Latest Company News – Page 229
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NauticStar appoints first Australian dealer
US boatbuilder NauticStar Boats is focusing on “expanding its international footprint” and has named Marine Partners as its first authorised dealer in Australia.
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New app for yacht temps sees steady uptake
What claims to be the first “fully integrated online temp recruitment platform for the private yacht industry” is now live and attracting attention from yacht owners/operators seeking crew as well as crew seeking yachts.
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The Moorings expands charter fleet
UK-based charter operator The Moorings has added two new models to its sailing fleet. The Moorings 52.3 and 52.4 monohulls, built by Beneteau, will be ready to make their inaugural sail in the British Virgin Islands in December 2019.
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Borrow A Boat teams up with Ocean Independence
Borrow A Boat, the UK’s first peer-to-peer yacht charter platform, has teamed up with superyacht central agent Ocean Independence to launch Borrow A Boat Plus.
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Polish boatbuilder honours top dealer worldwide
Poland’s Galeon Yachts recently named MarineMax Fort Myers as its number one retailer in the world for the second year running.
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UK boatbuilding start-up receives funding
The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) in the UK has supported new Cornish start-up boatbuilder, Henderson Fletcher Yachts, with a £39,500 loan. The Gweek-based firm will manufacture high-end, sail-powered yachts and motor cruisers to be sold to clients worldwide via an international brokering network.
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Dutch boatbuilder expands global reach
Zeelander Yachts of the Netherlands has expanded its international reach with the delivery of two new Z55 sport cruisers to the Great Lakes in the US and Moscow in Russia – the first sales for Zeelander in these regions.
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Sanlorenzo previews new models in Milan
Italian superyacht builder Sanlorenzo unveiled the new SD96 and SL96Asymmetric during a press conference at the Milan Triennale on Monday.
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Mercury Marine cuts ribbon on US$9m diecast expansion
In a move to expand capacity to meet current and future product demand, Mercury Marine has completed a US$9m, 23,500sq ft expansion to its diecasting operation at its Fond du Lac, Wisconsin headquarters.
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Dynamiq unveils first explorer yacht
Monaco-based superyacht builder Dynamiq has revealed details of the first yacht in its new Global series. The Global 330 is the first in a brand-new series of explorer vessels aimed at the long-range cruising market.
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Maritimo reports multiple sales at Sanctuary Cove show
Australian cruising yacht manufacturer Maritimo has reported strong sales at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) – a reflection of its growing status in the international market. The enhancement of its status includes the doubling of its manufacturing plant on Australia’s Gold Coast, a consistent new model launch ...
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Marquis looks to "fill hole" left by Sea Ray
The new Marquis Yachts debut scheduled for the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will be an “elegant and exquisite day boat,” according to president and CEO Rob Parmentier, that will target the market segment abandoned by Sea Ray when it discontinued its yacht and sport yacht lines last year.
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Fraser COO wins MIASF award
Mike Busacca, chief operating officer at Fraser Yachts, picked up the Marine Industry Assocaition of South Florida (MIASF) Award of Excellence last month for his contributions to the marine industry.
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Ferretti’s Australian representative opens Melbourne dealership
In the past fortnight, two of Europe’s largest boatbuilders – Ferretti and Princess – have both appointed new representatives in Australia, while Ferretti’s importer in Australia and New Zealand – Ray White Marine, appointed in 2015 – has expanded by launching a new regional dealership in Melbourne.
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Swedish charter firm partners with Annapolis Yacht Sales
Swedish charter firm Navigare Yachting has added Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) in the US to its network of partner dealers. Sailing enthusiasts from the Mid-Atlantic region will now have access to more charter placement opportunities in the Caribbean and Bahamas, as well as the Mediterranean and Thailand.
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Electric motor manufacturer launches crowdfunding campaign
Finnish electric motor manufacturer Oceanvolt is launching a crowdfunding campaign in which participants receive equity through the online investor platform Invesdor. The company is looking to raise €0.6m-€2M in exchange for equity between 8.45% and 23.52%.
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Marquis readying for new model, Lexus premiere
With the September introduction of the Lexus Yacht on the horizon, followed by the launch of its own new line of day cruisers at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), Marquis Yachts has been a busy place, and the Pulaski, Wisconsin-based builder doesn’t see things slowing any time soon.
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Busy spring for Royal Huisman
Spring 2019 has been a busy one for Dutch yacht manufacturer Royal Huisman, with the opening of a new, second location on the Amsterdam waterfront and considerable progress made toward completion of the fast motoryacht Project Phi.
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Burgess enters Australian market
International superyacht services provider Burgess has extended its global network to Australia with the opening of a branch in Sydney. The new office is led by Christoffer Santon as head of Burgess in Australia. The news follows Burgess’ strongest global first-half performance ever and the launch of The Burgess Partnership.
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Finnish builder expands presence in APAC region
Nautor’s Swan of Finland has expanded its presence in the APAC region with the appointment of Shenzhen Hone Ocean Culture Communication Co Ltd as its new Chinese agent.