All articles by Robert Wielaard – Page 30
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NewsEU, 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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NewsPost-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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NewsNetherlands 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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NewsAt 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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NewsAkzoNobel 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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NewsWith 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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NewsLynx 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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NewsRoyal 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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NewsPositive 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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NewsBoarnstream 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.
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NewsWRF introduces superyacht sustainability database
The Water Revolution Foundation, an Amsterdam-based non-profit determined to make the global superyacht industry more sustainable, has crafted a green solutions database that will be deployed in the months ahead.
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NewsEU: Covid-19 vaccines may be available in Europe as of December 15
The first Covid-19 vaccines may become available in Europe in the second half of December if the European Medicines Agency issues a conditional approval. EU Commission President Ursala von der Leyen said: “in the beginning, small amounts become available” for health care and other essential services workers and the elderly. ...
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NewsVaan Yachts to build second sustainable cat in “uneasy year”
Vaan Yachts owner Igor Kluin Vaan Yachts, a new Dutch builder of recyclable aluminium catamarans, says it will soon build a second project – a 14.95m (49ft) sailing yacht. “We are finally on our way. This has not been an easy year,” says owner Igor Kluin. Kluin ...
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NewsHakvoort Shipyard receives ‘Royal’ designation
Dutch King Willem Alexander has granted superyacht-builder Hakvoort Shipyard the designation ‘Royal’ to mark its 100 years of service.
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NewsEU wants more SMEs in trade deals outside the bloc
The European Boating Industry (EBI) says 97% of the businesses active in Europe’s boating sector are small and medium-sized companies. EU-wide, SMEs even account for 99% of all enterprises and employ an increasing number of persons. They may employ only up to 250 people, but SMEs are the oxygen of ...
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NewsEU orders 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Seeing a light at the end of a long tunnel, the EU head office is ordering “up to 300 million doses of the [Covid-19] vaccine developed by German company BioNTech and Pfizer.” EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says: “This is the most promising vaccine so far. A ...
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NewsEU: Covid-19 interrupts Q3 rebound, dashing hope for quick recovery
The EU’s autumn forecast comes as a second wave of the pandemic slams the European economy
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NewsEekels Technology absorbs bankrupt De Keizer Marine Engineering
Eekels Technology BV, a Dutch builder and installer of electrical drive and shore power connection systems, has agreed to take over De Keizer Marine Engineering which was declared bankrupt on October 15. No financial details were announced. Eekels said in a statement that De Keizer’s activities “will boost its position ...
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NewsBelgian sector lifts its boat shows from the doldrums
There are plans for a show at Nieuwpoort marina in March 2022 Belgium is planning to stage new boat shows, restoring some sheen to its boating and watersports events that spent the better part of the past decade in the doldrums. Nautibel, Belgium’s watersports and recreational boating ...
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NewsVanquish Yachts secures 35m superyacht order from US client
Vanquish COO Sander Mars: “US clients are getting used to aluminium” Since its founding in 2012, Vanquish Yachts has built fast luxury dayboats at a blistering pace. It’s a tale of peerless success: the Dutch maker of aluminium tenders and day cruisers just scored an order for ...
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