a surge in demand for vinyl boat-wraps within South Africa’s luxury boatbuilding industry.
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NewsSouth Africa sees surge in interest in superyacht careers
Collaboration with Durban-based training partner Professional Yachtmaster Training is helping grow South Africa’s superyacht training profile, with increasing uptake
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NewsSABBEX welcomes South African lockdown easing but calls for business travel
Vanessa Davidson, executive head of the South African Boat Builders Export Council, expects local industry to rebound The South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) this week welcomed the further easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions that effectively allows a return to normal marine manufacturing activity. The easing ...
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NewsSA Princess distributor appoints new associate, expands footprint
Lindani Mchunu joins Abromowitz Sharp & Associates
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NewsBalance/Nexus launch first ‘lockdown’ 526 in SA, owner watches via Skype
The boat is currently undergoing sea trials ahead of possible departure next week
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NewsSA government commissions major marine manufacturing study
The South African government has launched a major research project aimed at supporting the country’s marine manufacturing sector, Maritime Review Africa reports.
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NewsCape Town yard reports US breakthrough with HammerCat
The HammerCat is a collaboration between veteran builder Uwe Jaspersen from Carbo Tech, Schionning Naval Architects, and a US sales & marketing team
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NewsMesse Frankfurt postpones Cape Town show
The 2020 Boatica Cape Town Boat Show has been cancelled due to the increased spread of Covid-19 in South Africa, Messe Frankfurt confirmed on Wednesday.
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NewsNew facility for Balance Catamarans Cape Town
Balance Catamarans Cape Town has begun work at a new 9,500sq m facility at the Port of Cape Town in South Africa, US-based Balance Catamarans said in their latest online newsletter. The facility has been set up to produce the two latest additions to the Balance range, the Balance 482 ...
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NewsSAMSA opens up for recreational boating as lockdown hits SA suppliers
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has renewed surveys and inspections of recreational boats, a move that may herald a further easing of coronavirus lockdown regulations. SAMSA issued a marine notice on Monday night to clarify training and services allowable under the current stage three coronavirus lockdown. In terms ...
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NewsCape Town launches Blue Cape superyacht initiative
The City of Cape Town has partnered with South African ocean sports stakeholders to launch a new Strategic Business Partnership aimed at promoting marine manufacturing.
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NewsRobertson & Caine looks to make up lost production as SA economy reopens
South Africa’s biggest yard is to ramp up production under new health and safety regulations
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