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Scanstrut appoints new product manager
Ian Cook will be an integral part of the UK firm’s product management team
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US boating registrations remain strong
Despite the turmoil and uncertainty created by tariffs and trade wars, the US domestic boating market remains healthy, with new powerboat registrations up 3.8%, according to the latest numbers from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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New superyacht event planned for Auckland
A new event called the ‘The Superyacht Gathering’ is to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from March 27-29, 2019. It will be held in the lead-up to the 2021 America’s Cup in Auckland and is expected to become a regular annual event.
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NewsActisense COO wins award
Actisense COO Lesley Keets was recently named Blackmore Vale Business Woman of the Year at a ceremony celebrating the best businesses from across the south of the UK in the counties of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
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Canada Metal (Pacific) sold to equity firm
British Columbia-based marine equipment manufacturer Canada Metal Pacific Limited (CMP) has been acquired by Ironbridge Equity Partners.
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Durban mega-development clarifies timeline on recreational boating deal
Three prominent Durban watersports clubs making way for a R35bn (US$2.4bn) waterfront development will be accommodated in two new facilities within the next year, a key development stakeholder has confirmed.
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Former Windy COO returns
Trevor Fenlon has returned to Windy Scandinavia AB in Västervik, Sweden as COO and director of production.
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Marina Portorož sold
Slovenian tourism group Terme Čatež d.d. has signed a deal to sell its 100% stake in Marina Portorož to local companies Adventura Holding and Glen.
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Bordeaux to offer superyacht refit and wintering facilities
Atlantic Port of Bordeaux is making a pitch to enter the superyacht refit and winter home port market. At the Monaco Yacht Show, Atlantic Port of Bordeaux, based at Bacalan on the River Garonne in the city centre, gave details of its facilities.
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Webasto Breeze leverages automotive crossover
The Webasto Breeze air-conditioning system for small, open-cockpit boats isn’t the first collaboration between the company’s automotive and marine divisions and it won’t be the last; and we won’t have to wait ten years for the next one.
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UK builders receive lucrative pilot boat orders
Dublin Port has announced that a leading UK boatbuilder is to construct a new pilot boat for the Irish capital’s waters, while in Cork, Irish boatbuilder Safehaven Marine has taken an order for a second pilot boat from a Norwegian company.
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Two new appointments at Lauderdale Marine Center
The US’s largest yacht repair facility, Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC), has named Colin Kiley as executive vice president and Jeff Partin as director of business development.
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NZ to have strong METSTRADE presence
No fewer than 15 New Zealand companies will be exhibiting at METSTRADE this year with a wide range of innovative marine products.
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South African cat builder closes
South Africa’s Harvey Yachts has closed its doors three years after setting up in the Garden Route town of Knysna. The custom catamaran yard, founded by Phil and Laura Harvey, is due to be resurrected later this year under new ownership.
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Dogus reportedly seeks buyers for hotel assets to ease debt position
Turkish conglomerate Dogus Group, which owns significant yacht marina and shipyard assets, is reportedly looking to sell a sizeable chunk of its assets to ease its debt burden.
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Alliance Marine acquires 3SI
Alliance Marine Group, owner of Accastillage Diffusion, Plastimo and VDM-REYA of France, has acquired 3SI Group for an undisclosed sum. 3SI Group includes well-known brands such as Ocean Safety, Typhoon, ISP and Revere.
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Taylor Made makes key promotion
Taylor Made has promoted Todd Vincent to director of engineering, marine OEM. Vincent was most recently senior engineering account & project manager.
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Lürssen signs order for small superyacht
Like other builders of large superyachts, Germany’s Lürssen used the Monaco Yacht Show to promote the message that it can also build small superyachts. To underline this, Lürssen has announced a new order for a 54m (177ft) for a very experienced Asian yacht owner.
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Brunswick enters boat club/boat rental arena
Following a two-year pilot program in select markets across the US, Brunswick Corp’s Boating Service Network has launched OnBoard Boating Club and Rentals, a turnkey program targeted at boat dealers and marinas allowing easy entry into the growing, so-called ‘share lifestyle’ market segment.
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US wholesale boat shipments up in July
Despite the trade wars and tariff battles with its primary trade partners, US whole
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