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Yamaha targets offshore fishing sector with new kicker outboard
Yamaha has unveiled an all-new four-stroke outboard engine designed specifically as a trolling motor on heavy-duty welded aluminium fishing boats.
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GCCM to invest A$100m-plus to double capacity
On the anticipation of larger superyachts visiting Australia in the coming years, Gold Coast City Marina Shipyard (GCCM) has announced plans for a A$100m-plus investment to double the size of its facility in Coomera. GCCM has already handled superyachts of over 70m (230ft) such as the 73m MY ...
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2018 Biograd Boat Show to be bigger than ever
The 2018 Biograd Boat Show (BBS) in southern Croatia is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with more exhibitors than ever expected to take part.
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Oasis Marinas to manage Hope Springs
Oasis Marinas, a management company founded in Baltimore in 2014, has set its sights on expanding its presence on the Potomac River, and has taken over management of Hope Springs Marina in Stafford, Virginia.
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Marine Resources named Runner Up in British Marine Awards
UK-based Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd has been recognised as a Runner Up for the British Marine Award, ‘Best Company to Work For – Under 20 Employees’.
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Brunswick Boat Group names new Princecraft president
Brunswick Corp has named Rodier Grondin as president of Princecraft boats, based in Princeville, Quebec, Canada.
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New networking hub for METSTRADE SuperYacht Pavilion
Having sold out months in advance, the organisers of the SuperYacht Pavilion at this year’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam have announced a significant expansion. A new networking area called the Shipyard will be at the hub of a third hall designed to accommodate highly qualified exhibitors who would otherwise have ...
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Attendance, sales up at NZ show
A 12% increase in overall visitors has been reported by the Auckland On Water Boat Show compared to last year’s figures.
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His Serene Highness Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco trials new Greenline yacht
His Serene Highness Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco, trialled Greenline Yachts’ new NEO EDrive at the Monaco Yacht Show last month. The recently launched revolutionary new boat, says Greenline, is the first-ever production leisure craft to be powered by electric propulsion.
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Siren Marine appoints VP of product management
Siren Marine has named marine industry veteran Phil Gaynor as its new vice president of product management for the Newport, Rhode Island-based marine electronics company.
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Sea-Fire Europe to cease distribution of HFC-based products
Sea-Fire Europe is to cease distribution of fire suppression equipment using hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) agents for a more environmentally friendly alternative.
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Man arrested for boat theft through Facebook posting
The arrest of a South Florida man for boat theft and other charges is being credited to South Florida Marina and Boat Watch, a Facebook group started in July by Miami lawyer Bruce Marx after a US$5,100 GPS unit was stolen from his 33ft Contender.
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Miami marina eviction stalled
Rickenbacker Marina Inc, the private operator of Miami’s Virginia Key Marina, stayed imminent eviction from the property by presenting the city with a US$200,000 cheque to cover additional rent at the property, while attorneys representing the partnership awaiting the award of an agreement to take over the marina and adjacent ...
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MB92 wins La Ciotat shiplift concession
An €84m investment in expanding its facilities was announced by La Ciotat Shipyards at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. The €84m included €64m for a new 4,000-tonne capacity shiplift facility and €20m for a new marina village.
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Scanstrut opens US distribution centre, names VP/GM
Scanstrut, the UK-based outdoor technologies company, has opened a distribution centre in the US and named Chris Beaudry as vice president/general manager.
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Italian President of the Republic visits Genoa show
The Italian President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, made an official visit to the 58th Genoa International Boat Show last month.
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Dammrich: US boating industry is strong
In his final State-of-the-Industry address as president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), Thom Dammrich opened the 2018 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition Conference (IBEX) declaring that despite international trade threats, the US recreational boating industry is strong.
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Boating World takes on Azimut brand
South African yacht dealer Boating World has added Azimut Yachts to its range of imported boats following a distribution agreement signed at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
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Yanmar appoints southwest European regional manager
Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has appointed Julio Arribas as its southwest European regional manager, a position that encompasses the roles of general manager of both Yanmar Equipment Iberica SL and the newly-established Yanmar France SAS.
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1st IBI Export Excellence Award winner revealed
The winner of the 1st IBI Export Excellence Award, presented by IBI editor Ed Slack at today’s IBEX Industry Breakfast in Tampa, Florida, was Gator Guards.