Market News – Page 416
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Fire destroys Quebec marina
Up to 100 boats were destroyed in a fire at a Quebec province marina on Saturday.
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Hong Kong show to be held in April
The Hong Kong International Boat Show (HKIBS), which is traditionally held in December, was cancelled last year because of protests experienced in the territory.
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2020 British Motor Yacht Show to expand
The organisers of the British Motor Yacht Show (BMYS) have announced that this year’s event will extend to four days from May 14-17 and will include more craft than ever before.
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New Philippines school plans to take sailing education to next level
A new collaboration which commenced last month involving the Subic Sailing Club and local yacht dealer and services provider, Europa Yachts, aims to bolster the popularity of sailing in the Philippines and take sailing education in the country to a new level. A new sailing centre called the Europa Sailing ...
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Princecraft debuts new models in Toronto
Canadian boatbuilder Princecraft Boats opened the Toronto International Boat Show this past weekend with the global debut of new pontoon and fishing boat models.
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Marivent Yachts appoints new managing director
Mallorca-based dealership Marivent Yachts has appointed André Nelles as its new managing director.
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Dutch superyacht sector weighs offer of upgrade in new home
Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT), a grouping of 400-plus maritime know-how companies, showed Dutch superyacht builders and their suppliers a new home last week following the collapse of their HISWA Holland Yachting Group.
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1st Sea Tourism Summit deemed a success despite teething troubles
The Düsseldorf Boat Show program started early today with the launch edition of the one-day Sea Tourism Summit, an innovative initiative by boot Düsseldorf and The Economist
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Too many boatbuilders, supply chain improvements needed – industry challenges highlighted at summit
Sanlorenzo chairman Massimo Perotti said the company’s recent IPO was a worthwhile experience In the session entitled ‘Shipbuilding and yachting and what lies ahead’ at today’s Sea Tourism Summit as part of Boot Düsseldorf, a series of key recommendations were put forward by the panel to address ...
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US powerboat registrations increased in late 2019
A strong second half of the year for US boat sales helped boost powerboat registrations to 275,00 units through last November, up 6% on a rolling three-month year-over-year basis, but down 1% on a rolling 12-month year-over-year, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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Horizon Yachts unveils two new models for 2020
Horizon Yachts used its bi-annual Open House event in Taiwan to unveil its newest additions to the expanding FD Series.
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5th Thailand Yacht Show achieves strong results
The fifth edition of the Thailand Yacht Show was held at Royal Phuket Marina from January 9-12 with a wide range of yachts, marine equipment and lifestyle products on display. Now firmly established as a consumer boat show in Thailand, the event is well-supported by key regional distributors including Asia ...
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Ecoworks Marine appoints Dutch distributor
Ecoworks Marine in the UK has chosen Dutch distributor Belship to represent its sustainable interior and exterior cleaning products range in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany.
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D-Marin to be acquired by private equity fund
A multimillion-euro deal of undisclosed value has been made by the Luxembourg-headquartered private equity business CVC Partners to buy the D-Marin arm of the Turkish Dogus Group. D-Marin, which is registered in the Netherlands, operates 15 marinas in five Mediterranean and Middle East countries. This transaction will be finalised upon ...
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Spinlock gains Maritime NZ approval
Spinlock inflatable lifejackets have gained Maritime NZ approval for use on both commercial and recreational vessels in New Zealand.
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MOU signed to initiate marina training in China
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Marina Industries Association (MIA) in Australia and the Chinese Sports Industry Group (CSI) which will result in marina training and accreditation starting in China.
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Early estimates show 2019 growth in Italy
Preliminary estimates from members of the Italian boating industry point to continued growth in 2019, approaching 10%
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2020 Boot Düsseldorf to be bigger than ever
The 51st edition of Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat show, will be bigger than ever and will include a new hall and new events. The show runs from January 18-26 at Messe Düsseldorf.
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Sunseeker hires director of superyachts & dealer network
Francesco Frediani has joined Sunseeker International as director of superyachts & dealer network. Having worked in the leisure marine industry for 30 years, Frediani brings a wealth of experience to the UK yard.
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