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    4th Nautical Congress held in São Paulo

    2018-10-17T10:30:00Z

    The 4th Nautical Congress: Investment in Tourism, held during the 2018 São Paulo Boat Show, brought together government authorities and experts from the tourism and nautical sectors to discuss obstacles to the development of marine tourism in Brazil and ways to overcome them.

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    2018 São Paulo show exceeds expectations

    2018-10-05T16:01:00Z

    The 21st edition of the São Paulo Boat Show (September 27 to October 2) was a great success, attracting 33,500 visitors during its six-day run – 5% higher than last year’s event. Around 250 vessels valued at US$40m were sold at the show.

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    2018 Biograd Boat Show to be bigger than ever

    2018-10-05T15:53:00Z

    The 2018 Biograd Boat Show (BBS) in southern Croatia is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with more exhibitors than ever expected to take part.

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    Attendance, sales up at NZ show

    2018-10-04T15:58:00Z

    A 12% increase in overall visitors has been reported by the Auckland On Water Boat Show compared to last year’s figures.

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    1st IBI Export Excellence Award winner revealed

    2018-10-02T17:03:00Z

    The winner of the 1st IBI Export Excellence Award, presented by IBI editor Ed Slack at today’s IBEX Industry Breakfast in Tampa, Florida, was Gator Guards.

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    Auckland introduces regional fuel tax for boats

    2018-10-01T17:15:00Z

    The NZ Marine Industry Association and Coastguard New Zealand are urging the government to take a closer look at the new Auckland regional fuel tax which will hit Auckland-based boat owners twice – once when they fill up their cars, and again when they fill up their boats.

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    Amico announces major expansion of Genoa refit facilities

    2018-09-28T16:37:00Z

    Amico & Co, the Italian superyacht refit and repair yard based in Genoa, is launching a major expansion of its facilities believed to be worth some €35m.

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    Amsterdam touted as superyacht destination at Monaco

    2018-09-26T16:36:00Z

    At the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show, the Port of Amsterdam and Dutch superyacht builders pledged to jointly make the Dutch capital a superyacht destination. Under the plan, the port will provide space for Dutch builders and suppliers needing more room for new-build, refit and repair projects. This would, in turn, ...

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    ​Obituary: Stellan Westerdahl

    2018-09-18T08:00:00Z

    Sweden’s Stellan Westerdahl passed away on 27 August in Göteborg. He was 82 years old and suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

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    ACR Electronics upgrades in-house manufacturing

    2018-09-07T15:15:00Z

    ACR Electronics, the US safety and survival specialist, has announced significant investment in a new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line at its Florida headquarters.

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    1st Boot & Fun Inwater opens today

    2018-09-07T08:49:00Z

    The 1st Boot & Fun Inwater boat show in the scenic lake region around Berlin is taking place from September 7-9 in Werder, 30km from the German capital.

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    ‘Uber for boats’ draws closer look from law enforcement

    2018-09-06T16:38:00Z

    While not new in Europe or the States, so-called ‘Uber for boats’ is drawing a closer look from law enforcement as it grows in popularity, with the US Coast Guard warning passengers and captains alike that unlike an automobile not just anyone can hire out a boat to take passengers ...

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    2017 US recreational boating stats released

    2018-08-31T16:06:00Z

    The final sections of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) ‘2017 US Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract’ show a slight uptick in boat registrations for 2017 and healthy single-digit sales growth for the industry as a whole.

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    2018 DAME charity revealed

    2018-08-31T08:37:00Z

    METSTRADE organiser Amsterdam RAI has announced that the proceeds of this year’s DAME Design Award will be shared amongst two charities – Wetwheels and the Blue Marine Foundation.

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    Ancasta opens Barcelona office

    2018-08-31T08:32:00Z

    UK-based Ancasta International Boat Sales has opened a new office at OneOcean Port Vell Marina in Barcelona, Spain. In addition to boat sales, Ancasta Barcelona will offer extensive aftercare services and help with berthing along the area’s coastline.

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    ABA renews Schmitt & Ongaro contract

    2018-08-29T15:40:00Z

    The American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) has renewed Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products’ contract as the exclusive supplier of stainless steel steering wheels to its member companies for another three years. Schmitt & Ongaro has held the position since 1999.

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    Abu Dhabi show on track for launch of first edition

    2018-08-29T06:19:00Z

    The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) has already met its targets for the launch of its first edition, having exceeded the amount of exhibitor space and exhibits initially planned.

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    Allpa and Johnson Pump celebrate 30-year partnership

    2018-08-23T15:25:00Z

    Allpa Marine Equipment, a Dutch wholesaler with branches in the Netherlands and Germany, is celebrating its 30-year working partnership with SPX Flow (formerly Johnson Pump), having served as one of its key distributors for the last three decades.

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    Auckland On Water Boat Show to relocate

    2018-08-22T15:44:00Z

    After 20 years, the Auckland On Water Boat Show will return to The Viaduct Basin and Te Wero Island in 2019, the NZ Marine Industry Association announced today.

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    Attendance up at revamped Helsinki show

    2018-08-22T15:21:00Z

    Almost 13,000 people attended this year’s Helsinki Boat-Afloat Show in Finland – a 12% increase over the year before. The growing popularity of the show, says industry association Finnboat, is attributable to the long and warm boating summer, improved economic outlook and a revamped exhibition concept now offering more in ...