Market News – Page 386
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NewsGreen light for self-drive day boat hire and charter in England
Following the relaxation of lockdown measures in England, further clarification has been released by the UK government detailing that self-drive boat hire or charter companies can operate again on a day basis. A statement released by British Marine says the public is now allowed to hire or charter a boat ...
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NewsGlobal Distribution Solutions expands into US market
Global Distribution Solutions (GDS Ltd) in the UK has announced that it is expanding its offerings to companies based in the United States.
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NewsPrincess unveils first images of new X95 superyacht
The UK’s Princess Yachts has released images of its first-ever Princess X95 superyacht during its latest sea trial in Plymouth, England.
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NewsLatvia plans more active development of yachting post-Covid-19
Move to establish boating marinas in commercial ports to offset decline in freight transport
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NewsSea Tow survey: Members plan more boating closer to home
Boaters in the US will be doing more boating closer to home and will make other modifications to their boating habits, according to a survey from the country’s leading provider of on-water assistance.
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NewsPoralu Marine wins its first marina project in NZ
Poralu Marine has been awarded its first-ever project in New Zealand. The French marina developer will remodel and redevelop the floating marina of the Tauranga Marina Society, which is located at the north end of Sulphur Point in Tauranga Harbour, Bay of Plenty.
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NewsOXE Marine to deliver first OXE300 units
Having started production of their new OXE300 modular diesel outboard engine last month, Swedish engine producer OXE Marine AB announced the first units are now ready to be shipped to customers. The OXE Marine team mark a new milestone for the engine maker – completion of the first ...
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NewsFinnish ‘boat test’ event deemed a success
For the second year in a row, Finnboat, the Finnish marine industries association, held a ‘boat test’ event for interested customers in Lauttasaari from June 5-6.
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NewsSunseeker restructures management team
Andrea Frabetti continues as CEO; Timon Orlob appointed COO
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NewsKiwi borders now open to foreign-flagged vessels
The New Zealand government has agreed to border exemptions for foreign-flagged vessels with maintenance and refit booked in NZ.
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NewsUS boating deaths down in 2019, Florida leads states
While the total number of boating accidents in the US increased slightly in 2019, the number of boating deaths is down, according to the US Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics Report released Wednesday.
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NewsBritish Motor Yacht Show rescheduled, by appointment only
The UK’s Premier Marinas has announced that the 2020 British Motor Yacht Show, initially due to run from June 11-14, will now take place in August with all the necessary precautions in place to ensure the safety of visitors and comply with the current Covid-19 regulations.
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NewsDutch superyacht sector keeps Holland Yachting Group name, slogan
The Dutch superyacht lobby has bought the Holland Yachting Group (HYG) name and slogan from the HISWA watersports lobby it left last December to join the Netherlands Maritime Technology trade group.
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NewsHonda slows but does not halt production of outboards
In response to the decline in early season demand from its key European and north American markets Honda has reduced production levels at its Hosoe factory in Japan, Honda is thought to be the world’s fifth largest manufacture of outboards in terms of units following Yamaha, Mercury, Tohatsu and Suzuki ...
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NewsAkzoNobel ‘weathering COVID-19 storm’
Amsterdam-based paints and coatings multinational AkzoNobel says it is “weathering the COVID-19 storm” by ensuring employee health and safety and maintaining business continuity.
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NewsExecutive Yacht sells new Pershing 62 to US owner
M/Y Roxy is hull number 30 of the Pershing 62 series
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NewsHarris Pontoons names new president
Harris Pontoons, a division of Brunswick Corp, has named Chris Bernauer as president. He takes up his position immediately.
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NewsGolden Boat Lifts expands Down Under
Golden Boat Lifts, a US manufacturer of aluminium boat lift solutions, has added DOCKPRO as its newest dealer. The company’s territories are Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsSailTime enters powerboat market, adds new franchise
SailTime, a pioneer in the fractional boat club economy, has added a franchise in Portland, Oregon, and entered the powerboat market – just in time for a boom in boating interest from people who’ve been locked-down by COVID-19 and have had to dramatically alter their summer travel plans.
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NewsAustralian builders post strong sales
Gold Coast boatbuilders Maritimo and Riviera are reporting good sales despite the Covid-19 crisis
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