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    Hempel appoints new COO

    2020-02-27T13:45:00Z

    Katarina Lindström has been appointed executive vice president & chief operating officer of Danish coatings specialist Hempel, effective 1 August 2020.

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    Sunseeker USA wins court ruling to recover seized yacht

    2020-02-27T13:31:00Z

    District court finds in favour of Sunseeker USA and orders return of 74ft Sport Yacht seized at the Ft Lauderdale boat show in November

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    Princess Yachts takes largest-ever display to Dubai show

    2020-02-27T12:17:00Z

    The UK’s Princess Yachts has confirmed that it will be taking six yachts to the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) next month, making it Princess’s most extensive DIBS display ever. The line-up will include three show debuts - the Y85, F70 and F50.

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    Obituary: Warren Oldroyd

    2020-02-27T11:44:00Z

    Ullman Sails South Africa this week paid tribute to stalwart salesman Warren Oldroyd who has died after a short illness. Oldryod was a key member of the Ullman team who had extensive experience in the marine industry, having previously built harbour ferries and charter yachts.

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    Yanmar buys Italian gyro stabilisation firm

    2020-02-27T11:10:00Z

    Japanese engine manufacturer Yanmar has entered the gyro stabiliser market following the acquisition of Italy-based Smartgyro Srl for an undisclosed sum.

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    EP Barrus acquires Blue Gee brand

    2020-02-27T10:00:00Z

    UK-based marine equipment distributor expands product portfolio

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    Garmin to sponsor Bassmaster fishing events

    2020-02-27T06:10:00Z

    Electronics manufacturer Garmin International Inc has signed a three-year agreement to sponsor a series of freshwater fishing tournaments in the US organised by the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS).

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    Sevenstar partners with Panama Posse

    2020-02-27T06:00:00Z

    Sevenstar Yacht Transport has been made the logistics partner of choice for the Panama Posse fleet of motor and sailing vessels. Under the terms of the agreement, Sevenstar will provide tailored solutions from Golfito in southern Costa Rica, Manzanillo and La Paz in Mexico, to Ensenada, Mexico and Victoria, Canada.

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    Boating community sinks Virginia boat tax

    2020-02-26T15:17:00Z

    Efforts by the Prince William County, Virginia Board of Supervisors to reinstate a 20-year-old boat tax were dead in the water when more than 100 boat owners and business people voiced opposition at a public hearing Tuesday night.

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    Paris JEC materials and composites show postponed

    2020-02-26T15:14:00Z

    The organisers of JEC World, the international composites show held each year in Paris, today announced that the 2020 event has been postponed until May

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    SA Flexiteek distributor expands on back of increased demand

    2020-02-26T12:16:00Z

    South African Flexiteek distributor Aquadex Africa is expanding its Cape Town-based business on the back of a massive spike in local demand for the Swedish synthetic decking brand over the past two years.

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    Invincible Boats appoints global dealer

    2020-02-26T11:48:00Z

    US-based Invincible Boats has chosen Superyacht Tenders & Toys (SYTT) to serve as its global dealer for the superyacht market.

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    Prospec Electronics signs new rep group

    2020-02-26T09:54:00Z

    Marine audio manufacturer Prospec Electronics has signed a new rep group to handle its full product line in the western US and Canada.

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    Dates set for 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show

    2020-02-25T16:34:00Z

    MEDYS is returning to the port of Nafplion in Greece from May 2-6

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    Deutsche Yachten grows membership

    2020-02-25T15:57:00Z

    Two more companies have joined the German superyacht industry group

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    Veethree Technologies makes key appointments

    2020-02-25T15:20:00Z

    Marine electronics manufacturer builds on significant investment and expansion in 2019

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    SHOXS inks supply deal for US Navy patrol boats

    2020-02-25T14:40:00Z

    Canadian shock-mitigation seat builder to equip up to 160 new patrol vessels for US Navy

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    Coronavirus leads to ailing global economy

    2020-02-25T14:33:00Z

    If the coronavirus doesn’t make you physically ill, it could be affecting your financial health as more reports begin to surface on the economic impact of the outbreak. The Wall Street Journal reports on the array of companies outside of China that are having to slow production or rapidly seek ...

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    Dutton-Lainson appoints European sales rep

    2020-02-25T10:14:00Z

    US-based trailer winch manufacturer Dutton-Lainson Company has appointed IMDS as its sole sales representative in Europe.

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    New rules in Seychelles allows foreigners to own superyachts

    2020-02-25T09:44:00Z

    The Seychelles government has introduced new policies related to foreign yacht ownership and operation. Under the new rules, according to a Seychelles News Agency report, a foreigner is able to own a yacht if it is over 24m (79ft) in length and valued in excess of $2m.