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    Marina fire destroys dozens of vessels in Brazil

    2019-07-08T14:37:00Z

    Dozens of boats were destroyed during a fire this past weekend at the Marina do Forte in Bertioga, on the coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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    Export markets a priority for HydroHoist, ShoreMaster

    2019-07-08T14:04:00Z

    When boat lift manufacturer HydroHoist Marine Group Inc merged with ShoreMaster LLC last month, the newly combined entity became the largest dock and boat lift company in North America, with HydroHoist already the dominant brand in the southern half of the US and ShoreMaster enjoying leading market share in the ...

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    Lexus begins social media campaign for LY 650

    2019-07-08T13:42:00Z

    Lexus, the luxury automobile division of Toyota Motor Corp, has begun a social media ‘tease’ campaign for the launch of its LY 650 sport yacht scheduled for September.

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    CRN issues M/Y 138 build update

    2019-07-08T11:48:00Z

    CRN, part of Italy’s Ferretti Group, has issued a build update on its new 62m M/Y 138.

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    Sichterman launches new interiors program

    2019-07-08T11:46:00Z

    Three new ’style package’ interiors are helping Dutch builder drastically cut lead times 

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    MCY introduces enclosed flybridge models

    2019-07-08T09:59:00Z

    Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY), the Italian motoryacht-building arm of Groupe Beneteau, is expanding its product offering, especially for the US market, by adding enclosed flybridges on the four smallest models in its range – the MCY 66, MCY 70, MCY 76 and MCY 80.

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    New St Francis Marine MD outlines plans for expanded range

    2019-07-08T09:32:00Z

    The newly appointed managing director of South African boatbuilder St Francis Marine plans to expand the company’s range with a new catamaran and power boat model, while also boosting production to around eight hulls a year.

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    NZ launches new electric amphibious boat

    2019-07-05T15:15:00Z

    Textrax was unveiled at the recent Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show

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    Australia unveils major expansion plan for Two Rocks harbour in Perth

    2019-07-05T14:28:00Z

    Plans for new 580-berth facility put out to public consultation

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    Scape Yachts unveils new ‘Sport’ catamaran

    2019-07-05T14:14:00Z

    South Africa’s newest catamaran model was officially launched this week – the Scape Sport 40, built by Cape Town builder Scape Yachts. The boat is a modified sport version of the better-known Scape 39, with design input from well-known local naval architects Anton du Toit and Simonis-Voogd.

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    Oregon to charge wakeboat permit fee

    2019-07-05T13:31:00Z

    The Oregon Legislative Assembly has approved a towed watersports program that includes a biannual US$124 permitting fee. The bill now awaits Governor Kate Brown’s signature.

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    Wider Yachts acquired by international trio of businesses

    2019-07-05T11:14:00Z

    Beginning of a new era for the Italian brand

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    Coppercoat signs deal with Indian distributor

    2019-07-05T07:00:00Z

    Aquarius Marine Coatings (AMC) in the UK has chosen West Coast Marine Yacht Services PVT Ltd to distribute its Coppercoat antifoul products to leisure and commercial marine clients in India.

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    Premier Marinas reports small fall in profits

    2019-07-04T14:20:00Z

    Premier Marinas Ltd, one of the UK’s largest marina operators, has reported a 6% fall in post-tax profits to £4.782m for the 2017-18 fiscal year to September 30, 2018 compared with £5.088m in the year previous. The figures were filed with Companies House, the UK business register.

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    Rising Star | Dan Bloice Smith

    2019-07-04T14:17:00Z

    Williams Jet Tenders’ Design Engineering manager, Dan Bloice Smith, was named the inaugural winner of the Rising Star award at last year’s Boat Builder Awards in association with Raymarine. He talks to IBI about his involvement in Williams’ new EvoJet project and how the industry can attract young talent

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    Pendennis Vilanova on course for early autumn start

    2019-07-04T13:49:00Z

    The first phase of the new Pendennis Vilanova yacht repair and refit facility in Barcelona, Spain is set to be operational by early autumn this year. Work on a number of yachts has already been carried out at the new facility, which is costing some €4.5m.

  • Tested in Baltimore, the original Mr. Trash Wheel concept has proven effective in removing plastics and other floating debris from harbour areas
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    Yamaha partners to create marine trash interceptor

    2019-07-04T13:17:00Z

    Yamaha’s US marine business unit has entered into a partnership with environmental stewardship company Clearwater Mills LLC to design and build a device that can collect and remove plastic waste and other floating debris from coastal stormwater systems.

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    New Princess dealership in Mallorca

    2019-07-04T11:57:00Z

    Russell Currie, former Fairline MD, has been awarded distribution rights for Princess Motor Yachts in Pollensa and Alcudia in Mallorca, Spain.

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    Marquis appoints national sales manager

    2019-07-04T10:04:00Z

    Marquis Yachts has named Scott Nault to the position of national sales manager, responsible for the Pulaski, Wisconsin-based builder’s Marquis, Carver and Lexus yachts lines. He will also oversee dealer development and product education.

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    PAE expands Nordhavn fleet

    2019-07-04T09:54:00Z

    Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), renowned for its range of ocean-going motoryachts, has announced a new addition to the fleet, the Nordhavn 41. The yacht is the smallest vessel in the range and has been developed as a replacement for the previous Nordhavn 40, which was retired last year.