All Asia Pacific articles – Page 52
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NewsAustralian BIA restructures to cope with changing market conditions
Australia’s Boating Industry Association (BIA) has undertaken a restructuring of its organisation in order for it to respond to Covid-19 disruptions and the changing business and consumer needs.
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NewsHong Kong Yacht Show to proceed using new format in a strong market
Despite the announcement on October 14th that the Hong Kong Yacht Show (HKYS) is postponed until October 2021, as reported by IBI two weeks ago, it transpires that the show will still proceed in a different format under the management of local Hong Kong partner, the Hong Kong Cruise and ...
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NewsDanfoss to power Bangkok fleet of electric ferries
Some 27 zero-emission passenger ferries will soon replace aging diesels on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River in a bid to improve air quality and clean up the water supply in the Thai capital.
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NewsFiji’s ‘Blue Lane’ initiative for Covid-19 proves successful
Over 90 yachts have already arrived or are due to arrive in the Fijian islands to make use of the country’s ‘Blue Lane’ initiative which was introduced some months ago in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to an FBC News report, it is estimated that some Fi$10m has been ...
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NewsGrand Banks achieves Q1 profitability
Despite dampened business sentiment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Banks Yachts Ltd recorded quarterly revenue of S$24.6 million (€15.2m) for the three months ending 30 September 2020 – a dip of 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. The Singapore publicly-listed company – parent of the Grand Banks ...
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NewsGyro stabiliser company targets European market
The Chinese company Shanghai Jiwu Technology Corporation has recently established a European office in the Netherlands to facilitate the growth of its European business. Since being established in 2015 the company has developed eight models of gyroscopic stabilisers for use in leisure and commercial boats from under 5 tonnes up ...
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NewsIndonesia opens up to foreign-flagged yachts
In response to the sizeable number of yachts that have been left stranded in Asia-Pacific waters due to cyclones and restrictions on sailing in various locations in the region due to Covid-19, the Indonesian government
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NewsDufour appoints new exclusive dealer in Australia
Following the appointment announced last week by Dufour Yachts of new dealers in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, the European sailing yacht brand has also announced a new exclusive dealer for Australia. The recently established Yacht Sales Co (YCD) has won the role as the Dufour dealer and it works out ...
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NewsElectric Boats develops control and management platform for electric propulsion
EBP (Electric Boats Platform) is Electric Boats’ newly developed control and management platform for a range of electric propulsion options on the water.
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NewsMacau Yacht Show and conference approaches
The 10th Macau Yacht Show, organised by the NamKwong Exhibition Co and The Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, is set to run from the 29th October to the 1st November at Fisherman’s Wharf in Macau.
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NewsHamiltonJet unveils new HJX waterjet series
New Zealand-based HamiltonJet has announced the launch of a new waterjet, the first unit in a new range that claims to offer considerable advantages over previous models.
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NewsNew distribution agreement for Dufour in South East Asia
Yacht Sourcing will grow Dufour’s presence in SE Asia French sailboat manufacturer Dufour Yachts is looking to enhance its presence in the South East Asian market with the appointment of an exclusive dealer for Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore. Yacht Sourcing is a full-service yacht provider with offices ...
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NewsInaugural Hong Kong Yacht Show cancelled
The first edition of the Hong Kong Yacht Show, which was due to be held on November 19-22, 2020 at the Kai Tak Runway Park Promenade, has been postponed until October 2021. The show was being organised by the Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) and Verventia Pte ...
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NewsGold Coast marine business diversifies
Yachtsmen International (YI), a full-service superyacht agency based on Australia’s Gold Coast, has diversified and expanded from two boat brokers to a multi-disciplinary team of 12.
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NewsSanlorenzo teams up with Hong Kong designers to create ‘floating villas’
Italian luxury yacht builder Sanlorenzo has partnered with Hong Kong-based interior designers to create new bespoke ‘floating villas’, targeting the wealthy in Hong Kong and Asia looking for an alternative form of holiday home.
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NewsWebinar held to boost links between Sri Lankan and Omani boatbuilders
The two countries are well-placed to collaborate with each other
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NewsFirst-Time Boat Buyer Expo launches in Singapore as Asia Online Boat Show put on hold
The 1st virtual First-Time Boat Buyer Expo took place over the weekend of October 10-11. Developed by Singapore-based Boat Advisory and Services Company (BASCO), it will continue to be updated and available at weekends over the coming months. Meanwhile, the planned launch of the Asia Online Boat Show has been ...
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NewsIBI speaks with Kenta Inaba, executive director of the Superyacht Association of Japan
Kenta Inaba: ”We have had a big increase in visiting superyachts to Japan over the last three years” Japan is the world’s third largest country in terms of GDP with a very high level of disposable income. Although not well a known fact, it’s also Asia’s largest ...
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NewsSalthouse introduces first outboard-powered Corsair
New Zealand’s Salthouse Next Generation Boats has released details of the first outboard-powered model in its Salthouse Corsair range.
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NewsPropspeed strengthens US presence with new business unit and warehouse
New Zealand-based underwater coatings specialist Propspeed has established a new business unit and set up warehouse facilities in Orlando, Florida to further support its US customers.
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