Sector News – Page 449
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NewsTurkish builder appoints Greek dealer
Dromeas Yachts, a Turkish builder of high-performance boats, has chosen Labea Yachting to serve as its exclusive dealer in Greece.
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NewsSafe Harbor adds 90th marina
Safe Harbor Marinas’ acquisition streak hasn’t seemed to slow any, as the Dallas, Texas-based marina network operator added a second property in as many months to its portfolio.
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NewsSailing charters up in US Virgin Islands
While the Caribbean is recovering from two years of severe hurricane seasons, the demand for sailing charters in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) is growing, and so are the fleets destined to accommodate it.
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Finnish boat sharing platform goes global
New Skipperi web service to be introduced in Scandinavia next year
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NewsJersey plans £3.5m upgrade for St Helier marinas
Two major refurbishment projects valued in the region of £3.5m have been announced by the UK’s Ports of Jersey in respect of marina facilities in St Helier. The work will be carried out over the next two winter seasons so that disruption to yacht movement is minimal.
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Transport Canada adopts ABYC marine safety standards
Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security (TCMSS) has published a policy on the acceptance of ABYC standards as an approved alternative method for small vessel compliance in Canada. The policy is effective as of October 30, 2019.
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NewsENATA unveils upgraded Foiler design for 2020
A leading exhibitor in terms of innovation at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) in the UAE was local company ENATA, which showed its final production version of the ‘Foiler’ – which claims to be the world’s first production fully foiling powerboat.
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NewsBrunswick claims sales, share records at FLIBS
Amidst the introduction of three new boat models, Brunswick Corp says it set new sales and share records during the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
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NewsMultiflex appoints UK distributor
India-based steering and control manufacturer Multiflex has chosen Marathon Leisure as its sole distributor in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsAsia-Pacific yachting moves forward on various fronts
The Asia-Pacific yachting market has been increasingly marketing itself in a bid to attract more and more superyachts in the region. With the Olympics in Japan next year and the America’s Cup being held in Auckland in May 2021, these promotional initiatives are showing results. Other events are also helping ...
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NewsF3 Marina breaks ground on “giant boat vending machine”
Two-years in the making and just a few months behind its original aggressive schedule, F3 Marina has broken ground on what will be the second fully-automated dry stack marina in the US.
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Harken appoints SA distributor
Sailboat hardware and accessories manufacturer Harken has named Zenith International (Pty) Ltd as its newest authorised distributor for marine products in South Africa. The Cape Town-based company will trade as Harken South Africa.
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NewsGreece prepares for slate of upcoming shows
The 2019 Athens Boat Show opens its doors from November 27 to December 1 at the former Olympic Fencing Centre in Ellinikon on the Athens Riviera Coast. Each year the show attracts thousands of enthusiasts from across Greece and abroad, looking for information about the latest products and services on ...
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NewsItalian firm develops ultimate superyacht toy
An Italian company, iSpace2o, is developing a craft that is claimed to be able to attain planing speeds on the surface of the sea and to combine this with operating underwater. These combined talents of the advanced craft will make it a very appealing ‘toy’ for carriage on board a ...
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NewsMajesty 140 wins ‘Best in Show’ Award at FLIBS
In a unanimous decision by the judges at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the Best in Show Award went to the Majesty 140, built in the UAE. This is the first time Majesty Yachts has exhibited at FLIBS.
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NewsItalian builder expands Down Under
Italian boatbuilder Cranchi has appointed a new dealer and distributor for Australia. t|d Terence Dean, which is based in Melbourne’s Docklands at New Quay Marina West, has been involved in second-hand sales and brokerage for a number of years. However, this is understood to be their first dealership for an ...
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NewsSA’s first Superyacht Training Academy opens in Cape Town
South Africa’s first-ever Superyacht Training Academy has officially opened in Cape Town.
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NewsHanse Yachts reports record turnover
Germany’s largest production boatbuilder increased turnover to €150m and achieved its highest profits since 2008
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British boating magazines sold as part of £140m deal
TI Media (the former IPC Media Group and later Time Inc UK) has been sold by the Epiris private equity company to Future PLC, a UK-based publisher of consumer magazines and websites.
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NewsFrigomar wins BMEEA Award
Italian HVAC specialist Frigomar has announced that its high-performance BLDC variable-speed, self-contained unit inverter was recently named Product of the Year by the British Marine Electrical & Electronics Association (BMEEA).
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