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NewsFort Lauderdale show on track but still facing challenges - industry verdict
Informa Markets have pulled out all the stops to open FLIBS in two weeks’ time but with far fewer exhibitors and with provisions which are likely to reduce visitor numbers significantly. IBI analyses the prospects for this year’s show and takes the pulse of its organisers, exhibitors and potential trade ...
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NewsLippert Components appoints chief marketing officer
US-based Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has appointed Joe Thompson to the newly created role of chief marketing officer.
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NewsUS boat sales expected to hit 13-year high
NMMA reports 2020 has been a banner year for new power boat retail sales
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NewsNew agreement to modernise and strengthen French boating industry
The French Federation of Nautical Industries (FIN) yesterday announced the signing of a new collective agreement with the unions (FCE-CFDT and CFE-CGC) for ‘nautical industry and services’ in France.
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NewsInaugural Hong Kong Yacht Show cancelled
The first edition of the Hong Kong Yacht Show, which was due to be held on November 19-22, 2020 at the Kai Tak Runway Park Promenade, has been postponed until October 2021. The show was being organised by the Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) and Verventia Pte ...
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NewsGold Coast marine business diversifies
Yachtsmen International (YI), a full-service superyacht agency based on Australia’s Gold Coast, has diversified and expanded from two boat brokers to a multi-disciplinary team of 12.
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NewsSanlorenzo teams up with Hong Kong designers to create ‘floating villas’
Italian luxury yacht builder Sanlorenzo has partnered with Hong Kong-based interior designers to create new bespoke ‘floating villas’, targeting the wealthy in Hong Kong and Asia looking for an alternative form of holiday home.
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NewsWebinar held to boost links between Sri Lankan and Omani boatbuilders
The two countries are well-placed to collaborate with each other
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NewsRecord number of exhibitors confirmed for virtual Valencia show
The Valencia Boat Show (VBS), which this year will be held virtually from October 28 to November 1, has broken its own record of exhibitors that it set in the 2019 edition.
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NewsBrexit creates uncertainty for UK's Premier Marinas Group
Small increases in turnover and profit in the Group’s financial year ended September 2019
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NewsThree Nordic wholesalers merge to form powerful group
Peter Schmidt Helbirk: “The new group gives us the opportunity to offer customers more strong brands at competitive prices” Three Nordic wholesalers of marine equipment have merged to form a powerful marine wholesale group for the Nordic region. Sweden’s Nautec AB, Norway’s Flak AS and Denmark’s Palby ...
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NewsFirst-Time Boat Buyer Expo launches in Singapore as Asia Online Boat Show put on hold
The 1st virtual First-Time Boat Buyer Expo took place over the weekend of October 10-11. Developed by Singapore-based Boat Advisory and Services Company (BASCO), it will continue to be updated and available at weekends over the coming months. Meanwhile, the planned launch of the Asia Online Boat Show has been ...
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NewsBalmar supplies key equipment to Vendee Globe challenger
Balmar, the US-based DC charging solutions specialist, recently supplied one of its advanced technology alternator and smart regulator systems to Ari Huusela, a competitor in this year’s Vendée Globe single-handed round-the-world race.
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NewsSunseeker celebrates apprentice and graduate success
The UK’s Sunseeker International recently presented 21 certificates to individuals who have successfully completed the company’s apprenticeship scheme or brand-new graduate scheme.
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NewsSA government proposes end to ban on PWCs in marine protected areas
The South African government has published new draft regulations that propose overturning the current ban on the use of personal watercraft in marine protected areas. In terms of the new draft regulations, which were published for public comment earlier this year, PWCs larger than 3m would be allowed to operate ...
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NewsNautical tourism keeps Croatia afloat
Croatia’s early adoption of the so-called ’Blue Economy’ concept seems to be paying off, as nautical tourism appears to be keeping the country’s travel industry afloat during the time of Covid-19. Tourism and Sport Minister Nikolina Brnjac told the Nautical Patrol last Friday that of the 1.3 million bed nights ...
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NewsVolvo Penta celebrates IPS milestone
Volvo Penta today announced that it has supplied 30,000 Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) units since its launch in 2005 across all segments of the marine sector.
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NewsTender launched for Greece’s biggest shipyard
Hellenic Shipyards in Skaramanga, close to Athens As of last week, Greece’s biggest shipyard has become the subject of a tender calling for expressions of interest to buy the facility. While Hellenic Shipyards S.A. in Skaramanga, close to Athens, is largely active with commercial and naval work, ...
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NewsMCY becomes first yacht-builder to feature Raymarine DockSense Alert
Italy’s Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY) has become the first yacht-builder to factory install Raymarine’s DockSense Alert on its latest yacht, the Monte Carlo MCY 76 Skylounge.
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NewsActisense named ‘Best Marine Tech Company’ in South Coast Tech Awards
UK-based marine electronics specialist Actisense was named Best Marine Tech Company at the virtual 2020 South Coast Tech Awards last week.
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