All International Boat Industry articles in Web Content 2020 – Page 66
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NewsOvermarine expands Mangusta sales team
Italy’s Overmarine Group, builder of the Mangusta range of motoryachts, has strengthened its sales department with the appointment of Nicolò Strocco as sales manager.
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NewsOtto Piening GmbH acquires Thies Propeller
The German propeller manufacturer now offers solutions for smaller yachts
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VideoA perfect storm? Or more subtle forces at play?
IBI Editor Ed Slack contemplates boating’s prospects in the wake of Covid-19, looking at two potential scenarios for the industry and how they might play out over the rest of the year. See our presentation above (18 mins) and watch this space for more.
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NewsBenetti delivers 107m M/Y Lana
Italian superyacht-builder Benetti has announced the delivery of FB277 M/Y Lana, a 107m ‘gigayacht’ whose interior and exterior design are the result of Benetti’s inhouse team. Lana has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, a beam of 15.2m and a gross tonnage of 3,900 GT. Highlights include diesel-electric propulsion, a ...
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NewsLippert Components’ CEO Jason Lippert – The 15-Minute Read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the edited transcript highlights of IBI’s recent interview with Jason Lippert and learn about the benefits of experienced leadership, the growth of powered stuff and why this is a key time for the industry to focus on quality.
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NewsFiji launches ‘Blue Lane’ initiative for yachts and pleasure craft
Port Denarau Marina will initially be the sole port of entry
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NewsArgentinean boating industry partially reopens; Buenos Aires show postponed
The Argentinean boating industry, a sector that normally employs around 11,000 people, has partially returned to work in accordance with government health and safety guidelines.
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FeatureVolvo Penta commits to WWF’s Climate Savers program through today’s technology
Manufacturer’s IPS technology becomes engine for change as part of WWF Climate Savers program
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NewsSmartPlug appoints sole Italian distributor
SmartPlug Systems in the US has chosen SAIM Marine to serve as its sole distributor for Italy.
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NewsPearl Yachts sells two new-build units during lockdown
The UK’s Pearl Yachts has announced the sale of two new yachts during the country’s lockdown period – hull #3 of the Pearl 95 and hull #4 of the Pearl 62. Both new units will be delivered to their European owners later this year.
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NewsSouthern Spars to develop next generation of DynaRigs
New Zealand’s Southern Spars, a North Technology Group company, has joined forces with Magma Structures to deliver a new generation of DynaRigs. The DynaRig concept has proven itself as an effective alternative to conventional rigs for superyacht owners who are looking to reduce crew numbers and optimise sailing time.
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NewsMarshall Islands revises Yacht Code
An initiative to update and amend the Republic of the Marshall Islands Yacht Code (RMIYC) is currently in progress with the launch of the new revised edition anticipated for the second half of 2021.
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NewsAfter so-so start, Netherlands Maritime Technology relaunches superyacht unit
The Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT) lobby, overcoming a spat over a name and marketing slogan, has asked “renowned marketing agencies” to handle the relaunch of Holland Yachting Group as its superyacht unit. The contract will be awarded June 24, said the NMT in a presentation of the HYG’s first-year program. ...
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NewsAmeri-Kart consolidates two facilities into new US$10m factory
Ameri-Kart, supplier of plastic components for the marine, RV manufacturing and safety industries, has begun construction on a new US$10.1m facility that will replace two of its current operations.
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NewsInvincible Boats appoints new COO
Invincible Boat Company, the US-based builder of saltwater sportfishing and high-performance boats, has added Thomas Wieners to its executive team as chief operating officer. Wieners will help lead the company’s next growth phase, with a particular focus on enhancing operational efficiency while increasing production to meet increasing demand.
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NewsFirst autonomous security surveillance boat launched in UAE
The first autonomous security surveillance boat has been introduced in the UAE by World Security, a division of the state-owned DP World port operator and also parent of P&O Marinas, which operates Mina Rashid and other facilities in Dubai.
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NewsACOBAR president re-elected
Eduardo Colunna will lead the Brazilian boatbuilders’ association for another two years
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InterviewInterview with Jason Lippert of Lippert Components (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Craig Ritchie speaks with Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Componet Industries (LCI), the US and Europe-based component manufacturer whose broad portfolio includes Taylor Made, Lewmar and Power Arm – strategic acquisitions made in the last 18 months to provide the company with ...
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VideoIBI speaks with Lippert Components CEO Jason Lippert
IBI North American correspondent Craig Ritchie interviews Lippert Components CEO, Jason Lippert, on the surprising level of demand in the recreational vehicle and boating sector following the Covid-19 lockdowns, the company’s mult-brand strategy in certain product segments, the huge potential for powered-bimini shades, and future plans for acquisitions.
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