All International Boat Industry articles in October/November 2018 – Page 8
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Florida marina fire causes US$1m in damages
The State Fire Marshal of Florida and US Coast Guard are investigating a blaze that destroyed two boats and heavily damaged two others at Venice Yacht Club, causing at least US$1m in damages.
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Fairline in major recruitment drive
The UK’s Fairline Yachts is recruiting over 100 boatbuilders in a variety of roles that include carpenters, electrical fitters, engineers, GRP moulders, painters and assemblers at both its Oundle and Hythe manufacturing sites in Southampton. The move, says Fairline, follows “impressive sales success” at the recent Cannes and Southampton boat ...
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Victory Marine to build own trailer line
Victory Marine Holdings (VMH) is launching its own trailer line to be built in Miami, Florida. Excalibur Trailers USA, Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of VMH is on schedule to begin manufacturing by year’s end in a 7,000sq ft leased facility.
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Taking the heat out of vessel monitoring
Oceanic Systems introduces heat pipe technology to its latest Poseidon control and monitoring system
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IBI celebrates 50th Anniversary
Publishing Director Nick Hopkinson has worked on every issue since October 1968
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Groupe Beneteau registers strong growth as multihull and outboard sectors shine
Boat business beats forecasts to register 9% growth
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Dutch investment firm acquires Alewijnse
Strong Root Capital buys Dutch technical services provider for undisclosed sum
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Morbern targets European market
Morbern, the Canadian manufacturer of marine coated fabrics, has introduced a new Morbern Europe logo to strengthen its positioning in the European market.
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Record turnout for Yacht Racing Forum
The 10th Yacht Racing Forum, held this year in Lorient, France, attracted a record turnout with over 430 delegates. The forum is a leading annual conference that reviews the sailing yacht market, its business and marketing, and future plans.
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Ocean Explorer sells Hull #3 of the OE60
Ocean Explorer has announced the sale of Hull #3 of the OE60. Designed by naval architect Germán Frers, the 60ft yacht will be built alongside the OE72 at Ocean Quality Systems’ (OQS) yard in Jakobstad/Pietarsaari, Finland.
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Construction begins on Cypriot marina
Construction has begun on Paralimni Marina in Cyprus, according to the country’s Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. The marina is expected to be fully operational by mid-2021.
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Appointment at Yanmar America
Adairsville, Georgia-based Yanmar America Corp has named Dave Flanagan as its new marketing manager for all product divi
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Cox Powertrain appoints new distributor
The Outdoor Network, a US dealer and distributor of OEM outboard motor parts, has been chosen to distribute Cox Powertrain’s new CXO300 diesel outboard engines. The landmark expansion is accompanied by a new web presence, www.dieseloutboards.com, and includes CXO300 distribution to maritime government service agencies, the Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Guatemala ...
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Mercury Marine names product integration engineering director
Rich Todhunter has been promoted to director of current product engineering and product integration engineering at Mercury Marine.
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Wide range of topics addressed on Day 2 of World Marinas Conference
The second day of presentations at ICOMIA’s World Marinas Conference (WMC) included a wide range of topics linked to marina operations and development.
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Digital catalogue for METSTRADE 2018 out now
METSTRADE organiser Amsterdam RAI and the show’s official magazine, IBI , will again send out advance digital copies of the METSTRADE catalogue.
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Superyacht, fishing boat collision leaves one dead
One person is dead and 18 passengers were taken to shore by the US Coast Guard following a Friday evening collision between the 101m superyacht Attessa IV and a 65ft sportfishing boat off the California-Mexico border.
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Patrick Industries marine segment up triple-digits in Q3
Patrick Industries, the recreational vehicle and marine component manufacturer, has reported third-quarter sales up 41% at US$575m with net income up 57% at nearly US$28m. Marine sales for the quarter – representing about 14% of total sales – were up 137%.
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Sri Lanka show concludes with successful industry conference
The 6th Sri Lanka International Boat Show and Marine Festival concluded on Sunday night, held in the World Heritage city of Galle. The event, supported by the Government Export Development Board (EDB), attracted considerable public interest.