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New leadership at Canadian trade association
Boating BC trade association names former Vancouver city councilor as its new executive director
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Michigan Marine Propulsion names new distributor in Finland
Duell to handle both Outboard and Sterndrive propeller ranges
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Obituary: Larry Berlin
It is with great sadness that Mack Boring Parts Co. announces the passing of Larry Berlin
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Balmar expands presence in Spain
FJ Blasco to distribute Balmar’s DC battery charging products on the Spanish market
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YPI CREW acquires Edmiston Recruiters
Yacht crew recruitment firm YPI CREW has acquired the recruitment division of Edmiston, taking on all ongoing crew placement. As of January 1, 2020, Edmiston transferred its recruitment team of four to YPI CREW, taking the total YPI CREW team to 16.
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Fairline expands Asian dealer network with Simpson Marine
Hong Kong-based yacht sales and brokerage firm Simpson Marine has extended its Fairline Yachts dealership into North and South East Asia.
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Gemeco director elected to NMEA board
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) in the US has elected Peter Braffitt to serve on the board of directors as a trade member. He began his three-year term on January 1, 2020.
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EBI partners with UN on sustainable development
European Boating Industry (EBI) has partnered with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development initiative, thus strengthening its action for environmental and economic sustainability and its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Z Nautic Group appoints UK distributor
French inflatables specialist Zodiac Nautic Group has chosen EP Barrus to serve as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Northern Ireland. Barrus will offer the company’s full range of Zodiac and Bombard RIBs, foldables, tenders and liferafts.
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Discovery Yachts latest; creditors meeting held today
The UK’s Discovery Yachts Group (DYG) has been rescued from administration in a pre-pack deal which involved the establishment of a new UK holding company formed by the largest DYG shareholder, Binti Investment GmbH. The deal, for which no value has been given, means that all yachts currently in build ...
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Superyacht global orders dipped in 2019
The 2020 Global Order Book, tracking superyachts over 24 metres ordered or under construction annually, dropped by -3% to 807 projects in 2019, down from 830 in the previous year’s tally.
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Beneteau Asia Pacific reports good response at 2019 China Rendez-Vous
Beneteau Asia Pacific has reported a succesful appearance at the 10th China Rendez-Vous held at Visun Marina in Sanya, Hainan from December 13-16.
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Sea Pro Boats to build new facility in South Carolina
Sea Pro Boats in the US is investing more than US$3m on a new facility in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Located in Winnsboro, it will be the fishing boat manufacturer’s second location in South Carolina and is expected to create 135 new jobs.
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South African RIB builder targets French market
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has signed a distribution agreement with French distributor Diffusion Atlantique Marine Ayroles (DIFAMA).
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6th Athens International Tourism Expo attracts diverse crowd
Following the success of the Athens Boat Show in December, the 2019 Athens International Tourism Expo – held from December 6-8 at the city’s Metropolitan Expo – attracted a broad audience, although yachting and sea tourism were the dominant sectors.
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Sunseeker unveils details of new Manhattan 55
The UK’s Sunseeker International has unveiled details of its latest flybridge model, the Manhattan 55. It follows the success of the Manhattan 52 – the group’s fastest-selling model in history, having delivered 131 units since its introduction in autumn 2016.
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IGY grows European marinas network with Spanish deal
Island Global Yachting (IGY) has expanded its Mediterranean marinas network with the addition of the Puerto de Malaga marina in southern Spain, its third facility on top of the ones it already operates in France and Italy.
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South Coast Boat Show to expand in 2020
The 2020 South Coast Boat Show, the second edition of the UK event launched last year, is set to be larger with more international brands present. The show is scheduled to be held from May 15-17 at Southampton’s Ocean Village marina.
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Taiwan boatbuilder wins government excellence award
Taiwanese boatbuilder Kha Shing has been awarded the 2020 Taiwan Excellence Award for its new Monte Fino F76 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht (V76).
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Pon Holdings acquires RH Marine Group
Pon Holdings is acquiring all of RH Marine Group by buying the majority stake that private equity firm Parcom Capital holds in the Dutch marine services provider. The two companies became joint shareholders in 2015.