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Beneteau announces key management changes
In view of the severe economic crisis linked to Covid-19, France’s Groupe Beneteau said it is accelerating reorganisation of its boat business
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Fairline confirms 240 job cuts
Following last week’s story that Fairline Yachts had warned staff to expect redundancies, the UK-based boatbuilder today announced that 240, out of a total work force of 455, will be made redundant from the end of July, when the furlough period runs out. Fairline attributed the job cuts to the ...
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Kiwi builder signs contract for 18m carbon fibre sportfisher
Lloyd Stevenson’s Artnautica 60 is due for launch in early 2022
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Bali Catamarans names official Asian dealer
Asiamarine, a Hong Kong-based yacht services specialist, has been made the official dealer of Bali Catamarans in Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand and Vietnam.
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How the virtual world is transforming the way our industry operates
When the COVID-19 pandemic settled in and millions of people around the globe began sheltering and working at home, organisations and industry scrambled to make a new virtual existence a reality. The recreational marine industry was among them. From team meetings to boat shows, the industry adapted quickly. When the ...
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German retailer AW Niemeyer ramps up catalogue
Listed items are now linked directly to the company’s online store
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Riviera celebrates the launch of its 20th Sports Motor Yacht
The 72 and 68 Sports Motor Yachts, the flagships of the Riviera collection, have reached a milestone this week with the completion of the 20th boat following the launch of the new designs in 2018. Riviera spent two years developing the 68 and 72 SMY, consulting with Riviera owners from ...
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Sanlorenzo reports strong sales in Asia, opens flagship office in Singapore
Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo is reporting strong sales in foreign markets. With five yachts sold in Hong Kong since the start of the year, including three over the last week, Sanlorenzo Asia – thanks to its collaboration with Simpson Marine – is leading the company’s international rebound.
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Nauticool to relaunch Polar generators on UK market
UK-based Nauticool Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with Ünver Enerji Sistemleri Ltd Şti, trading as Polar Generator, to relaunch Polar generators on the UK marine market.
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German builder delivers superyacht, works on 387ft new-build
The 68m Soaring was delivered to its new owner last April German boatbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen recently delivered a 68m (223ft) superyacht, and the company is currently working on another project, a 118m (387ft) superyacht with a volume of more than 5,000 gross tonnes, according to senior ...
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Riva consolidates presence in Russia
Italian motoryacht brand Riva has signed a dealership agreement with Burevestnik Group to handle its operations on the Russian market on an exclusive basis.
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Actisense reports higher than expected sales
UK-based marine electronics specialist Actisense has reported a 6% increase in Q1 2020 sales compared to the same time last year, bucking industry trends.
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Horizon CC98 in build for repeat Australian owner
Taiwanese boatbuilder Horizon Yachts is building its fourth Horizon yacht for a repeat client. The Horizon Custom Collection (CC) 98 is for an Australian owner whose three other yachts were a Horizon CC80, an E84 and
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IBI speaks with Princess Yachts chief Antony Sheriff
IBI’s Ed Slack interviews Princess Yachts International Executive Chairman and CEO about current production and demand levels, improved interaction levels with customers and employees, and the prospects for the rest of the year and beyond
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Propspeed’s Lightspeed endorsed by Lumishore
New Zealand-based underwater coatings specialist Propspeed today announced that its transparent foul-release system, Lightspeed, has been tested by Lumishore to confirm that it protects underwater lights and does not degrade light quality or interfere with the colour of underwater lighting.
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Boost in UK boating activity as lockdown lifts
The UK’s Trafalgar Drystack says it has achieved a record number of boat launches since lockdown measures in England were eased on May 13, as private boaters flocked back to the water.
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Saim Marine appointed Sea Recovery sales agent in Arabian Gulf
The Italian equipment distributor will represent Parker Water Purification products
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Echo Yachts wins order for 56m catamaran yacht support craft
Western Australia-based Echo Yachts has won its first superyacht contract since delivery of two vessels for the same Singaporean owner, which included the 84m (276ft) trimaran White Rabbit.
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Goodbye to an old friend - origins of the outboard engine
The news this week that BRP Inc. has elected to exit the outboard engine business and discontinue building product under its Evinrude nameplate closed the book on a brand that helped drive boating into the modern era. Ole Evinrude, a Norwegian emigrant to the United States, is widely credited with ...