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NewsMontana simplifies youth boating laws
A new law clarifying how young children can be to operate a boat alone and new testing requirements is working its way through the Montana legislature.
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Albrecht named Solace president
Edgewater, Florida-based Solace Boats has promoted 22-year marine industry veteran Todd Albrecht to the position of president.
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NewsNominations open for fifth Boat Builder Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement in association with Raymarine. From today the industry will be able to nominate across 10 award categories via the quick and simple online nomination tool at www.boatbuilderawards.com.
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NewsPrincess makes Sunday Times list of fastest-growing UK firms
For the second time in a row, Princess Yachts has been listed in one of the regular annual business performance surveys carried out by UK newspaper The Sunday Times.
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NewsSingapore puts Asia-Pacific yacht market in the spotlight
With the holding of 10th Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference (APSC) and the 9th Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) on Sentosa Island this week, the Asia Pacific market will be in the spotlight as both events are held at ONE15 Marina.
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NewsPPG and Avery Dennison to commercialise eco-friendly foil system for ship hulls
PPG, the US paints and coatings group, has signed an agreement with Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions to further commercialise their companies’ patented self-adhesive fouling release foil for ship hulls.
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NewsExplorer Motor Yachts CEO dies
Mark Campion, CEO of China-based Explorer Motor Yachts, passed away recently after a short illness.
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NewsSeakeeper wins 2019 Edison Award
Marine stabilisation specialist Seakeeper Inc received an Edison Award for the Seakeeper 2 at an awards ceremony in New York last week.
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NewsR&C MD issues ‘plea for help’ to address skills shortage in SA
Catamaran producer Robertson & Caine says a critical skills shortage in the South African boatbuilding sector is threatening the future viability of its massive Cape Town facility.
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NewsOceanmax names new general manager
Oceanmax, the New Zealand-based exporter of Propspeed and Lightspeed marine coatings, has promoted Nona Pedersen to the role of general manager.
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NewsEuropean Commission issues Brexit guidance on Recreational Craft Directive
The European Commission has issued a notice to stakeholders that covers the impact of Brexit on the recreational and personal watercraft industries, with a particular focus on the EU’s Recreational Craft Directive (RCD).
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‘BIG’ program worth US$20m for boating infrastructure
The US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is awarding some US$20.6m in Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) to be distributed to states in support of dedicated boat facilities and associated amenities for recreational boaters, local communities and their economies.
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NewsSaudi’s AMAALA project moves forward
A new entity unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show last year was the Red Sea Collection, a group of three areas in Saudi Arabia that include huge developments with a number of marinas.
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Dogus sells stake in Croatian marina operator
Turkey’s Dogus Group has decided to sell its 10.87% stake in Croatia’s leading marina opetator, ACI Marinas. The company’s shares were bought by three local pension funds – AZ mandatory category B pension fund, AZ Profit voluntary pension fund, and PBZ Croatia Osiguranje pension fund.
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Derecktor, St Lucie finalise yacht yard at Port of Fort Pierce
It took longer than anticipated, but the Port of Fort Pierce Florida will have a new megayacht repair centre operated by Derecktor Shipyards.
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NewsBrexit brings growth to UK boating tourism
A new study reveals that boating tourism contributed over £6 billion to the UK economy in 2018
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NewsMonaco strengthens Asia-Pacific marine links
Two new partnerships have recently been agreed which strengthen the leisure marine sector links between Monaco and the Asia-Pacific region.
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News2019 London Yacht Show cancelled
The organisers of the 2019 London Yacht Show, due to be held from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks in the heart of London, have postponed this year’s event until 2020. According to a statement, the move will “ensure the delivery of a high-quality onwater show, with the scale and ...
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NewsTurkey: charter yachts update
Foreign flagged charter yachts that cruise to Turkish waters not affected by the recent announcements
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NewsCobalt and Bennington Australia open new Gold Coast headquarters
Cobalt Boats of Australia and Bennington Boats of Australia have opened new national headquarters at Gold Coast-based shipyard The Boat Works. Both companies are now showcasing their latest models in a purpose-built, 350sq ft showroom and marina facility.
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