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New team takes the helm at Italy’s Fiart
October saw Ernesto De Bartolomeis, general manager of Fiart and grandson of the founder, leave the Italian yard. A new team is now in place to steer several new model launches which mark the company’s 60th anniversary.
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Fleming Yachts launches new flagship
US-headquartered Fleming Yachts has launched a new flagship model, the Fleming 85, which see the brand’s entry into the lower end of the superyacht market.
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GYG wins 100m-plus superyacht refit contract
London, UK-listed GYG (Global Yachting Group), a market leader in the superyacht painting, supply and maintenance sectors, has won a further refit contract for a 100m (328ft)-plus superyacht. Work is scheduled to commence in Europe in 2022.
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Innovative outboard earns special 2020 Dame Award
The TEMO 450 electric outboard took top honors in the DAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Award, in a special one-off presentation taking place virtually during METSTRADE Connect
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Boat Builder Awards commend experience, resilience & youth
This year’s virtual edition of the IBI-METSTRADE virtual edition of Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine, honoured the Lifetime Achievement of Hallberg-Rassy’s Christoph Rassy, awarded its Rising Star to Jack Fenlon of Gulf Craft, and celebrated the resilience and achievements of the industry through a ...
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At METSTRADE, industry is urged to craft sustainable energy agenda
Vienna Eleuteri, a leading force in the search for more sustainable boating, says the global sector must take the lead in setting green goals for itself before lawmakers or public opinion do so.
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AkzoNobel takes its ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge to China
AkzoNobel has announced its next regional ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge will take place in China.
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With Covid-19 curbing travel and leisure, boating industry hails good times
The global boating sector ends a roller coaster year. Business tanked in the spring, then recovered as Covid-19 lockdowns and travel curbs nudged consumers into buying boats in large numbers. The 2020 virtual METSTRADE opened with industry leaders giving an upbeat report on their sector’s 2020 performance. “In ...
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Boat Monster takes delivery of first Invincible to land in Australia
The Sydney-based former Wallrock Marine is using its appointment as the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Invincible Boats to officially launch its rebranding as Boat Monster, and will introduce both at a press conference scheduled for the Royal Motor Yacht Club on 21 December.
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METSTRADE Connect: First-time buyers driving demand for comfort amenities, but OEMs must find ways to hold the line on costs
Onboard Comfort Tech Talk explores ways of meeting the changing expectations of new boat buyers
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Jobs lost as luxury yacht interior designer folds
Almost 40 people at the UK office of Struik & Hamerslag have lost their jobs, according to an Eastern Daily Press report. Based at Fakenham in Norfolk, the interior designer for luxury yachts and private planes owed creditors £2.67m/$3.5m, according to its latest company accounts (for the year ended December ...
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BSI gets new representative in France
Chloé Le Roux is the new representative in France of the brands of the Scandinavian BSI Group, stepping in after the end of the deal with Gréement Import.
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Oyster introduces new 50ft yacht
The UK’s Oyster Yachts has introduced its latest model, the Oyster 495.
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Industry innovation on tap | METSTRADE Connect TechTalks
Tomorrow: Don’t miss IBI editor Ed Slack, moderating three panel discussions on some of today’s hottest areas for innovation in boatbuilding and design: Onboard Comfort, Innovative Design of Space, and Onboard Connectivity; starting at 12:30pm CET on Thurs, 10 Dec, during METSTRADE Connect
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Wells Fargo: US small business owners cautiously optimistic
US bank survey of small business owners highlights expectations for economic recovery in 2021
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Falcon Yachts announces sale of new 40m vessel
Following its re-entry to the market earlier this year, Italy’s Falcon Yachts has announced the sale of a new 40m vessel from its latest ‘Legacy’ line.
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New marine consultancy forms in UK
A new company has formed in the UK to provide “proven commercial processes” for marine business expansion and bottom-line improvement.
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YARE 2020 Digital attracts strong crowd
The 10th YARE (Yacht Refit and Aftersales Experience) was held digitally for the first time last month, attracting over 2,000 participants, 102 speakers, 19 events and over 13 hours of live streaming for a total of 115,126 minutes of connection.
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New marina investment for Greek island of Kea
Dolphin Capital Partners is investing €150m in the project
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Veethree launches VeeConnect digital switching system
Veethree Technologies, the US-based manufacturer of digital displays, gauges, sensors and senders, today launched its new VeeConnect digital switching system into the European marine market.