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    New aluminium boat builder enters SA market

    2019-10-17T14:47:00Z

    Mountain Marine, a new Cape Town aluminium boat builder, has launched itself into the local market with two major custom projects.

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    2019 Barcelona show attracts strong crowd

    2019-10-16T14:59:00Z

    The 2019 Barcelona International Boat Show ended its five-day run on Sunday, bringing the show’s most sustainable edition ever to a close.

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    Hansen Protection expands UK presence

    2019-10-16T14:33:00Z

    Ocean Safety, specialists in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, has been appointed by Hansen Protection to distribute their range of emergency immersion suits, work suits and thermal protection suits in the UK and Ireland.

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    US powerboat registrations flat in August

    2019-10-16T14:29:00Z

    New powerboat registrations in the US were down less than one percent in August, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 12-month, year-over-year rolling scale while down 2% on the rolling three-month, year-over-year basis.

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    Cape Town welcomes famous superyacht for boat show weekend

    2019-10-16T14:22:00Z

    South African maritime stakeholders have welcomed one of the world’s premier superyachts just days before the start of the Cape Town International Boat Show this coming weekend.

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    Bahamas marinas ‘closing ranks’ following Hurricane Dorian

    2019-10-16T07:00:00Z

    Following the destruction of five marinas in the path of Hurricane Dorian that slammed the Bahamas in August, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) is “closing ranks” in an effort to hasten recovery, according to ABM executive director Basil Smith.

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    US$3.1m grant helps pay for Palm Beach marina facelift

    2019-10-15T14:51:00Z

    Palm Beach, Florida received some relief in its US$33.6m Town Marina reconstruction project in the form of a US$3.1m State grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District.

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    Anytec Boats appoints CEO

    2019-10-15T09:23:00Z

    Thomas Jansson has been appointed CEO of Sweden’s Anytec Boats, which includes the Anytec and Ockelbo brands.

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    Hawaii harbour fee increase doubles some rents

    2019-10-15T09:03:00Z

    Faced with nearly US$310m of maintenance and capital improvement costs at some 16 small boat harbours around the state, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DLNR) is imposing fee hikes on November 1 that could, in some instances, double a boater’s mooring ...

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    Torqeedo owner Deutz buys battery specialist

    2019-10-15T08:59:00Z > , By

    Exactly two years ago, German engine manufacturer Deutz took over Torqeedo, a leading specialist for electric boating systems. Now Deutz AG has announced the acquisition of the battery specialist Futavis. With the purchase of the company, which is located near the Dutch border, “Deutz AG is supplementing its electrification strategy ...

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    Annapolis Yacht Sales announces charter division

    2019-10-15T06:00:00Z

    Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) is partnering with Navigare Yachting to bring a new yacht charter service to the Chesapeake Bay area of the US.

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    Beneteau CEO points to new strategic direction in Les Echos interview

    2019-10-14T15:10:00Z >> , By

    The hundreds of suppliers and dealers for one of world’s largest boatbuilders should expect significant changes in the coming year; Former CEO takes issue with successor’s statements

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    First sale of direct drive diesel microturbine generator for superyacht

    2019-10-14T14:31:00Z

    The rebuild of the 42.06m (138ft) classic superyacht Istros by Feadship in Makkum will include the installation of the first-ever direct-drive DC C65 diesel microturbine generator for marine use. The sale was made by Capstone Turbine Corp of the US through Seven Turbine Power BV, Capstone’s exclusive distributor for Belgium, ...

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    Ecoworks Marine expands in Asia

    2019-10-14T09:12:00Z

    Seal Superyachts to distribute the Ecoworks range of environmentally friendly cleaning products on the Asian market

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    Durban boat show to be incorporated into bigger logistics event

    2019-10-14T08:58:00Z

    After two postponements, the Durban Boat Show is finally set to go ahead – but it will look nothing like previous editions

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    Genoa International Boat Show to touch down in New York

    2019-10-11T11:56:00Z

    UCINA to take part in 75th Columbus Day celebrations to promote Genoa 2020 show

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    NL superyacht sector rushes into maritime technology lobby’s fold

    2019-10-11T09:32:00Z

    36 Dutch superyacht sector companies are already saying they will join the Netherlands Maritime Technology trade lobby, more expected to follow

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    TecnoRib expands in Oceania

    2019-10-11T08:00:00Z

    TecnoRib, the official licensee of the Pirelli brand of inflatable boats, has signed an agreement with Barbagallo Marine for the official distribution of its RIBs and jet tenders in Australia.

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    Spirit Yachts launches new flagship

    2019-10-11T06:00:00Z

    The UK’s Spirit Yachts has launched its new flagship 34m sailing yacht, the Spirit 111. Lowered into the water for the first time at Spirit’s waterside headquarters in Ipswich, Suffolk, the sloop-rigged yacht is said to be the largest single-masted wooden yacht to be built in the UK since Shamrock ...

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    Ferretti extends its IPO offer period

    2019-10-10T16:49:00Z

    In view of the ongoing discussions with institutional investors, the Italian yachtbuilder Ferretti Group has extended the offer period for the pending listing of its shares on the Milan Stock Exchange