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Challenges ahead for UK marine industry
UK trade association British Marine today released its latest sentiment figures on the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry ahead of next week’s Southampton International Boat Show.
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Dozens dead in California dive boat fire
Twenty-five people are confirmed dead and another nine remain missing following a tragic fire aboard a charter dive boat off the Southern California coast, according to the Associated Press (AP), in what is being called “California’s worst maritime disaster in recent memory.”
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Pendennis acquires Vilanova Grand Marina
Falmouth, UK-based superyacht builder and refit specialist Pendennis Shipyard is expanding its Mediterranean presence further with the purchase of a majority stake in Vilanova Grand Marina in Barcelona, Spain. The company was already associated with Vilanova, as it is developing a refit and repair centre at the Spanish facility. No ...
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New Riviera importer for Germany and Benelux
BestBoats, a Dutch broker of premium motoryachts, has become the importer of high-end Australian brands Riviera and Belize for Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
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Consumer interest strong at Swedish on-water shows
The two Swedish boat shows held on water in late August were met with strong attendance this year. Both events were organised by industry association Sweboat and offered free admittance as well as parking.
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New approach to Greece’s utilisation of marine infrastructure
Greece has announced a new model for privatisation of 10 regional ports
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Marine compliance firms merge
HPi Verification Services (HPiVS), the UK’s only Notified Body for the EU Recreational Craft Directive (RCD), has merged with RCD specialist CEproof to create HPi-CEproof. Both companies are leading players in the global marine compliance industry.
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TAITRA co-hosts Singapore event to promote Taiwan boatbuilding
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in collaboration with the Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA), recently organised an event to promote Taiwan boat manufacturing to Singapore marine industry members.
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Houseboat sales set for growth in Russia and the CIS region
Harsh climate and ’superyacht’ appeal fuelling growth in niche sector
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MB92 Barcelona unveils new 4,800-tonne shiplift
First yachts have been lifted ahead of what is expected to be a busy season
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European Boating Industry names new secretary general
Philip Easthill takes on new role alongside new president, Jean-Pierre Goudant
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Industry mourns loss of boating visionary Orin Edson
Bayliner founder and pioneer in mass merchandising of affordable boats died August 27 at the age of 87, but his name and legacy will long survive him – in the boating industry and at Arizona State University, where he generously supported multiple causes
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Grand Banks posts 4th quarter and year-end results
Singapore-based Grand Banks reports lower revenue and profitability for 2019, but remains bullish about 2020 based on a robust order book and four-years of restructuring initiatives
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ITR sees declining US boat production over next two years
US boat production expected to decline in next 12 months, but swift recovery predicted
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Holiday weekend plans scuppered across Southeastern US
Plans for beach, boat and other shoreline outings over Labor Day weekend – typically viewed as the final hurrah of the summer season – have shifted to hurricane preparations for a dangerous storm system
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JCE acquires Baltic Safety Products AB
Company founder, Per Frode, to remain as minority owner of the company
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Hatteras/Cabo Yachts expands partnership with MarineMax
Dealer to represent the full Hatteras line from 45ft-105ft, and the Cabo line, starting with the new CABO 41, at 13 of its Florida dealerships
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Malibu riding high on record Q4, full year results
Double-digit gains in net sales, unit volumes and gross profits cap strong year for US multi-segment boat builder
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Work on A$40m Geelong waterfront redevelopment to start
Royal Geelong Yacht Club at centre of major project
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Biograd Boat Show expands to meet demand
An extra exhibition hall has been added to accomodate new Croatian Charter Expo B2B event