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UK naval architect in joint venture with high-tech laser scanning firm
UK firms Jack Gifford Marine Design Ltd (JGMD) and 3DMSI Ltd have formalised their long-standing laser scanning and naval architecture collaboration by creating a new joint venture.
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Baglietto launches new expansion plan
The ’Baglietto Wave’ investment plan ushers in sweeping change at the Italian builder, including a new management team, new models and shipyard expansion
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New team takes the helm at Italy’s Fiart
October saw Ernesto De Bartolomeis, general manager of Fiart and grandson of the founder, leave the Italian yard. A new team is now in place to steer several new model launches which mark the company’s 60th anniversary.
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GYG wins 100m-plus superyacht refit contract
London, UK-listed GYG (Global Yachting Group), a market leader in the superyacht painting, supply and maintenance sectors, has won a further refit contract for a 100m (328ft)-plus superyacht. Work is scheduled to commence in Europe in 2022.
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AkzoNobel takes its ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge to China
AkzoNobel has announced its next regional ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge will take place in China.
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Boat Monster takes delivery of first Invincible to land in Australia
The Sydney-based former Wallrock Marine is using its appointment as the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Invincible Boats to officially launch its rebranding as Boat Monster, and will introduce both at a press conference scheduled for the Royal Motor Yacht Club on 21 December.
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Jobs lost as luxury yacht interior designer folds
Almost 40 people at the UK office of Struik & Hamerslag have lost their jobs, according to an Eastern Daily Press report. Based at Fakenham in Norfolk, the interior designer for luxury yachts and private planes owed creditors £2.67m/$3.5m, according to its latest company accounts (for the year ended December ...
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BSI gets new representative in France
Chloé Le Roux is the new representative in France of the brands of the Scandinavian BSI Group, stepping in after the end of the deal with Gréement Import.
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Falcon Yachts announces sale of new 40m vessel
Following its re-entry to the market earlier this year, Italy’s Falcon Yachts has announced the sale of a new 40m vessel from its latest ‘Legacy’ line.
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New marine consultancy forms in UK
A new company has formed in the UK to provide “proven commercial processes” for marine business expansion and bottom-line improvement.
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Smuggler Marine reports increased demand for amphibious range
Smuggler’s 700CC is proving popular in New Zealand Smuggler Marine has confirmed the sale and delivery of five more Strata amphibious models to New Zealand buyers. The Smuggler Strata amphibious models are said to be growing in popularity with Kiwi boaties, with two 700 centre console models ...
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Brunswick CEO: Pandemic boat sale surge to carry into 2021
The Covid-related sales spike realised by the US recreational marine industry this year should carry into 2021, according to Brunswick Corp CEO David Foulkes. CEO David Foulkes speaking on CNBC Closing Bell “We have incredible momentum in the industry now. We’ve attracted in a new demographic,” Foulkes ...
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Lynx Yachts, U-Boat Worx sign collaboration deal
U-Boat Worx says it will deliver private subs for use on the 20m-40m support craft of Lynx Yachts under a new collaboration deal between the two Dutch companies
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Seakeeper secures first NZ dealer for DC range of gyros
Seakeeper’s Pacific distributor, Twin Disc Pacific, has appointed Fish City Hamilton as its first New Zealand dealer for the Seakeeper DC range of gyro stabilisers.
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IBI appoints representative in Japan
Boating Communications Ltd has announced the appointment of Conflux as IBI’s new media sales representative in Japan.
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Brunswick named among Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies
Brunswick Corp, the world’s largest recreational marine manufacturer, has been selected by Newsweek magazine as one of 400 named ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’ (AMRC).
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Royal Huisman to build “world’s biggest” sportfishing motoryacht
Royal Huisman’s headquarters in Vollenhove Royal Huisman of the Netherlands has received an order to build what it says is the world’s largest sportfishing yacht, a 52m (171ft), six-deck aluminum craft designed by Vripack. The yard did not immediately give a launch date or issue any illustrations ...
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Workforce dispute at Beneteau quickly resolved
Last Tuesday morning workers walked out of the Beneteau factory in Challans, in Vendée on the French Atlantic coast, though the dispute lasted less than 24 hours. In early September, Beneteau announced its plans to address the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, launching job protection plans (PSE) and the closure ...
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Winnebago updates corporate branding to unify growing portfolio
Winnebago Industries, with iconic brands like its namesake recreational vehicles and Chris-Craft Boats, is introducing what it calls a refreshed corporate enterprise brand to unify its growing portfolio of premium outdoor lifestyle products.
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Derecktor Shipyards’ Fort Pierce project advances with ground-breaking ceremony
Breaking ground at Derecktor Fort Pierce The multimillion-dollar investment being made by Derecktor Shipyards to transform the 100-year-old port of Fort Pierce in Florida into a state-of-the-art superyacht refit and repair yard has recently moved forward with a ground-breaking ceremony. After a lengthy permitting and review process, ...