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  • Phuket charter week
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    Industry rallies behind 1st Thailand Charter Week

    2019-10-23T10:32:00Z

    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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    Polaris Q3 revenues up, but not in marine

    2019-10-23T09:39:00Z

    Polaris Inc reported year-over-year growth in overall revenues and gross profits among its 2019 third quarter results, in spite of an 11% YOY drop in revenues for its boat division.

  • Olaf
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    Obituary: Olaf Theodore Harken

    2019-10-22T15:58:00Z

    Olaf Harken, co-founder of US deck hardware manufacturer Harken Inc, passed away yesterday in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He was 80.

  • 2019 DAME jury
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    2019 DAME shortlist revealed

    2019-10-22T15:45:00Z

    The jury of the DAME Design Award 2019 competition has announced that 59 products from a total field of 118 entries spanning 27 countries have been nominated to enter the final rounds of judgement. Each nominated product will be available to view within the special DAME Design Award exhibition at ...

  • Grand Banks Eastbay 44
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    Grand Banks revenue hits 10-year high

    2019-10-22T15:28:00Z

    The luxury yacht builder said seven new orders have boosted the Group’s order book to S$52.8m in the first quarter

  • 2019 Monaco Yacht Show
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    MYS end of show report reflects event’s success despite some market weakness

    2019-10-22T15:18:00Z

    More exhibitors, best display of superyachts and more visitors

  • Jason Lippert
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    Lippert Components acquires SureShade

    2019-10-22T13:06:00Z

    US-based parts and accessories manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) announced late Monday that it has acquired Rodan Enterprises LLC, manufacturer of the SureShade brand of retractable sunscreens.

  • 161 Yacht
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    Sunseeker confirms sale of first flagship 161 Yacht

    2019-10-22T13:00:00Z

    Following multiple sales during the recent Monaco Yacht Show, Sunseeker and ICON Yachts today announced the sale of the company’s first 161 Yacht with the client signing a Letter of Intent. The deal was brokered by Sunseeker Monaco, part of the Sunseeker London Group.

  • PacsoftNG makes marina management simple
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    Pacsoft International sold

    2019-10-22T10:58:00Z

    Jonas Software has acquired marina management software specialists Pacsoft International for an undisclosed sum.

  • Aquatic AV
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    Aquatic AV expands UK presence

    2019-10-22T10:16:00Z

    Aquatic AV, a US manufacturer of specialist waterproof AV equipment, has appointed Marathon Leisure as its exclusive distributor in the UK.

  • Suzie Miron and Bill Reilich
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    IJC appoints two new members to Lake Ontario-St Lawrence River management board

    2019-10-22T09:12:00Z

    Bi-national agency regulating Great Lakes water levels adds two new board members to secure broader input toward policy decisions

  • 2019 Cape Town Boat Show
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    Deputy Transport Minister praises Cape Town boatbuilders at CT boat show launch

    2019-10-21T15:25:00Z

    South Africa’s deputy Transport Minister Dikeledi Magadzi on Friday lauded the country’s boatbuilding sector as an inspiration to other local industrial sectors, particularly in relation to innovation and diversity.

  • METSTRADE 2018
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    Wide-ranging programme planned for METSTRADE

    2019-10-21T15:11:00Z

    This year’s METSTRADE Show, which runs from November 19-21 at RAI Amsterdam, is to feature an extraordinary selection of learning opportunities. A dedicated program spread across three stages on the METSTRADE exhibition floor will cover a wide range of inspiring technical and engineering topics.

  • Karver Systems
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    French equipment firm opens Lorient site

    2019-10-21T14:23:00Z

    Karver Systems, a French manufacturer of high-end sailboat equipment, has moved its sales department to Lorient La Base in Brittany. The company has also hired a new designer and an export sales rep.

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    Brazilian group opens marina number eight

    2019-10-21T13:52:00Z

    BR Marinas Group, the largest business group within its segment in Brazil, is to open a new marina in the historic city of Paraty, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Rio de Janeiro state. The investment is said to be worth some US$2.3m.

  • Ocean Marina Boat Show 2018
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    Pattaya show expected to boost tourism numbers in Thailand

    2019-10-21T13:13:00Z

    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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    UK Docks buys Royal Clarence Yard

    2019-10-21T12:12:00Z

    UK Docks, a British ship repair firm with facilities on Tyneside, Teesside, Plymouth and Gosport, recently acquired the 5.7-acre Royal Clarence Yard in Gosport, a former military site that offers access to deep water.

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    Matrix Yachts files for liquidation

    2019-10-21T11:14:00Z

    Cape Town luxury catamaran builder Matrix Yachts has applied for voluntary liquidation in the Cape Town High Court.

  • Automatic Fender System Go Earth
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    Go Earth introduces Automatic Fender System

    2019-10-21T10:38:00Z

    Go Earth is introducing an Automated Fender System (AFS) to handle deployment and lifting of fenders on any size boat at the touch of a button using a smart phone or tablet app and Bluetooth.

  • Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi
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    Ferretti Group cancels planned IPO

    2019-10-18T15:38:00Z

    Despite strong sales results and reported investor interest in an IPO offering 30% of the Italian yacht builder’s shares, the Ferretti Group nevertheless decided to pull the plug on the public listing in the final hours of the offer period. The builder cited deteriorating conditions in the financial markets which ...