All articles by David Robinson – Page 81
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NewsAncasta grows turnover from new-boat and brokerage sales
One of Europe’s largest boat sales networks, operated by Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd, achieved a 2.7% increase in turnover for the year ended August 31, 2018, based on growth in both new-boat and brokerage sales. The group’s profit fell back because of increased distribution costs and administration expenses, and ...
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NewsYacht attacked in Panama
Only one incident involving a yacht is mentioned in the latest report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) covering global marine piracy activity.
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NewsMCY introduces enclosed flybridge models
Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY), the Italian motoryacht-building arm of Groupe Beneteau, is expanding its product offering, especially for the US market, by adding enclosed flybridges on the four smallest models in its range – the MCY 66, MCY 70, MCY 76 and MCY 80.
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NewsAustralia unveils major expansion plan for Two Rocks harbour in Perth
Plans for new 580-berth facility put out to public consultation
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NewsWider Yachts acquired by international trio of businesses
Beginning of a new era for the Italian brand
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NewsPremier Marinas reports small fall in profits
Premier Marinas Ltd, one of the UK’s largest marina operators, has reported a 6% fall in post-tax profits to £4.782m for the 2017-18 fiscal year to September 30, 2018 compared with £5.088m in the year previous. The figures were filed with Companies House, the UK business register.
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NewsPendennis Vilanova on course for early autumn start
The first phase of the new Pendennis Vilanova yacht repair and refit facility in Barcelona, Spain is set to be operational by early autumn this year. Work on a number of yachts has already been carried out at the new facility, which is costing some €4.5m.
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FeatureSuperyacht refit 2019
IBI’s global round-up of the key superyacht refit operators and the work being carried out in 2019
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NewsCamper & Nicholsons Marinas returns to profit
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd (CNM) saw a return to profitability in 2018, as shown by its most recent filing to Companies House, the UK business register. After tax, a loss of £40,948 in 2017 was transformed into a profit last year of £356,249.
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NewsQueensland dredging projects to help boost yacht sector
Two multimillion-dollar dredging projects underway this year in Queensland, Australia will bring significant benefits to the local marine leisure sector. In Cairns, a A$127m scheme to dredge the Trinity Inlet will start shortly, while on the Gold Coast a A$10.3m initiative to deepen the Coomera River is ongoing.a River is ...
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NewsIsraeli environmental organisations oppose marina expansion plans
Opposition from a number of environmental organisations is building up against an Israeli government plan to develop five new marinas and expand eight existing ones by 2030, according to a report by the CTech online media outlet.
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NewsAustralian marina changes name following resort purchase
The name of one of Australia’s leading marinas has been rebranded as the Coral Sea Marina Resort. The name change follows the November 2018 acquisition of the Coral Sea Resort, which is adjacent to the marina, by owner Paul Darrouzet.
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NewsDutch team withdraws from America’s Cup
Four challengers for Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) have been confirmed for the 36th America’s Cup by Prada race series to be held in Auckland in 2021. This point was reached today, the late entry deadline for applications.
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New Fiji floating dock boost superyacht repair facilities
F$12m investment in new 6,000 tonne capacity dock
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Legal merger will give boost to yacht team activities
Thomas Cooper and Penningtons Manches join forces
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News£2m investment plan to expand Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Marina Projects advise on facility’s future
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NewsFerretti Group consolidates superyacht new building in Ancona
The expansion of the Ferretti Group into the superyacht sector, now encompassing four out of its eight brands, is clearly focused on Ancona. The group has already invested in excess of €32m on reshaping the yard to cope with the increased workload generated through the creation of the Ferretti Group’s ...
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NewsUK yards join forces to offer new repair option
SMS (Southampton Marine Services) and the Fairline-owned Hythe Shipyard in the UK have linked to offer a package of marine repair, maintenance and refit services for yachts and commercial vessels. Both shipyards, based on Southampton Water or adjacent to, will work together in sharing facilities and skills to secure new ...
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NewsDutch inboard electric motor manufacturer appoints UK distributor
Water World Electronics, a Dutch manufacturer of electric inboard motors, has appointed Energy Solutions as its exclusive UK distributor.
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Green light for new Greek marina
Approval involving a concession agreement to build a new marina on the Dodecanese island of Leros in Greece has recently been given by the Greek tourism minister, Thanasis Theocharopoulos.
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