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    Florida firms choose VesselVanguard

    2019-01-02T14:43:00Z

    Two Florida-based yacht management firms – Lauderdale Marine Services and Propwash LLC – have chosen VesselVanguard to facilitate their boat maintenance management services for yacht owners.

  • The 74m Aurora in Brisbane
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    Benetti formalises strategic partnership with Australian refit yard

    2019-01-02T12:05:00Z

    Brisbane, Australia-based Rivergate Shipyard & Marina has formalised its long-time partnership with Benetti, with it being selected as the Italian brand’s strategic partner in Australia and the Pacific.

  • L&B's new Tauranga branch
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    NZ distributor moves to new premises

    2019-01-02T11:27:00Z

    New Zealand’s Lusty & Blundell Ltd (L&B) has moved its Tauranga branch to new premises at Sulphur Point

  • Liqui Moly is active in 150 countries
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    Liqui Moly reports record 2018

    2019-01-02T10:40:00Z

    Liqui Moly, the German oil and additives specialist, has reported record turnover of €544m during its first year as part of the Würth Group – a modest increase of just 2% over the previous year. Trade disputes, a weak Russian ruble and low crude oil prices are mostly to blame ...

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    Three companies team up to build Nordic group for boat equipment

    2019-01-02T09:43:00Z

    After working together under the same ownership since July 2017, Sweden’s Hjertmans and Norway’s NMS (Maritim) have joined forces with Sweden’s Byggplast (SeaSea). The goal is to conduct an even wider Nordic consolidation focusing on profitability.

  • Dilly Dally, the sixth Custom Line Navetta 37
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    Custom Line ends record year with two SY launches

    2018-12-21T12:55:00Z

    Two new Custom Line yachts have launched in the same week at Ferretti’s superyacht yard in Ancona, Italy – Maria Theresa, the sixth Custom Line Navetta 33, and Dilly Dally, the sixth Custom Line Navetta 37.

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    Brexit conclusion far from clear; British boating industry readies for 'No Deal'

    2018-12-21T12:49:00Z

    Confused about what Brexit means? So are most Britons. British boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers prepare for a ‘no deal’ scenario.

  • Aurora
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    Australia welcomes MY Aurora

    2018-12-21T12:15:00Z

    The Lürssen-built MY Aurora arrived in Brisbane, Australia, last month after a 12,000Nm voyage and is currently undergoing minor works at Riverate Marina & Shipyard, as well as engine checks, refuelling and provisioning. At 74m (243ft), it is the largest yacht to have ever visited the city.

  • Best Boats NL's headquarters in the Netherlands
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    Tecnorib expands Benelux presence

    2018-12-21T11:11:00Z

    Tecnorib, the official licensee for Pirelli-branded RIBs, will be exhibiting its complete Jet Tender line for the first time ever at boot Dϋsseldorf next year. A Pirelli 880, whose 100th sale was recently celebrated, and a T65 model will also be on display.

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    Greek privatisation agency seeks improved deal on marina

    2018-12-21T08:00:00Z

    The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has requested an “improved binding offer” for Chios Marina

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    Yanmar invests in new partnership initiatives

    2018-12-21T08:00:00Z

    Engine manufacturer Yanmar says it is investing in new partnerships and initiatives in 2019 that are designed to drive growth, sustainability and awareness in the recreational boating industry.

  • The recent Hainan meeting
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    1st China yachting summit planned for 2019

    2018-12-21T08:00:00Z

    A new strategic summit which will address the prospects for yachting, marine tourism and related infrastructure in China is planned to be held in Hainan from March 25-27, 2019. The event follows a recent roundtable held in Hainan to discuss the Chinese market and in particular the plans for Hainan, ...

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    Canada tariffs on US product set to remain in place after all

    2018-12-20T16:21:00Z

    New information from its legal counsel and the Canadian government contradicts that initial annoucement and that Canada’s 10% retaliatory tariff on US boats remains in place

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    US builder winds down operations

    2018-12-20T14:38:00Z

    Panga Marine in the US is shutting down operations and is being offered for sale as a “turn-key boat manufacturer”, according to owner Rob McDaniel and the listing agent.

  • Tahiti superyacht cluster
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    New Tahiti superyacht cluster

    2018-12-20T14:02:00Z

    Tahiti Tourism is stepping up its support of the superyacht market by creating a cluster of committed yachting professionals. This is designed to meet the challenge of 2021, when the number of visiting superyachts is expected to double in the Islands of Tahiti before, during and after the America’s Cup ...

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    St Lucie County close to SY repair yard deal with Derecktor

    2018-12-20T13:44:00Z

    A new superyacht repair yard is one step closer to fruition at the Port of Fort Pierce, Florida, the details of which should be settled by mid-February.

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    Eliminator Boats sold

    2018-12-20T13:36:00Z

    California-based Eliminator Boats has been sold from receivership to RevLine LLC, an investment group headed by Eliminator general manager Jake Fraleigh and his business partner, Todd Mobraten, for a reported US$1.5m.

  • Carla Demaria
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    Italian boating industry up 9.5% in 2018

    2018-12-20T13:27:00Z

    Italian marine industry association UCINA provided preliminary figures for the sector in 2018 and presented its outlook for 2019 at its general assembly in Rome on Wednesday.

  • The Actisense senior management team. Danny Thrasher, head of sales; Phil Whitehurst, CEO; Lesley Keets, COO; Grant Bradley, head of engineering
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    Actisense reports strong 2018

    2018-12-20T10:58:00Z

    Actisense, the UK-based marine electronics firm, has reported a 32% increase in sales this year. The company also added to an extensive haul of awards, winning Small Business of the Year and Export Business of the Year in the regional British Chambers of Commerce Awards.

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    Canadian government removes retaliatory tariffs on US boats

    2018-12-20T09:24:00Z

    ’Amending Remission Order’ effectively ends the 10 per cent tax on US boats heading to Canada