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McConaghy shipyards in China and Australia fully operational
McConaghy, the builder of high-performance and specialised mono- and multi-hull yachts and superyachts, states that its yards in Australia and China are both fully operational.
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Two more flagship Silent 80 catamarans sold
Silent Yachts has sold six units of its flagship model since launch
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DLBA uses AI technology to develop new superyacht concept
US-based DLBA Naval Architects is developing a 58m superyacht concept that thinks through all the vessel systems to see where artificial intelligence can take the superyacht experience to the next level.
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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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Global Covid-19 update (New)
The International Council of Marine Industry Association (ICOMIA) and its member associations are providing regular updates to a ’living’ State of the Industry report tracking the latest regulations regarding COVID-19 and the specific impacts on the boating sector in countries across the world.
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Rolls-Royce uses financial measures to combat COVID-19 challenge
Measures include a dividend cut, revolving credit and reduced salaries
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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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Coronavirus update | 6 April
Pacific Superyacht Forum rescheduled; Formula Boats closes facility; MRAA to host dealer webinar on navigating cash flow
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IBI issues statement; launches plans for new summit
Dear Reader, I am writing to let you know that despite the difficult conditions we are now facing that the IBI team is continuing to operate as normal with our full complement of staff, foreign correspondents and sales representatives. With our Daily Newsletter, we are endeavouring to ...
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Princess Yachts appeal to UK government answered
Following an urgent request for government backing made by its executive chairman Antony Sheriff on the 26th March, Princess Yachts has managed to secure the funding which it was being denied as an apparent oversight in the government’s Corona Large Business Interruption Scheme. Initially the company was caught in the ...
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Fincantieri reports 2019 loss due to Vard restructure costs
The negative performance restructuring costs of the Vard Group, a subsidiary of the Italian state-owned Fincantieri shipbuilding group, has caused Fincantieri to report a loss of €148m for 2019 compared with a profit of €69m in the previous year. Vard is currently participating in the build the REV Ocean82, the ...
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Maverick Boat Group adapts to remain operational
Maverick Boat Group (MBG) continues to build its four brands at two locations in Fort Pierce, Florida, despite the challenges of producing product under the rules of engagement with the COVID-19 virus, and company CEO Scott Deal went to Facebook on Friday to make it clear.
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SA boatbuilders start to cut salaries as possible lockdown extension looms
South African boatbuilders have started cutting salaries or forcing employees to take unpaid leave due to the coronavirus lockdown, according to results of an industry survey.
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Marine lenders working with boaters/dealers, independently
A call for US marine lenders to temporarily postpone boat loan payments is being answered, but not collectively or formally, according to bankers involved in both consumer and commercial boat loans. National Marine Lenders Association president John Haymond – a Sr VP of Business Development with Medallion Bank – told ...
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Polish builder continues production, exports despite coronavirus outbreak
Polish boatbuilder Balt-Yacht says that, despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, its sales have not significantly decreased, with only a handful of orders cancelled by customers. The company is also proceeding with exports of its yachts.
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Fairline appoints sales manager for the Americas
The UK’s Fairline Yachts has appointed Steve Leeson as sales manager for the Americas.
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Beyond COVID-19
IBI’s weekly reminder that despite the unique set of events gripping the world, there are positives out there.Today’s Beyond Covid-19 highlights new investments, innovations and marine firms doing their bit in the battle against the Coronavirus.
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Global Covid-19 update
The International Council of Marine Industry Association (ICOMIA) and its member associations are providing regular updates to a ’living’ State of the Industry report tracking the latest regulations regarding COVID-19 and the specific impacts on the boating sector in countries across the world.
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Dutch boating sector issues vouchers for cancelled services
The Dutch recreational boating sector has launched a voucher system for people who have paid for a rental, training course, holiday package or other service that was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The vouchers can be used at a later date for a new booking with the same company ...