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NewsSuzuki’s Thai factory produces one-millionth outboard
The plant manufactures 12 models of four-stroke outboards from 2.5hp-30hp
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NewsThailand to remain closed to general tourism until at least the second quarter of 2021
It will be March 2021 at the earliest until there is any semblance of general tourism to Thailand, according to the Thai Minster for Sports and Tourism, Pipat Ratchakitprakan. The minister’s outlook wipes out any hope of any tourism resurgence for the 2020/2021 high season. The Thai Hotel Association and ...
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NewsYARE virtual meeting predicts positive Covid-19 outcome for superyacht market
Vincenzo Poerio, YARE president and CEO of Tankoa Yachts While the annual YARE (Yacht Refit and Aftersales Experience) event was forced to go virtual for its 10th edition this year, the clear message was a strongly positive one. In his opening comments, Vincenzo Poerio, YARE president and ...
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NewsFairline takes boat configurator to the next level with bespoke video illustration
Following the launch of Fairline Yachts’ F//LINE 33 configurator site, the brand has unveiled phase two of the platform, where users receive a fully bespoke, personalised video of their configured boat in action.
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NewsWhisperPower opens new Spanish office
Dutch power and propulsion specialist WhisperPower has announced the opening of a new Spanish office and warehouse in Ganida, near Valencia. As of December 1, 2020, WhisperPower Iberica will operate an independent and dedicated sales and service centre to aid current and future customers in Spain and Portugal.
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News2021 Stockholm boat show cancelled
The Stockholm International Boat Show (Allt för sjön), planned for March 5-14, 2021, has been cancelled. Instead, an app will be available for an online experience with all important boat information and news gathered in one place, free for users to download.
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NewsAppointment at MarineMax
MarineMax has named Julie Balzano as its new brand marketing manager, with responsibility for its Galeon, Aquila, Azimut, and MarineMax Vacations portfolios.
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NewsDrettmann Yachts celebrates 50 years of yacht sales
Drettmann Yachts, a name long associated with the German yachting sector, has reached a milestone in 2020 in that it has been active in the yacht sales market for half a century.
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NewsAquafax expands sales team
UK-based marine equipment distributor Aquafax has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Harry Heasman as head of sales.
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NewsCanadian government proposes licensing changes for boats, boaters
Transport Canada soliciting industry comment on proposed licensing amendments and fees for both pleasure boats and pleasure boaters
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NewsKorean Air to sell yacht marina for US$117m
A Korean investment group has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire Wangsan Leisure Development, operator of Wangsan Marina, from Korean Air Lines for approximately US$117m. Consus Asset Management and Mirae Asset Daewoo announced the memorandum on Monday, as Korea Air Lines moves to divest assets as part of its ...
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NewsNew appointments at China Boat Industry and Trade Association (CBITA)
CBITA has successfully completed the new appointments to its management board. The organisation and leadership structure of the Fifth Council of the China Boat Industry and Trade Association is as follows:
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NewsMichigan dealer expands with a focus on first-time boat buyers
A successful Michigan boat dealer is riding a wave of demand for boats by opening a third location that will focus on the first-time and entry-level boat buyers. Grand Bay Marine, founded in Traverse City in 1997, is converting a former freight warehouse into a 20,000sq ft showroom and pro ...
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NewsPatrick Industries adds Taco Metals to the fold
US-based component manufacturer Patrick Industries announced it has completed the acquisition of US-based Taco Metals, the second acquisition in two weeks and sixth this year
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NewsPoland invests in new marinas
The municipality of Puck in northwest Poland has secured around PLN 7.4m (US$2m) from the regional authorities to co-finance its PLN 31m (US$8.2m) project to build a new marina on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The facility will increase Puck’s berthing capacity by some 100 craft, with construction work ...
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NewsAsian superyacht builders win awards
Two of Asia’s leading yacht-builders, Horizon Yachts from Taiwan and Heysea Yachts from China, have both won awards in recent days.
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NewsInmarsat takes on Speedcast’s maritime customer contracts
The move comes as Speedcast looks to emerge from Chapter 11 proceedings in the US
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NewsHill Robinson Group expands with rebranding and management appointments
Moravia Yachting relaunched to offer retail charter and brokerage services
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Newsboot Düsseldorf to make a statement regarding show dates on Thursday
The organisers of boot Düsseldorf are aware that rumours have been circulating that the January show has been postponed until later in the year. Messe Düsseldorf said they wished to make it clear that any supposition about a new date is purely speculation and it should not be taken as ...
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NewsVolvo confirms electric push
Volvo Penta’s Heléne Mellquist: “We will perform by improving our current portfolio, based on current customer and market needs” In line with the Volvo Group’s new ambitions, Volvo Penta has accelerated its sustainability aims. The Volvo Group recently announced its plans to be a net-zero emissions company ...
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