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NewsBahamian Marinas initiative to increase boat traffic to the islands
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) has launched an initiative to drive more boat traffic to the island nation as well increase boating participation by its citizens. The Voyager program, unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), offers participants discounts, cruising guides and invitations to special events.
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NewsBeneteau sets up permanent trials base
Port Ginesta in Barcelona chosen as home for year round boat trial facility
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NewsOutboards dominate performance boats at FLIBS
Visitors walking the performance boating dock at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) are seeing something different this year: no sterndrives. The so-called ‘go-fast’ boat crowd has adopted outboard engines with a passion.
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Fischer Panda gains Lloyd’s type approval
Fischer Panda has received Lloyd’s Register Type Approval for electrical power generation for marine recreational applications.
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Biograd show attracts record crowd
The 2018 Biograd Boat Show in southern Croatia closed last Sunday with a record number of visitors, exhibitors and boats on display. Some 16,876 people attended the four-day event in Marina Kornati which, apart from Sunday morning, was blessed with blue skies and t-shirt weather.
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Sealegs takes High Court action against Kiwi firm
Sealegs has filed a High Court claim against New Zealand company Tectrax Ltd for alleged infringement of copyright in the unique arrangement of features in the Sealegs amphibious system.
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Australian brokerage YOTI creates central cloud-based marketing hub
Central marketing and admin hub designed to increase efficiency and free up the sales force
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Sanlorenzo launches ‘Sanlorenzo Academy’
Italian supyeracht-builder Sanlorenzo has launched the Sanlorenzo Academy, a series of courses that offer specialised training opportunities for the young.
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NewsDAME Awards shortlist revealed
The jury of the 2018 DAME Design Award has announced that 63 products from a total of 127 entries have been nominated to enter the final rounds of judgement.
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Zipwake expands in UAE
Saim Marine, sole agent for Zipwake interceptors in Italy and Monaco, is to begin distributing the Zipwake range in the UAE though its Dubai agent, Yacht Controller ZFE. The agreement also covers parts of the Persian Gulf area, including S
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Green light for major expansion of Australian marine precinct
The Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, Tom Tate, has thrown his support behind the next phase of the evolution of The Boat Works in Coomera, Australia, declaring its plans for expansion a “major project” of particular significance to the region for the size of investment and the impact ...
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2018 Biograd Boat Show to be bigger than ever
The 2018 Biograd Boat Show (BBS) in southern Croatia is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with more exhibitors than ever expected to take part.
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Lürssen fire may result in €590m insurance claim
The recent serious fire at Lürssen’s Bremen-Aumund shipyard in Germany, in which a 100m-plus superyacht in a floating dock was damaged to an unknown degree, presents the prospect of an insurance claim as high as €590m.
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Dates set for 2019 Ottawa Boat Show
Event organiser Master Promotions has confirmed that the 2019 edition of the Ottawa Boat Show will return to the EY Centre from February 21-24.
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NewsBavaria purchase confirmed
German-based investment fund will take over one of the industry’s most high-profile builders; continued dealer loyalty key to success
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Heavy rains don’t dampen Tampa boat show
Two days of rain did not keep some 20,203 enthusiasts from attending the 2018 Progressive Insurance Tampa Boat Show – a 9% increase over last year, according to the show’s promoter. The three-day event was held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida from September 7-9.
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Xantrex teams up with Allpa
Vancouver, Canada-based Xantrex, part of the Schneider Electric group, has chosen Allpa Marine Equipment of the Netherlands as its new distributor for Benelux and Germany.
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HISWA In-Water Boat Show ends on high
The 2018 HISWA in-Water Boat Show, which ran from September 5-9 in Lelystad in the Netherlands, was a textbook example of how the industry can remain relevant and lure visitors with interesting displays and activities in a compelling setting.
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NewsUCINA reveals details of 58th Genoa show
Italian marine industry association UCINA held a press conference at the Milan headquarters of newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore on Monday, where speakers gave details of what to expect at this year’s Genoa International Boat Show.
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