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Lyman-Morse, Navier partner to build all-electric hydrofoil
Navier 27 to be offered in two models, with official debut planned for 2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Paris Boat Show - launches to look out for
Some of the key boats on display at the Paris Boat Show that kicks off this weekend
New Miami show location sparks manatee protection controversy
One-year sea trial permit issued
Suzuki supports coastal cleanup event
Suzuki executives, staff and family remove more than 40 bags of trash from local waterway
GlobeSailor acquires French charter firm
The acquisition will be officially announced at the Paris Boat Show
Executive changes at Volvo Penta of the Americas
Martin Bjuve steps down as president
Suntex buys Florida superyacht marina
US marina operator continues to expand portfolio
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at MAN Engines, MarineMax and Seldén Mast UK
Southern Marinas makes seventh acquisition this year
US marina operator acquires prime Tennessee location
Final call for 2021 Neptune Awards entries
Annual award programme recognises innovation and creativity in marine marketing
Aussie billionaire pitches more yacht berths ahead of 2032 Olympics
Gina Rinehart pleads with government officials to reduce bureaucratic hurdles
Brunswick makes list of America’s Most Responsible Companies
US builder ranks in the top 30% of companies on Newsweek’s list
2022 Thailand International Boat Show cancelled
Next year’s event postponed to 2023
Beneteau acquires second Portuguese boat plant
French boatbuilder Group Beneteau buys another production facility in Portugal to supplement capacity for its Polish and American operations
Aquavista buys rival marina group
UK firm now controls over 5,000 berths nationwide
Legal dispute casts pall over Dutch superyacht marina project
Judge rules that some of the waters are public
TAG Yachts SA case postponed due to freak accident
Defence attorney reportedly suffers injuries after falling down a flight of stairs
Executive appointment at MAN Engines
Mikael Lindner to assume new responsibility as head of MAN Engines and SVP of MAN Truck & Bus
Jet-Tech Propulsion, OXE Marine introduce diesel outboard waterjet
Patented, bolt-on replacement offered as alternative to standard lower unit
Yacht-linked legal practices to merge?
Clyde & Co and BLM are both active in the superyacht market
Sheffield Financial renews Honda retail financing program
Multi-year arrangement includes boat packages pre-rigged with Honda outboards
SAIM expands portfolio with new Zipwake interceptors and adaptor plates
Italian importer and distributor takes on latest Zipwake products
UK council submits plans for new Freezone
Princess Yachts is a key partner in the development
Canadian builder scales up production as order book extends into 2024
Current order book exceeds total production capacity for 2022, 2023 model years
Webasto promoting next-gen battery technology
The Battery Show Europe provides “ideal platform” to promote next-generation EV power cells, with potential future applications in leisure marine
HanseYachts marks 13-year record in Q1, in spite of supply shortages
Germany’s largest production boat building group offers fascinating insight into supply chain challenges holding it back from an even stronger performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2021-2022
L&B becomes authorised Victron Repair Centre
Lusty & Blundell will act as an extension of Victron Energy in New Zealand
Sanlorenzo completes sale of new flagship, crowning a record-breaking year
The 72Steel is the Italian builder’s first diesel-electric superyacht
ePropulsion secures substantial R&D funding
Asian electric outboard manufacturer receives tens of millions of US dollars’ worth of B+ Series funding
Fastmount sold
Panel mount maker becomes third marine firm to be acquired by Auckland-based NGH
MarineMax names VP of marketing
Abbey Heimensen promoted with immediate effect
After 15 years of planning, could work now finally begin on new Spanish marina?
The development in northwest Spain will see 272 moorings created, along with more than 400 homes
Boating, fishing lead US outdoor recreation economy in 2020
New US Bureau of Economic Analysis report identifies boating, fishing as leading contributors to economic growth in outdoor recreation sector
Dubai Maritime City secures AED13.4m infrastructure upgrade
Yacht builders and repairers to benefit
GM, Pure Watercraft deal charges forward
GM has also promised a US$35bn electric and autonomous vehicle development program through 2025
New Sri Lanka marina welcomes famous guest
The 145ft Kalizma arrived at Colombo City Marina on Sunday
Major Russian marina set to open in 2025
552-berth marina to feature at heart of Kronstadt development
French, Chinese yards sign new large-yacht orders
Chinese yard to build second and larger-sized model of its catamaran series
Sales up 30% at Land ‘N’ Sea distributor show
First in-person trade event for Brunswick P&A distribution business sets new records for attendance, sales
Seldén Mast expands UK sales team
Richard Thoroughgood returns to Gosport-based spar specialist as sales account manager
Southern Wind reports surge in second-hand yachts
The sailing superyacht specialist also has a healthy order book
“Minimal risk” for exhibitors at boot Düsseldorf, says organiser
Petros Michelidakis talks to IBI about preparations for the world’s largest indoor boat show
YPI links with Kleven Shipyard in initiative to go green
Construction of 80m superyachts to be promoted
Construction of new NZ marine precinct underway
In total, the new precinct will offer 1,400m² of undercover space
Allpa Marine Equipment expands portfolio
Dutch wholesaler adds Dometic-SeaStar trim tab systems to its 2022 programme
Burgess sells four yachts valued at nearly €65m in one week
Deals involved Burgess teams in Monaco, New York, Palma and Asia
Dates set for 2022 Greek charter show MEDYS
The Mediterranean Yacht Show returns to Greece next year from April 30-May 4
SA yard commences tooling on new 46ft model amid order upsurge
Hull moulds for the St Francis 46 are currently under construction
Boat distributor enters houseboat market
Riding a wave of people seeking waterbourne escapes, Romanian firm pivots business toward houseboat manufacture
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Askeladden, Fairline and Zeelander Yachts
Railblaza sold to NZ holding; more acquisitions to come
Nautical Group Holdings Limited acquires 100% of the NZ firm’s shares
China (Xiamen) International Boat Show 2021 held online
Premium international brands are among the companies represented in the online version of the 2021 Xiamen show, along with presentations from IBI and ICOMIA
Bella Boats enters Russian market
Bella, Falcon, Aquador and Flipper boat brands to be distributed by Burevestnik
Arcona Yachts collaborates with Danish designer
Niels Jeppesen has been running a yacht design company in the UK since 2005
Servo Yachts and UK Shuttleworth Design unveil 165ft electric suspension catamaran
The Martini 7.0 is the culmination of eight years of product development
Deutz creates new ‘Green’ segment of which Torqeedo will be a part
New structure gives greater visibility to the development of hydrogen-powered engines and fuel cells
Spanish real estate developer to build new marina in Cuba
New marina to be opened on Cuba’s Caribbean Sea shore
Yanmar reports on first-half financials
Japanese industrial manufacturer, Yanmar Holdings, reported a strong lift in consolidated sales – which includes Yanmar Marine – for the first half of 2021
3rd International Superyacht Summit to be held next month in Dubai
This year’s summit will be held onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2
