Latest News about the Middle East – Page 53
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Antonini Group launches new yacht brand
Italy’s Antonini Group, a commercial shipbuilder active in the oil and gas industry, has entered the luxury yacht market with the creation of a new brand – Antonini Navi. The project is the brainchild of Aldo Manna and has the full support of the Antonini family, with a planned investment ...
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Arcadia Yachts announces sale of new Sherpa XL
The Italian builder also has another four yachts on order
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Amels on track to launch nine yachts in 2020
Dutch superyacht maker Amels is confident it will be able to launch nine yachts in 2020, despite the coronavirus’ debilitating impact on the company and the Dutch economy as a whole.
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Gulf Craft adapts to new market conditions
Abeer Alshaali, acting CEO of Gulf Craft In an email exchange with IBI’s Middle East correspondent, Abeer Alshaali, the acting CEO of Gulf Craft, explained how the UAE-based yacht-builder is adapting to the new market conditions and manufacturing challenges raised by COVID-19. Gulf Craft is the ...
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2019 US sailboat sales drop
The NMMA releases its first 2019 Statistical Abstract for the sailboat sector
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€300m Ayia Napa marina due for completion ahead of summer Med season
The latest Cypriot marina development, the €300m Ayia Napa marina, is close to completion and will be ready in time for the Mediterranean summer season, although with the coronavirus pandemic it is not sure how that season might be impacted upon.
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‘Controlled shutdown’ at Princess Yachts
Princess Yachts Ltd has announced a controlled shutdown of its UK facilities with immediate effect. The company today released the following statement: “The health and safety of our employees is of paramount importance and is our main priority, along with our network, suppliers and international clientele. We also take our ...
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Absolute makes list of Italian 'champions'
Italian builder records CAGR of 29% over six year period
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Dates set for 2020 Abu Dhabi show
The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) will return to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre for its third edition from October 14-17, 2020. Organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), it will be the first boat show of the year in the UAE, focusing on luxury boating, ...
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Australia’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show postponed
The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS2020), the largest marine leisure sector event in the Southern Hemisphere, has been postponed and new dates will be issued soon. It was due to be held at the Sanctuary Cove resort on Austarlia’s Gold Coast from May 21-24.
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Admiral Powercats to launch new hybrid RIB into recreational market
Cape Town builder Admiral Powercats plans to launch a recreational version of a new generation surf rescue vessel that is being integrated into South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute fleet.
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Amsterdam Boat Show shuts down on second day
Organisers of the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show have announced the early closing of the five-day show this afternoon, following guidance from the Dutch government aimed at preventing further spread of the Coronavirus
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America’s Cup World Series regatta on schedule for Italy
Despite a virtual quarantine of Italy’s 62 million citizens and travel warnings or bans issued from various governments around the world due to COVID-19 coronavirus, the organisers of the America’s Cup World Series regatta have said the race will go on.
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Appointment at ABYC
Technical vice president Craig Scholten named chair of small craft committee
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Appointment at Future Fibres
Valencia, Spain-based Future Fibres has named Ian Andrewes as its new sales manager.
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Turkish shipyard launches 80m Tatiana
Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has launched its new 80m (263ft) superyacht Tatiana.
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Amsterdam Boat Show “definitely on”
As the first boats were nudged into place, organisers of the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show said their event will be held March 11-15, as scheduled.
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10th YARE refit show rescheduled for November
YARE, the international aftersales and refit event dedicated to the superyacht sector, is the latest event to be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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15th CNR Eurasia Boat Show ends on high
The overall assessment of this year’s CNR Eurasia Boat Show, which was held at the CNR Expo Center in Istanbul from February 22 to March 1, was positive. Both exhibitors and attendees seemed satisfied, noting that it was the best show in several years – despite two unexpected occurrences.