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NewsWest Marine CEO steps down
After just 10 months on the job as CEO, Doug Robinson has left West Marine. The North American boating supply retailer issued a brief statement Tuesday.
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NewsAncasta opens ‘virtual’ UK office
Ancasta, the UK-based international boat sales firm, has opened a ‘virtual’ office in Portland and Poole to service central southwest England.
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NewsUltraflex unveils new VELAIR brand
The Ultraflex Group, an Italian manufacturer and distributor of marine accessories and equipment, has launched a new range of self-contained air conditioners under the VELAIR brand.
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Ft Lauderdale marina to develop fully automated dry stack
F3 Marina is set to break ground in January on a 240 berth fully-automated dry stack marina on the Seminole River Canal in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, making it the second automated dry stack of its type in the US.
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News1st British Marine Expo to be held next year
UK industry association British Marine has announced the launch of a new trade event to be held next year in Southampton.
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MarineMax expands financing capacity
MarineMax has expanded its financing facility to provide for borrowing of up to US$400m from the previous limit of US$350m. The three-year term expires October 2021 and has two one-year renewal options.
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NewsGreece looks to grow marine tourism
At the 2018 World Travel Market exhibition in London, England on Monday, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura highlighted the importance of the tourism industry to the Greek economy and spoke of the significance of marine tourism, both cruising and yachting, as part of the sector’s future plans.
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NewsUS trade association announces new round of grants to promote Pacific Northwest boating
The Seattle, Washington-based Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has announced a new round of grants in support of non-profit organisations that promote recreational boating in the Pacific Northwest.
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NewsSuzuki Marine Q2 sales up 11%
Suzuki’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal 2018 second-quarter increased by 5.4%, or ¥98.3bn, to ¥1,929.4bn year-on-year, and operating income grew by nearly 15% to ¥198.5bn.
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New Franco-Italian yacht painting partnership formed
A new Franco-Italian partnership for yacht painting and fairing has been established following the acquisition, by Performance Yacht Painting (PYP) of France, of a one-third stake in northern Italy-based finishing and fairing company, Ve.Ga Yachts. This will be increased to a two-third stake by the end of this year, giving ...
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NewsMalibu Boats Q1 sales, profits up
Tennessee-based Malibu Boats has released new financial results marking gains in net sales, unit volumes, gross profits and net incomes for the first quarter of its 2019 fiscal year.
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NewsGemini Marine appoints sole UK dealer
South African RIB builder Gemini Marine has appointed Berthon as its sole dealer for the UK and Ireland.
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NewsBahamian Marinas initiative to increase boat traffic to the islands
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) has launched an initiative to drive more boat traffic to the island nation as well increase boating participation by its citizens. The Voyager program, unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), offers participants discounts, cruising guides and invitations to special events.
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NewsSeaArk Boats hosts student career day
Arkansas-based SeaArk Boats recently hosted approximately 30 students from the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center in a career day program aimed at touting the benefits of a career in boatbuilding.
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NewsKorean round-the-world sailor's Beneteau Oceanis becomes star attraction at National Maritime Museum
A Beneteau Oceanis 423 sailing yacht sailed non-stop round the world by a Korean, Kim Seung-Jin, is now on display at Korea’s National Maritime Museum
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Lumishore appoints head of marketing
Lumishore, the UK manufacturer of underwater LED lighting systems, has hired Lauren Patterson as the group’s new head of marketing. Patterson will be responsible for leading the Lumishore market transformation through its core marketing activities.
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NewsBeneteau sets up permanent trials base
Port Ginesta in Barcelona chosen as home for year round boat trial facility
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UK shipyard with superyacht experience to close in March 2019
Appledore yard involved in building 96m Vava 11
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NewsPort 32 yacht service facility at Fort Lauderdale to open by year-end
Redevelopment is well underway for the new Port 32 Fort Lauderdale Marina, slated to open by year-end as a yacht service destination
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NewsMeet leading boatbuilders at IBI-METSTRADE Awards Dinner
The clock is ticking if you want tickets for the fourth annual Boat Builder Awards - in association with Raymarine - for the best networking event at METSTRADE 2018
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