All South Africa articles – Page 14
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SA Flexiteek distributor expands on back of increased demand
South African Flexiteek distributor Aquadex Africa is expanding its Cape Town-based business on the back of a massive spike in local demand for the Swedish synthetic decking brand over the past two years.
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SA’s Royal Cape Yacht Club given lease lifeline
Cape Town’s historic Royal Cape Yacht Club this week confirmed a lease breakthrough with South Africa’s National Ports Authority following years of uncertainty about the club’s tenure inside Cape Town harbour.
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New appointment at SABBEX
SABBEX, the South African Boat Builders Export Council, has expanded its team with the appointment of Thina Qutywa as office administrator.
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SA yard R & M Boat Builders reports surge in activity
Cape2Rio Yacht Race provides welcome boom as Cape Town looks to boost share of superyacht trade
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SA government faces court showdown over fish farm plan for boating hotspot
A South African government decision to allow industrial aquaculture inside one of the country’s top recreational boating areas has prompted a court challenge from affected residents and watersports enthusiasts.
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SA’s top yacht design firm expands
Cape Town-based Du Toit Yacht Design (DTYD) has confirmed two new appointments, the South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) reports in their latest industry newsletter.
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Ullman Sails SA reports financial turnaround under new CEO
Ullman Sails South Africa has reported a significant increase in turnover for the past calendar year following a decline over the previous two years.
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SA’s Vanessa Davidson appointed chair of IMCI
South African Vanessa Davidson has been elected as the new chairperson of the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI), the organisation announced this week.
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New SA builder takes aim at US market
An American businessman and a veteran South African boatbuilder have teamed up to buy the assets of Knysna-based Harvey Yachts, with a view to entrenching themselves in the global high-performance catamaran market.
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Messe Frankfurt rebrands Cape Town show
Messe Frankfurt has rebranded the Cape Town International Boat Show, which from next year will be known as Boatica Cape Town. Show organisers are aiming to bolster show attendance to over 10,000 on the back of a recently enlarged show footprint featuring more exhibitors, luxury yachts, and interactive activities.
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Balance Catamarans reports orders boost for new 482 model
Newly-launched Balance Catamarans Cape Town had confirmed five orders for the new Balance 482 on the back of a successful Annapolis show.
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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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SA’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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Deputy Transport Minister praises Cape Town boatbuilders at CT boat show launch
South Africa’s deputy Transport Minister Dikeledi Magadzi on Friday lauded the country’s boatbuilding sector as an inspiration to other local industrial sectors, particularly in relation to innovation and diversity.
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Matrix Yachts files for liquidation
Cape Town luxury catamaran builder Matrix Yachts has applied for voluntary liquidation in the Cape Town High Court.
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KVH appoints Southern Africa regional service provider
Global satellite communication specialists KVH have appointed Cape Town-based maritime service Anchora Enterprises as their regional Southern Africa service provider.
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New aluminium boat builder enters SA market
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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Durban boat show to be incorporated into bigger logistics event
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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SA supplier opens Cape Town warehouse
South African marine supplies company Manex & Power Marine have opened a new warehouse facility in Maitland, the company confirmed last week.
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Police arrest second suspect in Lethbridge murder case
South African police have arrested a second suspect in the murder case of St Francis Bay boatbuilder Duncan Lethbridge, local media outlets report.