All COVID-19 articles – Page 14
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Monaco Yacht Show remains on course for late September
The organisers of the 30th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS 2020), due to be held at Port Hercule from September 23-26, have issued a statement emphasising that the event is ‘still on course to take place’.
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Robertson & Caine ramps up hygiene control at SA factories as lockdown continues
R&C’s once-busy factories are closed until the end of April Catamaran producer Robertson & Caine is ramping up hygiene control measures inside its South African factories in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thermal cameras to monitor physical distancing, washbasins, and extensive staff engagement are part of a ...
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Coronavirus update | 15 April
Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show cancelled; Whale employees lend helping hand; Teignbridge to make 3D printed face masks
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UK firm wins export orders for Bennett trim tabs
Marine Components International (MCI) in the UK has landed a range of orders for its Bennett Marine trim tabs product from distributors and dealers serving boatyards across Europe, despite the COVID-19 outbreak severely disrupting the industry.
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Polish boatbuilders continue production despite global supply chain disruptions
A number of Polish boatbuilders continue their production activities despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and the lockdown the country’s authorities have placed on numerous industries and institutions. Responses to the current situation have varied among boatbuilders as the majority of companies decided to maintain production at their shipyards, but others, ...
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Coronavirus update | 14 April
Marinas excluded from Croatia’s COVID-10 economic response; UAE government requests delay for 2020 World Expo
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Three boat brands fall victim to coronavirus as Polaris ends Indiana boat production
Polaris has discontinued production of three of its boat brands and will be shuttering the Syracuse, Indiana plant where they are made.
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Yamaha suspends production at outboard engine factories following US closures
Lower demand and supply problems are factors in the latest decision to suspend production for effectively a month
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Global Covid-19 update | 9 April
The International Council of Marine Industry Association (ICOMIA) and its member associations are providing regular updates to a ’living’ State of the Industry report tracking the latest regulations regarding COVID-19 and the specific impacts on the boating sector in countries across the world.
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Brunswick Corp lends support in fight against Covid-19
Brunswick Corp and many of its brands are doing their part to help those on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19.
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Correct Craft producing PPE
Just one week after its Florida operations were curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Correct Craft is beginning to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at its facilities there and in California.
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European industry associations call for EU support over Covid-19
European Boating Industry (EBI) is spearheading advocacy efforts
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Coronavirus update | 8 April
Saffier Yachts in full production; Fischer Panda UK responds to NHS demand for equipment; NMMA, Twin Disc announce layoffs
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Lippert execs take pay cut, trim jobs, create emergency fund
American equipment maker Lippert Components announced further measures the company is taking to weather the Covid-19 storm including salary reductions, job furloughs, and emergency funding for employees impacted by the crisis. The company said it would ‘pause’ on acquisition activity aimed at diversification, but continue to invest in technology
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Twin Disc reducing salaries, staff to combat COVID-19
Twin Disc, the maker of marine and off-highway power transmission equipment, has announced a series of…
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Layoffs at NMMA
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US is dismissing more than 20 staff members effective immediately as a result of COVID-19, IBI has learned from international sources. The positions appear to be at all levels throughout the organisation. An official announcement is expected in the coming hours. The ...
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Coronavirus update | 7 April
Ancasta to hold virtual boat show; La Ciotat Shipyards begins mask production; McConaghy shipyards in China and Australia fully operational
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Global Covid-19 update (New)
The International Council of Marine Industry Association (ICOMIA) and its member associations are providing regular updates to a ’living’ State of the Industry report tracking the latest regulations regarding COVID-19 and the specific impacts on the boating sector in countries across the world.
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Rolls-Royce uses financial measures to combat COVID-19 challenge
Measures include a dividend cut, revolving credit and reduced salaries
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Coronavirus update | 6 April
Pacific Superyacht Forum rescheduled; Formula Boats closes facility; MRAA to host dealer webinar on navigating cash flow