All articles by Bobby Jordan – Page 21
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NewsSafety protocols in question as details emerge of dramatic SA rescue
A senior South African politician has questioned whether a breach of safety protocol led to the catamaran accident in Table Bay on Monday involving five British tourists and three local crew.
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NewsBritish tourists rescued off capsized cat near Cape Town
Five British tourists had to be rescued from a capsized sunset cruise catamaran outside Cape Town harbour on Monday afternoon.
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Dutch government teams up with SA boatbuilding initiative
The Dutch government is partnering with the South African boatbuilding sector to support a new umbrella body for the Western Cape, the country’s boatbuilding hub.
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Plastics sector strike hits SA builder
A strike in South Africa’s plastics sector threatens to negatively impact local boatbuilding yards, with one prominent builder already affected in Durban.
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NewsSA boatbuilders welcome new industry umbrella body
The South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) has welcomed the formation of a new national maritime umbrella organisation tasked with growing and transforming the country’s maritime economy.
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NewsGemini Marine appoints sole UK dealer
South African RIB builder Gemini Marine has appointed Berthon as its sole dealer for the UK and Ireland.
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SA designer to launch new Oppikat design
US-based South African designer Dudley Dix is designing a 12ft version of his ‘Oppikat’ due to strong demand for his pint-sized ‘training catamaran’.
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NewsCape Town show attendance up 54%
Visitor numbers to this year’s Cape Town International Boat Show shot up 54% to just over 8,500, Messe Frankfurt have confirmed.
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New superyacht facility for Cape Town?
Discussions are underway in Cape Town to set up a superyacht repair and maintenance facility to bolster the luxury segment of the local boating market.
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Azimut sees growth in SA
Azimut views South Africa as a growth market, particularly from residents wanting to keep their boats in the Mediterranean, a key company sales representative told IBI at the weekend.
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Cape Town marina officials await instruction regarding Allen's superyacht
There is no word yet on the future of Paul Allen’s massive superyacht Octopus that is currently berthed at Cape Town’s Victoria Alfred Waterfront marina.
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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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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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South African cat builder closes
South Africa’s Harvey Yachts has closed its doors three years after setting up in the Garden Route town of Knysna. The custom catamaran yard, founded by Phil and Laura Harvey, is due to be resurrected later this year under new ownership.
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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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New Robertson & Caine MD seeks robust growth
Robertson Caine’s newly appointed managing director, Peter Giliam, says he hopes to bring an improved quality finish to the South African yard by making the business more robust.
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SABBEX says revision of visa requirements a boon for business
The South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) has welcomed news of a revision of the country’s visa requirements for highly skilled foreigners.
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Robertson & Caine names interim MD
Catamaran producer Robertson Caine has appointed a new interim managing director following the resignation of Alet du Plessis in July. Du Plessis confirmed her resignation this week, which she described as a career move. Her post has been filled by manufacturing director Peter Giliam, who will serve as ...
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Milestone for SA boatbuilding as training course begin in Cape Town
A flagship South African boatbuilding and composites training programme has enrolled its first group of students in Cape Town, the South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) reports.
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Boating ban lifted at Cape Town’s biggest dam after winter deluge
Cape Town’s largest dam has lifted a ban on recreational boating following late winter rains that have brought relief to the drought-stricken Western Cape Province.
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