All International Boat Industry articles in Web Content 2020
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NewsASEA Power Systems named winner of the 2019 IBI Export Excellence Award
Judges praise power supply systems’ manufacturer’s 360-degree approach to growing international markets
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News2019 DAME Award winners revealed
Birgit Schnaase, chair of the DAME Awards jury, presented the 2019 DAME Awards today at the start of this year’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam. This year saw several Category Winners reach a closely debated final round to decide the overall DAME prize. The ultimate decision went to the U SAFE, ...
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VideoBiggest night yet under the stars for Boat Builder Awards
In a dramatic black and gold themed night within the amphitheatre of Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum, the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine, praised 36 shortlisted companies and named eight winners. More than 350 guests also honoured the Lifetime Achievement of Viking Yachts’ Bill and ...
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NewsNew CEO and structure for Damen
Arnout Damen has become the new CEO of Damen Shipyards Group, which includes Dutch yacht-builder Amels. At the same time, this major shipbuilding company is switching to a divisional structure to serve the market more effectively and efficiently.
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NewsNorwegian boat sales back on track
After a downturn, the Norwegian boat market is back on a high level again. According to Batliv.no, sales have grown steadily since 2013 when the market hit a low of NOK 1.7bn (€170m) in sales.
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NewsRaritan Engineering appoints NZ distributor
Raritan Engineering, the US manufacturer of marine sanitation components and systems, has added New Zealand-based Lusty & Blundell to its roster of international distributors.
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NewsPon Holdings acquires RH Marine Group
Pon Holdings is acquiring all of RH Marine Group by buying the majority stake that private equity firm Parcom Capital holds in the Dutch marine services provider. The two companies became joint shareholders in 2015.
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NewsTaiwan boatbuilder wins government excellence award
Taiwanese boatbuilder Kha Shing has been awarded the 2020 Taiwan Excellence Award for its new Monte Fino F76 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht (V76).
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NewsSouth Coast Boat Show to expand in 2020
The 2020 South Coast Boat Show, the second edition of the UK event launched last year, is set to be larger with more international brands present. The show is scheduled to be held from May 15-17 at Southampton’s Ocean Village marina.
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NewsIGY grows European marinas network with Spanish deal
Island Global Yachting (IGY) has expanded its Mediterranean marinas network with the addition of the Puerto de Malaga marina in southern Spain, its third facility on top of the ones it already operates in France and Italy.
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NewsSunseeker unveils details of new Manhattan 55
The UK’s Sunseeker International has unveiled details of its latest flybridge model, the Manhattan 55. It follows the success of the Manhattan 52 – the group’s fastest-selling model in history, having delivered 131 units since its introduction in autumn 2016.
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News6th Athens International Tourism Expo attracts diverse crowd
Following the success of the Athens Boat Show in December, the 2019 Athens International Tourism Expo – held from December 6-8 at the city’s Metropolitan Expo – attracted a broad audience, although yachting and sea tourism were the dominant sectors.
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NewsSouth African RIB builder targets French market
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has signed a distribution agreement with French distributor Diffusion Atlantique Marine Ayroles (DIFAMA).
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NewsBeneteau Asia Pacific reports good response at 2019 China Rendez-Vous
Beneteau Asia Pacific has reported a succesful appearance at the 10th China Rendez-Vous held at Visun Marina in Sanya, Hainan from December 13-16.
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NewsSuperyacht global orders dipped in 2019
The 2020 Global Order Book, tracking superyachts over 24 metres ordered or under construction annually, dropped by -3% to 807 projects in 2019, down from 830 in the previous year’s tally.
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NewsDiscovery Yachts latest; creditors meeting held today
The UK’s Discovery Yachts Group (DYG) has been rescued from administration in a pre-pack deal which involved the establishment of a new UK holding company formed by the largest DYG shareholder, Binti Investment GmbH. The deal, for which no value has been given, means that all yachts currently in build ...
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NewsZ Nautic Group appoints UK distributor
French inflatables specialist Zodiac Nautic Group has chosen EP Barrus to serve as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Northern Ireland. Barrus will offer the company’s full range of Zodiac and Bombard RIBs, foldables, tenders and liferafts.
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NewsEBI partners with UN on sustainable development
European Boating Industry (EBI) has partnered with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development initiative, thus strengthening its action for environmental and economic sustainability and its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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NewsGemeco director elected to NMEA board
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) in the US has elected Peter Braffitt to serve on the board of directors as a trade member. He began his three-year term on January 1, 2020.
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NewsFairline expands Asian dealer network with Simpson Marine
Hong Kong-based yacht sales and brokerage firm Simpson Marine has extended its Fairline Yachts dealership into North and South East Asia.
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