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SeaVee Boats resumes full operations
SeaVee Boats’ consolidation of three small manufacturing facilities into a 220,000sq ft production centre last December achieved the goals of improving manufacturing flow, but no one could suspect the new facility would help the Medley, Florida-based custom builder manoeuvre its way through a global pandemic.
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Question marks hang over future of Perini Navi
Speculation circulating in Italy today suggests that Perini Navi, a leading sail and motor superyacht builder, is suffering severe financial issues which may result in it entering bankruptcy while a restructuring plan is developed and implemented. The source of the speculation was an article into today’s Milano Finanza, an Italian ...
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Renaissance Marine reopens amid changes
Renaissance Marine, maker of Duckworth, Weldcraft and Northwest aluminium boats, reopened late last week ahead of Washington state’s Phase 2 reopening plans, but amid myriad changes that many manufacturers may be facing. The Clarkston, Washington-based builder resumed operations under a provision allowing non-essential businesses “to preserve the value of their ...
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Nerea Yacht announces sale of NY24 Dark Bronze Deluxe
Nerea Yacht, the new Italian yacht brand that launched into the market last year, has announced the sale of its first NY24 Dark Bronze – a Deluxe version day cruiser that was exhibited at boot Düsseldorf in January.
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Ireland eases lockdown, allowing marinas to reopen
Safety concerns raised with government over COVID-19 steps
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Greece introduces new rules for yachts
The Greek Maritime Ministry has announced new regulations for the operation of yachts and pleasure craft which come into force today and will last through to June 15, 2020.
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Yamaha extends shut down at outboard engine factories
Following a previous announcement on April 9th concerning the closure of its principal outboard engine factories during May, Yamaha Motor has now decided to extend the shut down at its Fukuroi and Yatsuhiro plants for a further two weeks until the 15th of June. According to the earlier statement, the ...
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DMS Holland expands portfolio of stabilisers
Dutch stabilisation specialist entered the market in 2013
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Monaco Yacht Show under threat; Informa issues initial response
Leading superyacht builders and brokers to withdraw from this year’s show
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Heysea Yachts launches 10th Asteria 108
Heysea Yachts, China’s most active superyacht builder, has just launched the tenth model in its successful Asteria 108 series. The 33.1m (108ft) vessel is set to be delivered in mid-June, after which it is scheduled to spend six months in Hong Kong followed by a voyage to Melbourne, Australia.
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Echo Yachts unveils Project Echo-HSV
Australian superyacht new-build and refit specialist Echo Yachts has released details of its latest design – Project Echo-HSV, a Humanitarian Support Vessel that utilises the same platform and principal particulars as its earlier Project Echo-ASY Adventure Support Yacht catamaran motoryacht.
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Seakeeper names preferred supplier of battery chargers
Marine stabilisation specialist Seakeeper has chosen Scandvik and its Dolphin Battery Chargers as the preferred supplier of battery chargers for Seakeeper 1, Seakeeper 2 and Seakeeper 3 installations.
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IBI strikes agreement with China boatbuilding association
New International Yacht Building Institute to begin operations in Weihai this year. International Boat Industry (IBI) to benefit from the establishment of a liaison office and the distribution of its news service in Mandarin to members of the China Boat Industry and Trade Association (CBBIA)
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COVID-19 protection, the latest superyacht ‘must-have’
In a circular about the sale of the 43m (141ft) expedition superyacht Marcato from Globe Regal Yachting, an emphasis was placed on its air-treatment system and anti-COVID-19 protection.
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GMI chairman foresees ‘lasting change’ for marina training
Marina training will experience a “lasting change” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Tony Browne, chairman of the Global Marina Institute (GMI) and marina director of Porto Montenegro. The GMI, formed in 2011, is an organisation jointly supported by British Marine and the Marina Industries Association of ...
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Horizon launches first FD102 superyacht for US client
Taiwanese boatbuilder Horizon Yachts has launched its first FD102 superyacht for American owners. Hull No 2 of the 32m fast-displacement vessel is on schedule to arrive in Ft Lauderdale in June and will make its debut at the 2020 Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October.
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UK marina group to reopen marinas in England on Wednesday
Boatfolk, the new brand name that brings together Dean & Reddyhoff and Quay Marinas in the UK, is to begin reopening its marinas in England on Wednesday following the relaxation of travel and leisure restrictions in the country.
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Elan to restart production next week
Elan’s managing director, Marko Skrbin, told IBI that the company ceased all production on the 16th of March in order to comply with government recommendations and in the interest of the safety of the company’s staff. As a result, the launch of its new GT6 sailing yacht has been ...
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Besenzoni reopens with renewed strategy to stop spread of Covid-19
Italian marine equipment and accessories manufacturer Besenzoni has implemented a renewed corporate strategy to deal with the ‘emergency situation’ caused by the spread of Covid-19.
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Tankoa Yachts resumes full-time work on S501
Italian superyacht-builder Tankoa Yachts has resumed full-time work on S501, the fifth project in the Tankoa fleet and the third hull in its 50m all-aluminium series, following the easing of lockdown measures in Italy last week.