Latest News about the Middle East – Page 52
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Saim Marine appointed Sea Recovery sales agent in Arabian Gulf
The Italian equipment distributor will represent Parker Water Purification products
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2020 HISWA-in-Water boat show cancelled
The 2020 HISWA-in-Water boat show has been cancelled because of COVID-19, delivering yet another blow to the Dutch boating sector already reeling from a pandemic that has caused it an estimated €1.1bn in damage to date.
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ABYA issues Covid-19 member guidelines
The UK’s Association of Brokers & Yacht Agents (ABYA) has issued its members with Covid-19 guidelines for clients on boat viewings.
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Australia eases boating restrictions in New South Wales
Australia’s Boating Industry Association (BIA) today welcomed the relaxation of restrictions on recreational boating in New South Wales following encouraging signs of containment of COVID-19.
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Aquila celebrates launch of 100th Aquila 44
Aquila Power Catamarans has launched its 100th Aquila 44, a 13.4m (44ft) luxury power catamaran that has taken the market by storm.
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As US Northeast reopens, marine businesses hope to salvage the season
As states throughout the US begin reopening their economies in phases, in the Northeast, boat dealers, rental operators and charter companies are facing an uncertain season; already shortened due to stay-at-home orders and not being included in Phase 1 openings. In New York state, where charter fishing operations remain closed, ...
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Arcadia Yachts implements new safety protocols
Italian boatbuilder Arcadia Yachts has introduced new measures that enable yacht owners to visit its yard in Torre Annunziata, Naples and undertake sea trials in safety.
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American Boating Congress: US economy should see year-end rebound
Low oil prices, small business and manufacturing to lead recovery
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Argentinian marine industry faces peak of Covid-19 crisis
As a consequence of strict quarantine measures, Argentina’s boating industry is undergoing the toughest times ever seen
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American Boating Congress opens in DC and 800 other locations
NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer said Americans will seek outdoor adventures close to home for the foreseeable future More than 800 members of the US boating industry descended on Washington, DC for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) Wednesday, but did so via laptop, tablet and mobile phone ...
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35th Palm Beach show to take place this week in virtual form
The 35th Palm Beach International Boat Show and the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) American Boating Congress (ABC) take place this week and both are being held online for the first time ever as the US recreational marine industry initiates ways to move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AIG takes major hit from COVID-19 with quarterly profits down 93%
AIG (American International Group), a major player in the international superyacht insurance market, has reported a 93% fall in quarterly adjusted profits largely due to COVID-19, which it describes as “the single largest catastrophe loss the industry has ever seen”. Part of the fall was due to money put aside ...
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“I wanted to make something completely new”
Uncertain times call for bold actions and as new product launches go, Finnish brand Saxdor’s new ‘scooter’ tears up the rule book
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America’s ‘Discover Boating’ sees boost in consumer interest
Despite circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, America’s Discover Boating marketing platform is seeing a boost in visitor traffic and growth over the past year, providing early indicators of higher consumer interest in boating
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AkzoNobel Q1 profitability up 31%, but revenues down 6%
Paints and coatings giant AkzoNobel posted a 31% rise in Q1 profitability – to €214m – but saw its revenues sink to just over €2bn, a drop of 6%.
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America’s Boating Club launches weekly online magazine show
The volunteer-run America’s Boating Club, also known as United States Power Squadrons, has launched a new weekly online magazine show as part of its boating video and boater education digital media channel. America’s Boating Channel LIVE was created by volunteers to help recreational boaters cope while sheltering during the Covid-19 ...
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Alia turns hull of first 36m all-aluminium shadow vessel
Turkey’s Alia Yachts has turned the aluminium hull of its 36m shadow vessel slated for delivery in 2021. Once complete it will support Project Phi, the 55m mothership currently in build at Royal Huisman in the Netherlands.
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America’s Cup technology used to develop wind turbine blade
A wind turbine blade manufactured by ACT Blade, a spin-off of UK-based yacht sail developer SMAR Azure, has passed its first test with flying colours.
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ABYC updates USCG guide, solicits input for future standards updates
Standards updates applicable to all companies building boats for the US market