All International Boat Industry articles in Web Content 2018 – Page 4
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Dutch government teams up with SA boatbuilding initiative
The Dutch government is partnering with the South African boatbuilding sector to support a new umbrella body for the Western Cape, the country’s boatbuilding hub.
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NewsNew ownership for bankrupt Italian yards
Two Italian yacht-builders that have both been in a bankrupt state have recently been acquired by new owners. The two businesses are Cantieri di Pisa and the Privilege superyacht yard located at Civitavecchia, near Rome. The latter also included an uncompleted shell of the 127m (416ft) Project One.
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NewsArtemis Technologies partners with Cruden to develop “best in class” sailing simulator
Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies Ltd has partnered with simulator manufacturer Cruden to develop a new fast craft sailing simulator that can be used for analyzing hull designs, developing control systems, and training crews for competitive sailing events.
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NewsLCI president steps down
Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) president Scott Mereness has announced plans to leave the Elkhart, Indiana-based parts and accessory manufacturer in order to pursue new entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Boating e-registry system launches in Greece
As part of Greece’s strategy to expand and better manage its marine tourist sector, the country this week launched a new electronic registration scheme. This scheme has been launched by the Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).
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Piet Brouwer wins Dutch SY contract
Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology in the Netherlands plans to step up collaboration with Royal Huisman after winning a contract to design and install the complete electro-technical system on the Dutch superyacht builder’s 55m motoryacht project Phi.
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EU investigates tax avoidance in Italian, Isle of Man yacht sectors
The European Commission has announced it is implementing infringement proceedings on tax breaks applied in the yacht and aircraft sectors in Italy and the Isle of Man. The procedure is related to the investigations of last year’s so-called Paradise Papers leaks which revealed widespread value-added tax (VAT) evasion in the ...
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IMTRA becomes agent for Libra doors
IMTRA, a US manufacturer and importer of marine products, has been made an agent for the Libra brand of vessel doors, hatches and storage across the US – excluding customers along the Gulf Coast.
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NewsMondomarine sold
Palumbo Superyachts, the yachting division of Italy’s Palumbo Group, has acquired Italian refit and repair yard Mondomarine for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsColombian RIB builder in growth mode
Colombia-based RIB manufacturer AB Inflatables presented a 9.5ft aluminium boat, the Alumina 9.5 ALX, at the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam last week – a perfect example, says sales and marketing manager Jaime Cristancho, of the quality craftsmanship that AB Inflatables is known for abroad.
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NewsCRN sells fully custom 70m steel and aluminium yacht
CRN has announced the sale of a fully custom 70m steel and aluminium yacht, hull number 139.
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NewsMarine Retailers, Grow Boating offer first-time boat buyers’ courses
Grow Boating and the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) are teaming up to educate boat dealers on how to convert first-time boat shoppers to buyers with a three-part online course.
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NewsUS exhibitors report strong METSTRADE
Exhibitors in the USA Pavilion are nearly unanimous in their assessment that METSTRADE 2018 was a “great show”, down in large part to the number of new and qualified attendees drawn to the event by show organisers RAI. Show attendance is reportedly up 5% this year.
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Uflex wins distributor award
Uflex Srl was named ‘Best Marinco distributor in the EMEA region’ during an awards ceremony held at the Power Products/Marinco booth at last week’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam.
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NewsObituary: Stefan Qviberg
Swedish sailboat producer Arcona Yachts has announced the passing of yacht designer Stefan Qviberg after a period of illness.
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NewsMETSTRADE 2018 breaks all records
The 31st METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam came to a successful end on Thursday with a record number of visitors. According to event organiser Amsterdam RAI, 16,716 people attended the three-day show and the number of visits reached 26,052 – a 5% increase over last year’s event.
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US announces final aluminium sheet duties
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) will issue a final decision regarding duties on imported aluminium sheet from China by 20 December following the Department of Commerce issuing its final antidumping and countervailing duties ranging from 96% to 176%.
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NewsClipper Ventures launches new China division in major expansion
Clipper Ventures, the British organiser of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, is undertaking its biggest expansion in 23 years with the establishment of a new China-based division. The aim of this new arm is to support the growing participation in sailing in China.
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Key superyacht figures join forces to promote sustainability
With sustainability rising on many agendas, key superyacht industry actors have joined forces to promote innovative technologies and conservation techniques in building, repairing, maintaining and refitting yachts.
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