All articles by David Robinson – Page 73
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NewsNew investment at Latvian yacht port completed
A major investment programme to upgrade the facilities at Ventspils Yacht Port in Latvia has recently been completed. The programme included the reconstruction of a 110m (361ft) pier and three new floating berths. The changes mean the port now has berthing capacity for up to 50 boats.
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NewsGlobal tender for new Mumbai marina to launch this month
The Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) will shortly announce a global tender for the construction of a new 300-berth marina proposed for Princes Dock in the port of Mumbai. According to a report in the Free Press Journal, the value of the project is estimated at Rs 360 crore (US$50m).
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NewsBusy start to 2020 for McConaghy in both China and Australia
McConaghy, the specialist raceboat and multihull yacht builder, has had a busy start to 2020 at both its yards in China and Australia.
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NewsOCIBAR acquires Spanish superyacht marina
OCIBAR, the Spanish marina management company, has significantly expanded its operation with the acquisition for an undisclosed sum of the Port Tarraco superyacht marina in Tarragona. The purchase was made from the Qatari Diar Fund, which is linked to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund.
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NewsTaiwan show organiser responds to Coronavirus outbreak
The Taiwanese government and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), which promotes the Taiwan International Boat Show, have responded to concerns about the Coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsMarinas and yachting contribute 1.41% to Greek GDP
Further marina privatisations anticipated to add another 1%
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NewsSeven Asian boat shows cancel or review dates
Korea and Hong Kong shows postponed in response to the Coronavirus threat, while other Asian show organisers are closely monitoring the situation
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NewsYBDSA CEO to retire in May
After some 40 years working in different parts of the UK’s marine leisure industry, Jane Gentry, the current CEO of the YBDSA (Yacht Brokers, Designers & Surveyors Association) is retiring in May.
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NewsEngel & Völkers expands yachting activities to US
Engels & Völkers (E&Y), the real estate and yachting services group, is expanding its yacht-related activities to the US from its core Mediterranean region. The initial move is the setting-up of a yachting shop in Newport Beach, California.
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NewsDavid Tydeman leaves Fairline having fulfilled remit
Tydeman’s directorship at Fairline was terminated on January 14
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NewsSri Lankan port development to include new Yacht Marina Zone
The Sri Lankan port of Galle, a leading yacht destination in the island nation, is to be expanded into a tourist port which will see its current yacht facilities upgraded with a new Yacht Marina Zone.
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NewsDogus sells 50% stake in Greek superyacht marina
The 50% stake in the Athens superyacht facility, Flisvos Marina, owned by Turkey’s Dogus Group has reportedly been sold to Lamda, owner of the remaining 50% share. According to Greek newspaper Kathimerini, the sale was achieved through an agreement that Lamda had with Dogus, giving the former a first refusal ...
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NewsAxopar 37 range reworked after only four years
Since it started operations in 2014, the Finnish Axopar brand has grown into the largest boating company in the Scandi countries. In that time it has sold over 2,200 boats which are now active in some 70 countries and another 500 or so are on order. The company has developed ...
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NewsSri Lankan builders make first-time Düsseldorf appearance
The first-ever national stand for Sri Lanka was presented at boot Düsseldorf last week. Supported by the Sri Lankan Board of Investment (BOI), it was occupied by a small number of boatbuilders and a charter company.
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NewsArksen expands model range, launches new eco-initiatives
New partnership for smaller craft and adventure syndicate
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NewsMonte Carlo Yachts launches enclosed flybridge range
Following the introduction last year of three second-generation models, Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY) has launched a new second-generation series with enclosed flybridges. This new series was announced at Boot Düsseldorf 2020, as was the fact that a third Beneteau brand series of yachts are to be built at MCY’s Monfalcone ...
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NewsYanmar launches two new engine series
Two new engine series, the 6LF and 6LT, were launched by Yanmar Marine International at Boot Düsseldorf this week.
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NewsNew Asian superyacht charter firm launches at Düsseldorf
A new company, Adamas-T.I.S.G Asia Ltd, has been formed as part of a Hong Kong-based joint venture to build a fleet of superyachts and employ them in the Asian charter market. This new venture, which aims to take the Asian charter market up a level, was launched at Boot Düsseldorf ...
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NewsSunseeker significantly improves new-build productivity across the range
At its annual Boot Düsseldorf press conference, Sunseeker International reported that it strengthened its financial performance in 2019 and that its new-build productivity had improved significantly right across its range.
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NewsSanlorenzo launches High-end Services division at Düsseldorf
The Italian builder also unveiled the second model in its Asymmetic range
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