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Allsalt Maritime announces expansion in US, Asia
British Columbia, Canada-based Allsalt Maritime Corporation – parent to the Shoxs and Kinetix brands of shock-mitigation seating products – has expanded its global footprint with new sales offices in the US and Singapore.
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OXE Marine dealer wins US government contract
OXE Marine AB distributor, Diesel Outboards LLC, has confirmed an order for more than 50 OXE300 outboard motors from Spartan Corp, a premier dealer that has been awarded a US government multiyear contract to outfit and support operations in Central America.
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US Gulf coasts take a double whammy in 2020
Tropical storm Eta over Florida Eta has returned to Tropical Storm status as it passes over the state of Florida, delaying by two days the opening of the Fort Myers Boat Show, adding to the cornucopia of natural disasters – from Covid to wildfires to storms and ...
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French boat leasing tax changes met with surprise
The French boating industry is at odds with a change in the application of VAT rules on pleasure boats purchased for hire with an option to purchase, which will impact boat rentals as well as boat purchases financed through leasing arrangements. Announced by the French government this ...
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Boat sales in Argentina set to recover
On the 29th October, boating activities were finally permitted throughout Argentina after the longest restriction of activities ever.
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Informa completes financing programme as part of its Covid-19 action plan
New £150m bond issues and £1.850bn of short-term debt and loan placement cancelled
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SA government offers temporary reprieve for stranded cruising yachts
Cruising yachts stranded by Covid-19 port lockdowns will be offered a five-week ‘safe corridor’ to disembark and access maritime services at three South African ports, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has confirmed.
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Sunreef launches new Eco 60 featuring new solar power technology
Polish catamaran builder Sunreef Yachts has launched the 60 Sunreef Power Eco, a new motoryacht featuring Sunreef’s proprietary state-of-the-art solar power system that covers up to 68.6sq m of surface onboard, extending the solar energy generation to 13kWp.
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Dream Yacht Charter wins US$1.7m judgement
A US District Court judge has let stand a September ruling awarding nearly US$1.7m to the Annapolis, Maryland yacht charter company against Reginald Cummings and his Black Travel Movement (BTM) tour agency. Cummings and BTM had until 26 October to appeal the ruling, but failed to meet the deadline, meaning ...
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MasterCraft posts most profitable first quarter in company history
Lower unit sales volumes attributed to supply chain challenges offset by delivery of more content-rich product as US boatbuilder ramps up for continued production increases
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Fort Myers Boat Show delayed, storm brewing
The opening of the 48th Fort Myers Boat Show (FMBS), a four-day event scheduled to open tomorrow, has been pushed back to Friday 13 November, proportedly due to weather. Tropical storm Eta is reforming into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s West coast. And ...
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UK boat insurance brand returns under new ownership
Haven Knox-Johnston is now owned by the Aston Lark Group
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Azimut and Brunswick report success at FLIBS
Both Azimut Yachts and Brunswick Corp have reported positive results from the scaled-down Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) last week.
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FIN to launch virtual show
The Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) is planning to launch a virtual boat show early in 2021. Marketing of Virtual Nautic will begin next week and involve daily presentations open to all interested professionals.
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Spirit Yachts delivers yard’s first fully electric yacht
The UK’s Spirit Yachts has delivered its first fully electric yacht, the 13.4m (44ft) Spirit 44CR[e], to its Canadian owner. Based on the Spirit cruiser racer (CR) design, the 44CR (e) was commissioned for an eco-conscious customer who set Spirit Yachts the goal of “near total energy self-sufficiency”.
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Sea Palace Floating Resort launched in Dubai
Located near Dubai Marina, the project is being developed by Seagate Shipyard and El Bahrawy Group at a cost of Dh600m ($165m/£124m). The Sea Palace Floating Resort consists of a hotel and six floating glass boat houses, each priced at Dh20mn ($5.4m).
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Japanese electrical firm appoints European representative
Japanese electrical company Sawafuji Electric Co Ltd has chosen UK-based IMDS to serve as its sales representative in Europe.
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Tankoa sells fourth unit in all-aluminium 50m series
Italian superyacht builder Tankoa Yachts has announced the sale of the fourth unit in its all-aluminium 50m series after Vertige, Bintador and Olokun. Started on speculation, the build is now over 40% complete and scheduled for delivery at the end of 2021.
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EU orders 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Seeing a light at the end of a long tunnel, the EU head office is ordering “up to 300 million doses of the [Covid-19] vaccine developed by German company BioNTech and Pfizer.” EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says: “This is the most promising vaccine so far. A ...