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NewsUS boat dealer group sees 30% jump in revenues
US-based OneWater Marine – one of the largest boat retailers in the United States – reported bumper results for its third quarter ending 31 May, with revenues up in excess of 30%. The publicly-traded boat retail group operates 63 stores throughout 11 different states, with diversified revenue streams from new ...
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NewsNew Thai tourism initiatives to boost boating?
The Thailand Yacht Show, set to take place in January 2021, is plotting the same course as the Thai government’s new tourism initiatives. According to Andy Treadwell, CEO of Thailand Yacht Show organiser Verventia, the Thai government’s plans to rebrand tourism in the post-coronavirus era, with an emphasis on quality ...
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NewsGerman 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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NewsFrance and Spain loosen boating regulations
In a positive sign, the French and Spanish maritime sectors have this week relaxed their Covid-19 restrictions on boating activities
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NewsRiva 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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NewsSAMSA opens up for recreational boating as lockdown hits SA suppliers
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has renewed surveys and inspections of recreational boats, a move that may herald a further easing of coronavirus lockdown regulations. SAMSA issued a marine notice on Monday night to clarify training and services allowable under the current stage three coronavirus lockdown. In terms ...
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NewsNew name, new dates for Kiwi show
The Auckland On Water Boat Show is officially still on, but with a new format, new name and new dates.
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NewsSanlorenzo announces €50m supply chain finance program; 1,500 suppliers to benefit
Italian superyacht-builder signs deal with European investment bank
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NewsRussians return to charter as quarantines lifted
Boating is expected to be one of the first segments of the Russian tourism industry to recover from the Covid-19, according to leading Russian yacht dealers and local market analysts as quarantines are lifted in key tourists hotspots throughout Europe.
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NewsMore Caribbean islands to reopen in coming weeks
A growing number of Caribbean islands have already reopened to international visitors or have indicated when they will be doing so. These include the US Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, the Turks & Caicos islands, Anquilla, St Lucia and Aruba.
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NewsUpdated: What does the future hold for boat shows?
IBI Opinion Piece | Since this piece was originally published three more boat shows planning to go ahead this summer have now been cancelled and organisers of the Monaco Yacht Show made the surprise announcement that its show will proceed as a non-profit event.
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NewsYPI appoints head of fleet operations
Yves Damette joins the company from one of the world’s largest private yachting fleets
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NewsActisense 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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NewsAzura Marine launches new solar-powered cat
The first of a new series of solar-powered catamarans by the Singapore-based Azura Marine was launched earlier this month in Bali, Indonesia. The appropriately named ’Solar Eclipse’ is the first hull of in Azura’s Aquanima 40 series, which currently includes the Aquanima 40 and Aquanima 45.
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NewsHorizon 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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NewsNimbus completes acquisition of Swedish boatbuilder
Sweden’s Nimbus Boats has completed the acquisition of aluminium boat producer Alukin Boats Sweden AB. Alukin, located north of Stockholm, is now a full member of the Nimbus family.
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NewsHanse logs record order book
Lower turnover, but order book increases 28% for the first nine months 2019/2020
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NewsChina’s National People’s Congress proposes new Hainan investment initiatives
Control mechanisms for yachts included in new policies
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NewsPropspeed’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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NewsBoost 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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