All International Boat Industry articles in Web Content 2018 – Page 3
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NewsChinese outboard engine maker reports growth, secures UN supply contract
Chinese outboard engine manufacturer Parsun has come quite a way since it became part of the Chinese, A-share listed public company Eastern Precision in 2015, of which it is now a fully owned subsidiary.
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Maltese mayor calls for new marina
Malta’s Mayor of Marsa, Francis Debono, has proposed to establish a new marina on the site of the closed power station. Debono told The Malta Independent that the facility would bring the maritime sector back to the municipality.
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NewsDutch motorboat builder finds new owner
Beleaguered Dutch shipyard Jetten Jachtbouw today announced that it is ‘business as usual’, thanks to financial support from global investment firm Oxbridge SE. According to a company statement, Oxbridge has acquired a significant controlling share in Jetten Bommelaer BV, trading under Jetten Jachtbouw, as well as all the tooling, branding ...
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NewsPalumbo Superyachts boosts lift capacity
Palumbo Superyachts is increasing its lift capacity at its Ancona and Malta superyacht facilities as part of a multimillion-euro investment.
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NewsJohnson Yachts appoints dealer for SE Asia
Johnson Yachts has expanded its global dealer network with the appointment of Singapore-based Dream Nautical, to cover Southeast Asia. This territory joins the other dealer partners located in the US, Germany, UK, Cyprus, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsNew marine firm forms in NZ
A new company that aims to make boating more enjoyable by reducing the amount of time spent installing and maintaining onboard systems has formed in New Zealand.
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NewsNew network aims to protect Greece’s marine environment
A group of 28 associations and organisations have come together with the aim of protecting Greece’s marina environment under one umbrella – the Marine Environment Cooperation Network (MECN). It is understood that among the members are several marine recreational bodies.
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Frauscher gives sneak preview of projects in the pipeline for 2019
Michael Frauscher, managing director of Austria’s Frauscher Boats, promised “evolution and revolution” to 300 invited guests at a presentation of new projects at Frauscher’s shipyard in Ohlsdorf, near Lake Traunsee in the Salzkammergut, last night.
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NewsMDL Marinas appoints MD
Mike Glanville has been promoted to managing director of Marina Developments Ltd (MDL Marinas) in the UK.
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NewsSanlorenzo launches Captains Academy
Italian boatbuilder Sanlorenzo has announced the launch of the Captains Acadamy – a week-long training course held at the yard’s premises from November 26-30.
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NewsSeakeeper names new CFO
US-based marine stabilisation specialist Seakeeper has promoted vice president of finance Rebecca Smitha to chief financial officer. In her new role, Smitha will focus more on strategy and overall goals, allowing her teams to run more of the day-to-day operations.
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News7th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show approaches
A multibillion baht line-up of power and sail boats for sale and charter will be on display next week at the 7th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show in Pattaya, Thailand. Almost 30 global and local boat brands will be represented, ranging from dinghies, trailer boats and speedboats, to larger luxury ...
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NewsMB92 joins Feadship Services Network
The MB92 Group has been chosen to form part of Feadship’s new Services Network. Alongside Amico & Co, Monaco Marine and Rybovich, MB92 will be an exclusive provider of maintenance, repair and warranty work in Barcelona for new and existing Feadship customers.
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NewsNMMA calls for input on proposed trade deals
With the Trump Administration proposing new trade deals with the EU, UK and Japan, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting input from organisations that will be impacted by the agreements, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is urging its members to respond by the deadline on 5 ...
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NewsFischer Panda UK named Mastervolt Distributor of the Year
Fischer Panda UK has received the Mastervolt Distributor of the Year Award 2018 for Highest Overall Growth after posting the leading annual sales improvement among Mastervolt’s worldwide distributor network. Fischer Panda collected the honour on the Power Products LLC stand during last week’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam.
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NewsWhirlwind hits Turkish marina
Marmaris Yacht Marina, one of Turkey’s largest marinas located on the south coast, was damaged by two whirlwinds on Wednesday. Several boats and docks were damaged, but no injuries were reported.
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NewsAzimut sells 15 yachts worth US$50m at FLIBS
Italy’s Azimut Yachts says it sold 15 yachts valued at around US$50m at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) last month, cementing its position as the “leading foreign shipyard in the United States”, the company claims.
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NewsLiqui Moly sets new sales record
German oil and additives specialist Liqui Moly reported record turnover of €53.8m for the month of October – the strongest month in the company’s history and 34% more than in October 2017.
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Exports help drive growth at Bob’s Machine Shop
From a sleepy little company with a great reputation for quality products to a growing global concern, Bob’s Machine Shop has more than doubled in size over 15 years, and the export market helped fuel that growth.
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Regal Boats sales manager retires
Jim Krueger was recently honored by Regal Boats with a special award presentation marking his 46 years of continuous service in the marine industry.
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