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Cyclops Marine appoints Italian distributor
Cyclops Marine, the UK-based developer of load sensors for sailors, has chosen Velamania to serve as its new distributor for Italy. Velamania is said to be one of Europe’s most experienced distributors in the rigging and performance racing market.
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Helsinki Boat-Afloat boosts late-summer sales in Finland
Visitors were able to view the boats safely on the piers and in the marina of the HSK yacht club More than 10,000 people visited the Helsinki Boat-Afloat Show in Lauttasaari, Finland last weekend, with warm, sunny weather helping to boost late-summer boat sales. It was the ...
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New Explorer yacht expands Sturiër range
The new Dutchman Explorer yacht from Dutch yard Sturiër is under construction and scheduled for delivery to its southern European client next year.
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Princess Yachts wins Princess Royal Training Award
UK boatbuilder Princess Yachts has picked up a Princess Royal Training Award for its apprenticeship scheme. Now in its fifth year, the Princess Royal Training Awards recognise employers across the UK with outstanding training and development programmes that have had a direct impact on business performance. The winners are chosen ...
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X-Yachts enters powerboat market
Danish sailboat builder X-Yachts has entered the powerboat market with a debut planned for January next year.
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Scott Bader reports full 2019 results
The global materials specialist announced a 12% increase in profits for 2019, while reporting a 3% dip in turnover
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MasterCraft buys former Sea Ray plant
Newly-acquired Florida facility to handle all production for upscale Aviara day boat line
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OXE Marine begins trading on OTCQB market in the US
The Swedish outboard engine producer hopes to benefit from increased visibility across the US investor community
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Exhibitors confirm presence at BOATS2020
More than 90 boats will be displayed at next month’s alternative to the Southampton International Boat Show
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ITA launches €39m tender for ‘Made in Italy’ brand promotion
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Italy’s trade promotion body, has launched a tender notice inviting interested parties to bid for a €39m budget to promote the ‘Made in Italy’ brand. This is an important bid for the Italian yacht-building industry and the many other companies engaged in yacht-related activities because ...
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New CEO for Sailfish Boats
Georgia, US-based fibreglass boatbuilder Sailfish Boats announced late last week that it has named marine industry veteran Rob Parmentier as its new president and CEO with immediate effect.
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Thailand Charter Week postponed until November 2021
The second edition of the Thailand Charter Week scheduled to be held in Phuket in November this year has been postponed because of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA), the organisers of the event, have confirmed the cancellation and said the 2021 event will be held ...
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AMAALA awards excavation contract for Triple Bay Marina
As part of the huge Amaala tourism development in the Red Sea, a contract for the excavation of one of the marinas in the project has been awarded to Dubai-based Hasan Al-Harbi Corp (HASCO). The new facility is the 200-berth-plus Triple Bay Marina which will have the ability to berth ...
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Asia Boating Dialogue 2020 to be held as webinar series
This year’s event will run as a free-to-register webinar in two 120-minute sessions
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IBI Aug | Sept digital issue online now
This new issue of IBI includes our annual European Round-up, particularly timely with a look at the uneven impact the Covid crisis has had on the industry as it heads into the all important bellwether autumn boat shows. Also topical is our sector focus on Sustainability as it is playing ...
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Gold Coast gears up to handle more superyachts
Expansion of facilities attracts increased number of large yachts
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British Motor Yacht Show generates strong brokerage feedback
A successful edition of the 2020 British Motor Yacht Show took place at Swanwick Marina earlier this month, making it one of the UK’s first boat shows to successfully take place post-lockdown.
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European Overview: Bright spots amid the uncertainty
The fallout of Covid-related lockdowns and safety protocols has had far-reaching impacts on Europe’s industry, but there are winners amid the upheaval.
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Streamline Boats granted 10-year lease at Port of Pensacola
After more than three months of debate concerning the ownership, viability and environmental impact of its potential tenant, the Pensacola, Florida City Council approved a 10-year lease at the Port of Pensacola for Streamline Boats of Northwest Florida which will build 26ft and 34ft centre console fishing boats there.
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Asia Superyacht Development wins Asia Pacific agency for Vision Systems
Deal covers expanding yacht market business across the region for French brand