Latest News about France – Page 25
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NewsMixed rules for boaters in France & Monaco
Some boating activities along France’s coasts and in Monaco are beginning to resume amidst a tangle of unclear and sometimes contradictory rules
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NewsCannes Yachting Festival to go ahead
The organisers of the 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival, Europe’s largest in-water event, have confirmed that this year’s show will go ahead as planned from September 8-13. The news was confirmed this morning by Reed Expositions, whose staff are working remotely to ensure the success of the show’s 43rd edition.
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NewsPogo Structures launches LOXO 32 Outboard
French yard Pogo Structures has launched a new outboard version of its popular LOXO 32 motorboat.
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NewsNew hydrogen fuel cell initiative involves ABB and HDF
With the growing interest and discussion about the potential use of hydrogen as a fuel for superyachts, a new initiative to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems in France may move the whole process forward. If successful, it will also help reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector. The new initiative ...
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NewsNanni maintains operations
French engine manufacturer Nanni has released a statement to say that most of its staff have been ‘teleworking’ since March 17, when France officially entered lockdown, including the company’s spare parts, aftersales, commercial, R&D and administrative departments.
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NewsBeneteau responds to crisis
Beneteau has restarted production at three of its sites as half year earnings announced; CEO takes salary reduction, new strategic plan to follow in July to reflect deep transformation of its markets
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NewsFrench boatbuilder outlines growth strategy
Alubat looks to reinforce position in the aluminium, bluewater, cruising yacht market
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NewsMB92 announces gradual return to work
MB92 Group has announced that it has restarted activities at its refit and repair facilities in Barcelona and La Ciotat.
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NewsMediterranean new-build yacht and refit yards start to reopen
With the lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic being eased in countries such as Spain and parts of Italy, a number of yacht and superyacht new-build and refit facilities have started to reopen this week. France will stay in lockdown until at least May 11 and Monaco is set to ...
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NewsYanmar partners with French finance specialist
Yanmar Marine International has signed a new partnership with boating insurance and financing specialist April Marine to offer affordable payment options to leisure customers buying Yanmar engines in France.
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NewsLes Nauticales Ciotat cancelled
The 2020 Les Nauticales boat show in La Ciotat, France has been cancelled by the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The show was due to take place from March 14-22 in La Ciotat on the French Mediterranean coast, around 20km east of Marseilles. It normally ...
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NewsParis JEC materials and composites show postponed
The organisers of JEC World, the international composites show held each year in Paris, today announced that the 2020 event has been postponed until May
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NewsCivil engineering firm to invest US$70.5m in French marina
Eiffage has secured a concession to operate the Baie des Anges marina
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NewsBeneteau’s activity report highlights a year of rapid expansion
Spend under 2 minutes to see the highlights of Beneteau Group’s 2018-19 fiscal year, in which the French builder sold more than 9,800 boats, introduced 32 new models and achieved revenues of €1.14 billion in it’s Boat Division
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NewsFountaine Pajot eyes investments in capacities amid higher sales
Boatbuilder’s higher revenues to stimulate investments
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NewsBeneteau Group makes two senior appointments
Jean-Paul Chapeleau is to become deputy CEO of Industrial Studies, Purchasing and Product Development while Paul Blanc will head up Jenneau
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NewsTwo global firms win La Ciotat shiplift design-build contract
La Ciotat Shipyards in the South of France has awarded the design-build contract for a new 4,300-tonne shiplift to a partnership between French company Matière and US-based Bardex Corp.
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NewsBeneteau shares drop 16% on news of lower growth & profitabillity
The French boatbuilder posted a fifth consecutive year of growth for its 2019 fiscal year, but investors appear to be uncertain about prospects for the coming year. Although noting a higher order book, Beneteau said it would not be issuing its FY 2019-20 outlook until 4 February and hinted that ...
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Marseille eyes new marina for 2024 Olympics
The municipal authorities of Marseille are deliberating on a project worth around €25m (US$27.5m) to build a new marina for the Olympic Games that are scheduled to take place in France in five years.
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NewsFrench equipment firm opens Lorient site
Karver Systems, a French manufacturer of high-end sailboat equipment, has moved its sales department to Lorient La Base in Brittany. The company has also hired a new designer and an export sales rep.
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