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NewsMini tsunami hits Greece, Turkey, damaging boats
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake centred off Turkey’s Izmir province struck at around 15:00 TRT today, causing widespread destruction of buildings and damaging boats.
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NewsAppointment at Future Fibres
Valencia, Spain-based Future Fibres Ltd recently announced that accomplished offshore sailor Pete Cumming has joined the firm in an advisory capacity, with immediate effect.
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NewsHong Kong Yacht Show: Verventia responds to HKCYIA’s announcement
As reported in yesterday’s IBI News, the joint organisers of the planned Hong Kong Yacht Show scheduled to take place next month appear to be in dispute. Following the announcement of postponement at the request of the majority of the key players in Hong Kong’s yachting industry, the local partner, ...
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NewsInvestment plan in Perini Navi develops
Last month Blue Skye Investment Group announced it had reached an agreement to restructure and inject capital into the near-bankrupt shipyard Perini Navi.
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NewsMiami cancellation surprises few, relieves many, disappoints an industry and begs new questions
The decision by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) to cancel nine of its first-quarter boats shows, including the cornerstone and iconic Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), was met with a mixed reaction from the recreational boating industry. But one universal sentiment was expressed by Correct Craft president and CEO ...
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NewsRock star restores famous SA classic boat for ‘acoustic’ circumnavigation
A South African rock star has bought one of the country’s best-known classic boats with a view to circumnavigating the globe – with an on-board recording studio, the local Sunday Times newspaper reports.
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NewsHeysea Yachts exhibits first sailing catamaran at Shenzhen show
Italian and UK designers are both involved in the project
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NewsScottish boat dealer sold after decades of family ownership
Following negotiations which started in 2019, Scottish boat dealer Euroyachts, based in Largs, western Scotland, has changed hands after decades under family ownership.
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NewsBrunswick reports ‘outstanding’ Q3 and is bullish on 2021
The industry’s largest company said it outperformed the market in its third quarter ending September 30, achieving double-digit growth in sales and earnings. Historically-low boat inventory levels position the company exceptionally well for the remainder of the year and throughout 2021.
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NewsRV, marine drive Patrick Industries' strong Q3 growth
OEM component manufacturer Patrick Industries showed strong third-quarter growth that belies an otherwise off year due to Covid-related shutdowns of its facilities and the many industries it serves.
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NewsAustralian BIA restructures to cope with changing market conditions
Australia’s Boating Industry Association (BIA) has undertaken a restructuring of its organisation in order for it to respond to Covid-19 disruptions and the changing business and consumer needs.
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NewsHong Kong Yacht Show to proceed using new format in a strong market
Despite the announcement on October 14th that the Hong Kong Yacht Show (HKYS) is postponed until October 2021, as reported by IBI two weeks ago, it transpires that the show will still proceed in a different format under the management of local Hong Kong partner, the Hong Kong Cruise and ...
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NewsThird quarter brings mixed bag for Xylem
Xylem Inc released its third-quarter financial results on Thursday, reporting overall revenues of US$1.22bn for the period and marking a 6% year-over-year decline from the $1.29bn reported for the third quarter of 2019.
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NewsFLIBS opens to smaller crowds
The first day of the 61st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), unsurprisingly, saw smaller crowds, which were welcomed with a mandatory mask policy and other safety measures that included a limited crowd capacity at the show aimed at holding a large international event in the midst of a ...
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NewsKVH posts strong Q3 results
Gains in both product and mobile connectivity service sales drive “strongest Q3 in years”
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NewsJotun introduces new superyacht lifecycle services solution
Norwegian-headquartered marine coatings and anti-fouling specialist Jotun has launched a new aftersales and lifecycle solutions service called JotunCare which is dedicated to superyachts. Jotun claims to be the number one global provider of advanced marine coatings and antifoulings to superyachts and the new service is aimed at expanding its presence ...
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NewsSt Kitts marketing as safe destination to lure yachters
The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis is being marketed as a safe destination to lure yacht traffic as a first step toward rebuilding its struggling tourism industry. “We need to understand that rebuilding the tourism market is going to take integrity of the brand and it is also going ...
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NewsMiami and eight other NMMA winter shows cancelled
America’s National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced altered plans for its roster of boat shows scheduled for the first three months of 2021, including cancellation of the bellweather Miami International Boat Show
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NewsGarmin record Q3 results buoyed by strong marine sales
Marine segment posts 54% YOY revenue growth, 152% increase in operating income
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NewsMarineMax posts record Q4 and year-end results
America’s mega boat and yacht retailer group, MarineMax, achieved the company’s highest ever revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter and year-ended September 30, making it one of the industry’s largest companies.
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