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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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NewsHelsinki Boat-Afloat attracts strong crowd
The 2019 Helsinki Boat-Afloat Show closed on Sunday with attendance up 7% compared to the previous year. New boat registrations in Finland are said to be on an upward trend, and the number of exhibitors at the event also reflected this: there were more than 155 exhibitors present with over ...
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NewsSweboat reports stable market
As the Scandinavian boating season comes to an end, Sweboat, the Swedish marine industry association, says its member companies are reporting stable sales and positive growth in certain segments of the market compared to this time last year.
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NewsGlomex appoints US sales rep group
Glomex Marine Antennas USA has signed Waters & David Company as its newest US sales rep group.
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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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NewsLowe unveils six new models for 2020
Lowe Boats has completed its annual dealer meeting where it introduced six new models of pontoon and aluminium fishing boats for the 2020 model year.
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NewsMYP teams up with PIANC RecCom
PIANC RecCom, the Recreational Navigation Commission of the World Association of Waterborne Navigation Infrastructure, has partnered with METSTRADE’s Marina Yard Pavilion (MYP) to mutually enhance its programme at the METSTRADE Show 2019.
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NewsAward-winning collaboration between Ferretti & Francesco Paszkowski Design Studio extends to new Custom Line 106
Last year Ferretti, along with Francesco Paszkowski Design Studio and Mecaer Aviation Group picked up the inaugural award for ’Collaborative Solution between a Superyacht Builder and its Supply Chain partner’ in the 2018 Boat Builder Awards in association with Raymarine. The countdown’s now on to find the standout projects for ...
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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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NewsTurkish SY builder launches Virtus
Turkish superyacht yard Mengi Yay, located in Tuzla, Istanbul, has launched its new 44m project Virtus.
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NewsGreek government pledges 10-year strategic plan for tourism
New Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Ministry of Tourism recently to discuss plans for the next decade. Tourism is the largest sector in Greece, and it is one where Greece has unquestionable – and to some extent untapped – competitive advantages.
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NewsSuspect to appear in court for Lethbridge murder
South African police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of prominent local boatbuilder Duncan Lethbridge who was killed during an attack at his St Francis Bay home last week.
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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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Pontoon boat accident leads to calls for rental rule review
In the wake of a rental boat capsize that dumped 15 vacationers in the Ocean City Inlet channel in Maryland on August 1, some are questioning regulations surrounding boat rentals and what repercussions rental companies face when an accident occurs.
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NewsHarken named official supplier to America’s Cup challenger
Harken, the US deck hardware specialist, has been named an official supplier of New York Yacht Club’s American Magic, challenger for the 36th America’s Cup.
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NewsActisense appoints new engineers
Actisense, the UK-based marine electronics firm, has hired two new engineers to help support continued turnover growth in overseas markets.
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NewsICOMIA Marinas Group names new member
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has announced that Jachthaven Portus Ganda, a marina in Ghent, Belgium, has become a member of the ICOMIA Marinas Group (IMG).
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NewsHistoric British yacht ‘rediscovered’ in SA to be restored
An historic 106-year-old British-built yacht has been ‘rediscovered’ in South Africa, prompting a unique community boatbuilding project, the South African Boatbuilding Export Council reports in its latest newsletter.
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NewsTickets on sale now for Boat Builder Awards 2019
Countdown underway for the industry’s signature awards event
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NewsScout Boats expands dealer network
Scout Boats, the US builder of sportfishing boats from 17ft-53ft, has added twelve national dealers and eight international dealers to its current roster.
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