Market News – Page 356
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NewsWebinar held to boost links between Sri Lankan and Omani boatbuilders
The two countries are well-placed to collaborate with each other
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NewsRecord number of exhibitors confirmed for virtual Valencia show
The Valencia Boat Show (VBS), which this year will be held virtually from October 28 to November 1, has broken its own record of exhibitors that it set in the 2019 edition.
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NewsBrexit creates uncertainty for UK's Premier Marinas Group
Small increases in turnover and profit in the Group’s financial year ended September 2019
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NewsThree Nordic wholesalers merge to form powerful group
Peter Schmidt Helbirk: “The new group gives us the opportunity to offer customers more strong brands at competitive prices” Three Nordic wholesalers of marine equipment have merged to form a powerful marine wholesale group for the Nordic region. Sweden’s Nautec AB, Norway’s Flak AS and Denmark’s Palby ...
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NewsFirst-Time Boat Buyer Expo launches in Singapore as Asia Online Boat Show put on hold
The 1st virtual First-Time Boat Buyer Expo took place over the weekend of October 10-11. Developed by Singapore-based Boat Advisory and Services Company (BASCO), it will continue to be updated and available at weekends over the coming months. Meanwhile, the planned launch of the Asia Online Boat Show has been ...
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NewsBalmar supplies key equipment to Vendee Globe challenger
Balmar, the US-based DC charging solutions specialist, recently supplied one of its advanced technology alternator and smart regulator systems to Ari Huusela, a competitor in this year’s Vendée Globe single-handed round-the-world race.
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NewsSunseeker celebrates apprentice and graduate success
The UK’s Sunseeker International recently presented 21 certificates to individuals who have successfully completed the company’s apprenticeship scheme or brand-new graduate scheme.
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NewsSA government proposes end to ban on PWCs in marine protected areas
The South African government has published new draft regulations that propose overturning the current ban on the use of personal watercraft in marine protected areas. In terms of the new draft regulations, which were published for public comment earlier this year, PWCs larger than 3m would be allowed to operate ...
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NewsNautical tourism keeps Croatia afloat
Croatia’s early adoption of the so-called ’Blue Economy’ concept seems to be paying off, as nautical tourism appears to be keeping the country’s travel industry afloat during the time of Covid-19. Tourism and Sport Minister Nikolina Brnjac told the Nautical Patrol last Friday that of the 1.3 million bed nights ...
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NewsTender launched for Greece’s biggest shipyard
Hellenic Shipyards in Skaramanga, close to Athens As of last week, Greece’s biggest shipyard has become the subject of a tender calling for expressions of interest to buy the facility. While Hellenic Shipyards S.A. in Skaramanga, close to Athens, is largely active with commercial and naval work, ...
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NewsActisense named ‘Best Marine Tech Company’ in South Coast Tech Awards
UK-based marine electronics specialist Actisense was named Best Marine Tech Company at the virtual 2020 South Coast Tech Awards last week.
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NewsLectrotab expands distribution in Greece
Lectrotab, the US manufacturer of electromechanical trim tab systems, has expanded its distribution in Greece with the appointment of Athens-based Trezos Marine.
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NewsIBI speaks with Kenta Inaba, executive director of the Superyacht Association of Japan
Kenta Inaba: ”We have had a big increase in visiting superyachts to Japan over the last three years” Japan is the world’s third largest country in terms of GDP with a very high level of disposable income. Although not well a known fact, it’s also Asia’s largest ...
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NewsSalthouse introduces first outboard-powered Corsair
New Zealand’s Salthouse Next Generation Boats has released details of the first outboard-powered model in its Salthouse Corsair range.
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NewsPropspeed strengthens US presence with new business unit and warehouse
New Zealand-based underwater coatings specialist Propspeed has established a new business unit and set up warehouse facilities in Orlando, Florida to further support its US customers.
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NewsRule change allows international trade visitors at boot Düsseldorf
International trade visitors will be encouraged to attend boot Düsseldorf 2021 under new rules from the German Governement designating trade fair participants as ’business travellers with good cause to enter Germany’; show organisers outline the requirements for such visitors
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NewsWork on Greek marina gets underway
Bulldozers move in to Alimos Marina as long-awaited build work begins
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NewsItalian marina tourism takes a hit but recovery expected in 2021
Nearly 22,000 new marina berths under construction
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NewsTrouble brewing over Israeli marina plans
Environmentalists take issue with plans to more than triple Israel’s berth capacity along Med coast
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NewsAustralia’s NSW government announces major maritime infrastructure funding
A$205 million invesrtment over three years
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