Latest News about France – Page 23
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NewsVideoworks opens French office on Cote d’Azur
Videoworks, a systems integration specialist from Italy, has opened a new office in France to provide pre- and after-sales care in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the Cote d’Azur.
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NewsWorld’s first recyclable, solar-electric boat in production
La Bella Verde (LBV), a Spanish developer of eco-friendly catamarans, is to launch what it describes as “the world’s most sustainable boat” in 2021.
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NewsFrench authorities restrict large yacht anchorage areas to protect seagrass
Marine and environmental authorities in the French Alpes-Maritimes on the Cote d’Azur have introduced new laws that restrict anchorage areas in the region for yachts over 20m (66ft) in an action to protect seagrass.
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NewsNew agreement to modernise and strengthen French boating industry
The French Federation of Nautical Industries (FIN) yesterday announced the signing of a new collective agreement with the unions (FCE-CFDT and CFE-CGC) for ‘nautical industry and services’ in France.
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NewsFirst hydrogen-powered yacht premieres in Monaco
The 40ft ‘New Era’ was designed by Hynova Boat What is being touted as the world’s first hydrogen-powered yacht designed by Hynova Boat premiered last week in Monaco during the Planetary Health Week Capital Yachting Experience. The French company launched ‘New Era’ from the La Ciotat Dockyard ...
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NewsAncasta expands European brokerage network
Ancasta International Boat Sales is expanding its European brokerage network with the opening of new sales offices in La Rochelle, France and Nieuwpoort, Belgium. The two new offices bring Ancasta’s total to 22 locations across the UK and Europe.
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NewsParis Boat Show cancelled
French marine industries federation FIN (la Fédération des Industries Nautiques) today announced that it has been forced to cancel the 2020 edition of the Paris Boat Show (Nautic Paris) following the latest announcement from the French Health Minister.
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NewsWhisperPower appoints French distributor
Dutch power and propulsion specialist WhisperPower has chosen SEIMI, part of the Alliance Marine Group, to serve as its overall distributor for the marine markets in France.
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NewsParis Boat Show reorganisation and pleas for government support
The forthcoming Paris Boat Show to be held from December 5th to 13th and organised by the Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) will have a very different layout this year. The exhibition will be reconfigured using Halls 3, 4 and 6 of the Porte de Versailles venue. It will not ...
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NewsBeneteau sells US plant; scales back at other facilities
Group Beneteau’s US production facility in Marion, South Carolina is being purchased by a fibreglass pool manufacturer, while the Group reduces production capacity and headcount across other facilities
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NewsObituary: Bruno Coffre
Bruno Coffre, Ultra Marine Europe sales manager for France Bruno Coffre, Ultra Marine Europe sales manager for France, has passed away suddenly at the age of 61. He was best known for his passion for boats, especially blue water sailing with his family and friends. “Bruno was ...
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NewsWorld Yacht Trophies 2020 held despite Cannes cancellation
While the 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival was unfortunately cancelled, one the key events traditionally held during the event – the19th edition of the World Yacht Trophies 2020 – still went ahead.
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NewsJFA Yachts launches first Long Island 78 Power
French mono and multihull boat builder, JFA Yachts, has expanded its semi-custom catamaran range with the launch of its first 23.7m (78ft) Long Island 78 Power. The yacht has been sold and will shortly be delivered following sea trials.
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NewsFédération des Industries Nautiques pushes ahead with Paris
In an interview this afternoon with IBI, Stéphan Constance, vice president of the Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) and CEO of Allures Yachts, responded to questions about the effects of the cancellation of the Cannes and La Rochelle exhibitions, and the French association’s plans for the Paris Nautic in December. ...
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NewsFIN offers update on French boating market and says Paris Boat Show likely to go ahead
Show cancellations take gloss off positive summer season
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NewsFrench catamaran builder looking to grow international business
Sailing catamaran manufacturer IZIBoat aims to enhance global sales through potential licensing arrangements
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NewsMayor of Cannes calls show cancellation “absurd”
In a bitter exchange of public statements, the Mayor of Cannes and the Préfet of the Alpes-Maritimes region have clashed over the decision to cancel the Yachting Festival which was due to start on the 8th of September
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NewsDispute emerges over cancellation of Cannes Yachting Festival
In a weekend interview, French official flatly denies he ordered the show’s cancellation and lays responsibility on the organisers; compensation costs at issue.
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NewsCannes Yachting Festival cancelled
IBI has learned that several exhibitors have been informed this morning of the cancellation of the Cannes Yachting Festival, from the organiser Reed Expo due to increasing worries about the incidence of the Covid-19 infection rate in the Alpes-Maritimes region. The show was due to have taken place from the ...
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NewsCyclops Marine appoints French distributor
Cyclops Marine, the UK-based developer of load sensors for sailors, has appointed XPO as its new distributor for France. XPO is a specialist rigging and hardware wholesaler and a major supplier to the performance racing market.
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