All International Boat Industry articles in Web Content 2020 – Page 49
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NewsAMAALA awards excavation contract for Triple Bay Marina
As part of the huge Amaala tourism development in the Red Sea, a contract for the excavation of one of the marinas in the project has been awarded to Dubai-based Hasan Al-Harbi Corp (HASCO). The new facility is the 200-berth-plus Triple Bay Marina which will have the ability to berth ...
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NewsAsia Boating Dialogue 2020 to be held as webinar series
This year’s event will run as a free-to-register webinar in two 120-minute sessions
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NewsGold Coast gears up to handle more superyachts
Expansion of facilities attracts increased number of large yachts
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NewsBritish Motor Yacht Show generates strong brokerage feedback
A successful edition of the 2020 British Motor Yacht Show took place at Swanwick Marina earlier this month, making it one of the UK’s first boat shows to successfully take place post-lockdown.
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NewsStreamline Boats granted 10-year lease at Port of Pensacola
After more than three months of debate concerning the ownership, viability and environmental impact of its potential tenant, the Pensacola, Florida City Council approved a 10-year lease at the Port of Pensacola for Streamline Boats of Northwest Florida which will build 26ft and 34ft centre console fishing boats there.
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NewsAsia Superyacht Development wins Asia Pacific agency for Vision Systems
Deal covers expanding yacht market business across the region for French brand
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NewsPantaenius CEO Harald Baum turns 80
Harald Baum was already a helmsman at the age of six. This early experience helped him to become a yacht insurance expert. Now the Pantaenius CEO celebrates his 80th birthday…
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NewsSingapore experiences ‘mini boating boom’ as international leisure travel remains restricted
The charter market in Singapore is currently very strong, as are boat sales Source: Sebastian de Groot Boating within Singapore waters is at an all-time high, as boat owners and chartered boats pack popular anchorages over the weekends, confirms local boating expert Wade Pearce in a call ...
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News2020 a significant year for Spirit Yachts
The delivery of the eco-friendly Spirit 111 superyacht was one of the highlights
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InterviewIBI Interview with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s biggest boatbuilder with three ranges – Finnmaster, Grandezza and Husky. In this excerpt, Björklund discusses the builder’s plans for continued growth. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full video ...
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VideoIBI speaks with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund
IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s largest builder, about his ambitions for the builder’s three brands, including production volumes, new model developments, and ways in which the pandemic has affected how the company is operating.
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NewsTemasek withdraws from planned SG$4bn share purchase in Keppel Corp
Marina at Keppel Bay is one of Singapore’s largest marinas A planned SG$4bn investment by Temasek, the sovereign wealth fund of Singapore, to gain a majority stake in Keppel Corporation, one of the biggest operators in the shipbuilding, offshore and real estate sectors in the island state, ...
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NewsUS yachting sector showing signs of recovery
Despite 81% of yacht-builders reporting Covid-related business declines in the first quarter of 2020, the market is already showing promising signs of recovery, says one industry observer. As lockdown restrictions began to ease, so did buyer hesitancy, according to Affinity Group CEO Andrew Morgan. “Many potential acquisitions lined ...
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NewsSA Princess distributor appoints new associate, expands footprint
Lindani Mchunu joins Abromowitz Sharp & Associates
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NewsFinnish boat registration up strongly as Helsinki Boat-Afloat opens its doors
More than 250 boats are on display at Helsinki Boat-Afloat The ‘staycation’ trend has provided a positive boost to boating in Finland this summer, with 22% more boats registered in the first half of 2020 compared to the same time last year. According to Finnish marine industries ...
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NewsBarton Marine signs new distributor for Australasia
DeckHardware Marine Solutions Australia will offer Barton’s complete product range
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NewsCala del Forte marina development back on track
First yachts expected in October and new shipyard by 2021
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Product LaunchBesenzoni to debut SP 603 multifunction ladder at Cannes
Boarding is safe and easy with Besenzoni’s SP 603 ladder Italy’s Besenzoni has unveiled a new ladder for sailboats, yachts and superyachts that combines the features of a gangway and ladder with a tender launch system. The SP 603 multifunction ladder can be converted into a gangway ...
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NewsUS wholesale boat shipments soared 60% in June
Boat building in the US has ramped back up after the Coronavirus forced shutdowns at many plants, according to the latest statistics from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
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