Sector News – Page 471
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NewsGreen light for new Edinburgh Marina
Edinburgh Marina, Scotland’s new waterside destination development, has been granted a marine works licence by Marine Scotland. The licence paves the way for the construction of a new 373-berth marina located less than 2.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre in Granton’s Western Harbour. Once complete, it will provide 24/7 access ...
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Romanian yard secures 155m superyacht contract
Damen Mangalia, a joint venture between Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group and the Romanian state, has secured a deal to build a 155m (580ft) superyacht for Norway’s SeaDream Yacht Club.
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NewsAustralia's largest-ever display of superyachts lined up for third Rendezvous
The 3rd Australian Superyacht Rendezvous (ASR), held from May 17-18 at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), will this year include the largest display of superyachts ever seen in the country.
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NewsGianneschi reports strong sales in Turkey
Italian pumps and blowers specialist closes deals with several Turkish yards
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NewsJeanneau delivers insight into current model development
Erwin Bamps, the new CEO of Prestige Yachts, offered an insight into Jeanneau’s current model development during the company’s spring press conference for the boating media in Cannes.
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NewsSuperyacht milestone for Cape Town
For the first time ever, Cape Town’s historic Robinson dry dock has simultaneously hosted two superyachts, fuelling hope that the city’s port could one day accommodate a major superyacht maintenance and repair hub.
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NewsIdaho County moves to restrict wakeboats, PWCs
It what appears to be growing trend, Valley County, Idaho has become the latest governmental body to propose restrictions on wake boats and personal watercraft (PWC), in some cases, effectively banning their use.
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NewsCampania Yachting forms in Italy
A new promotional campaign covering the Italian region of Campania and initially including three marinas has been established. Called ‘Campania Yachting’, the new project recently got underway with the signing of a deed of establishment of the Promoting Committee by Marina d’Arechi, Marina di Capri and Marina di Acciaroli.
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NewsDockmate expands relationship with Vetus
Dockmate, the US manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, has expanded its relationship with Dutch thruster manufacturer Vetus.
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News2019 Motor Boat Awards - finalists revealed
The UK’s Motor Boat & Yachting magazine has announced the finalists of the 2019 Motor Boat Awards, sponsored by Side-Power.
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NewsPoralu wins Taiwan marina contract
French marina developer Poralu Marine has been chosen to design and build a new marina for Argo Yacht Club in Tainan, Taiwan.
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NewsMississippi sees boating, marina use down post-hurricane
The number of registered boats and occupied marina slips on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast has dramatically declined since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, despite efforts to reinvigorate the area following the storm.
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NewsSingapore puts Asia-Pacific yacht market in the spotlight
With the holding of 10th Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference (APSC) and the 9th Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) on Sentosa Island this week, the Asia Pacific market will be in the spotlight as both events are held at ONE15 Marina.
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NewsR&C MD issues ‘plea for help’ to address skills shortage in SA
Catamaran producer Robertson & Caine says a critical skills shortage in the South African boatbuilding sector is threatening the future viability of its massive Cape Town facility.
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Derecktor, St Lucie finalise yacht yard at Port of Fort Pierce
It took longer than anticipated, but the Port of Fort Pierce Florida will have a new megayacht repair centre operated by Derecktor Shipyards.
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NewsBrexit brings growth to UK boating tourism
A new study reveals that boating tourism contributed over £6 billion to the UK economy in 2018
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News2019 London Yacht Show cancelled
The organisers of the 2019 London Yacht Show, due to be held from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks in the heart of London, have postponed this year’s event until 2020. According to a statement, the move will “ensure the delivery of a high-quality onwater show, with the scale and ...
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NewsTurkey: charter yachts update
Foreign flagged charter yachts that cruise to Turkish waters not affected by the recent announcements
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NewsReport into Dutch boating sector warns of skills shortage
An industry report into the training of boatyard workers in the Netherlands says weaknesses in schooling combined with a lack of forward-looking management make the Dutch sector insufficiently future-proof.
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NewsLusty & Blundell takes on Spinlock range
Spinlock has chosen Lusty & Blundell Ltd to serve as its new distributor in New Zealand. Products include the renowned Spinlock cleat, clutch and rope control range; the award-winning Deckvest Lifejacket range, harnesses and personal equipment; and a wide range of sensors specifically designed for performance sailing.
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