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Dutch superyacht yard to triple refit space, double turnover
Balk Shipyard of the Netherlands has announced an ambitious expansion project that will see the 220-year-old company triple its capacity for refits and double its turnover.
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NewsNobiskrug unveils 80m Artefact at Monaco
A new 80m (263ft) hybrid superyacht named Artefact (formerly known as Project 790) has been unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show. The vessel, which has a refreshingly different exterior look, is set to be delivered next year.
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New Robertson & Caine MD seeks robust growth
Robertson Caine’s newly appointed managing director, Peter Giliam, says he hopes to bring an improved quality finish to the South African yard by making the business more robust.
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Dutch yard targets younger market
Moonen Yachts showed up at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show this week with a new management team and a determination to service a younger market with a platform of edgy yachts from 30m-50m.
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Beneteau unveils 2018/19 recruitment plan
Groupe Beneteau today announced its recruitment plan for 2018/19, stating that it aims to hire more than 650 staff on permanent contracts – nearly 490 in France and over 160 in other countries.
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NewsIcon “proud” of deal that lets Sunseeker build bigger yachts
For Icon Yachts, the deal to build Sunseeker’s next flagship – the Sunseeker-161 – in aluminum cements its exit from bankruptcy in 2014. And it lets Britain’s luxury yacht builder catch up with rivals building ever larger superyachts.
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NewsFerretti expands superyacht involvement
At its annual Monaco press conference, Italy’s Ferretti Group said that yacht sales since September 1 – a period that included the Cannes Yachting Festival and a special Monaco marketing event – totalled over €100m.
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US powerboat shipments remain strong through June
Year-to-date wholesale powerboat shipments in the US were up 8% through June, according to data released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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Perini Navi outlines growth plans
Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi has provided an update on its corporate structure, product range and order book. Following the restructuring of the company last year, the Tabacchi family has increased its shareholding so that it now has a 75% stake in the company. Since the changes, all Perini Navi ...
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NewsDutch yard to build Sunseeker's next flagship
In a surprise development, British luxury yacht maker Sunseeker has selected Icon Yachts of the Netherlands to build its next flagship – the Sunseeker 161 – in aluminium at its yard in the Dutch city of Harlingen.
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Heesen enters explorer yacht market
Heesen Yachts is on a roll and expects its turnover in the years ahead to increase by 30%-40%. The Dutch superyacht maker said at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show it will continue to invest in build capacity and announced two milestone projects: Cosmos , an 80m aluminum yacht with a ...
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MarineMax in joint venture with Joi Scientific
MarineMax and Joi Scientific have entered a development agreement for exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and sell propulsion and auxiliary power systems using Joi’s Hydrogen 2.0 technology, based on clean and affordable extraction of hydrogen directly from saltwater on demand and at the point of use.
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Final call for nominations for the 2018 Boat Builder Awards, in association with Raymarine
There are just a few hours left for companies to get their nominations in for the Awards which take place on Tuesday evening, November 13, at the National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
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Veethree appoints UK distributor
Veethree Electronics & Marine in the US has chosen Marathon Leisure to serve as the sole distributor of its marine gauges, instruments and accessories in the UK and Ireland.
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Former Oyster CEO joins Fairline
David Tydeman, former CEO of UK boatbuilder Oyster Yachts, has joined Fairline Yachts as its executive chairman. His appointment comes as Fairline enters phase two of its growth plans. This involves the launch of the new F-Line 33, the launch of the Squadron 64, and continued investment in production, including ...
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Amsterdam touted as superyacht destination at Monaco
At the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show, the Port of Amsterdam and Dutch superyacht builders pledged to jointly make the Dutch capital a superyacht destination. Under the plan, the port will provide space for Dutch builders and suppliers needing more room for new-build, refit and repair projects. This would, in turn, ...
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Lürssen fire may result in €590m insurance claim
The recent serious fire at Lürssen’s Bremen-Aumund shipyard in Germany, in which a 100m-plus superyacht in a floating dock was damaged to an unknown degree, presents the prospect of an insurance claim as high as €590m.
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Yamaha targets Canadian fishing market
Boatbuilders, dealers and marine media gathered in Vancouver last week for the global debut of an all-new Yamaha four-stroke outboard engine and the formal introduction of its 425hp V8 and Helm Master digital control system to the Canadian market.
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NewsUK electric engineering firm reports busiest year in a decade
SeaKing Electrical, a UK-based electrical engineering specialist for the marine offshore and industrial sectors, has announced its busiest year in a decade for superyacht work. The news comes ahead of its attendance at the Monaco Yacht Show, which opens on Wednesday.
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Saim Marine celebrates 25-year anniversary in Genoa
Saim Marine, an Italian distributor of high-tech components and accessories to some of Italy’s biggest boat yards, celebrated its 25-year anniversary at the Genoa Boat Show last week. IBI was there to join in the festivities.
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