All articles by David Robinson – Page 81
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NewsSunsail to withdraw from Palma; Travelopia responds to tougher climate
The cost of mooring fees in the key Spanish sailing centre of Palma has led to Sunsail, one of the leading sail holiday companies and part of the Travelopia Group, withdrawing from Mallorca, according to a report in the Majorca Daily Bulletin.
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NewsSolaris introduces four new sailing yacht models
Despite Covid-19, Italian builder Solaris Yachts has experienced a very busy summer period through July-September with the launch of four new sailing yacht models. The delayed Genoa Boat Show proved both timely and successful for the brand.
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NewsDrydocks World replaces Damen in Bijela superyacht refit yard development
Damen asked to be replaced
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NewsBrisbane to boost role as superyacht refit centre with Rivergate Shipyard expansion
Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, one of Australia’s leading superyacht refit and repair facilities, is embarking on a A$200m expansion project that will see some 1,500 marine industry jobs being created. It is estimated that this investment could boost the Queensland economy by A$1bn a year and also create some 500 ...
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NewsHeysea Yachts exhibits first sailing catamaran at Shenzhen show
Italian and UK designers are both involved in the project
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NewsAustralian BIA restructures to cope with changing market conditions
Australia’s Boating Industry Association (BIA) has undertaken a restructuring of its organisation in order for it to respond to Covid-19 disruptions and the changing business and consumer needs.
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NewsJotun introduces new superyacht lifecycle services solution
Norwegian-headquartered marine coatings and anti-fouling specialist Jotun has launched a new aftersales and lifecycle solutions service called JotunCare which is dedicated to superyachts. Jotun claims to be the number one global provider of advanced marine coatings and antifoulings to superyachts and the new service is aimed at expanding its presence ...
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NewsNew Volvo Penta president outlines challenges and changes going forward
Sustainability a key theme as well as attracting new and younger people
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NewsBiograd Boat Show reports better than expected results
The 22nd edition of the Biograd Boat Show, held from October 21-25 at Marina Kornati in southern Croatia and organised and hosted by Ilirija d.d, presented an outcome which in the view of many exhibitors and the organisers had been ”better than expected”.
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NewsFiji’s ‘Blue Lane’ initiative for Covid-19 proves successful
Over 90 yachts have already arrived or are due to arrive in the Fijian islands to make use of the country’s ‘Blue Lane’ initiative which was introduced some months ago in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to an FBC News report, it is estimated that some Fi$10m has been ...
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NewsIGY Marinas adds Miami facility to grow its portfolio to 19
The latest expansion of the global IGY Marinas portfolio has taken place in the US with the Miami-located Island Gardens Deep Harbour boosting the group’s network to 19 facilities in 11 countries serving over 2,000 superyachts annually.
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NewsArksen starts construction of first explorer yacht
85ft Project Ocean to be flagship for initial three models with larger ones in planning
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NewsIndonesia opens up to foreign-flagged yachts
In response to the sizeable number of yachts that have been left stranded in Asia-Pacific waters due to cyclones and restrictions on sailing in various locations in the region due to Covid-19, the Indonesian government
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NewsFrench authorities restrict large yacht anchorage areas to protect seagrass
Marine and environmental authorities in the French Alpes-Maritimes on the Cote d’Azur have introduced new laws that restrict anchorage areas in the region for yachts over 20m (66ft) in an action to protect seagrass.
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NewsDufour appoints new exclusive dealer in Australia
Following the appointment announced last week by Dufour Yachts of new dealers in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, the European sailing yacht brand has also announced a new exclusive dealer for Australia. The recently established Yacht Sales Co (YCD) has won the role as the Dufour dealer and it works out ...
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NewsLatest study highlights Genoa’s expanding superyacht market involvement
€133m contribution to Liguria’s GDP in 2019
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NewsInaugural Hong Kong Yacht Show cancelled
The first edition of the Hong Kong Yacht Show, which was due to be held on November 19-22, 2020 at the Kai Tak Runway Park Promenade, has been postponed until October 2021. The show was being organised by the Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) and Verventia Pte ...
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NewsWebinar held to boost links between Sri Lankan and Omani boatbuilders
The two countries are well-placed to collaborate with each other
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NewsBrexit creates uncertainty for UK's Premier Marinas Group
Small increases in turnover and profit in the Group’s financial year ended September 2019
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NewsTender launched for Greece’s biggest shipyard
Hellenic Shipyards in Skaramanga, close to Athens As of last week, Greece’s biggest shipyard has become the subject of a tender calling for expressions of interest to buy the facility. While Hellenic Shipyards S.A. in Skaramanga, close to Athens, is largely active with commercial and naval work, ...
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