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Axopar co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Read the transcript of IBI’s recent Axopar interview, where the co-founder reveals why, despite Covid, production is booming, and reveals the unique capability of its platform production techniques and what model launches we can expect this autumn
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NMMA redirects convention effort, IBEX decision expected this week
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is revamping its advocacy efforts surrounding the curtailed US presidential nominating conventions and is expected to make a decision this week regarding the fate of IBEX, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference.
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MarineMax buys specialty yacht insurance firm
US boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has acquired Private Insurance Services, a specialty yacht insurance agency, for an undisclosed sum.
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French association asks government to reallocate boating taxes to help industry
FIN calls for government to channel 25% of taxes back into the sector
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Hidea reports strong outboard engine sales in China and new models
The company will manufacture 38,000 units this year
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2019 Dutch superyacht output: fewer but more valuable, greener vessels
The Dutch superyacht sector delivered 17 yachts last year, worth just over €1bn, the Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT) trade group says in its 2019 annual report. While this is a drop in numbers, NMT says the value of yachts on order in the Netherlands fell by only 1.4% – from ...
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Norwegian superyacht-builder goes bankrupt after loan agreement ends
Kleven Verft down to share in build of new superyacht-style cruise ship
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IBI speaks with Axopar Co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala
IBI editor Ed Slack speaks with Jan-Erik Viitala, co-founder of Finnish boatbuilder Axopar, about the company’s results during Covid, it’s modular approach to production, and plans for upcoming model launches.
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Thailand’s Bakri Cono Shipyard to expand
One of the larger privately-owned shipyards in Southeast Asia has announced plans for a dramatic increase in the size of its facilities to cope with increasing demand.
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Cape Town yard reports US breakthrough with HammerCat
The HammerCat is a collaboration between veteran builder Uwe Jaspersen from Carbo Tech, Schionning Naval Architects, and a US sales & marketing team
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Campion Marine reinvents itself with all-new 2021 line-up
Canadian boatbuilder on track for long-term growth goals with complete line refresh featuring multiple new models
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Team NZ, government, publisher head to court in continuing America’s Cup scandal
A legal battle Monday in the New Zealand High Court at Auckland involved Emirates Team New Zealand (TNZ), its affiliated event promotion arm America’s Cup Event Ltd (ACE), the New Zealand Herald’s publisher NZME, the National Government and Auckland Council in the latest round in what is rapidly becoming a ...
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Navico President and CEO, Knut Frostad - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Read the transcript of IBI’s recent CEO interview, with highlights including the latest trends in electronics, the impact of Covid-19 on the firm’s financials and why the car industry shouldn’t be the Holy Grail for boating
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New Ecuadorian-based superyacht cruise company to start operations in December
A new Ecuadorian-based superyacht cruise company called Kontiki Small Yacht Expeditions is due to commence operations in December with two planned cruises along the coast of the South American country.
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Suzuki Marine to reorganise in the US
Management reshuffle to oversee establishment of new company in the USA
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Greater freedoms introduced for yachts in Hainan Free Trade Zone
New rules will run until the end of December 2024
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Kiwi government suspends America’s Cup funding amid Team NZ spy, fraud claims
It’s been quite a summer for Emirates Team New Zealand, defending America’s Cup champions, which began the week firing team members for spying, answering charges of financial fraud, and culminating in the government’s suspension of payments to the team and Cup organisers pending further investigation.
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Team New Zealand named in NZ$1.5m government wage subsidy probe
Just days after announcing the dismissal of an undisclosed number of teammates for leaking confidential information, defending America’s Cup champions Team New Zealand is now under investigation for financial mismanagement surrounding government Covid-19 wage subsidies.
