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Clarion, JL Audio enter licensing agreement for marine markets
JL Audio is to assume responsibility for the sales, support, marketing and future product development of Clarion-branded marine audio products in the US and Canada under an exclusive, long-term agreement announced jointly by both companies.
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2018 DAME charity revealed
METSTRADE organiser Amsterdam RAI has announced that the proceeds of this year’s DAME Design Award will be shared amongst two charities – Wetwheels and the Blue Marine Foundation.
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BRP Q2 growth fuelled by strong North American powersport sales
Robust North American powersports sales that outpaced the industry fuelled BRP’s second-quarter growth, with revenue up 18% over the same period last year.
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NewsAncasta opens Barcelona office
UK-based Ancasta International Boat Sales has opened a new office at OneOcean Port Vell Marina in Barcelona, Spain. In addition to boat sales, Ancasta Barcelona will offer extensive aftercare services and help with berthing along the area’s coastline.
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RYA to end role as UK powerboat racing national authority
As of January 1, 2019, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) will end its role as the national authority for UK powerboat racing. The RYA has informed the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the international federation for powerboat racing, about its planned actions.
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NewsObituary: Robin Walters
Robin Walters, a leading figure in the global marine industry and founder of UK-based Walcon Marine, passed away on 21 August 2018. He was 86.
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NewsSwedish floating show attracts strong crowd
The Swedish floating boat show on the island of Marstrand closed on Sunday on a high note. In total, some 32,242 people went to the show – 1,751 more people than last year’s edition.
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ABA renews Schmitt & Ongaro contract
The American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) has renewed Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products’ contract as the exclusive supplier of stainless steel steering wheels to its member companies for another three years. Schmitt & Ongaro has held the position since 1999.
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Ferretti in talks to buy Wally
According to Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera, the Ferretti Group is in negotiations with Wally to acquire the Monegasque brand of sailing yachts and powerboats founded by Luca Bassani in 1994.
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Riviera to premiere four new models at FLIBS
Australian motoryacht builder Riviera is to introduce four new models at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) this year as part of a US$10m seven-vessel fleet being shipped to the States. Three of the yachts will be delivered to customers.
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US engine builder attains CE certification
Seven Marine, the US outboard manufacturer acquired by Volvo Penta in 2017, has gained CE certification for its newly redesigned Seven 627sv model, enabling it to be sold within the European Union.
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Vision Yachts targets European market
South Africa’s Vision Yachts is opening an office in Mallorca, Spain, ahead of the launch of a new Vision 444 luxury bluewater cruising catamaran aimed at the export market.
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Hurricane Irma costs fishing industry US$200m
When Hurricane Irma slammed into the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm last September, it left in its wake as much as US$83bn in damages, including nearly US$200m in losses to the recreational and commercial fishing industries and related businesses, according to a damage assessment issued by state and ...
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Simpson Marine appoints group general manager
Richard Allen, group sales director at Simpson Marine for the past three years, has been promoted to group general manager with immediate effect.
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Two Greek marina privatisations move nearer to completion
The long-running campaign to privatise a number of state-owned Greek marinas and tourist ports has just moved closer in the case of two marinas at Alimos and Chios.
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EP Barrus expands portolio
Following last week’s news that EP Barrus has entered the marine chandlery market, the UK-based engine importer and distributor has just signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Besto Lifesavers – a brand of marine safety and life-saving equipment.
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Abu Dhabi show on track for launch of first edition
The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) has already met its targets for the launch of its first edition, having exceeded the amount of exhibitor space and exhibits initially planned.
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Mercury Marine holds ‘boating awareness’ event
“Boating is accessible, easy to do and fun,” said Michelle Dauchy, sitting on Chelsea Pier in New York City before an armada of a half-dozen boats equipped with the latest integrated digital technology. Mercury Marine’s chief marketing officer was one of a handful of company executives hosting an event Dauchy ...
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Brisbane show attracts strong crowd
Visitor numbers were up by 16% at the 2018 Brisbane Boat Show, which ran from August 24-26 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Queensland, Australia. The three-day event attracted around 18,226 people.
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ProNav AS sold to Japan Radio Company Ltd
Japan Radio Company Ltd (JRC) has acquired Norway’s ProNav AS for an undisclosed sum. The move comes after more than 20 years of cooperation between the two firms.
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