All articles by David Robinson – Page 87
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NewsSilver Yachts owner reports 38% revenue increase in first half 2019
Delivery of latest superyacht contributed to Chinese parent company’s strong results
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NewsAsian involvement with Clipper Round-the-World Race grows
The Clipper Round-the-World race, which has long had a strong connection with Asia, especially China, is seeing an expansion of these links with new teams being entered by South Korea and Vietnam.
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News“World’s largest travel lift” given colourful official launch
What is said to be the world’s largest marine travel lift, the 1,120-tonne capacity named ‘Bessy’, was officially launched into service earlier this month at the BSE Maritime Solutions-Cairns Slipway shipyard in Cairns, Australia. The launch combined a dramatic mix of lights, fireworks and music.
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NewsNew Fiji marina aims to be ‘plastic free’
The new 150-berth Nawi Island Marina in Fiji, which is due for completion by November 2020, plans to be one of the first green marinas in the world by banning single-use plastic bags. The marina and associated resort will also be powered by renewable solar energy.
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NewsUK marine hydraulics specialist opens Spanish workshop
UK-based Armada Engineering, a leader in the marine hydraulics market and for which superyachts represent a large and growing part of its activities, has expanded its operations with the opening of a workshop at MB92 in Barcelona. The new centre is part of its commitment to expand its services in ...
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NewsThailand boosts tourism industry to help combat economic woes
Thailand’s economy is experiencing hard times due to the US-China trade sanctions, a drought and a bull market for the Baht. In response, the government has launched a Baht316bn (US$10.3bn) stimulus package specifically focused on tourism and agriculture. Expanding marine tourism is a key element of Thailand’s tourism industry development ...
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NewsCharter firm renews partnership with Antigua Sailing Week
Dream Yacht Charter, the world’s largest privately owned yacht charter firm, has entered into its second three-year partnership with Antigua Sailing Week as the official exclusive bareboat sponsor for one of the world’s most popular sailing regattas.
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NewsUK yard reports 53% rise in post-tax profits
Falmouth, UK-based Pendennis Shipyard has reported strong performance in 2018, with record turnover and a 53.1% increase in post-tax profits – thanks, in part, to a £1.2m tax credit which accounted for 27.8% of the profit for last year. The company has also acquired a new 800-tonne travel lift.
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NewsOasis Marinas expands portfolio with Lake Erie facility
Port Authority awards 10-year lease to Oasis
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Camper & Nicholson Asia expands network to Australia and New Zealand
Ray White Marine appointed exclusive representative for region
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NewsLippert completes Lewmar takeover
The £33m-plus acquisition of UK marine equipment manufacturer and supplier Lewmar Marine by its US competitor, Lippert Components, has now been completed. Four new American directors were appointed on August 1, as revealed by a Lewmar Ltd’s filing with Companies House, the UK business register, today.
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NewsSpate of yacht incidents sees fire, collision and death
Three events over the past week or so in Phuket, Cairns and Cannes involving two superyachts and a smaller craft have resulted in a major fire, a collision, and the death of a British superyacht crew.
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NewsSY services firm anticipates ‘better than expected’ full-year results
After a challenging 2018, the Global Yachting Group (GYG) has issued a trading update that suggests the “positive momentum” experienced in the first half of 2019 will result in a “profit performance for the full financial year that will be ahead of current market expectations”.
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News2019 Cannes Yachting Festival set for busy six days
With just over a month to go before the start of the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF), the volume of news that has already been issued about new launches suggests the event will be as busy as usual – if not more so.
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NewsMaritimo pursues ambitious global expansion plan
An active new model launch programme, major facility investment, and increasing the global reach of its international dealer network are all facets of the ambitious expansion strategy for Maritimo, the Australian luxury yacht builder.
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NewsJohnson Yachts looks to a strong future after celebrating 30 years
In terms of the Taiwanese superyacht building sector over recent decades, Johnson Yachts Co Ltd, which recently celebrated 30 years, is without doubt a survivor.
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NewsSunseeker East Coast Australia expands Queensland presence
One of the newest tenants at the Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) is Sunseeker East Coast Australia (SECA), the official dealer for the leading UK luxury yacht brand. The Sunseeker East Coast Australia dealership covers the key markets in Australia of Queensland and New South Wales plus Victoria.
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NewsRolls-Royce to rebrand Power Systems division
UK engineering group Rolls-Royce has announced that it is planning a rebranding of its Power Systems division which includes the core MTU brand. The latter is a top provider for supplying engines for superyachts.
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NewsIGY Marinas open new superyacht facility in France
As part of its strategic plan to build a strong presence in Europe, IGY Marinas has officially opened its new superyacht marina at Sète in the South of France. The purpose-built facility is able to berth the world’s largest yachts.
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NewsPorto Montenegro to invest €500m over 15 years
In recent interviews with news outlets in Montenegro and Serbia, Danilo Kalezic, the senior PR manager for Porto Montenegro, has suggested that over the next 15 years as much as €500m will be invested in the Montenegrin marina.
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