All articles by David Robinson – Page 88
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NewsSydney International Boat Show set for busy time
With just one week to go before the 52nd Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) opens, the build-up to this – the biggest southern hemisphere marine leisure event – suggests it will be a busy five-day gathering. The IFBSO event, organised by the Boating Industry Association (BIA) and running from August ...
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NewsFuture Fibres and RigPro boost overseas resources
Two member companies of the North Technology Group (NTG) – Future Fibres and RigPro – have expanded their resources in Spain and the US respectively.
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NewsItalian builder grows production
Absolute, the Italian yacht-builder, says it plans to expand production in its current fiscal year ending September 31, 2019 to 85 units compared to around 75 in 2016-17 – an increase of some 13%.
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NewsLignia in major supply deal with UK builder
All newly commissioned Spirit yachts will now be fitted with Lignia decking, a durable and sustainable alternative to teak. The Ipswich-based yacht builder, currently completing a Spirit 111 performance sailing superyacht, believes that Lignia will become “the industry standard for decking”.
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NewsInmarsat buyers provide assurances to UK government
Following the news that the proposed $6bn acquisition of the satellite communications group, Inmarsat, had been referred to the UK Competitions & Markets Authority (CMA) for clearance, the buying consortium has given reassurances to the UK government about its future commitments to the UK.
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NewsUK’s Isle of Wight to strengthen marine infrastructure
In two recent actions, the UK’s Isle of Wight (IOW) Council has taken steps to buy key buildings related to the island’s important marine industry and released the latest masterplan for Newport harbour.
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NewsCorporate changes at two UK yacht builders
Corporate changes to the ownership structures at both Fairline Yachts and Princes Yachts have recently been made known through filing to Companies House, the UK business register.
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NewsInmarsat takeover referred to UK competition authority
The takeover offer for global satellite communications firm Inmarsat has been referred to the UK Competition and Markets Authority on the grounds that the deal, which involves taking the company private, may have national security implications.
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NewsZeelander Yachts unveils new DutchCraft brand
Zeelander Yachts of the Netherlands has launched a new brand called DutchCraft. The first model in the series, the DutchCraft 56, will have its global debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
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NewsMOU signed between HKCYIA and yacht insurance company
The Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Risk Solutions Ltd in a move to offer insurance solutions to the superyacht community in Hong Kong. The MOU follows the one signed earlier this year with the Singapore Yacht Show organiser ...
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NewsAncasta grows turnover from new-boat and brokerage sales
One of Europe’s largest boat sales networks, operated by Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd, achieved a 2.7% increase in turnover for the year ended August 31, 2018, based on growth in both new-boat and brokerage sales. The group’s profit fell back because of increased distribution costs and administration expenses, and ...
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NewsYacht attacked in Panama
Only one incident involving a yacht is mentioned in the latest report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) covering global marine piracy activity.
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NewsMCY introduces enclosed flybridge models
Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY), the Italian motoryacht-building arm of Groupe Beneteau, is expanding its product offering, especially for the US market, by adding enclosed flybridges on the four smallest models in its range – the MCY 66, MCY 70, MCY 76 and MCY 80.
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NewsAustralia unveils major expansion plan for Two Rocks harbour in Perth
Plans for new 580-berth facility put out to public consultation
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NewsWider Yachts acquired by international trio of businesses
Beginning of a new era for the Italian brand
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NewsPremier Marinas reports small fall in profits
Premier Marinas Ltd, one of the UK’s largest marina operators, has reported a 6% fall in post-tax profits to £4.782m for the 2017-18 fiscal year to September 30, 2018 compared with £5.088m in the year previous. The figures were filed with Companies House, the UK business register.
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NewsPendennis Vilanova on course for early autumn start
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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FeatureSuperyacht refit 2019
IBI’s global round-up of the key superyacht refit operators and the work being carried out in 2019
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NewsCamper & Nicholsons Marinas returns to profit
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.
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NewsQueensland dredging projects to help boost yacht sector
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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