All articles by David Robinson – Page 67
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Abu Dhabi International Boat Show cancelled for 2020
It has now been confirmed to IBI that the next edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) will not be held until October 13-16, 2021. The third edition of ADIBS had been scheduled to take place from October 14-17, 2020.
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Döğuş Group sells three Turkish marinas to CVC Capital
Deal completes sale of D-Marin facilities
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Work starts on new €120m eco-tourism project on Corfu
The Kassiopi project will include a 60-berth marina
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Insolvent Italian shipyard and marina up for sale
The facilities at Sant‘Andrea have an initial asking price of €3.43m
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Dubai marina awarded international environmental accreditation
Australia’s Marina Industries Association (MIA) has accredited Dubai Marina Yacht Club with two new standards that emphasise its environmental status. The two awards are the International Clean Marina standard and its Fish Friendly accreditation, the first marina in the UAE to gain this award.
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N&J researches Covid-19 and the response of UHNWIs and their spending
New research undertaken by international yacht services provider Northrop & Johnson (N&J) highlights that businesses in the luxury products and experiences sector will have to adapt how they deal with UNHWIs (ultra-high-net-worth individuals) in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19.
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Superyachts to play key role in Bermuda’s economic recovery
The Atlantic island of Bermuda has missed out on a number of international yacht regattas and sports fisher boat competitions, but the island’s government is now actively pursuing the superyacht market with the objective that it could make a key contribution in the country’s economic recovery.
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New 50-berth marina planned for Andaman Islands
Plans are underway to develop a new 50-berth marina at Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
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Glider Yachts enters administration
The Glider concept was developed by MD Robert McCall UK start-up Glider Yachts Ltd, which over the past eight years has been developing an innovative new design of high-performance, high-speed yacht based on two gliding hulls and a raised superstructure, has entered administration. IBI understands that the ...
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Maritimo reports North American demand back to pre-Covid-19 levels
Resurgence of interest for both new and pre-owned boats over last six weeks
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UK council to buy key shipbuilding facility in Cowes
Following a meeting yesterday, the UK’s Isle of Wight Council has reaffirmed its intention to acquire Venture Quays, the part of Cowes harbour which hosts the iconic Columbine Building and home to Wight Shipyard.
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Spanish telecoms satellite operator expands coverage
Through an expanded partnership agreement, Hispasat, the Spanish telecommunications satellite operator, will be able to offer better connectivity to the yachts and commercial ships that use its systems in the Mediterranean and Latin America.
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Norwegian superyacht-builder goes bankrupt after loan agreement ends
Kleven Verft down to share in build of new superyacht-style cruise ship
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Palumbo Superyachts renews Marseille yard concession for another 21 years
With a 21-year renewal of the concession of its shipyard in Marseille, Palumbo Superyachts is planning new investment to enhance the facilities for handling superyacht repairs and refit. The concession renewal came into force on July 1, 2020. In response to the renewal, PSY Refit has approved significant investments to ...
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New Ecuadorian-based superyacht cruise company to start operations in December
Kontiki’s 39m (128ft) yacht is currently undergoing a major refit at Astilleros Maridueña’s shipyard in Guayaquil A new Ecuadorian-based superyacht cruise company called Kontiki Small Yacht Expeditions is due to commence operations in December with two planned cruises along the coast of the South American country. ...
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Greater freedoms introduced for yachts in Hainan Free Trade Zone
New rules will run until the end of December 2024
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Barbados to join list of Caribbean islands reopening to tourists
Barbados will join the growing list of Caribbean islands opening up after the lockdowns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic as from July 12. The news was announced by Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.
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Azura Marine to build Aquanima solar-powered catamarans in Spain
Flurry of enquiries following recent launch of first cat