All COVID-19 articles – Page 8
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Johnson Yachts launches virtual tours of new yacht models
Taiwanese yacht builder Johnson Yachts has embraced digital technology as a means of selling yachts as travel restrictions persist worldwide, with the launch of a series of new virtual tours of its products, including its new Johnson 115 flagship.
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Bahamas reopens for private yachts
As of Monday this week, the Bahamas has reopened to private yachts and private aircraft. A full reopening of the islands, including international tourists, is set for July 1.
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Green light for self-drive day boat hire and charter in England
Following the relaxation of lockdown measures in England, further clarification has been released by the UK government detailing that self-drive boat hire or charter companies can operate again on a day basis. A statement released by British Marine says the public is now allowed to hire or charter a boat ...
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EBI responds to European Commission’s Covid-19 recovery plan
European Boating Industry welcomes plan, makes key recommendations
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Sea Tow survey: Members plan more boating closer to home
Boaters in the US will be doing more boating closer to home and will make other modifications to their boating habits, according to a survey from the country’s leading provider of on-water assistance.
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Kiwi borders now open to foreign-flagged vessels
The New Zealand government has agreed to border exemptions for foreign-flagged vessels with maintenance and refit booked in NZ.
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British Motor Yacht Show rescheduled, by appointment only
The UK’s Premier Marinas has announced that the 2020 British Motor Yacht Show, initially due to run from June 11-14, will now take place in August with all the necessary precautions in place to ensure the safety of visitors and comply with the current Covid-19 regulations.
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AkzoNobel ‘weathering COVID-19 storm’
Amsterdam-based paints and coatings multinational AkzoNobel says it is “weathering the COVID-19 storm” by ensuring employee health and safety and maintaining business continuity.
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Fraser CEO sees bright future for superyachts
Raphael Sauleau: “We’re receiving a steady stream of enquiries and inspection requests” Hopeful, yet confident. That is how Fraser Yachts CEO Raphael Sauleau feels as the world begins coming out from under COVID-19 restrictions. Sauleau describes a 2020 that began very strongly for the 75-year-old brokerage, management ...
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Italy reopens borders to international travel, paving way for Genoa show
Italy reopened its international borders last week, allowing trips between Italian regions and travel to and from abroad.
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2020 NMEA Conference & Expo shifts to virtual format
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has confirmed that the organisation will replace its scheduled 2020 NMEA Conference and Expo with a new virtual event in light of continuing uncertainty related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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IFBSO online AGM: Executive Committee members to keep roles for another year
Following the cancellation of the 2020 ICOMIA/IFBSO annual Congress as a result of Covid-19, the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) held an online Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 4.
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Swedish floating boat shows cancelled
Two major on-water boat shows in Sweden – the Marstrand Boat Show and Allt på Sjön in Gustavsberg – have been cancelled due to Covid-19. The show in Marstrand on Sweden’s west coast and in Gustavsberg outside Stockholm on the east coast were planned for the end of August.
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Viking reschedules Mullica plant expansion
Viking Yachts has confirmed that a planned expansion of the company’s Valhalla centre console boat plant has been put on hold till spring 2021.
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Tasmania eases coronavirus restrictions
Tasmania today joined other Australian states and territories by allowing intrastate travel and staying overnight – a boon for recreational and commercial boating, says Australia’s Boating Industry Association (BIA) in a statement.
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How the virtual world is transforming the way our industry operates
When the COVID-19 pandemic settled in and millions of people around the globe began sheltering and working at home, organisations and industry scrambled to make a new virtual existence a reality. The recreational marine industry was among them. From team meetings to boat shows, the industry adapted quickly. When the ...
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Montenegro removes quarantine requirement for arriving yachts
With Montenegro having no cases of Covid-19 and no new cases in the last 28 days, the Montenegrin government has introduced further relaxation measures for maritime traffic – in particular international arrivals.
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Turkish yacht charter restrictions eased
Restrictions were eased for Turkish yacht charter businesses on June 1, allowing them to resume business under new safety measures.
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France and Spain loosen boating regulations
In a positive sign, the French and Spanish maritime sectors have this week relaxed their Covid-19 restrictions on boating activities
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More Caribbean islands to reopen in coming weeks
A growing number of Caribbean islands have already reopened to international visitors or have indicated when they will be doing so. These include the US Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, the Turks & Caicos islands, Anquilla, St Lucia and Aruba.