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Backlog | Tony Rice: Watching the directive
Ten years ago this June, the EU Recreational Craft Directive came into force. Seen as helpful by some — and a bureaucratic hindrance by others — it has, according to ICOMIA, already proved its worth. The association’s secretary general, Tony Rice talks to bob greenwood.
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Training | Southampton Solent University: Top class
It’s an institution that has produced some of the most successful and influential designers in the industry today. Now yards and design studios are starting to seek out their students — even before they’ve graduated.
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Application news | Sleipner: Stern torque
While bowthrusters are relatively straightforward to design and fit, sternthrusters have always posed a number of problems. At last, though, Sleipner has come up with a neat solution.
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Comment | Spars and bars: Playing party politics
Regatta events are a joy to visit and compete in — but now self-interest is a growing threat to the racing business
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Business report | Norway
Norway’s boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers were gearing up for another prosperous year to follow a record-breaking 2007, however post the credit crunch and the landscape has changed, with most canvassed by IBI predicting much tougher times ahead.
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Industry Insider | Thom Dammrich
Despite the challenges that lie ahead, the president of the NMMA, and man instrumental in developing the Grow Boating initiative, remains optimistic about the future of the industry and predicts when the recovery in the US might begin.
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News in depth | Days numbered for ‘luxury’ tax in Sardinia?
The second homes tax in the italian region of Sardinia has been ruled unconstitutional. The island’s marine industry hopes a ruling from Europe will offer similar relief from the yacht levy
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News in depth | CNI survey says: Superyacht industry to remain strong until 2011
A new study by camper & nicholsons international, using a cross-reference of superyacht data, provides an in-depth analysis of the industry’s different segments
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Yard round-up | Focus: Canada - Southern border blues
the high value of the canadian dollar has left some of canada’s big-boat builders fighting for survival and has forced many to rethink the way they do business
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New MD at Hatteras Yacht Sales
Andrew Makins will take the brand forward and develop new boat sales in the UK and northern Europe
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Nimbus Boats adjusts workforce
The Swedish boatbuilder has downsized its operation following a slowdown in the number of boats being sold on the Swedish market
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Yachts confirmed for Abu Dhabi show
The organisers of the first-ever Abu Dhabi Yacht Show have confirmed the attendance of several yachts at next year's show
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RIBEX 2008 a strong success
Around 5,100 people attended RIBEX 2008, which ran from May 9-11 in Cowes on the UK's Isle of Wight
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IPS Structural Adhesives raises pricing
The company has announced a price increase of 5-7 per cent on its WELD-ON Structural Series methacrylate adhesive products
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Marine business latest stock price review
In this week's share price review, Brunswick's Hatteras Collection makes key appointment
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French port blockade ends
British yachtsmen trapped in Cherbourg for over a week by militant French fishermen protesting against fuel prices have been released
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METS appoints new committee member
Peter Rnnbck, CEO of Swedish mast producer the Seldn Group, replaces Hendrik van der Linde with immediate effect
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Performance Metals adds distributors
US anode manufacturer Performance Metals has added eight new companies to its global distributor network
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Yanmar approves B5 biodiesel
Diesel engine specialist Yanmar Marine has approved B5 biodiesel for use across most of its recreational marine engines
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IMC 2008 hailed a success
Around 340 delegates from a record 44 countries attended ICOMIA's 2008 International Marinas Conference (IMC) in Oostende, Belgium