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  • Misty Harbor
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    Misty Harbor to close Iowa plant

    2020-02-05T14:06:00Z

    Pontoon boat manufacturer Misty Harbor is closing its manufacturing plant in Iowa to consolidate operations at its headquarters in Indiana “to optimise operational efficiency and reduce logistical costs, the company announced Monday afternoon. 45 employees will lose their jobs.

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    Softer Q2 for MasterCraft

    2020-02-05T14:02:00Z

    MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc reported declines in net sales, net income and adjusted ABITA in its 2020 second quarter results, reflecting impacts of a weather-dampened summer 2019 retail season and subsequent measures to “right-size” dealer inventories.

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    Marinas and yachting contribute 1.41% to Greek GDP

    2020-02-05T13:57:00Z

    Further marina privatisations anticipated to add another 1%

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    British Marine launches ambitious vision for the industry

    2020-02-05T13:47:00Z

    UK association outlines bold ‘member first’ agenda

  • Coronavirus
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    Seven Asian boat shows cancel or review dates

    2020-02-05T10:24:00Z By and >

    Korea and Hong Kong shows postponed in response to the Coronavirus threat, while other Asian show organisers are closely monitoring the situation

  • Martinique Boat Show 2019
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    Dates set for 2020 Martinique show

    2020-02-05T06:20:00Z

    Cluster Maritime Martinique, organiser of the Martinique Boat Show, has announced that this year’s event will be held from May 14-17 at l’Etang Z’Abricots Marina in the capital city of Fort-de-France.

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    YBDSA CEO to retire in May

    2020-02-05T06:15:00Z

    After some 40 years working in different parts of the UK’s marine leisure industry, Jane Gentry, the current CEO of the YBDSA (Yacht Brokers, Designers & Surveyors Association) is retiring in May.

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    MS Yacht Services undergoes corporate restructure

    2020-02-05T06:10:00Z

    The UK’s MS Yacht Services, a global specialist for protective coating applications, has undergone a corporate restructure and rebrand under the name of MS Global Solutions. The move is part of the company’s growth strategy to diversify into construction, automotive, public transport, aviation and medical industries.

  • Engel & Volkers
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    Engel & Völkers expands yachting activities to US

    2020-02-05T06:00:00Z

    Engels & Völkers (E&Y), the real estate and yachting services group, is expanding its yacht-related activities to the US from its core Mediterranean region. The initial move is the setting-up of a yachting shop in Newport Beach, California.

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    Lengers Yachts reports successful Düsseldorf show

    2020-02-04T17:18:00Z

    Lengers Yachts, the official dealer of Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Prestige and Sacs for Northern Europe, has reported a successful boot Düsseldorf 2020. The company attended last month’s show with a selection of 13 yachts from four different brands.

  • Kalamata Marina in Southern Greece
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    Kiriacoulis Mediterranean buys Greek marina

    2020-02-04T16:22:00Z

    Majority shareholder acquires remaining 40% stake in Kalamata Marina

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    Bahamas to host Yacht Charter Show

    2020-02-04T14:57:00Z

    Citing the economic benefits of the yachting industry to the islands in general, and the role the yachting community played in hurricane recovery efforts, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has announced the first-ever Bahamas Charter Show, to be held 27 February to 1 March. The show will produced by Ft ...

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    Sanlorenzo opens new production facilities in Ameglia

    2020-02-04T12:22:00Z

    The project began in 2018 and involved over 200 workers, 20,000 hours of design and 250,000 man hours

  • 2020 Gothenburg Boat Show
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    Strong demand for ‘luxury’ boats at Gothenburg show

    2020-02-04T12:09:00Z

    The Swedish pleasure boat market is still on a high level and the demand for more luxurious boats is obvious at this year’s Gothenburg International Boat Show.

  • MarineMax Sarasota
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    MarineMax Sarasota to host reopening party

    2020-02-04T11:56:00Z

    MarineMax Sarasota in Florida is to host a grand reopening party on Thursday to celebrate its newly renovated marina and new members lounge.

  • Bruno Thivoyon
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    Appointment at Beneteau

    2020-02-04T09:22:00Z

    Groupe Beneteau announced last week that the company has named Bruno Thivoyon as its new group chief financial officer (CFO).

  • Outboard engines
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    Higher horsepower drives outboard engine sales to 13-year high

    2020-02-03T16:24:00Z

    US consumer demand for newer, technologically advanced, higher horsepower engines has driven US outboard sales to a 13-year high, nearly reaching pre-recession sales levels, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

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    Italy’s marine trade associations reunite

    2020-02-03T12:54:00Z

    Members of UCINA and Nautica Italiana agreed to combine their organisations into one body to represent Italy’s boating industry domestically and internationally

  • Marine Hardwoods
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    Marine Hardwoods now offers Certified Sustainable Teak

    2020-02-03T12:27:00Z

    Marine Hardwoods in the UK has announced that it now offers Certified Sustainable Teak in decking and mini decking.

  • GMBA
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    Marine business advisors launch worldwide service

    2020-02-03T11:55:00Z

    For businesses entering the market or for existing businesses looking to expand or broaden their horizons, a new group has formed that will offer advice, quality data and business management support.