All Middle East articles – Page 62

  • Naval Yachts
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    Turkish yard unveils new business model

    2019-07-29T10:01:00Z

    Turkish superyacht builder Naval Yachts has unveiled a new business model called ‘Completion Projects’.

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    EU targets illegal tax breaks for yachts in Cyprus and Italy

    2019-07-26T14:26:00Z

    The European Union Commission (EUC), in its ongoing mission to rid the EU of “unfair tax avoidance practices,” is taking steps to end illegal tax breaks in the yacht industries of Italy and Cyprus.

  • Fire
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    Fire breaks out at two Istanbul marinas

    2019-07-26T13:26:00Z

    At around 6am this morning, fire broke out almost simultaneously at two separate marinas in Istanbul, Turkey – Marinturk, which is located on the Asian side of the city, and Ataköy Marina on the European side.

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    AkzoNobel: strong results overall, but flat in marine coatings

    2019-07-24T11:24:00Z

    Dutch paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel has posted strong first-half results, including a €280m net profit, up 24% from the same 2018 period. It cited cost savings and higher prices for AkzoNobel products.

  • Sedna 100
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    ‘One Hundred Feet’ enters production in Brazil

    2019-07-22T15:05:00Z

    Brazilian shipyard Sedna Yachts has officially commenced production of its new ‘One Hundred Feet’, a project signed by Italy’s Marino Alfani Design.

  • Fawcett Boat Supplies
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    Annapolis Inflatables sold

    2019-07-17T13:38:00Z

    Two long-time Annapolis, Maryland marine businesses will be combining forces now that Fawcett Boat Supplies has completed its acquisition of Annapolis Inflatables (AI).

  • Annapolis Waterfront
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    ABYC inaugural educator training conference next week

    2019-07-16T13:25:00Z

    The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its inaugural Marine Service Technology Educator Training Conference from July 23-25 at the Hornor Maritime Center in Annapolis, Maryland.

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    2019 Brisbane Boat Show approaches

    2019-07-16T08:50:00Z

    The 2019 Brisbane Boat Show is returning to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre this year from August 23-25. The three-day event is one of the largest recreational boat shows in Queensland, Australia, covering more than 20,000sq m of floor space across four halls at the South Bank venue.

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    ADNEC receives recognition for organisational resilience

    2019-07-15T13:57:00Z

    Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), has received ISO 22301:2012 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The recognition reinforces the company’s commitment to increasing organisational resilience.

  • Turkish flag
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    Turkey imposes new "tax" on tourist vessels

    2019-07-15T09:46:00Z

    Turkish Parliament ratified a bill last Thursday to establish a new agency to promote and further develop tourism in Turkey.

  • Last year's HISWA In-Water Boat Show attracted 23,000 people
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    3km of boats to be displayed at Dutch in-water show

    2019-07-12T11:08:00Z

    More than 300 boats with a total length or around 3km will be on display from September 4-8 at this year’s HISWA In-Water Boat Show in Lelystad in the Netherlands – 12% more than last year’s edition.

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    Ancasta grows turnover from new-boat and brokerage sales

    2019-07-11T13:56:00Z

    One of Europe’s largest boat sales networks, operated by Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd, achieved a 2.7% increase in turnover for the year ended August 31, 2018, based on growth in both new-boat and brokerage sales. The group’s profit fell back because of increased distribution costs and administration expenses, and ...

  • US boat sales
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    1,300 US dealers receive Customer Satisfaction Index award

    2019-07-09T14:34:00Z

    More than 1,300 US boat dealers have been recognised by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) with its 2018 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award and just over 900 were recognised for excellence in customer service.

  • Arksen technical director Jim Mair
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    Arksen grows technical team

    2019-07-09T14:07:00Z

    Arksen, the new UK-based builder of hybrid explorer vessels, has appointed Jim Mair as technical director.

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    Australia unveils major expansion plan for Two Rocks harbour in Perth

    2019-07-05T14:28:00Z

    Plans for new 580-berth facility put out to public consultation

  • Flag of Alaska
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    Alaska’s DMV boat registration aimed at derelict boats

    2019-07-03T11:50:00Z

    Alaska is now requiring all motorboats in the state to register and title with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as a way of preventing abandoned and derelict boats, but not a lot of boat owners are aware of the new law which took effect in January.

  • ADEC 2019 Innovation Award overall winner
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    Abu Dhabi show organiser wins award

    2019-07-02T12:11:00Z

    Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, has won an AIPC (International Association of Convention Centres) Innovation Award for its new meeting space, the Hive.

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    Israeli environmental organisations oppose marina expansion plans

    2019-07-02T10:39:00Z

    Opposition from a number of environmental organisations is building up against an Israeli government plan to develop five new marinas and expand eight existing ones by 2030, according to a report by the CTech online media outlet.

  • Durban Point Yacht Club
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    2019 Durban Boat & Lifestyle Show cancelled again

    2019-07-02T08:57:00Z

    For the third year in a row the reformatted Durban Boat Show has been cancelled, this time reportedly due to a pollution scare in Durban harbour.

  • The 2019 Adelaide Boat Show connected exhibitors with quality visitors
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    Adelaide Boat Show ends on high

    2019-07-01T09:45:00Z

    This year’s event attracted 7,698 visitors