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Auckland introduces regional fuel tax for boats
The NZ Marine Industry Association and Coastguard New Zealand are urging the government to take a closer look at the new Auckland regional fuel tax which will hit Auckland-based boat owners twice – once when they fill up their cars, and again when they fill up their boats.
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Amico announces major expansion of Genoa refit facilities
Amico & Co, the Italian superyacht refit and repair yard based in Genoa, is launching a major expansion of its facilities believed to be worth some €35m.
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Amsterdam touted as superyacht destination at Monaco
At the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show, the Port of Amsterdam and Dutch superyacht builders pledged to jointly make the Dutch capital a superyacht destination. Under the plan, the port will provide space for Dutch builders and suppliers needing more room for new-build, refit and repair projects. This would, in turn, ...
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Obituary: Stellan Westerdahl
Sweden’s Stellan Westerdahl passed away on 27 August in Göteborg. He was 82 years old and suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
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ACR Electronics upgrades in-house manufacturing
ACR Electronics, the US safety and survival specialist, has announced significant investment in a new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line at its Florida headquarters.
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1st Boot & Fun Inwater opens today
The 1st Boot & Fun Inwater boat show in the scenic lake region around Berlin is taking place from September 7-9 in Werder, 30km from the German capital.
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‘Uber for boats’ draws closer look from law enforcement
While not new in Europe or the States, so-called ‘Uber for boats’ is drawing a closer look from law enforcement as it grows in popularity, with the US Coast Guard warning passengers and captains alike that unlike an automobile not just anyone can hire out a boat to take passengers ...
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2017 US recreational boating stats released
The final sections of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) ‘2017 US Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract’ show a slight uptick in boat registrations for 2017 and healthy single-digit sales growth for the industry as a whole.
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2018 DAME charity revealed
METSTRADE organiser Amsterdam RAI has announced that the proceeds of this year’s DAME Design Award will be shared amongst two charities – Wetwheels and the Blue Marine Foundation.
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Ancasta opens Barcelona office
UK-based Ancasta International Boat Sales has opened a new office at OneOcean Port Vell Marina in Barcelona, Spain. In addition to boat sales, Ancasta Barcelona will offer extensive aftercare services and help with berthing along the area’s coastline.
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ABA renews Schmitt & Ongaro contract
The American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) has renewed Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products’ contract as the exclusive supplier of stainless steel steering wheels to its member companies for another three years. Schmitt & Ongaro has held the position since 1999.
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Abu Dhabi show on track for launch of first edition
The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) has already met its targets for the launch of its first edition, having exceeded the amount of exhibitor space and exhibits initially planned.
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Allpa and Johnson Pump celebrate 30-year partnership
Allpa Marine Equipment, a Dutch wholesaler with branches in the Netherlands and Germany, is celebrating its 30-year working partnership with SPX Flow (formerly Johnson Pump), having served as one of its key distributors for the last three decades.
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Auckland On Water Boat Show to relocate
After 20 years, the Auckland On Water Boat Show will return to The Viaduct Basin and Te Wero Island in 2019, the NZ Marine Industry Association announced today.
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Attendance up at revamped Helsinki show
Almost 13,000 people attended this year’s Helsinki Boat-Afloat Show in Finland – a 12% increase over the year before. The growing popularity of the show, says industry association Finnboat, is attributable to the long and warm boating summer, improved economic outlook and a revamped exhibition concept now offering more in ...
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2019 Dubai superyacht summit dates announced
Event prompts UAE government to introduce extended cruising permit for visiting yachts
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‘Liguria for Yachting’ forms in Italy
Five of the region’s most popular marinas join forces to promote local area
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ART Marine to manage Dubai marina
Dubai Properties chooses ART Marine to exclusively operate Culture Village Marina in Dubai
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Atlantic Marina Holdings rebrands
US marina owner changes name and rebrands Florida properties to Port 32 Marinas
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1,000-slip marina opens on Canada’s Trent-Severn Waterway
The Friday Harbour Marina complex near Toronto spans more than 17 hectares with over 4.5km of shoreline