Sector News – Page 418
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NewsBrazilian boatbuilders' association ACOBAR seeks new credit lines for members
Despite the temporary reduction in production volumes and the number of employees, the Brazilian boatbuilding industry has, in most cases, managed to continue its operations and still maintain some level of sales.
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NewsInforma has yet to determine future of Monaco and Ft Lauderdale yacht shows
In a trading statement released last Friday, the British show organiser Informa, which produces the Monaco, Ft Lauderdale and Palm Beach yacht shows, stated that its postponement programme for 2020 is now largely complete. As part of this, 160-plus events out of the 500 it runs annually have now been ...
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NewsGreen light for self-drive day boat hire and charter in England
Following the relaxation of lockdown measures in England, further clarification has been released by the UK government detailing that self-drive boat hire or charter companies can operate again on a day basis. A statement released by British Marine says the public is now allowed to hire or charter a boat ...
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NewsPrincess unveils first images of new X95 superyacht
The UK’s Princess Yachts has released images of its first-ever Princess X95 superyacht during its latest sea trial in Plymouth, England.
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NewsPoralu Marine wins its first marina project in NZ
Poralu Marine has been awarded its first-ever project in New Zealand. The French marina developer will remodel and redevelop the floating marina of the Tauranga Marina Society, which is located at the north end of Sulphur Point in Tauranga Harbour, Bay of Plenty.
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NewsOXE Marine to deliver first OXE300 units
Having started production of their new OXE300 modular diesel outboard engine last month, Swedish engine producer OXE Marine AB announced the first units are now ready to be shipped to customers. The OXE Marine team mark a new milestone for the engine maker – completion of the first ...
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NewsSunseeker restructures management team
Andrea Frabetti continues as CEO; Timon Orlob appointed COO
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NewsKiwi borders now open to foreign-flagged vessels
The New Zealand government has agreed to border exemptions for foreign-flagged vessels with maintenance and refit booked in NZ.
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NewsSuzuki virtual boatbuilder meeting generates positive feedback
2021 Moving Forward webinar with business updates and details on new models warmly received by US boatbuilders, major dealerships
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NewsDutch superyacht sector keeps Holland Yachting Group name, slogan
The Dutch superyacht lobby has bought the Holland Yachting Group (HYG) name and slogan from the HISWA watersports lobby it left last December to join the Netherlands Maritime Technology trade group.
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NewsHonda slows but does not halt production of outboards
In response to the decline in early season demand from its key European and north American markets Honda has reduced production levels at its Hosoe factory in Japan, Honda is thought to be the world’s fifth largest manufacture of outboards in terms of units following Yamaha, Mercury, Tohatsu and Suzuki ...
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NewsExecutive Yacht sells new Pershing 62 to US owner
M/Y Roxy is hull number 30 of the Pershing 62 series
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NewsMercury Marine confirms BRP boats supply agreement
Brunswick’s Mercury Marine division has entered into a strategic supply agreement with BRP to be the supplier of choice for BRP’s Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex and Stacer boat brands.
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NewsFraser CEO sees bright future for superyachts
Raphael Sauleau: “We’re receiving a steady stream of enquiries and inspection requests” Hopeful, yet confident. That is how Fraser Yachts CEO Raphael Sauleau feels as the world begins coming out from under COVID-19 restrictions. Sauleau describes a 2020 that began very strongly for the 75-year-old brokerage, management ...
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NewsSailTime enters powerboat market, adds new franchise
SailTime, a pioneer in the fractional boat club economy, has added a franchise in Portland, Oregon, and entered the powerboat market – just in time for a boom in boating interest from people who’ve been locked-down by COVID-19 and have had to dramatically alter their summer travel plans.
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NewsAustralian builders post strong sales
Gold Coast boatbuilders Maritimo and Riviera are reporting good sales despite the Covid-19 crisis
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NewsVolvo Penta appoints new president
Heléne Mellquist currently serves as president of the European Division at Volvo Trucks
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NewsOceanco on expansion trail; four new projects in build
Oceanco’s 350ft Black Pearl is said to be the largest DynaRig sailing yacht in the world Source: Tom Van Oossanen Dutch superyacht-builder Oceanco is looking confidently to the future with four yachts of up to 125m (410ft) currently in build. Having recently acquired new refit and construction ...
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NewsWhite Shark boat brand changes hands again
French boat importer acquires the storied White Shark boat brand
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NewsMoonen names new management team
Moonen Yachts, the Dutch superyacht builder rescued from bankruptcy last summer, has named its new management team to step up production of semi-custom yachts in the 30m-50m bracket. The yard has made marketing director Marianne Hendricks its managing director.
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