All articles by David Robinson – Page 87

  • Pendennis-Vilanova Phase 1 Visual V2 Low Res
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    Pendennis Vilanova on course for early autumn start

    2019-07-04T13:49:00Z

    The first phase of the new Pendennis Vilanova yacht repair and refit facility in Barcelona, Spain is set to be operational by early autumn this year. Work on a number of yachts has already been carried out at the new facility, which is costing some €4.5m.

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    Superyacht refit 2019

    2019-07-04T12:54:00Z

    IBI’s global round-up of the key superyacht refit operators and the work being carried out in 2019

  • CNMI's Grand Harbour Marina in Malta
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    Camper & Nicholsons Marinas returns to profit

    2019-07-03T14:54:00Z

    Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd (CNM) saw a return to profitability in 2018, as shown by its most recent filing to Companies House, the UK business register. After tax, a loss of £40,948 in 2017 was transformed into a profit last year of £356,249.

  • Coomera dredger Port Frederick
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    Queensland dredging projects to help boost yacht sector

    2019-07-03T13:45:00Z

    Two multimillion-dollar dredging projects underway this year in Queensland, Australia will bring significant benefits to the local marine leisure sector. In Cairns, a A$127m scheme to dredge the Trinity Inlet will start shortly, while on the Gold Coast a A$10.3m initiative to deepen the Coomera River is ongoing.a River is ...

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    Israeli environmental organisations oppose marina expansion plans

    2019-07-02T10:39:00Z

    Opposition from a number of environmental organisations is building up against an Israeli government plan to develop five new marinas and expand eight existing ones by 2030, according to a report by the CTech online media outlet.

  • Clean up at Abell Point marina
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    Australian marina changes name following resort purchase

    2019-07-01T14:22:00Z

    The name of one of Australia’s leading marinas has been rebranded as the Coral Sea Marina Resort. The name change follows the November 2018 acquisition of the Coral Sea Resort, which is adjacent to the marina, by owner Paul Darrouzet.

  • Dutch skipper simeon-tienpont
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    Dutch team withdraws from America’s Cup

    2019-07-01T11:59:00Z

    Four challengers for Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) have been confirmed for the 36th America’s Cup by Prada race series to be held in Auckland in 2021. This point was reached today, the late entry deadline for applications.

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    New Fiji floating dock boost superyacht repair facilities

    2019-06-28T13:35:00Z

    F$12m investment in new 6,000 tonne capacity dock

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    Legal merger will give boost to yacht team activities

    2019-06-28T11:24:00Z

    Thomas Cooper and Penningtons Manches join forces

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    £2m investment plan to expand Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour

    2019-06-28T11:16:00Z

    Marina Projects advise on facility’s future

  • Ferretti
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    Ferretti Group consolidates superyacht new building in Ancona

    2019-06-14T14:26:00Z

    The expansion of the Ferretti Group into the superyacht sector, now encompassing four out of its eight brands, is clearly focused on Ancona. The group has already invested in excess of €32m on reshaping the yard to cope with the increased workload generated through the creation of the Ferretti Group’s ...

  • Fairline Marine Park
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    UK yards join forces to offer new repair option

    2019-06-14T11:25:00Z

    SMS (Southampton Marine Services) and the Fairline-owned Hythe Shipyard in the UK have linked to offer a package of marine repair, maintenance and refit services for yachts and commercial vessels. Both shipyards, based on Southampton Water or adjacent to, will work together in sharing facilities and skills to secure new ...

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    Dutch inboard electric motor manufacturer appoints UK distributor

    2019-06-14T08:00:00Z

    Water World Electronics, a Dutch manufacturer of electric inboard motors, has appointed Energy Solutions as its exclusive UK distributor.

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    Green light for new Greek marina

    2019-06-13T07:18:00Z

    Approval involving a concession agreement to build a new marina on the Dodecanese island of Leros in Greece has recently been given by the Greek tourism minister, Thanasis Theocharopoulos.

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    CNI and Nowboat merge in technology tie-up

    2019-06-07T14:28:00Z

    Hong Kong-based ‘boating experience’ business, Nowboat, and Camper & Nicholsons International (CNI), the global superyacht services business now owned by a Hong Kong group, have announced a technology merger with the objective of launching a new platform for the international yacht market.

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    UK creates 41 new marine conservation areas

    2019-06-07T08:51:00Z

    As part of its ongoing policy to protect its extensive marine environment, the UK government has created 41 new marine conservation zones (MCZs) to expand its protection of British marine life.

  • New Cornish start-up Henderson Fletcher Yachts
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    UK boatbuilding start-up receives funding

    2019-06-05T08:37:00Z

    The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) in the UK has supported new Cornish start-up boatbuilder, Henderson Fletcher Yachts, with a £39,500 loan. The Gweek-based firm will manufacture high-end, sail-powered yachts and motor cruisers to be sold to clients worldwide via an international brokering network.

  • Aerial of Sydney berthing facilities
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    Australian marina sector sees moderate revenue and job growth

    2019-06-04T14:19:00Z

    Survey provides key indicators on Australia’s marina sector

  • Lake Macquarie's Trinity Point Marina
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    Bellingham completes first phase of Australian marina project

    2019-06-04T11:23:00Z

    One of the latest projects for Bellingham Marine in Australia involves the first phase completion of Trinity Point Marina on Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.

  • The Maritimo X50 proved popular at SCIBS
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    Maritimo reports multiple sales at Sanctuary Cove show

    2019-06-03T14:37:00Z

    Australian cruising yacht manufacturer Maritimo has reported strong sales at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) – a reflection of its growing status in the international market. The enhancement of its status includes the doubling of its manufacturing plant on Australia’s Gold Coast, a consistent new model launch ...