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NewsR&C MD issues ‘plea for help’ to address skills shortage in SA
Catamaran producer Robertson & Caine says a critical skills shortage in the South African boatbuilding sector is threatening the future viability of its massive Cape Town facility.
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NewsOceanmax names new general manager
Oceanmax, the New Zealand-based exporter of Propspeed and Lightspeed marine coatings, has promoted Nona Pedersen to the role of general manager.
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NewsEuropean Commission issues Brexit guidance on Recreational Craft Directive
The European Commission has issued a notice to stakeholders that covers the impact of Brexit on the recreational and personal watercraft industries, with a particular focus on the EU’s Recreational Craft Directive (RCD).
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‘BIG’ program worth US$20m for boating infrastructure
The US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is awarding some US$20.6m in Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) to be distributed to states in support of dedicated boat facilities and associated amenities for recreational boaters, local communities and their economies.
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NewsSaudi’s AMAALA project moves forward
A new entity unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show last year was the Red Sea Collection, a group of three areas in Saudi Arabia that include huge developments with a number of marinas.
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Dogus sells stake in Croatian marina operator
Turkey’s Dogus Group has decided to sell its 10.87% stake in Croatia’s leading marina opetator, ACI Marinas. The company’s shares were bought by three local pension funds – AZ mandatory category B pension fund, AZ Profit voluntary pension fund, and PBZ Croatia Osiguranje pension fund.
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Derecktor, St Lucie finalise yacht yard at Port of Fort Pierce
It took longer than anticipated, but the Port of Fort Pierce Florida will have a new megayacht repair centre operated by Derecktor Shipyards.
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NewsBrexit brings growth to UK boating tourism
A new study reveals that boating tourism contributed over £6 billion to the UK economy in 2018
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NewsMonaco strengthens Asia-Pacific marine links
Two new partnerships have recently been agreed which strengthen the leisure marine sector links between Monaco and the Asia-Pacific region.
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News2019 London Yacht Show cancelled
The organisers of the 2019 London Yacht Show, due to be held from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks in the heart of London, have postponed this year’s event until 2020. According to a statement, the move will “ensure the delivery of a high-quality onwater show, with the scale and ...
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NewsTurkey: charter yachts update
Foreign flagged charter yachts that cruise to Turkish waters not affected by the recent announcements
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NewsCobalt and Bennington Australia open new Gold Coast headquarters
Cobalt Boats of Australia and Bennington Boats of Australia have opened new national headquarters at Gold Coast-based shipyard The Boat Works. Both companies are now showcasing their latest models in a purpose-built, 350sq ft showroom and marina facility.
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NewsBarton Marine appoints global sales manager
Barton Marine, the UK-based deck hardware manufacturer, has announced that Christian Brewer is returning to the company as global sales manager after three years working as a yacht broker.
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NewsReport into Dutch boating sector warns of skills shortage
An industry report into the training of boatyard workers in the Netherlands says weaknesses in schooling combined with a lack of forward-looking management make the Dutch sector insufficiently future-proof.
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NewsLusty & Blundell takes on Spinlock range
Kiwi firm to distribute Spinlock cleats, lifejackets and other equipment in New Zealand
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NewsBrunswick names new Mercury president
Brunswick Corp today announced that John Pfeifer, president of Mercury Marine, has stepped down from his role to pursue other opportunities. He has been replaced by Christopher Drees, president of marine parts and accessories at Mercury, with immediate effect.
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NewsIndustry icon makes US$50m ‘transformational’ donation
Bayliner founder and pioneer in mass merchandising of affordable boats donates US$50 million towards dementia research
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NewsNew opening times for Monaco Yacht Show
The organisers of the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show have altered the times for this year’s event. From September 25-28, the show will be open to the public from 11am to 7.30pm (closing at 7pm on the Saturday), while exhibitors and the media will have access earlier in the morning.
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NewsSuzuki GB expands sales team
Suzuki Marine in the UK has appointed Tony Lewis as its new area sales manager for the country’s southern region.
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