All Asia Pacific articles – Page 58
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NewsPrincess Yachts Australia appoints exclusive NSW dealer
Sean O’Doherty and David Jensen will help grow the brand in New South Wales
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NewsGrand Banks resumes operations
The Board of Directors of Grand Banks Yachts Limited announced today that the group’s manufacturing yard in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia has received approval from the Government of Malaysia to resume operations with immediate effect. Grand Banks Malaysia Grand Banks’ production facility in Malaysia employs 667 workers. The ...
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NewsOrion and Smuggler awarded High Court costs from Sealegs
Following a lengthy court battle lasting almost four years, the Auckland High Court in New Zealand has sealed an order for costs against amphibious boatbuilder Sealegs. This brings the total of costs awarded against Sealegs to circa $500k with the costs to be paid immediately.
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NewsHK designer unveils small electric commuter craft concept
Michael Young, a Hong Kong-based boat designer, has introduced a range of new designs for small electric commuter boats.
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NewsNorth Sails supplies medical facilities in Japan
The Japan unit of sail manufacturer North Sails has switched to making gowns for medical personnel fighting the coronavirus.
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NewsKorea International Boat Show confirmed for June this year
The organiser of the Korea International Boat Show (KIBS) confirmed to IBI today that the show is planned to go ahead as scheduled from June 5-7, 2020. There will also be an invitation-only business forum on the afternoon of June 4.
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NewsMaritime NZ approves further marine business activities
Thanks to some dedicated work by NZ Marine on behalf of the New Zealand marine industry, Maritime NZ has approved further marine business activities under Covid-19 Level 3. This follows the recent opening of restrictions on manufacturing, which has allowed New Zealand boatbuilders to get back to work.
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NewsThree yachts catch fire in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s emergency fire and medical services were called to the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter yesterday afternoon after a fire broke out on board a boat and spread to two other yachts. Within around two hours, the fires were under control and no injuries have been reported.
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NewsNew Fiji marina appoints sole fuel provider
Nawi Island Ltd is in talks with Mobil Oil (Fiji) to supply fuel to yachts at its marina
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NewsStrong quarter at Grand Banks, but sharp decline expected
After logging new sales in the quarter ending March 31, Grand Banks anticipates a sharp downturn and more layoffs in light of an extended shutdown at its main Malaysian plant
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NewsYachting Developments restarts operations
Yachting Developments (YD), the New Zealand superyacht builder, has announced that it has resumed operations following a five-week break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption comes at a time when New Zealand is reopening on the basis that the country has for now managed to contain the coronavirus.
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NewsSailfish Catamarans introduces new 3200 Platinum
The 3200 Platinum Australian boatbuilder Sailfish Catamarans is developing a new model of its popular 3200 Platinum armour-plated aluminium catamaran that was originally due for launch at the now cancelled Sanctuary Cove and Sydney boat shows. According to a company statement, the new design has all the ...
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NewsShanghai show postponed for a second time
The organisers of the 25th China International Boat Show, Sinoexpo and Informa Markets, have announced a further postponement of the country’s premier boat show. The exhibition, which was originally due to have taken place at the beginning of this month, was initially postponed until June 22-24 but has now been ...
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NewsKiwi builders return to work as NZ lockdown measures ease
As New Zealand prepares for an easing of lockdown measures at 11:59pm tonight, Kiwi boatbuilders are looking forward to returning to work on Tuesday under Level 3 restrictions. When Level 4 lockdown came in over five weeks ago, Kiwi boat manufacturers, along with the rest of the country, had to ...
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NewsShakespeare Marine secures largest-ever UK manufacturing order from Asia
US-headquartered Shakespeare Marine has received an order from HNC Global Supplies Co in Korea for over 500 of its antennas.
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NewsHylas Yachts expands presence in performance cruiser market
The Taiwanese-headquartered sailing yacht brand, Hylas Yachts, has strengthened its presence in the performance cruiser market with the launch of its new Hylas 60 model. In terms of design, the Hylas 60 brings together international input from German Frers for the exterior styling and construction design with an interior layout ...
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NewsRailblaza celebrates 10th anniversary
New Zealand-based Railblaza recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of designing and producing accessories for the marine industry. The company’s founder, Ross Pratt, struggled to find a reliable solution to securing items to vehicles or boats. Born out of necessity, Pratt developed a system that he quickly realised would provide the ...
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NewsYamaha suspends production at outboard engine factories following US closures
Lower demand and supply problems are factors in the latest decision to suspend production for effectively a month
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NewsEcoworks Marine appoints NZ distributor
UK-based Ecoworks Marine has expanded into the Southern Hemisphere with the appointment of 37 South as its official distributor in New Zealand.
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