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    NMMA honours Bob’s Machine Shop with Global Star export award

    2019-07-15T14:02:00Z

    Recognising members who exemplify export success through a demonstrated commitment to exporting, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US has named Bob’s Machine Shop as a 2019 Global Star export honoree.

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    ADNEC receives recognition for organisational resilience

    2019-07-15T13:57:00Z

    Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS), has received ISO 22301:2012 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The recognition reinforces the company’s commitment to increasing organisational resilience.

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    Chris-Craft unveils two new models

    2019-07-15T10:49:00Z

    US boatbuilder also has plans for future plant expansion

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    Turkey imposes new "tax" on tourist vessels

    2019-07-15T09:46:00Z

    Turkish Parliament ratified a bill last Thursday to establish a new agency to promote and further develop tourism in Turkey.

  • Vetus Maxwell expansion
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    Vetus-Maxwell expands American headquarters

    2019-07-15T09:20:00Z

    Marine systems supplier adds offices, a training centre and 17,500sq ft of warehouse space to existing US facility

  • Hurricane Irma
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    Yacht tourism sees a slow comeback in St Maarten following Hurricane Irma

    2019-07-12T13:26:00Z

    Two years after the Category 5 storm devastated the Caribbean, St Maarten has enjoyed what one veteran industry observer describes as “a moderately successful high season”

  • HKCYIA executive director, Kara Yeung, and Voyager Risk Solutions Ltd CEO Tommy Ho
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    MOU signed between HKCYIA and yacht insurance company

    2019-07-12T12:05:00Z

    The Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Risk Solutions Ltd in a move to offer insurance solutions to the superyacht community in Hong Kong. The MOU follows the one signed earlier this year with the Singapore Yacht Show organiser ...

  • Last year's HISWA In-Water Boat Show attracted 23,000 people
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    3km of boats to be displayed at Dutch in-water show

    2019-07-12T11:08:00Z

    More than 300 boats with a total length or around 3km will be on display from September 4-8 at this year’s HISWA In-Water Boat Show in Lelystad in the Netherlands – 12% more than last year’s edition.

  • Cobalt Boats president Paxson St Clair will move to a part-time role focused on dealer development and sales strategy
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    Management changes at Malibu

    2019-07-12T10:14:00Z

    Tennessee-based Malibu Boats Inc announced a number of executive management changes on Thursday in the wake of news that Paxson St Clair will step down from his role as president of the company’s Cobalt Boats brand in order to spend more time with family.

  • SABBEX chairman Bruce Tedder
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    SA government to host boatbuilding investment workshop

    2019-07-12T09:53:00Z

    The South African government will host an investors workshop for aspirant local boatbuilders in September, the South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) announced this week.

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    Cimco Marine expands Med presence

    2019-07-12T09:17:00Z

    Sweden’s Cimco Marine, manufacturer of the OXE diesel outboard, has entered into a distributor agreement with Rama Motori SpA of Italy – extending the availability of the OXE diesel engine in the Mediterranean.

  • SeaDek’s most recent round of certified installer training was held in in Alicante, Spain in late June
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    SeaDek grows international installer network

    2019-07-12T08:51:00Z

    Florida-based SeaDek Marine Products continues to grow its global footprint with the recent certification of seven new installers located in Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands and the UK.

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    China opens Hainan Province to foreign yachts

    2019-07-11T15:01:00Z

    Beginning next week, eight coastal waters off South China’s Hainan Province will be open for temporary entry and exit by foreign yachts through January of 2020.

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    Cannes show organiser unveils new sailing events

    2019-07-11T14:57:00Z

    The organisers of the 42nd Cannes Yachting Festival have prepared a packed itinerary of sailing events for this year’s show – a fitting tribute to mark its 42nd edition and the opening of the Port Canto Sailing area, which will host 80 exhibitors and 120 new sailing boats, monohulls and ...

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    Ancasta grows turnover from new-boat and brokerage sales

    2019-07-11T13:56:00Z

    One of Europe’s largest boat sales networks, operated by Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd, achieved a 2.7% increase in turnover for the year ended August 31, 2018, based on growth in both new-boat and brokerage sales. The group’s profit fell back because of increased distribution costs and administration expenses, and ...

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    Colorado boating under threat by invasive species

    2019-07-11T12:59:00Z

    The state of Colorado has seen a dramatic rise in the number of invasive mussel-infested boats, which some officials say could lead to a shutdown of boating activities in the state’s 38 drinking water reservoirs.

  • The Kaohsiung Exhibition Center
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    Taiwan yacht market ‘thriving’ in run-up to TIBS 2020

    2019-07-11T11:41:00Z

    The Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS) will be returning to the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center next year from March 12-15 for its fourth bi-annual edition.

  • The OTAM 95 GTS will make its debut at Cannes
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    New Otam 85 GTS delivered to owner

    2019-07-11T10:15:00Z

    Italian powerboat specialist Otam has delivered a full custom version of its Otam 85 GTS to its new over. The new 26m yacht will have its official debut at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

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    Energy Solutions appoints US distributor

    2019-07-11T09:10:00Z

    UK-based Energy Solutions has chosen Aquamare Marine to distribute its new Marine Iso-Boost Transformer range in the US. Aquamare will be responsible for all sales, service and spare parts.

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    Spanish boat registrations up 6.2%

    2019-07-10T15:04:00Z > , By

    Spain’s National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN) has announced that the country’s recreational craft registrations grew by 6.2% year-on-year to 3,489 units in the first half of 2019.