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NewsSA government lists yacht-building and ship repair as Cape Town priorities
Yacht-building and ship repair has been declared a key priority work theme for a newly formed Port of Cape Town government Task Team.
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NewsIBI appoints correspondent in Israel
Tel Aviv-based journalist Tamara Zieve was recently appointed as IBI’s Israeli correspondent, joining our global team of 23 reporters. Zieve brings with her a decade of experience as a print, digital and broadcast journalist in the Israeli press, having worked for The Jerusalem Post, i24 News and the German Press ...
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NewsAppointments at Kadey-Krogan
Rhode Island, US-based yacht builder Kadey-Krogen has announced two new personnel appointments with immediate effect.
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NewsInmarsat releases cyber risk management compliance report
Inmarsat, the mobile satellite communications firm, has released a new, free-of-charge report covering new IMO obligations and their implications for yachting professionals. The obligations enter into force next year and the report aims to support compliance as owners, managers and captains work to protect superyacht cyber security.
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NewsHiswa in Water 2021 to start the 2022 sales year
The floating show to be held in Lelystad in the Netherlands from 1-5 September 2021 looks set to be one of the first European boat shows to launch the 2022 sales season. The show, which was originally held in IJmuiden but later moved into the centre of Amsterdam, was relocated ...
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NewsArmada Engineering expands operations at MB92 Barcelona
UK-based marine hydraulics specialist Armada Engineering has expanded its operations at Spanish refit yard MB92 Barcelona as part of its commitment to deliver services to the growing superyachts sector. MB92 Barcelona is one of the largest superyacht refit shipyards in the world, with a 220m dry dock and 4,800-tonne shiplift ...
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NewsMexico to host first Cancun International Boat Show in December
Mexico has postponed the first annual Cancun International Boat Show and Marine Expo from July to December 3-5, 2021.
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NewsUS$10m marina resort proposed for Exuma
The marina would be located just 30 minutes from Exuma International Airport
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NewsPropspeed announces “substantial” global expansion
Propspeed, the underwater foul-release coatings specialist from New Zealand, has announced a massive investment in global expansion. Building on the brand’s recent establishment of a US presence with Propspeed USA, the company is in the midst of developing its European distribution network and has recently appointed several new hires in ...
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NewsXantrex adds NMEA 2000 compatibility
British Columbia, Canada-based electrical equipment manufacturer Xantrex has introduced a new line of inverter/chargers with NMEA 2000 compatibility for easier integration into onboard systems in a bid to capture a greater share of the marine power management segment.
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NewsLowrance SA wins international marketing award
South African marine electronics wholesaler Lowrance SA has won an international marketing award from global marine electronics giant Navico for the second year running.
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NewsMercury launches “game-changing” 600hp Verado
Industry-first V12, 7.6lt engine is the world’s largest outboard in production and includes a host of new innovations
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NewsAzimut Yachts to double production at Brazilian factory
Italian builder reports strong demand in the region
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NewsLippert opens new seating and boat equipment plant
On the heels of reporting its best-ever fourth-quarter and full-year financial results, Indiana, US-based equipment manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has opened a new boat equipment factory to support its newly-announced component supply arrangement with boatbuilder Tracker Marine Group.
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NewsSea Sure installs new machining centre as part of ongoing investment
As part of a £250k investment in new machinery and testing facilities, Sea Sure – a UK producer of hardware for sail/power boats and the aerospace industry – has taken delivery of a HURCO 5-axis machining centre.
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NewsNavico appoints chief sustainability officer
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting, B&G and C-MAP brands, announced the hiring of its first-ever chief sustainability officer this week as the company has made sustainability one of its core strategic pillars globally across its brands, products, operations and production.
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NewsGood take-up of Nimbus stock as trading begins
Sweden’s biggest boatbuilder begins trading on Nasdaq First North
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NewsAquila signs new distribution agreement
Florida, US-based Aquila Power Catamarans has completed a new distribution agreement that will see Sydney, Australia-based Whitehaven Group represent its product line in Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsOyster Yachts opens UK apprenticeship academy to ensure future skilled worker supply
In a move to help ensure enough new skilled employees in the future, the UK’s Oyster Yachts has formally launched its Oyster Apprenticeship Academy, building on the company’s existing long-established apprenticeship schemes. This new initiative coincides with the UK’s National Apprenticeship Week.
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