All articles by Bobby Jordan – Page 25
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NewsR&C MD issues ‘plea for help’ to address skills shortage in SA
Catamaran producer Robertson & Caine says a critical skills shortage in the South African boatbuilding sector is threatening the future viability of its massive Cape Town facility.
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Cape Town planning desalinated water for passing vessels
Authorities are moving ahead with plans to establish a water desalination plant in the Port of Cape Town
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Cummins opens new S Africa 'Power Hub' as it looks to consolidate recreational marine market growth
Recreational boating had proving an increasingly valuable segment for the company
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NewsSA builder adapts cat for users with disabilities
South African catamaran producer Vision Yachts has launched a specially adapted version of its flagship Vision 444
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NewsHuman error to blame for leisure cat mishap
Human error was to blame for a leisure catamaran accident outside Cape Town harbour late last year involving five British tourists, according to a provisional South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) accident report.
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NewsRed tide hits South African marina
A deadly red tide has hit Cape Town’s exclusive Victoria & Alfred Marina inside the port of Cape Town, the marina said in a statement on Wednesday.
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NewsBusiness ’bonanza’ for Cape Town following Miami show
A business delegation from Miami-Dade County in Florida has confirmed it will visit Cape Town to explore business opportunities on the back of successful roundtable discussions with South African counterparts at this year’s Miami Boat Show.
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NewsBalance Catamarans in South African joint venture
Balance Catamarans has confirmed a second South African joint venture to build a new range of Balance custom and semi-production catamarans.
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NewsSA builder launches new hybrid catamaran to meet demand for electric drive
Cape Town catamaran builder Voyage Yachts has reported a surge in interest in hybrid electric designs, following the launch of its first hybrid in December.
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NewsExocetus adds new Dudley Dix cat design to kit range
Plywood kit manufacturer Exocetus Marine has added a new 43ft Dudley Dix catamaran design to its kit range.
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NewsPhoenix/Xquisite launch new power cat in Miami
Joint venture partners Phoenix Marine and Xquisite Yachts have launched a new 17m luxury cruising catamaran, the Xquisite 56 Power Cat.
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NewsBerman upbeat at Cape Town launch of Balance 526 hull #6
Balance Catamarans has released hull #6 of its award-winning 526 series, the company announced on Wednesday.
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NewsUllman Sails sets up SA manufacturing headquarters under new CEO
Ullman Sails International has established a new manufacturing division in South Africa under the leadership of recently-appointed chief executive Michael England.
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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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