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NewsAbu Dhabi show returns for second edition
The second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) was officially opened yesterday by Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan. The show, which runs until October 19 is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) Marina with on-water and land exhibits by a ...
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NewsFortress Marine Anchors sold
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Fortress Marine Anchors has been purchased by its senior management, including the grandson of company founder Dan Hallerberg.
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Twin Cities harbor plan identifies huge potential
Michigan’s Twin Cities Harbor could be a catalyst for growth over the next 20 years if the three municipalities involved in the planning can cooperate and reach consensus, according to a consultant working on the project.
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Next step for Petestep
Swedish hull design company Petestep teams up with Zodiac and Torqeedo. The first project is the electric superyacht tender Avon eJet 450
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News2019 Barcelona show attracts strong crowd
The 2019 Barcelona International Boat Show ended its five-day run on Sunday, bringing the show’s most sustainable edition ever to a close.
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NewsHansen Protection expands UK presence
Ocean Safety, specialists in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, has been appointed by Hansen Protection to distribute their range of emergency immersion suits, work suits and thermal protection suits in the UK and Ireland.
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US powerboat registrations flat in August
New powerboat registrations in the US were down less than one percent in August, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 12-month, year-over-year rolling scale while down 2% on the rolling three-month, year-over-year basis.
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NewsCape Town welcomes famous superyacht for boat show weekend
South African maritime stakeholders have welcomed one of the world’s premier superyachts just days before the start of the Cape Town International Boat Show this coming weekend.
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NewsBahamas marinas ‘closing ranks’ following Hurricane Dorian
Following the destruction of five marinas in the path of Hurricane Dorian that slammed the Bahamas in August, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) is “closing ranks” in an effort to hasten recovery, according to ABM executive director Basil Smith.
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NewsGreek fleet grows under National Strategic Reference Framework
This summer saw the first wave of a fleet of generously subsidised yachts in Greece. This is the result of a highly controversial political choice by the previous government to include the yacht market in the National Strategic Reference Framework (ESPA) in times of economic crisis.
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NewsJapan’s marine industry assesses typhoon impact
Three days after the 130 mph winds and torrential rains of Typhoon Hagabis hit central Japan, the full effects on the marine industry are still unknown
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US$3.1m grant helps pay for Palm Beach marina facelift
Palm Beach, Florida received some relief in its US$33.6m Town Marina reconstruction project in the form of a US$3.1m State grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District.
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NewsAnytec Boats appoints CEO
Thomas Jansson has been appointed CEO of Sweden’s Anytec Boats, which includes the Anytec and Ockelbo brands.
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NewsHawaii harbour fee increase doubles some rents
Faced with nearly US$310m of maintenance and capital improvement costs at some 16 small boat harbours around the state, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DLNR) is imposing fee hikes on November 1 that could, in some instances, double a boater’s mooring ...
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Torqeedo owner Deutz buys battery specialist
Exactly two years ago, German engine manufacturer Deutz took over Torqeedo, a leading specialist for electric boating systems. Now Deutz AG has announced the acquisition of the battery specialist Futavis. With the purchase of the company, which is located near the Dutch border, “Deutz AG is supplementing its electrification strategy ...
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NewsAnnapolis Yacht Sales announces charter division
Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) is partnering with Navigare Yachting to bring a new yacht charter service to the Chesapeake Bay area of the US.
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NewsBeneteau CEO points to new strategic direction in Les Echos interview
The hundreds of suppliers and dealers for one of world’s largest boatbuilders should expect significant changes in the coming year; Former CEO takes issue with successor’s statements
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NewsFirst sale of direct drive diesel microturbine generator for superyacht
The rebuild of the 42.06m (138ft) classic superyacht Istros by Feadship in Makkum will include the installation of the first-ever direct-drive DC C65 diesel microturbine generator for marine use. The sale was made by Capstone Turbine Corp of the US through Seven Turbine Power BV, Capstone’s exclusive distributor for Belgium, ...
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University of Maine sets three ‘world records’ with 3D printed boat
The University of Maine (UM) has secured three ‘world records’ with the successful production of a 25ft, 2.5-tonne boat created from a blend of plastic and wood cellulose and produced by a 3D printer.
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NewsEcoworks Marine expands in Asia
Seal Superyachts to distribute the Ecoworks range of environmentally friendly cleaning products on the Asian market
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