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NewsFairline appoints international sales manager - Europe
The UK’s Fairline Yachts has named Ben Sangster as its new international sales manager - Europe. Sangster will be responsible for Fairline’s European sales operations and managing its European dealer network.
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NewsMarineMax takes on MJM Yachts line
US boat retailer MarineMax has been made an official dealer for MJM Yachts on the west coast of Florida as well as Stuart and Palm Beach, Florida.
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NewsSunsail invests £3.75m in new Jeanneau charter fleet
Sunsail has announced the addition of several new Jeanneau yachts to its UK charter fleet. The investment, worth £3.75m, will deliver 15 new Sunsail 41.0 yachts in 2020, with the planned addition of a further 10 yachts the following year.
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NewsPhilippines orders registration of private recreational boats
The Philippines Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is tightening it policies on maritime tourism with new rules on registering, licensing and operating recreational boats for commercial or private use within its territorial waters.
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NewsGarmin extends supplier agreement with IBBI
Kansas-based electronic equipment manufacturer Garmin International has extended its existing supplier agreement with the US-based Independent Boat Builders Inc (IBBI) equipment buying consortium through 2024.
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NewsFraser Yachts sold
US boat retailer MarineMax has acquired Fraser Yachts from Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group.
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NewsAbu Dhabi show organiser wins award
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), organiser of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, has won an AIPC (International Association of Convention Centres) Innovation Award for its new meeting space, the Hive.
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NewsIMCA names new board member
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has added Andy Seymour, global director of operational excellence at Fugro NV in the Netherlands, to its governing board.
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NewsIsraeli environmental organisations oppose marina expansion plans
Opposition from a number of environmental organisations is building up against an Israeli government plan to develop five new marinas and expand eight existing ones by 2030, according to a report by the CTech online media outlet.
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NewsMoonen in ‘advanced’ negotiations with new investor
Keen to boost production, Moonen Yachts is in advanced talks with a potential investor who “will strongly focus on strengthening the market position” of the Dutch superyacht builder.
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News2019 Durban Boat & Lifestyle Show cancelled again
For the third year in a row the reformatted Durban Boat Show has been cancelled, this time reportedly due to a pollution scare in Durban harbour.
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NewsMalibu CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
Malibu Boats CEO Jack Springer has been named 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeast region by the business consultancy of Ernst & Young.
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NewsAustralian marina changes name following resort purchase
The name of one of Australia’s leading marinas has been rebranded as the Coral Sea Marina Resort. The name change follows the November 2018 acquisition of the Coral Sea Resort, which is adjacent to the marina, by owner Paul Darrouzet.
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Sea-Doo recalls coolers that can trap people inside
Just one month after a recall of 60,00 Igloo marine coolers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of some 2,500 BRP Sea-Doo marine coolers because the latch can lock automatically, possibly trapping someone inside.
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NewsBrunswick restructure leads to 100 layoffs, Mercury to initiate “temporary work stoppage”
Brunswick Corporation’s completed sale of the Life Fitness division has led to job cuts, while adding $490 million to the company’s acquisition coffers. At the same time its Mercury Marine division is beginning a “temporary stoppage” of some production lines.
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NewsDutch team withdraws from America’s Cup
Four challengers for Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) have been confirmed for the 36th America’s Cup by Prada race series to be held in Auckland in 2021. This point was reached today, the late entry deadline for applications.
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Lumishore hires new sales manager
Lumishore, the UK manufacturer of underwater LED lighting systems, has appointed Melody Balfe as divisional sales manager for EMEAA.
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NewsDMS Holland relocates
Dynamic Marine Systems (DMS Holland) has moved to a new facility near the city of Den Bosch that is better suited to its current and future needs.
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NewsHealthy 2018 sales for US pre-owned boats
Pre-owned boats represented 71% of all unit sales in America last year – considered a healthy level for the overall market
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