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NewsArgentinean boating industry partially reopens; Buenos Aires show postponed
The Argentinean boating industry, a sector that normally employs around 11,000 people, has partially returned to work in accordance with government health and safety guidelines.
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NewsSmartPlug appoints sole Italian distributor
SmartPlug Systems in the US has chosen SAIM Marine to serve as its sole distributor for Italy.
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NewsPearl Yachts sells two new-build units during lockdown
The UK’s Pearl Yachts has announced the sale of two new yachts during the country’s lockdown period – hull #3 of the Pearl 95 and hull #4 of the Pearl 62. Both new units will be delivered to their European owners later this year.
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NewsSouthern Spars to develop next generation of DynaRigs
New Zealand’s Southern Spars, a North Technology Group company, has joined forces with Magma Structures to deliver a new generation of DynaRigs. The DynaRig concept has proven itself as an effective alternative to conventional rigs for superyacht owners who are looking to reduce crew numbers and optimise sailing time.
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NewsMarshall Islands revises Yacht Code
An initiative to update and amend the Republic of the Marshall Islands Yacht Code (RMIYC) is currently in progress with the launch of the new revised edition anticipated for the second half of 2021.
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NewsAfter so-so start, Netherlands Maritime Technology relaunches superyacht unit
The Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT) lobby, overcoming a spat over a name and marketing slogan, has asked “renowned marketing agencies” to handle the relaunch of Holland Yachting Group as its superyacht unit. The contract will be awarded June 24, said the NMT in a presentation of the HYG’s first-year program. ...
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NewsAmeri-Kart consolidates two facilities into new US$10m factory
Ameri-Kart, supplier of plastic components for the marine, RV manufacturing and safety industries, has begun construction on a new US$10.1m facility that will replace two of its current operations.
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NewsInvincible Boats appoints new COO
Invincible Boat Company, the US-based builder of saltwater sportfishing and high-performance boats, has added Thomas Wieners to its executive team as chief operating officer. Wieners will help lead the company’s next growth phase, with a particular focus on enhancing operational efficiency while increasing production to meet increasing demand.
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NewsFirst autonomous security surveillance boat launched in UAE
The first autonomous security surveillance boat has been introduced in the UAE by World Security, a division of the state-owned DP World port operator and also parent of P&O Marinas, which operates Mina Rashid and other facilities in Dubai.
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NewsACOBAR president re-elected
Eduardo Colunna will lead the Brazilian boatbuilders’ association for another two years
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NewsRaymarine unveils powerful new package of MFDs, Axiom+
Electronics manufacturer Raymarine, part of the US-based FLIR Group, has just released the latest generation of its successful Axiom MFD range, including new software that is backwards compatible with existing models.
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NewsPlans for new A$75m Queensland marina revived
Plans to build a new marina at Palm Cove, some 20km north of Cairns in Queensland, Australia, are being revived after a previous potential developer went bust in 2017.
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NewsAon-Willis Towers Watson merger faces lawsuits
Plans for a takeover deal worth some US$30bn of two major insurance brokerage groups have hit a possible hurdle as at least three shareholder lawsuits have been filed opposing the approach by Aon to acquire Willis Towers Watson. Both businesses are big players in the superyacht insurance market.
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NewsNew Humphree centre on French Riviera
Local company MS Yachting will operate the new centre in Frejus
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NewsNew dates announced for Biograd show
The organisers of the 2020 Biograd Boat Show in southern Croatia have announced new dates for this year’s show, which will also now take place over five days instead of four.
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NewsSuperyacht sector wakes up to cybersecurity
As the boating industry accelerates the push into smart technologies onboard, those advances make superyachts particularly vulnerable
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NewsIrish pontoon supplier wins Welsh marina contract
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS), the Irish pontoon supplier, has been chosen by The Marine and Property Group Ltd to modernise its Port Dinorwic Marina in north Wales.
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NewsFrydenbø names preferred engine supplier for Sting and Nordkapp brands
Brunswick’s Mercury Marine division has entered into a supply agreement with Frydenbø of Norway to become the preferred engine partner of its Sting and Nordkapp boat brands in all global markets.
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NewsGCCM presses on with A$100m expansion programme
Australia’s Cold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) is moving forward with the A$100m expansion programme first announced in 2018, which will result in a doubling of its site and a significant increase of operating capacity both across the marina itself and the 80-plus strong cluster of service providers onsite.
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