Sector News – Page 469
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Australia’s largest SY marina and shipyard nears completion
Superyachts, pyrotechnics, superbikes, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, and many others combined to commemorate the unveiling of Stage 1 of Australia’s newest – and largest – superyacht marina and shipyard earlier this month.
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European marine lender, SGB Finance, celebrates 20 years
Co-owned by Groupe Beneteau, SGB Finance has provided more than €2 billion in total financing since 1999
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Genoa show registration up 26%
Registration for this year’s Genoa International Boat Show is up by 26% compared to the same time last year, according to Italian trade association UCINA, with more than 92% of the 951 exhibitors from the 2018 edition having already identified their display areas and products to be showcased.
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New CEO at Turquoise Yachts
Turkish superyacht builder Turquoise Yachts has been undergoing changes and expansion as part of its strategic plan to increase production and its share of the market as a world-class builder of superyachts. As part of this strategy, Turquoise has constituted a new board of directors and beefed up its management ...
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Actisense picks up Business Excellence Award
Actisense, the UK-based marine electronics firm, has been named Best Import/Export Company at this year’s Business Excellence Awards held at the Telford International Centre last month.
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Hamburg signs up for northern European superyacht route
Hamburg has joined a Dutch superyacht sector drive to craft a northern European superyacht route as an alternative to the well-worn Mediterranean and Caribbean sailing areas. Other northern ports are expected to follow suit.
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Solaris Yachts launches new lobster-style yacht series
Italy’s Solaris Yachts has launched a new series of motorcraft called SolarisPower in an initiative that sees Norberto Ferretti, former head of the Ferretti Group, return to the yacht-building market.
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Cypriot marina receives Gold Anchor Platinum award
Limassol Marina, the first full-service superyacht marina in Cyprus, has received the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Award – the highest distinction for exceptional marinas across the world, providing outstanding customer services and facilities.
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Fraser sells nine yachts in three weeks
Monaco-based Fraser Yachts, part of Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group, has announced the sale of nine yachts in just three weeks.
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Italy’s Customs Agency clarifies procedure for visiting yachts
UCINA talks continue as ‘verbal declaration’ agreed for beginning of temporary admission period for yachts visiting from outside EU
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Industry braces for impact of Tier III NOx emission regulations
Key proposals to diminish impact of emissions regulations for boats over 24m under scrutiny this week
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Seatorque Control Systems name Halyard as exclusive distributor for the UK, Europe and Scandinavia
Seatorque Control Systems, a leading-edge technology propulsion systems’ manufacturer based in the US, has named Halyard as its exclusive distributor for the European and Scandinavian markets. Headquartered in the UK ,Halyard is an industry leader in the design and development of sophisticated and specially designed exhaust systems. Seatorque is renowned ...
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Dutch stabiliser-maker names Turkish distributor
Dynamic Marine Systems Holland, the Dutch maker of roll-damping systems, has named Istanbul-based Arti Marin Mobil Enerji Sisemleri AS as its distributor for Turkey.
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US yacht supplies company opens NZ branch
US yacht supplies and logistics support group, National Marine Suppliers, has expanded with the opening of a new branch in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Dutch SY builder acquires new build halls
Dutch superyacht builder Oceanco has acquired two large build halls from Heerema Fabrication Group, a builder of offshore constructions that has fallen victim to deep cuts in investments in the oil and gas industry.
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Canada’s tariff concession just part of the plan
The Canadian government’s lifting of retaliatory tariffs on boats manufactured in the US was welcomed and appreciated by both countries’ boating industries, but it was no accident according to one official involved in the process.
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Balmar appoints Swedish distributor
US-based Balmar DC Charging Solutions has appointed Start & Generator as its distributor for Sweden.
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Canada rescinds 10% tariff on US-made boats
Removal of retaliatory tariffs seen as a critical first step toward elimination of US section 232 tariffs and ratification of USMCA trade agreement
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Reclamation project set to impact boating businesses and SY berthing in Gibraltar
Marine businesses will have to be relocated following green light for reclamation of Gibraltar dockyard area
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Navigare Yachting partners with Fraser Yacht Sales in Vancouver
Navigare Yachting brings Vancouver dealer Fraser Yacht Sales to distribution network