All articles by Robert Wielaard – Page 25
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EU: Post-Trump era signals US rejoining ‘circle of like-minded states’
Eliminating tariffs for industrial goods is high on the EU’s agenda
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Holland Yachting Group used Covid-19 year to rebuild, grow
Dutch yards delivered tens of one-off yachts in 2020
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EBI, ICOMIA to cooperate more closely
European Boating Industry (EBI) and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) have agreed to step up cooperation and jointly shore up nautical tourism worldwide by jointly tackling key industry issues.
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AkzoNobel, PPG launch rival bids for Finnish paint maker
Tikkurila has paints and coatings operations in 11 countries
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2021 In-Water Hiswa returns to original dates
The 2021 HISWA In-Water Boat Show in the Netherlands will be held September 1-5 after organisers reversed a decision to stage it a week earlier to avoid competition with the Dutch Formula One race.
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MARIN suggests tighter grip on container losses at sea
The loss of the MSC Zoe near the Dutch coast in 2019 caused much pollution of the sea and offshore mudflats
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EBI teams up with The SeaCleaners to combat plastic pollution, raise awareness
The EU estimates plastic pollution in Europe will cause damage of some €22bn between now and 2030
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Study: Covid-19 deals hammer blow to recreational inland boating in EU
The Renew Europe Group is urging the European Commission to draft an inland waterway crisis plan to deal with Covid-19
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Pandemic pushes cyber security to top of boating agenda
Hacking onboard systems poses a growing threat to yacht owners and managers, superyacht crews, guests and shoreside facilities
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IMCI opens UK office to certify recreational boats meet UKCA mark
The Brussels-based International Marine Certification Institute has founded IMCI (UK) in Liverpool to ensure that recreational boats placed on the British market meet the country’s post-Brexit technical, safety and environmental standards.
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EU, China sign tentative trade and investment accord
The deal still needs to be approved by the 27 EU governments and the European Parliament
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Post-Brexit, EU-Britain free trade deal can be an obstacle race
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement inevitably presents hurdles for Europe’s boating and related sectors on both sides of the English Channel – from VAT to border red tape, from travel curbs to rules of origin. Recognition of professional qualifications is at stake. There will be free trade in goods, ...
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Netherlands enters unprecedented five-week lockdown, boatbuilders to maintain staggered shifts
Dutch PM Mark Rutte: Government ”strongly recommends” limiting guests older than 13 to three over Christmas The Dutch government has imposed a five-week, nationwide lockdown shutting schools, universities, daycare centres, just about all shops except food stores, museums, theatres, amusement parks and zoos. The drastic move followed ...
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At METSTRADE, industry is urged to craft sustainable energy agenda
Vienna Eleuteri, a leading force in the search for more sustainable boating, says the global sector must take the lead in setting green goals for itself before lawmakers or public opinion do so.
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AkzoNobel takes its ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge to China
AkzoNobel has announced its next regional ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge will take place in China.
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With Covid-19 curbing travel and leisure, boating industry hails good times
The global boating sector ends a roller coaster year. Business tanked in the spring, then recovered as Covid-19 lockdowns and travel curbs nudged consumers into buying boats in large numbers. The 2020 virtual METSTRADE opened with industry leaders giving an upbeat report on their sector’s 2020 performance. “In ...
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Lynx Yachts, U-Boat Worx sign collaboration deal
U-Boat Worx says it will deliver private subs for use on the 20m-40m support craft of Lynx Yachts under a new collaboration deal between the two Dutch companies
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Royal Huisman to build “world’s biggest” sportfishing motoryacht
Royal Huisman’s headquarters in Vollenhove Royal Huisman of the Netherlands has received an order to build what it says is the world’s largest sportfishing yacht, a 52m (171ft), six-deck aluminum craft designed by Vripack. The yard did not immediately give a launch date or issue any illustrations ...
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Positive EU-US vibes raise hopes for removal of boat tariffs
Partners in the trans-Atlantic boat business are becoming increasingly hopeful that a renewed era of cooperation between the US and Europe will lead to an easing of trade tensions and tarrifs – particularly those imposed on the import of American-built boats into the EU. But second-stage tariff increases loom if ...
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Boarnstream becomes Netherlands dealer for Spain’s Rodman Group
Boarnstream has been named dealer for the Netherlands for the fast leisure boats of Spain’s Rodman Group. The Dutch builder says it “has long been looking for a high-quality brand” to broaden its offering of motoryachts.