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Industry Insider | Alex Savelli
Propulsion joint venture Cummins MerCruiser Diesel has come a long way since it began in 2002. President Alex Savelli tells IBI how pod drives continue to grow in popularity despite the downturn
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Feature | Green Power: Propulsion - The Hybrid revolution
In a knock-on from the automotive industry, the diesel-electric hybrid is gaining favour, not just because it’s fashionable, but because advances in technology mean it has a lot to offer
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Comment | Spars and bars: Dangerous play
The Antigua murder has turned the spotlight onto crew drug abuse. The industry now needs to clean up its act if it is to avoid the heavy hand of authority
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Sector focus | Air conditioning: Licensed to chill
In the past, air conditioning was a luxury found only on upmarket yachts — but not any more
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Comment | Stern talk: “Associates in the US and Europe inform me that the state of the market across every yacht category is a complete disaster”
Outsourcing construction is an increasingly important — and lucrative — option for western builders
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SPECIAL REPORT | Real ships: Pieces of the same puzzle?
As boats get bigger and ships smaller, production synergies are increasingly apparent, but flexibility is vital if you want a piece of the luxury market
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SPECIAL REPORT | KOREA: Power play
This July should see SeasAll’s eagerly awaited range of diesel engines go in to mass production as the Hyundai company aims to become the number one brand in the market
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SPECIAL REPORT | KOREA: Home grown
Intellian has established an enviable reputation in the high tech world of satcoms
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New products | Dazzling entrance
As you place your foot on the passerelle, it’s hard not to look down. now the gangway can display as much of the owner’s personality as the yacht
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SPECIAL REPORT | KOREA: Boating korean style
South Korean boatbuilder Amtec will be one of the first companies to take up residence at the new Marine Industrial Complex at Jeongok in Gyeonngi province
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SPECIAL REPORT | KOREA: Eastern potential
South Korea has its sights set on becoming a major player in the world leisure marine market by transforming its coastline into a tourist hub and developing an industry infrastructure to support boatbuilding and related services. IBI explores the potential for the ambitious plans
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Yacht Leg delivers new cradles
The UK's Yacht Leg and Cradle Company has delivered 10 of its new large yacht cradles to Antigua's Jolly Harbour Marina
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Correction: OPAC acquires Opacmare shares
A story in yesterday's IBI newsletter incorrectly stated that OPAC had acquired Italy's Opacmare for 1.75m in cash
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Obama to back yachting initiatives
US President Barack Obama wants the carbon zero benefits of sailing taken into consideration when business grants are being doled out in a bid to strengthen the failing marine industry
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NovoSail UK names new managing director
Jason Anderton will be responsible for increasing brand awareness in the UK, North West France and Belgium
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Grand Banks CEO to retire after 35 years
Bob Livingston will be replaced by his son, Grand Banks president Rob Livingston, on April 1
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Body of missing yachtsman found in Thailand
The body of 64-year-old Malcolm Robertson has been found by the authorities in Thailand a week after he went missing during a robbery onboard his yacht
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New Wesmar distributor in France
Arie de Boom Services has been made the official importer and exclusive distributor of Wesmar marine electronics in France
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OPAC acquires Opacmare shares
The Italian automotive firm has purchased Italy's Opacmare for 1.75m in cash
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Busfield Marine secures Bavaria agency
The New Zealand-based brokerage firm will handle Bavaria's Cruiser and Vision range