Sector News – Page 417
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Johnson Yachts launches virtual tours of new yacht models
Taiwanese yacht builder Johnson Yachts has embraced digital technology as a means of selling yachts as travel restrictions persist worldwide, with the launch of a series of new virtual tours of its products, including its new Johnson 115 flagship.
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HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show folds for good
The RAI Amsterdam events organisation has closed down the annual HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show for good.
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Azimut Yachts makes use of NASA patent to offer ‘pure air’ onboard
Italy’s Azimut Yachts is to introduce an innovative system called MMVS (Marine Mechanical Ventilation System) on many of its new yachts.
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Draco Boats enters US market with two new models
Draco Boats, the iconic Norwegian motorboat brand built by Windy Scandinavia, has renewed its focus on the US market with its two latest models, the Draco 27 and 22.
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Nanni wins tender for new French Gendarmerie VCSM patrol boats
A VCSM patrol boat for the National Gendarmerie of France French shipbuilder SOCARENAM has chosen MAN V12 D2862 engines, which are represented and sold by Nanni in France, to power a new generation of VCSM patrol boats for the French Gendarmerie. Three new VCSM units, with an ...
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Hanse Yachts CEO, Dr Jens Gerhardt - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the transcript highlights of IBI’s recent Interview to learn how Hanse is coping with Covid, how multi-million euro boats are selling online, and why CEO Dr Jens Gerhardt thinks we may be on the cusp of a surge in small sailboat sales
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Master Promotions acquires five Canadian outdoor shows
Halifax, Canada-based Master Promotions Ltd announced on Wednesday that it has acquired five major-market consumer boat and sporting goods shows from Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows (CNSS).
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Russell Marine opens sixth showroom with new boating/outdoor concept
Russell Marine, the multi-location Alabama dealership and marina operator, held a soft-opening last week for a new 150,000sq ft facility and a new retail concept for the company – all in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Third attempt to sell Slovenian marina; price reduced - offers by July 16
A third attempt is being made to sell the bankrupt 700-berth Marina Izola in Slovenia. The starting bid price this time is €2,990,000, which is significantly lower than the €5.96m asked on the second attempt. According to an advertisement published in the Financial Times newspaper, the insolvency administrator for this ...
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Moonen Yachts sells 36.3m sister ship of Brigadoon
Moonen Yachts has sold a 36.3m superyacht – a sistership of its award-winning Brigadoon – to a MidEast client. The yacht, project YN199, will be launched in August and delivered to the Middle East in October.
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Ronstan moves US headquarters
Sailboat hardware, rigging components and accessories manufacturer Ronstan International has announced plans to relocate its US headquarters at the end of this month.
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Canadian marina to reopen following 2019 hurricane damage
Practically destroyed nine months ago after Hurricane Dorian slammed into Canada’s east coast, Shediac Bay Marina in the province of New Brunswick is set to officially reopen later this month following a multimillion-dollar reconstruction.
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World’s largest aluminium sailing yacht, Sea Eagle II, completes sail trials
266ft schooner due for delivery next month
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Brazilian shipyard launches new superyacht division
INACE Superyachts’ initial offerings include two steel/aluminium explorer yacht series
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Scania USA announces expansion of marine territory for distributor
Scania has announced that its US distributor, Mack Boring & Parts Co, will assume additional marine territory in the Great Lakes region of the US, effective August 1. The new areas covered include Northern Illinois and Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Northern Ohio and Wisconsin.
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US pontoon boat builder embarks on major facility expansion
Barletta Boat Company plans to add almost 145,000sq ft of manufacturing space by January 2021
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Sanlorenzo delivers fourth 52Steel
Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has delivered its fourth 52Steel unit on schedule to its new owner.
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Obituary: Arvie Edwin ‘Dugie’ Freeman
Arvie Edwin ‘Dugie’ Freeman, co-founder of Freeman Marine Equipment in the US, passed away last week after a brief battle with cancer.