All International Boat Industry articles in Web Content 2020 – Page 105
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Dutch superyacht builder opens newly expanded interiors facility
Heesen Yachts says demand for more sophisticated interiors requires more space and equipment
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EU revises financial status of key yachting markets
In financial deliberations of the past few days, the EU has revised the status of two key yachting countries in terms of financial listings. The two states involved are the Cayman Islands and the Marshall Islands, both of which are leading flag registration countries for superyachts. In respect of the ...
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Ancasta named one of UK’s fastest-growing private exporters
The UK-based international boat sales firm ranked 53rd in the annual Sunday Times HSBC list
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Albin Pump Marine expands distribution network
Albin Pump Marine, the Swedish pump manufacturer, has appointed Lankhorst Taselaar as its new distributor for the Benelux and Germany. The agreement was signed at the recent Düsseldorf Boat Show.
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EU warns Malta over incorrect VAT on yacht leases
The European Commission has sent an additional letter of formal notice to Malta whose authorities it accuses of not levying the correct amount of the value-added tax (VAT) on the lease of yachts. Brussels claims that Valetta failed to properly modify its tax system in response to earlier requests by ...
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Numarine introduces its smallest expedition yacht to date
The new 22XP is a response to client demand for compact explorer vessels
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Fischer Panda UK introduces new VS Series generators for hybrid cruising
The 100kW variable speed generator from Fischer Panda Fischer Panda’s VS Series of variable speed hybrid DC generators for electric propulsion come in various output voltages up to a current of 300A and an output power of up to 100kW. They enable either silent electric cruising powered ...
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Austin Parker unveils new Fulvio De Simoni yacht line
The new range offers innovative and functional design solutions
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SeaStar/Dometic integration nearly complete, poised for international growth
The two-year-old acquisition of SeaStar Solutions by Swedish ’mobile living’ supply giant Dometic has nearly fully integrated the two companies, and its leadership introduced new products, branding and aggressive growth plans targeting US$1bn in marine sales at the recent Miami International Boat Show (MIBS). ‘SeaStar by Dometic’ will build on ...
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UK marine electronics specialist sold
UK-based marine electronics services specialist, Charity & Taylor, has been acquired by Aage Hempel Group, one of the largest marine electronics groups in Europe, and a subsidiary of Grupo Arbulu. Aage Hempel also has a dedicated division within its operations which comprise 120 office worldwide.
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Strong finish to 2019 leaves US registrations flat
A strong sales finish in Q4 saw US powerboat registrations up to close the year nearly even with 2018, according to data released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Fourth-quarter 2019 sales were up 4% on a rolling three-month year-over-year basis and ended the year down 1% on a ...
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Evinrude launches 150hp power tiller
The E-TEC G2 Power Tiller from Evinrude Hailed as the industry’s first 150hp tiller-controlled outboard with integrated power steering assist and digital shift and throttle, the E-TEC G2 Power Tiller from Evinrude was designed with beginner to advanced anglers in mind. Combining the power tiller with the ...
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METSTRADE show director steps down
Having organised the most successful METSTRADE Show to date last November, Irene Dros is stepping down as director of METSTRADE at RAI Amsterdam in order to seek new challenges.
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Spanish refit yard joins IGY Superyacht Vessel Support Network
Astilleros de Mallorca will serve IGY customers cruising in the Mediterranean
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DP World to be taken private after Nasdaq Dubai delisting
DP World, parent company of DP World Marinas, P&O Marinas, Dubai Maritime City and Al Jaddaf, is to be taken private after delisting from the Nasdaq Dubai stock exchange. This is effectively a deal within the Dubai state-owned corporate holdings as Port & Free Zone World, the parent of DP ...
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Williams Jet Tenders makes key promotion
Williams Jet Tenders in the UK has promoted long-serving team member Dan Bloice-Smith to the role of development director. In his new position, Bloice-Smith will oversee the development of all new products for Williams, as well as the ongoing evolution of the existing range.
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The future is here: Nautique charges forward with award-winning, all-electric tow sport boat
The Nautique GS22E The first all-electric boat capable of delivering a “normal watersports use experience” was introduced to the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) last week by Nautique Boats, and not surprisingly, was named a National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award winner for Electrical Propulsion. The ...
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Jonathan Timianko | PierShare
Market Disrupter: US start-up PierShare is bringing the Airbnb concept to boat docks. An empty dock at the end of his parent’s new Floridian home got city worker Jonathan Timianko thinking there had to be a smart way of making the asset pay for dock owner and boater alike…
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Tokio Marine Holdings completes Pure Group acquisition
The acquisition of Privilege Underwriters Inc and its subsidiaries, which are collectively known as the Pure Group, has recently been completed by Tokio Marine Holdings, the leading international insurance business. Tokio paid $3.1bn to buy the Pure Group.
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Lowrance expands HOOK series of fishfinders
Lowrance Hook Reveal is available in 5in, 7in or 9in models HOOK Reveal is the latest in the HOOK Series of fishfinder/chartplotters from Lowrance. Available in 5in, 7in and 9in models, it includes one of Lowrance’s most popular features, FishReveal, and its live-mapping solution, Genesis Live. A ...