All articles by Tony Esposito – Page 92
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ITC aluminium sheet questionnaires due Friday
Friday 31 August is the deadline for US boatbuilders to file answers to the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) questionnaires for the final phase of its antidumping and countervailing duty investigation of common alloy aluminium sheet from China.
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Clarion, JL Audio enter licensing agreement for marine markets
JL Audio is to assume responsibility for the sales, support, marketing and future product development of Clarion-branded marine audio products in the US and Canada under an exclusive, long-term agreement announced jointly by both companies.
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BRP Q2 growth fuelled by strong North American powersport sales
Robust North American powersports sales that outpaced the industry fuelled BRP’s second-quarter growth, with revenue up 18% over the same period last year.
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Riviera to premiere four new models at FLIBS
Australian motoryacht builder Riviera is to introduce four new models at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) this year as part of a US$10m seven-vessel fleet being shipped to the States. Three of the yachts will be delivered to customers.
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Hurricane Irma costs fishing industry US$200m
When Hurricane Irma slammed into the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm last September, it left in its wake as much as US$83bn in damages, including nearly US$200m in losses to the recreational and commercial fishing industries and related businesses, according to a damage assessment issued by state and ...
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Mercury Marine holds ‘boating awareness’ event
“Boating is accessible, easy to do and fun,” said Michelle Dauchy, sitting on Chelsea Pier in New York City before an armada of a half-dozen boats equipped with the latest integrated digital technology. Mercury Marine’s chief marketing officer was one of a handful of company executives hosting an event Dauchy ...
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New Jersey launches US$100m waterfront development
The borough of Carteret, New Jersey, has begun construction on a US$100 million waterfront development fully funded by public grants and settlement money from various chemical company clean-up lawsuits.
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US pontoon builder expands
Veranda Luxury Pontoons in the US is expanding its production into a 377,000sq ft manufacturing facility with plans to hire 100 workers over the next two years to meet growing demand and allow for expansion at its sister company, Xpress Boats.
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Fewer US restrictions on ‘superyachts’
For the first time since 1920, yachts of more than 300 gross tonnes can be registered in the US as recreational vessels. The move follows President Donald Trumps signing of bipartisan legislation that no longer requires vessels of this size to register as commercial.
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Lund, Crestliner target women for manufacturing jobs
US builder forms Women in Manufacturing Group
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US powerboat registrations strong through Q2
Sales of towboats, cruisers, freshwater fishing boats, yachts and PWCs were all up
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Trade Commission deadline looms on sheet aluminium tariffs
US manufacturers have until 31 August to submit written responses to the US International Trade Commission (ITC) questionnaire
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New York county imposes propeller guard law
New legislation requires boats used for instructing minors to be equipped with propeller guards
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SeaArk hosts local Congressman
US Representative Bruce Westerman tours Arkansas-based aluminium boat builder
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US Park Service joins recreational boating/fishing promotion campaign
NMMA calls for development and expansion of activities to promote recreational fishing and boating conducted on public lands and waterways
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Watershed Innovations partners with Torqeedo, SeaDek
Correct Craft’s new initiative to build ultra-quiet aluminium fishing boat with electric propulsion takes shape
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Hundreds of abandoned boats create havoc on California Delta
State officials say there are 250 known vessels littering the Delta, but more could be below water