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Brunswick claims sales, share records at FLIBS
Amidst the introduction of three new boat models, Brunswick Corp says it set new sales and share records during the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
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2019 METSTRADE catalogue out now
With just two weeks before the start of the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, the digital show catalogue is now available online.
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Multiflex appoints UK distributor
India-based steering and control manufacturer Multiflex has chosen Marathon Leisure as its sole distributor in the UK and Ireland.
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Oman Sail wins 2019 World Sailing award
A decade of success by Oman Sail to develop sailing in the Middle Eastern country has been recognised by the global sailing community, with the organisation receiving the 2019 World Sailing President’s Development Award.
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Beckson Marine expands OEM sales team
Beckson Marine, a US supplier of marine equipment and accessories to boatbuilders and the aftermarket, has added Mark Hanrahan to its OEM sales team. Steve Anschutz, Beckson Marine president, made the announcement last week.
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Forge Group names European representative
The Forge Group has chosen IMDS to represent its entire range of SpeedSix performance sailing products in Europe. These include SpeedSix Prolube marine lubricant, SpeedSix HydraPro hull coating and the lightweight SpeedStix aluminium tiller extension with composite grip.
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Asia-Pacific yachting moves forward on various fronts
The Asia-Pacific yachting market has been increasingly marketing itself in a bid to attract more and more superyachts in the region. With the Olympics in Japan next year and the America’s Cup being held in Auckland in May 2021, these promotional initiatives are showing results. Other events are also helping ...
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32nd METSTRADE Show approaches
With two weeks to go before the METSTRADE Show opens for business, the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre is already buzzing. An unprecedented number of pre-show visitor registrations mean that the 1,650-plus exhibitors from 55 countries have much to look forward to.
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F3 Marina breaks ground on “giant boat vending machine”
Two-years in the making and just a few months behind its original aggressive schedule, F3 Marina has broken ground on what will be the second fully-automated dry stack marina in the US.
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Harken appoints SA distributor
Sailboat hardware and accessories manufacturer Harken has named Zenith International (Pty) Ltd as its newest authorised distributor for marine products in South Africa. The Cape Town-based company will trade as Harken South Africa.
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Greece prepares for slate of upcoming shows
The 2019 Athens Boat Show opens its doors from November 27 to December 1 at the former Olympic Fencing Centre in Ellinikon on the Athens Riviera Coast. Each year the show attracts thousands of enthusiasts from across Greece and abroad, looking for information about the latest products and services on ...
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Italian firm develops ultimate superyacht toy
An Italian company, iSpace2o, is developing a craft that is claimed to be able to attain planing speeds on the surface of the sea and to combine this with operating underwater. These combined talents of the advanced craft will make it a very appealing ‘toy’ for carriage on board a ...
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International emissions regs could hurt large diesel yachts, jobs
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) emissions regulations scheduled to take effect in 2021 could force diesel-powered yacht producers to stop building their larger vessels, which could mean a loss of jobs without a delay in implementation, according to the leadership team at Viking Yachts.
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Macau forum highlights developments in Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong
A high-level yachting forum was included as part of the calendar of events linked to the 9th Macau Yacht Show, which ran from October 24-27 at Fisherman’s Wharf in Macau.
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Taiwan hosts TIBS 2020 seminar in Ft Lauderdale
Taiwan is dedicated to the global yacht market; from growing exports of its largest builders to luring other manufacturers to utilise Taiwan’s yacht yards capabilities as well as growing the island nation’s local participation in the yachting lifestyle and a world-class yacht show.
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Majesty 140 wins ‘Best in Show’ Award at FLIBS
In a unanimous decision by the judges at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the Best in Show Award went to the Majesty 140, built in the UAE. This is the first time Majesty Yachts has exhibited at FLIBS.
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FLIR reports mixed bag for Q3
FLIR Systems released its 2019 third quarter results on Friday, reporting a bit of a mixed bag as gains in the company’s industrial and defense markets were offset by revenue, margin and earnings declines in its commercial products business unit, which includes leisure boating equipment.
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Italian builder expands Down Under
Italian boatbuilder Cranchi has appointed a new dealer and distributor for Australia. t|d Terence Dean, which is based in Melbourne’s Docklands at New Quay Marina West, has been involved in second-hand sales and brokerage for a number of years. However, this is understood to be their first dealership for an ...
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SA’s first Superyacht Training Academy opens in Cape Town
South Africa’s first-ever Superyacht Training Academy has officially opened in Cape Town.
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Hanse Yachts reports record turnover
Germany’s largest production boatbuilder increased turnover to €150m and achieved its highest profits since 2008