All articles by Mike Derrett – Page 15
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ENATA unveils upgraded Foiler design for 2020
A leading exhibitor in terms of innovation at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) in the UAE was local company ENATA, which showed its final production version of the ‘Foiler’ – which claims to be the world’s first production fully foiling powerboat.
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Majesty 140 wins ‘Best in Show’ Award at FLIBS
In a unanimous decision by the judges at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the Best in Show Award went to the Majesty 140, built in the UAE. This is the first time Majesty Yachts has exhibited at FLIBS.
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New SY berths for Singapore yacht club
As Singapore starts to position itself as a regional business and financial hub in the wake of the Hong Kong crisis, the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC) has upgraded its marina with new superyacht berths
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Strong turnout for 2nd Abu Dhabi show
The second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) attracted considerable visitor numbers despite a difficult market. According to the organisers, ADIBS, which concluded on October 19, attracted 26,000 visitors and 284 exhibiting companies from 27 countries. The show was organised by and held at the Abu Dhabi ...
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Industry rallies behind 1st Thailand Charter Week
The first Thailand Charter Week is producing strong interest from regional and international companies in the charter and marine tourism sector. The show is anticipated to have a successful first edition at the Phuket Yacht Haven venue, with 22 yachts confirmed so far.
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Pattaya show expected to boost tourism numbers in Thailand
The 8th edition of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, located at the Ocean Marina venue in Pattaya on Thailand’s east coast, is scheduled to take place from November 21 this year. According to the show organisers, Ocean Property Co, the event is expected to give the Thai marine tourism ...
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Abu Dhabi show returns for second edition
The second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) was officially opened yesterday by Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan. The show, which runs until October 19 is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) Marina with on-water and land exhibits by a ...
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Kingship targets inland water marine tourism market in China
Kingship Marine has introduced a new range of aluminium power catamarans designed for the China market with the first boat delivered for use on the Xinfengjiang Reservoir in the south of the country.
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Prestige launches 42’ flybridge, confirms move to larger models
Prestige Yachts says it has confirmed its market position as global leader in the small to medium-sized flybridge boat range with the launch of its new 42’ flybridge at the Cannes Yachting Festival this week and has confirmed a move to larger models with the soft launch of the new ...
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Job losses at Fairline
The UK’s Fairline Yachts is to make up to 40 staff redundant – just months after launching a recruitment drive at its newly acquired production facility at Hythe in Southampton – but the company still has plans to manufacture its new larger yacht range at the facility starting in late ...
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TAITRA co-hosts Singapore event to promote Taiwan boatbuilding
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in collaboration with the Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA), recently organised an event to promote Taiwan boat manufacturing to Singapore marine industry members.
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ENATA upgrades Foiler design for 2020
Hailed by its builders as the world’s first production foiling yacht, UAE-based ENATA Industries’ new ‘Foiler’ had its world debut at the Dubai International Boat Show in March 2018 and has now been upgraded. The company has released images and details of its new 2020 edition which, according to the ...
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Polish boatbuilder reports increased exports
Galeon, a prominent exhibitor at the recent Wind & Water boat show in Poland, is reporting strong exports. The news comes not long after Galeon picked up a 2018 IBI-METSTRADE Boat Builder Award in the Innovative Onboard Design Solution category for its 640 Fly and 650 Skydeck models.
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Polboat president delivers Polish industry update
The Wind & Water boat show in Gdynia, on the shores of the Baltic Sea in northern Poland, opened yesterday with 100 exhibitors and 200 boats on land and on water. The show was met with glorious sunny weather coupled with a cool breeze – ideal for the show, which ...
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Singapore Yacht Show announces change in dates for 2020
Next year’s 10th edition of the Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) will see a significant change of timing, moving from its traditional April slot to March 19-22, 2020 – creating a cluster of Asian boat shows in the space of two weeks.
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Asia’s first international charter show to be held in November
The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) has announced that the first Thailand Charter Week will be held at Phuket Yacht Haven Thailand from November 16-21, 2019.
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UK marine college signs MoU with Korean utilities firm
The UK-based South Devon Marine Academy (SDMA) is continuing to build connections around the world by recently signing a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with WaterwayPlus Corp, the national utility company providing water services for South Korea.
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12th Korea show pulls in crowds
The 12th Korea International Boat Show (KIBS) concluded last Sunday with exhibitors generally happy about the quality of visitors, bucking a slowing economy and reduced boat sales over the past two years. The latest leisure boat registration figures show that 3,522 boats were registered in 2017, down from 4,863 in ...
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Cypriot marina receives Gold Anchor Platinum award
Limassol Marina, the first full-service superyacht marina in Cyprus, has received the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Award – the highest distinction for exceptional marinas across the world, providing outstanding customer services and facilities.
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12th edition of the Korea International Boat Show opens next week hosting 241 companies
Show aims to spearhead leisure marine market development