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Plans unveiled for new dayboat powered by lithium sulphur batteries
The 400kwh lithium sulphur battery is projected to offer a range of 70-100Nm at a cruising speed in the region of 20kt A plan to exploit the benefits of using lithium sulphur batteries instead of normal lithium ion batteries in a marine application is being developed by ...
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Groupe Beneteau revamps business software
To manage the growing complexity of information flow between the different subsidiaries of its Boats division, Groupe Beneteau is replacing its highly customised legacy business system with a central Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (ERP). The company has chosen an ERP platform from IFS, the global enterprise applications company. IFS service ...
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Polaris CEO Scott Wine to step down December 31
Minnesota, US-based powersports equipment and boat manufacturer Polaris Inc announced late Tuesday that chairman and CEO Scott Wine will leave the company at the end of this year.
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ICOMIA publishes latest Statistics Book
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics.
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Rescue statistics suggest increase in UK boating
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution attributes growth in watersports to Covid-19
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Key Canadian P&A distributors merge
Former Mermaid Marine general manager Ron Savidant will serve as president of Maritime Marine Supply when it begins operations in January The two largest wholesale parts and accessories distributors in eastern Canada have announced plans to merge operations and operate as a single entity, effective January 2021. ...
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US posts second highest monthly boat sales in 10 years
After a brief respite in July and August, US new boat sales took off again in September, nearly beating the highest monthly sales in more than a decade.
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UK couple sue boatyard over alleged faults on yacht
The purchase of a Danish-built X4.3 yacht by two London-based financial executives from the brand’s UK dealership in Hamble and allegations of faults may result in a full trial later this year if a settlement between the two sides cannot be reached. The case has appeared in a number of ...
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US component supplier continues on acquisition path
US-based component manufacturer Patrick Industries announced it has completed the acquisition of Geremarie Corporation, the fifth addition to its business portfolio this year
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Milwaukee Boat Show to make way for hospital beds
The authorities operating the Wisconsin State Fair Park have informed ShowSpan Inc, the organisers of the Milwaukee Boat Show, that the venue will be required for medical use by the State of Wisconsin in January and February in order to house hospital beds.
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Baltic states look to boost boating sectors
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia all looking to capitalise on yachting infratructure investment
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First virtual Balearic Yacht Show starts tomorrow
The first virtual yacht show in the Balearic Islands opens tomorrow, bringing together thousands of professionals from the industry in one virtual meeting organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Mallorca and the Balearic Marine Cluster.
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Trade, tariffs and the environment likely lead Biden agenda
While getting control over the rapidly escalating Covid-19 infection rate and accompanying economic woes will be his new administration’s number one priority, the environment, trade and tariffs are likely to be among the top agenda items of the incoming Biden administration, according to a panel of marine industry Capitol Hill ...
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Sirena Yachts celebrates 60th yacht sold, appoints Croatian dealer
After presenting the first Sirena 64 at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in 2017, Turkish shipyard Sirena Yachts has announced the sale of its 60th yacht – a Sirena 88. The company has also introduced a series of design upgrades and technical tweaks to the Sirena 58 and Sirena 64 models, ...
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Hakvoort Shipyard receives ‘Royal’ designation
Dutch King Willem Alexander has granted superyacht-builder Hakvoort Shipyard the designation ‘Royal’ to mark its 100 years of service.
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Sardinian marina put up for sale by Italian state-owned investment agency
One of Sardinia’s leading marinas has been put up for sale as an investment opportunity by the Italian state-owned Invitalia agency which deals with investments and enterprise development. Marina di Portisco, which offers 589 berths for yachts up to 90m (295ft), is located on the Gulf of Cugnana in Olbia ...
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Numarine delivers two more 26XP expedition yachts
Numarine, the Turkish builder of high-performance motoryachts, has delivered two more 26XP expedition yachts to clients from Turkey, bringing the total number of units delivered from this series in just three years to 10.
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Canadian boat operator license sales up 75%
New data released by the Canadian government quantifies unprecedented demand for boat operator licenses in 2020
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Torqeedo to host digital conference this week
The event takes place on Thursday 19 November at 2pm CET
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Registration now open for METSTRADE Connect
10 Dec, 11am (CET) | This year’s virtual event will have an international focus on innovative technology