All Asia Pacific articles – Page 46
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Too much business sinks Brisbane show
The (Australian) Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) has postponed the Brisbane Boat Show until 2022. This is reputedly due to the significant increase in demand for new trailer boat and watercraft resulting from the ‘staycation’ phenomenon outcome of Covid-19. The show was due to have been held from 20-22 August. ...
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Emirates Team New Zealand wins 36th America’s Cup
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team beaten 7-3 in final race round
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BIA opens registration for 2021 Sydney Festival of Boating
The Boating Industry Association of Australia (BIA) has opened exhibitor registration as the first step toward moving ahead with the 2021 Sydney Festival of Boating. Slated for 29 July through 1 August, this year’s show will likely be running under tighter Covid-related safety precautions, and there is no word yet ...
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Farfalla Marine expands operations in Asia, appoints Hong Kong general manager
The Asian market is said to be enjoying increased boating activity of late
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Iliad Catamarans introduces Iliad 50 S powercat
2021 to see first deliveries of Iliad 60 and 80 models
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Asia Superyacht Development expands regional network with Vietnam appointment
Singapore-based Asia Superyacht Development Pte Ltd (ASD) has expanded its Asian agency network with the appointment of Dream Yacht Vietnam as its exclusive partner in this developing yachting market. ASD, a leading yacht parts, equipment and services supplier in Asia, will work with Dream Yacht as its Vietnamese agent for ...
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Singapore Yacht Show postponed for third time
The move comes as South East Asia boating market enjoys boom in sales and charter bookings
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Lloyd Stevenson launches first Catalyst 45
LSB’s first custom Catalyst T/T Skorpios T/T Skorpios is the latest custom superyacht tender from Auckland, New Zealand-based Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders (LSB). Constructed as a high-end yacht support tender, this customised Catalyst’s design genesis lies in the high-performance chase boats of Emirates Team New Zealand, previously built ...
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Thailand introduces new yacht quarantine option for tourists
From the beginning of this week, Thailand has introduced a new scheme based on using yachts for quarantining which it hopes will provide a boost to its hard-hit tourism industry and especially its nautical tourism sector. Tourism is a mainstay of the Thai economy. To continue reading, please see the ...
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NextWave to represent Sunseeker in Hong Kong
Following Sunseeker International’s announcement in February that it is reorganising its distribution in Asia, the company has appointed Next Wave Yachting as its new distributor serving Hong Kong.
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ePropulsion reports 60% jump in revenues for 2020, forecasts 100% for 2021
The Asian electric outboard specialist has grown rapidly since its launch in 2013
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Aquila Catamarans appoints new dealer for Australia and New Zealand
The fast-expanding Aquila Catamarans brand has expanded its international dealer network with the appointment of the Whitehaven Group to cover Australia and New Zealand.
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Queensland government offers new marine industry support
The Queensland, Australia government is partnering with the marine industry in hosting an event to educate the boat business about a variety of new government support programs aimed at growing into the future. The Boating Industry Association (BIA), Superyacht Australia and the Marina Industries Association are co-sponsors of the first-ever ...
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Highfield Boats launches North American website
Highfield Boats, the US manufacturer of aluminium RIBs and tenders, has launched a new website specifically for the North American market. The site (https://highfieldnorthamerica.com) features a new look, more video content, a virtual showroom with a special focus on the Highfield Sport RIB Collection of luxury yacht tenders for North ...
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NZ refit yard takes delivery of 820-tonne travel lift
Orams Marine hauls out first vessel, marking start of a new era in superyacht refit within the Pacific
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Thailand to open up for foreign-flagged superyacht charters without VAT implications
Verventia CEO Andy Treadwell talks to IBI’s Asia correspondent
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CJR Propulsion appoints NZ distributor
CJR Propulsion in the UK has partnered with Q-Marine Power and Propulsion to offer the full CJR propeller range in New Zealand.