All articles by David Robinson – Page 69
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Riviera starts recruitment drive to meet production demand levels
Riviera, Australia’s largest luxury motoryacht builder, has started a recruitment drive to meet demand and fill key specialist trades ahead of the company’s 2021 intake of new apprentices. The brand is currently expanding its production after enjoying particular sales success with a number of its yacht model series.
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Thai shipyard rebrands; continues to expand facilities
Orders for five solar-powered catamarans part of yard’s order book
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Benetti makes unexpected return to Genoa show
Following Azimut-Benetti’s announcement earlier this month that it would be promoting its two key brands closer together, the first occasion where that will happen at a boat show will be at the Genoa Boat Show, which starts on Thursday this week and runs until October 6.
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NZ immigration authorities deport three German yachtsmen for breaching Covid-19 rules
The 52ft Anita arrived in the Bay of Islands without prior permission
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Multimillion-dollar investment planned for Gold Coast waterways network
Queensland government says the programme will generate at least 100 new jobs
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Orca attacks on boats cause restrictions on sailing off northwest Spain
Restrictions have been inaugurated to stop boats sailing in an area of the northwest tip of Spain because of a series of attacks on boats by Orca whales. Several attacks have occurred, causing boats to be crippled and crew made anxious by the incidents.
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Monaco and Palma Superyacht Show organisers look ahead to 2021 events
On the day that the 30th Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) was due to open, the event’s organising team have issued a statement which highlights research undertaken which, it is hoped, will result in an even more appealing show than usual in the future. In a similar vein, the organisers of ...
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New technology helps shape MCA’s future SAR operations
UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency looks into use of remotely piloted aircraft technology as a driver for the next generation of search and rescue
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Edmiston expands US office network
International superyacht services business Edmiston has expanded its presence in the US with the opening of a new branch in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Cruise.com takes on smaller craft in partnership with The Moorings
Private yacht charter brand The Moorings has expanded its scope for attracting new customers by forming a partnership with Cruise.com, a leading US-based internet cruise booking seller and division of Omega World Travel.
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Informa reports £739.9m loss as Covid-19 disrupts events schedule
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global events calendar is shown in the reporting today of the first-half results for UK-listed Informa Plc, the world’s largest events business. Informa has reported a statutory pre-tax loss of £739.9m for HI 2020, a 398% fall on the profit of £248.3m ...
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Azimut-Benetti CEO announces closer brand links & new model plan
Group financial results better than last year and nine new models planned over the next 18 months
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UK maritime training business fighting to survive
Red Ensign Training hit hard by Covid-19 and impact on marine industry
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Yacht Racing Forum 2020 postponed
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the postponement of another key marine leisure sector event in the UK. The Yacht Racing Forum 2020 (YRF), which was due to have been held in Portsmouth on November 23-24, has been postponed until 2021 but it will still take place in Portsmouth. This follows ...
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Riviera reports strong sales of flagship model
The launch at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May last year of three Riviera Sports Yacht models in a new Platinum Edition saw the Australian boatbuilder move up a gear into a more luxury styling. The success of that initiative has been highlighted with news that it has ...
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UK investment group buys into Perini Navi
Italian brand reports €140m losses over nine years and no-go deal with Sanlorenzo
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World Yacht Trophies 2020 held despite Cannes cancellation
While the 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival was unfortunately cancelled, one the key events traditionally held during the event – the19th edition of the World Yacht Trophies 2020 – still went ahead.
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JFA Yachts launches first Long Island 78 Power
French mono and multihull boat builder, JFA Yachts, has expanded its semi-custom catamaran range with the launch of its first 23.7m (78ft) Long Island 78 Power. The yacht has been sold and will shortly be delivered following sea trials.
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Spain sees fall in superyacht activities
Charter and shipyard work impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
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Seastema delivers innovative new bridge console for latest Benetti superyacht
Benetti’s 44m Diamond 145 Class benefits from new space-saving system