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New appointments at China Boat Industry and Trade Association (CBITA)
CBITA has successfully completed the new appointments to its management board. The organisation and leadership structure of the Fifth Council of the China Boat Industry and Trade Association is as follows:
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Michigan dealer expands with a focus on first-time boat buyers
A successful Michigan boat dealer is riding a wave of demand for boats by opening a third location that will focus on the first-time and entry-level boat buyers. Grand Bay Marine, founded in Traverse City in 1997, is converting a former freight warehouse into a 20,000sq ft showroom and pro ...
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Patrick Industries adds Taco Metals to the fold
US-based component manufacturer Patrick Industries announced it has completed the acquisition of US-based Taco Metals, the second acquisition in two weeks and sixth this year
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Poland invests in new marinas
The municipality of Puck in northwest Poland has secured around PLN 7.4m (US$2m) from the regional authorities to co-finance its PLN 31m (US$8.2m) project to build a new marina on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The facility will increase Puck’s berthing capacity by some 100 craft, with construction work ...
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Asian superyacht builders win awards
Two of Asia’s leading yacht-builders, Horizon Yachts from Taiwan and Heysea Yachts from China, have both won awards in recent days.
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Inmarsat takes on Speedcast’s maritime customer contracts
The move comes as Speedcast looks to emerge from Chapter 11 proceedings in the US
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Hill Robinson Group expands with rebranding and management appointments
Moravia Yachting relaunched to offer retail charter and brokerage services
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boot Düsseldorf to make a statement regarding show dates on Thursday
The organisers of boot Düsseldorf are aware that rumours have been circulating that the January show has been postponed until later in the year. Messe Düsseldorf said they wished to make it clear that any supposition about a new date is purely speculation and it should not be taken as ...
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Volvo confirms electric push
Volvo Penta’s Heléne Mellquist: “We will perform by improving our current portfolio, based on current customer and market needs” In line with the Volvo Group’s new ambitions, Volvo Penta has accelerated its sustainability aims. The Volvo Group recently announced its plans to be a net-zero emissions company ...
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GMBA offers key market insights as part of ‘Export Webinar Week’
Global Marine Business Advisors offer practical insight into key boating markets in two-day boating industry up-date
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Balearic show organiser says virtual event had global reach of more than 1 million
First virtual boat show in the Balearics meets expectations with over 200,000 page views
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Advice forthcoming about rule changes due to Brexit
Guidance on yacht transporting and trading from British Marine and Peters & May
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The Boat of the Future - with IBI news at the Balearic Yacht Show 2020
How will connectivity and the need for greater functionality onboard impact the future of production boats? Garmin’s Jarrod Seymour, Axopar’s Jan-Erik Viitala and designer Tony Castro share their views with IBI’s Ed Slack
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Silent-Yachts teams up with Volkswagen, Cupra on new solar electric cat
Austria’s Silent-Yachts has teamed up with Volkswagen to develop a solar electric catamaran powered by Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix, MEB. The new vessel will be designed by Barcelona car brand Cupra (formerly the SEAT Sport).
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Toronto Boat Show reveals details on virtual 2021 event
Forced to cancel its traditional in-person event due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, organisers of the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) have released details of a new virtual event to be held from January 18-24, 2021.
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Videoworks unveils new integration technology; teams up with EON Reality
Italian firm announces raft of key developments, new products and an expanded sales network
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Boarnstream becomes Netherlands dealer for Spain’s Rodman Group
Boarnstream has been named dealer for the Netherlands for the fast leisure boats of Spain’s Rodman Group. The Dutch builder says it “has long been looking for a high-quality brand” to broaden its offering of motoryachts.
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New Cape Town facility for Hammer Yachts after CarboTech exit
SA builder moves to facility under new name Hammer Yachts PTY Ltd, following unexpected death earlier this year of veteran builder Uwe Jaspersen
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Canary Islands opposition calls for community to accelerate €8.5m marina project
Opposition politicians want regional authorities to take over marina investment
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X-Yachts launches new X5⁶ model
Danish builder X-Yachts launched the new X5⁶ for the first time yesterday, last evening, putting her afloat for the first time. The new X56 model afloat for the first time ”It was a tremendously glorious sight to see the new beauty hit the water,” stated Thomas Mielec, ...