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NewsGoiot escape hatches recalled
Goiot Systems in France has notified multihull builders Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Catana-Bali and Nautitech of a recall campaign concerning its escape hatches delivered prior to September 2018 as well as Goiot safety kits due to a risk of the hatches detaching from their frames, which could affect safety ...
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NewsVancouver show numbers down, but exhibitors happy with sales
In spite of a minor dip in attendance, exhibitors at the 58th annual Vancouver International Boat Show say qualified buyers made for a successful five-day show.
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NewsMercury Marine’s technology, product mix unveiled in Miami
Attending his first Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) as Mercury Marine president is “a little bit intimidating,” admits Chris Drees, who took the helm at the company following two years of more than 150 engine model introductions, but he doesn’t feel any pressure.
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NewsMarine sales outpace consolidated results at Yamaha Motor
Japan’s Yamaha Motor reported a dip in 2019 sales, offset by 2% growth in the company’s Marine business which accounts for 21% of annual revenues
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NewsTaiwan show postponed
As the full effects of the coronavirus becomes apparent, another boat show due to be held in South East Asia has been postponed. The organisers of Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS), which would have been held from 12-15 March in Kaohsiung, have announced that it has been postponed and that ...
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NewsNorwegian builder invests in Lithuanian facilities
Marex is expanding its foreign presence amid rising sales
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NewsNew investment at Latvian yacht port completed
A major investment programme to upgrade the facilities at Ventspils Yacht Port in Latvia has recently been completed. The programme included the reconstruction of a 110m (361ft) pier and three new floating berths. The changes mean the port now has berthing capacity for up to 50 boats.
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NewsVolvo Penta begins production of Seven Marine outboards in Tennessee
Volvo Penta has announced the start of production and assembly of Seven Marine outboards at its facility in Lexington, Tennessee. As of January 2020, the entire line-up of Seven Marine engines has been incorporated into the Volvo Penta production process.
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NewsNew York State considers ‘wealth tax’
Face with budget shortfalls and looking to fund an ambitious new program, Democratic lawmakers in New York state are gaining support for tax proposals aimed at its wealthiest residents, which include a rollback of sales tax exemptions on megayachts and private airplanes.
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NewsStrong demand and positive figures at Gothenburg show
Mid-sized, outboard-powered boats from 5m-7m were particularly popular
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NewsBoating world descends on Miami with something for everyone
From the smallest fishing lure to the largest fishing yacht, if it goes on in or around the water, boaters will find it at the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) and the simultaneous Miami Yacht Show, which runs from February 13-17.
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NewsNew manager for Turkish marina
Ecmel Çakmak named marina manager for D-Marin’s Turgutreis Marina
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NewsSentiment improves among US marine CEOs
America’s National Marine Manufacturers Association announced an increase in Q4 sentiment among marine manufacturer CEOs
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NewsLippert discusses 2019 results & 2020 outlook
Recent acquisitions in the marine sector are expected to be among the company’s strong performers in 2020
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NewsWebasto HQ to re-open February 12
Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority applauds decisive action taken by German manufacturer in wake of coronavirus infection at its main office
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NewsGlobal tender for new Mumbai marina to launch this month
The Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) will shortly announce a global tender for the construction of a new 300-berth marina proposed for Princes Dock in the port of Mumbai. According to a report in the Free Press Journal, the value of the project is estimated at Rs 360 crore (US$50m).
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NewsHISWA Orange Yachting Group weighs new trade, marketing strategy
Having lost its superyacht unit, the former HISWA boating trade group in the Netherlands has merged with the RECRON leisure sector lobby. The HISWA-RECRON merger responds to new vacationing patterns and will raise export and trade promotion of Dutch builders of yachts to 50m (164ft) and their supply chain.
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NewsBusy start to 2020 for McConaghy in both China and Australia
McConaghy, the specialist raceboat and multihull yacht builder, has had a busy start to 2020 at both its yards in China and Australia.
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NewsScout to unveil multiple new models at Miami show
Fibreglass boat builder Scout Boats will unveil a number of new outboard-powered day boat models at the Miami Boat Show this week which reflect unique design elements achieved through its vertical integration strategy.
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