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NewsSuspect to appear in court for Lethbridge murder
South African police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of prominent local boatbuilder Duncan Lethbridge who was killed during an attack at his St Francis Bay home last week.
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NewsUK yard reports 53% rise in post-tax profits
Falmouth, UK-based Pendennis Shipyard has reported strong performance in 2018, with record turnover and a 53.1% increase in post-tax profits – thanks, in part, to a £1.2m tax credit which accounted for 27.8% of the profit for last year. The company has also acquired a new 800-tonne travel lift.
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Pontoon boat accident leads to calls for rental rule review
In the wake of a rental boat capsize that dumped 15 vacationers in the Ocean City Inlet channel in Maryland on August 1, some are questioning regulations surrounding boat rentals and what repercussions rental companies face when an accident occurs.
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NewsHarken named official supplier to America’s Cup challenger
Harken, the US deck hardware specialist, has been named an official supplier of New York Yacht Club’s American Magic, challenger for the 36th America’s Cup.
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NewsActisense appoints new engineers
Actisense, the UK-based marine electronics firm, has hired two new engineers to help support continued turnover growth in overseas markets.
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NewsICOMIA Marinas Group names new member
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has announced that Jachthaven Portus Ganda, a marina in Ghent, Belgium, has become a member of the ICOMIA Marinas Group (IMG).
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NewsHistoric British yacht ‘rediscovered’ in SA to be restored
An historic 106-year-old British-built yacht has been ‘rediscovered’ in South Africa, prompting a unique community boatbuilding project, the South African Boatbuilding Export Council reports in its latest newsletter.
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NewsTickets on sale now for Boat Builder Awards 2019
Countdown underway for the industry’s signature awards event
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NewsScout Boats expands dealer network
Scout Boats, the US builder of sportfishing boats from 17ft-53ft, has added twelve national dealers and eight international dealers to its current roster.
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NewsSiren Marine makes key managerial promotions
Siren Marine has promoted two from within the organisation to help meet what the company calls growing demand for its Connected Boat technology.
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NewsRegistration for CSBC Symposium now open
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) has opened registration for its annual Symposium, to be held this year in Port Credit, Ontario from September 18-20.
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NewsAustralian start-up unveils electric hydrofoil PWC
Electro.Aero, an Australian start-up based in Perth, has developed what it claims is the world’s first electric hydrofoil personal watercraft – the WaveFlyer.
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Obituary: Tom Hutchinson
Tom Hutchinson, founder of composite rigging specialist Future Fibres, died on August 7 after sustaining fatal injuries while kiteboarding at Compton on the UK’s Isle of Wight.
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NewsAB Inflatables to launch new jet tender model
AB Inflatables, the RIB manufacturer, is to launch a new jet tender model in the 4m range.
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NewsMoonen Yachts under Australian ownership
Moonen Yachts, the Dutch superyacht builder that went bankrupt this summer, says Matthew and Louise Baxter of Australia are its new owners, replacing Mexican steel giant Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA).
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NewsExecutive appointment at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc has named Larry Baab as its new group vice president, camping and watercraft recreation.
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NewsTop SA boatbuilder killed during attack at his home
St Francis Marine founder Duncan Lethbridge died during an armed robbery at his St Francis Bay home late last week, the South African police have confirmed.
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NewsThe Moorings announces new range of powercats
New 534PC features solar panels, modern interiors and underwater lights
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NewsOasis Marinas expands portfolio with Lake Erie facility
Port Authority awards 10-year lease to Oasis
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NewsBuster launches updates of its most popular models
Europe’s largest aluminium boat manufacturer announces overhaul of two of its best sellers
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