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    Borrow A Boat teams up with Ocean Independence

    2019-06-05T14:39:00Z

    Borrow A Boat, the UK’s first peer-to-peer yacht charter platform, has teamed up with superyacht central agent Ocean Independence to launch Borrow A Boat Plus.

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    US bans private boating to Cuba

    2019-06-05T13:50:00Z

    The Trump Administration on Tuesday banned most US travel to Cuba under the so-called ‘group people-to-people educational travel,’ to pressure the Communist island over its support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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    ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2019 – Day 1 review

    2019-06-05T13:41:00Z

    The annual ICOMIA/IFBSO conference officially kicked off this morning in Split, Croatia following two days of technical committee meetings and marina tours. The three-day calendar of events, hosted by Croatian boating industry association (CBIA), opened with the Marine Industry Association experience-sharing session in which the 20 individual MIAs present reviewed ...

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    Italian SY builder unveils new model

    2019-06-05T11:57:00Z

    Italian superyacht builder Ocean King has unveiled its latest model, the 34m Classic 108.

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    Polish boatbuilder honours top dealer worldwide

    2019-06-05T11:01:00Z

    Poland’s Galeon Yachts recently named MarineMax Fort Myers as its number one retailer in the world for the second year running.

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    UK boatbuilding start-up receives funding

    2019-06-05T08:37:00Z

    The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF) in the UK has supported new Cornish start-up boatbuilder, Henderson Fletcher Yachts, with a £39,500 loan. The Gweek-based firm will manufacture high-end, sail-powered yachts and motor cruisers to be sold to clients worldwide via an international brokering network.

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    New hires at Scout Boats

    2019-06-04T15:07:00Z

    US sportsboat builder Scout Boats has hired two new members of staff at its South Carolina headquarters – sales coordinator Carol Anne Henry and Adam Young, customer service supervisor.

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    Dutch boatbuilder expands global reach

    2019-06-04T14:24:00Z

    Zeelander Yachts of the Netherlands has expanded its international reach with the delivery of two new Z55 sport cruisers to the Great Lakes in the US and Moscow in Russia – the first sales for Zeelander in these regions.

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    Australian marina sector sees moderate revenue and job growth

    2019-06-04T14:19:00Z

    Survey provides key indicators on Australia’s marina sector

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    Recreational boating industry reels at proposed Mexico tariffs

    2019-06-04T13:40:00Z

    President Trump’s threat last week that he would impose additional tariffs on all goods from Mexico in order to force the government there to help curb illegal immigration into the United States has the recreational boating industry reeling and could jeopardize adoption of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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    Sanlorenzo previews new models in Milan

    2019-06-04T13:32:00Z

    Italian superyacht builder Sanlorenzo unveiled the new SD96 and SL96Asymmetric during a press conference at the Milan Triennale on Monday.

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    Mercury Marine cuts ribbon on US$9m diecast expansion

    2019-06-04T12:54:00Z

    In a move to expand capacity to meet current and future product demand, Mercury Marine has completed a US$9m, 23,500sq ft expansion to its diecasting operation at its Fond du Lac, Wisconsin headquarters.

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    Bellingham completes first phase of Australian marina project

    2019-06-04T11:23:00Z

    One of the latest projects for Bellingham Marine in Australia involves the first phase completion of Trinity Point Marina on Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.

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    Dynamiq unveils first explorer yacht

    2019-06-04T09:03:00Z

    Monaco-based superyacht builder Dynamiq has revealed details of the first yacht in its new Global series. The Global 330 is the first in a brand-new series of explorer vessels aimed at the long-range cruising market.

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    3rd Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum attracts strong crowd

    2019-06-03T15:47:00Z

    Development potential of the Eastern Med sets agenda for this year’s event

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    UK marina operators confirm merger

    2019-06-03T15:31:00Z

    UK marina operators Dean & Reddyhoff and Quay Marinas today announced that they have officially signed contracts to merge their businesses.

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    Maritimo reports multiple sales at Sanctuary Cove show

    2019-06-03T14:37:00Z

    Australian cruising yacht manufacturer Maritimo has reported strong sales at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) – a reflection of its growing status in the international market. The enhancement of its status includes the doubling of its manufacturing plant on Australia’s Gold Coast, a consistent new model launch ...

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    Marquis looks to "fill hole" left by Sea Ray

    2019-06-03T14:00:00Z

    The new Marquis Yachts debut scheduled for the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will be an “elegant and exquisite day boat,” according to president and CEO Rob Parmentier, that will target the market segment abandoned by Sea Ray when it discontinued its yacht and sport yacht lines last year.

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    Fraser COO wins MIASF award

    2019-06-03T12:04:00Z

    Mike Busacca, chief operating officer at Fraser Yachts, picked up the Marine Industry Assocaition of South Florida (MIASF) Award of Excellence last month for his contributions to the marine industry.

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    Ferretti’s Australian representative opens Melbourne dealership

    2019-06-03T11:11:00Z

    In the past fortnight, two of Europe’s largest boatbuilders – Ferretti and Princess – have both appointed new representatives in Australia, while Ferretti’s importer in Australia and New Zealand – Ray White Marine, appointed in 2015 – has expanded by launching a new regional dealership in Melbourne.