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Australian ‘Apprentice of the Year’ wins trip to Amsterdam
Jasmine Willoughby, a second year engineering fabrication apprentice from Aus Ships Group in Australia, picked up the inaugural ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award last week as part of the 2020 Australian Marine Industry Awards at Southport Yacht Club in Queensland.
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EU: Covid-19 vaccines may be available in Europe as of December 15
The first Covid-19 vaccines may become available in Europe in the second half of December if the European Medicines Agency issues a conditional approval. EU Commission President Ursala von der Leyen said: “in the beginning, small amounts become available” for health care and other essential services workers and the elderly. ...
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Xquisite/Phoenix Marine announce arrival of new X5 Plus
The new model builds on the success of the 50ft Xquisite X5
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MarineMax cited as pandemic performer
MarineMax, the Clearwater, Florida-based national retailer, was named a top performer during the pandemic months by a local newspaper looking at how the Top 10 companies in the Tampa Bay area of the Panhandle State fared during the second and third quarters of 2020. “If any local company can be ...
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Suzuki restructures US operations
Masahiro “Max” Yamamoto has been appointed president of Suzuki Marine USA LLC Suzuki Motor of America Inc announced late on Thursday that it will restructure its operations in the US by separating its motorcycle/ATV and marine divisions into two separate companies. Effective April 1, 2021, the company’s ...
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Antigua Charter Yacht Show cancelled
After months of preparation and just a fortnight from opening, the organisers of the 59th Antigua Charter Yacht Show have scuttled the 2020 event over Covid-19 concerns.
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US dealer group OneWater posts record sales
OneWater Marine – one of America’s largest boat retailers – topped $1 billion in sales for the first time; the company also expanded its reach in Florida with another acquisition
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Chris-Craft grows sales team
US boatbuilder Chris-Craft has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Max Gordon as regional sales director and Alec Decker as sales associate-product specialist.
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Alia Yachts unveils 27m chase boat
Turkey’s Alia Yachts has unveiled a new 27m aluminium chase boat that fully matches its 55m mothership in terms of look, quality and function.
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Qatar opens as Middle East’s only show this year
In yesterday’s news, IBI reported visitors to Qatar can enter the country without having to undergo a period of quarantine. This is not the case and people arriving in the country still need to have a valid proof of test certificate or take a test at the airport and then ...
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Vaan Yachts to build second sustainable cat in “uneasy year”
Vaan Yachts owner Igor Kluin Vaan Yachts, a new Dutch builder of recyclable aluminium catamarans, says it will soon build a second project – a 14.95m (49ft) sailing yacht. “We are finally on our way. This has not been an easy year,” says owner Igor Kluin. Kluin ...
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How are evolving consumer trends and technology shaping boat functionality, usage and design?
IBI’s Ed Slack chairs an international panel discussion at the Balearic Yacht Show discussing the ’Boat of the Future’. Be sure to tune in tomorrow morning at 9.45am CET
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Australian Boating Festival draws 20,000
Held instead of the cancelled Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) which was scheduled for May 2020, the inaugural Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival was held over three days last weekend.
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Barnacle Systems appoints exclusive UK distributor and global sales agent
Barnacle Systems, the Canadian manufacturer of BRNKL boat security and monitoring products, has chosen Global Distribution Solutions (GDS Ltd) to serve as its exclusive UK distributor and global sales agent.
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Australian yacht club awarded international environmental accreditation
Australia’s South of Perth Yacht Club (SOPYC) has achieved accreditation under the International Clean Marina Program along with the additional recognition of it being a Fish Friendly Marina.
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Gulf Craft launches third Majesty 122
The third 37m Majesty 122 was launched last week by UAE-based yacht builder Gulf Craft in a private ceremony attended by the owners and company officials.
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Green light for €1bn marina and port project in Cyprus
The 650-berth Larnaca Marina and port plan After an extended waiting period, the Cypriot Ministry of Transport last week gave its approval for the combined €1bn Larnaca Marina and port project to go ahead. According to a Cyprus Mail report, this huge development, which will take up ...
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Obituary: Frank Butler
Frank Butler, president and CEO of US-based sailboat producer Catalina Yachts, passed away on November 15 due to unexpected complications from a recent illness.
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Raymarine chosen for new 2020 boat models
FLIR Systems has announced that its Raymarine brand of marine electronics has been chosen by Princess Yachts, Prestige and Spirit Yachts for inclusion on their 2020 new model launches. The new yachts will utilise products from across the Raymarine product line, including its best-in-class sensors and intelligent navigation systems.
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Canados sells first Gladiator 631 Next
Italian boatbuilder Canados has sold its first Gladiator 631 Next. The new 19.4m model is currently in build at its Rome-based shipyard and is due for delivery in April 2021.