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NewsYachting logistics and transport specialists link to offer sailing sector solutions
A new partnership between two leading players in the yacht transport and event logistics areas has been agreed to “provide additional professional transport solutions to the sailing sector”. The two partners are GAC Pindar, the marine leisure, sports and event specialist arm of the GAC Group, and BBC Yacht Transport, ...
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NewsNMMA, Transport Canada reach MOU to streamline boat importation regulations
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian government which will reduce paperwork for manufacturers exporting boats to Canada.
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NewsEU to show its climate-change hand at Boot Düsseldorf
The European Commission will use 2020 Boot Düsseldorf, opening this weekend, to brief the global boating industry on its ambitious strategy to make the 27-nation EU climate-neutral by 2050.
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NewsUS/China trade deal keeps tariffs in place, Senate set to approve USMCA
The US and China are expected to sign a “phase one” trade deal today that would keep tariffs in place on some US$360bn in Chinese goods until after the US presidential election in November, while the United States Senate is expected to approve the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact on Thursday.
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NewsRoyal Falcon Fleet plans major expansion of yachting interests
Royal Falcon One’s hull was built at a Vietnamese shipyard Having taken a decade to bring its first superyacht, the Royal Falcon One, to completion, Royal Falcon Fleet has major plans to expand its yachting activities in the future. These plans include more of the 41m Royal ...
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NewsUS show producer to host two new events in 2020
Showpiece Shows, a US producer of boat shows and other luxury events, has partnered with Steelpointe Harbor in Connecticut to produce two new shows at Bridgeport Harbor Marina in 2020. The newly built venue is expected to appeal to boating enthusiasts and luxury-focused consumers along Long Island Sound and beyond.
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NewsTurkish yard sells five more superyachts
Turkish motoryacht producer Numarine has announced the sale of five more expedition superyachts from its successful XP Series. The company recently sold four units of the 26XP model (hulls #7, 8, 9 and 10) and one more unit of the 32XP (hull #4).
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NewsLiqui Moly reports record turnover
Liqui Moly, the German oil and additive specialist, has reported record turnover of €569m in 2019 – a 4% increase over the previous year and a new sales record.
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NewsUS marina operator tests the waters for US$2bn sale
Insiders with knowledge of the matter tell Bloomberg News that American Infrastructure Funds (AIF) is exploring the sale of its Dallas, Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas, expecting to fetch more than $US2bn for what is touted as the largest marina operator in North America.
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NewsPolaris appoints Koelsch to newly-created chief digital officer role
Polaris Inc, parent company to the Bennington, Godfrey, Hurricane and Rinker boat brands, has named Victor Koelsch as its new chief digital officer, effective immediately.
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NewsPhilippe Briand unveils new ‘zero emissions’ sailing superyacht concept
UK-based naval architect and yacht designer Philippe Briand has unveiled his new sailing superyacht concept, the SY200.
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NewsOyster Yachts founder to join board
Richard Matthews, founder of the blue-water cruising yacht brand Oyster Yachts, has accepted an invitation from current owner, Richard Hadida, to join the board. In a statement, the UK yacht-builder suggested that this acceptance was “a testament to Matthews’ faith in the future of the company he founded almost 50 ...
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NewsDanish builder to launch new models amid expansion drive
X-Yachts eyes higher production, new models to be added to its range
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NewsAzimut achieves good sales growth in Brazil and expands sales facilities
New sales centre opened as Italian yard eyes more double-digit growth in the region
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NewsMMI Textiles names Jeff Papalia vice president
Industry veteran to join US-based commercial fabric manufacturer this week
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NewsHigh water, freak storm wreak havoc for Lake Michigan marinas
Already high water and winds from a freak winter storm that caused waves as high as 23ft on Lake Michigan has closed roadways, damaged public and private docking and caused one municipality to dismantle its marina in order to save it.
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NewsMarineMax board members named in WomenInc’s Most Influential Corporate Board Directors listing
Evelyn Follit and Dr Rebecca White join list of leading execs and influencers
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NewsIndustry mourns former Palmer Johnson president Mike Kelsey, Jr.
Former president of Palmer Johnson Yachts dies following a long illness
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NewsNew interim CEO and other key personnel changes at Gulf Craft
Comprehensive management re-structure with new COO and CCO also named as UAE builder as it looks to expand
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