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French authorities restrict large yacht anchorage areas to protect seagrass
Marine and environmental authorities in the French Alpes-Maritimes on the Cote d’Azur have introduced new laws that restrict anchorage areas in the region for yachts over 20m (66ft) in an action to protect seagrass.
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Volvo Penta posts strong Q3 profitability
Volvo Penta saw improved profitability on flat sales for Q3, with a large uplift in service sales attributed to the high level of summer boating activity; the division also provided engine delivery and order numbers for the first nine months of the year
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Dubai International Boat Show cancelled
The Middle East’s premier marine leisure industry event, the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), due to take place November 24-28, has been cancelled with the next edition of the show scheduled for March 9-13, 2021. This year’s show was originally to have been held in March but was moved to ...
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Four more Canadian boat shows cancel
Four more Canadian boat shows have cancelled their 2021 events as a second wave of Covid-19 continues to spread across the country and, in particular, through its most populous province of Ontario.
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VICTA: surface submersible aimed at ‘aqua tourism,’ defense
SubSea’s VICTA 1200: Sea trials will begin next year A British company is set to launch next year what it is calling “one of the world’s most technologically advanced and cutting-edge surface submersible craft” following a US$15m investment. Bond-like in its concept and design, SubSea Craft said ...
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Obituary: Geoff Ewenson
Professional sailor Geoff Ewenson unexpectedly passed away last week after suffering a heart attack at age 50.
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Canadian entrepreneur to relaunch Limestone Boats
Former Rossiter Boats founder aims to refresh a heritage nameplate with two new models for 2021
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Planned SA boatbuilding hub back on the cards following new appointment
Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Maritime Cluster chair, Faisal Sultan Newly appointed Nelson Mandela Bay Maritime Cluster chairperson Faisal Sultan intends revitalising a plan to establish a new South African boatbuilding hub in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. Sultan, the Port Elizabeth Port senior operations manager, was ...
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Cala del Forte marina opens for business
The new Monaco Ports-owned marina, Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia, Italy, opened for business last week when Tuiga, flagship of the Monaco Yacht Club, became the very first yacht to dock at the brand-new Molo d’Onore berth.
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UK yacht owners with boats overseas granted one-year VAT extension
UK yacht owners have been granted another year to avoid paying VAT twice on boats returning to the UK, according to the Financial Times newspaper.
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Dufour appoints new exclusive dealer in Australia
Following the appointment announced last week by Dufour Yachts of new dealers in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, the European sailing yacht brand has also announced a new exclusive dealer for Australia. The recently established Yacht Sales Co (YCD) has won the role as the Dufour dealer and it works out ...
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Dubai Boat Show cancelled for 2020
The rescheduled Dubai International Boat Show due to take place from November 24-28 and which was originally planned to take place in March has now been cancelled for a second time. The next show will now take place from March 9-13, 2021 at Dubai Harbour.
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Dutch systems integrator declared bankrupt
A court in north Holland has declared De Keizer International BV and De Keizer Marine Engineering BV bankrupt.
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Latest study highlights Genoa’s expanding superyacht market involvement
€133m contribution to Liguria’s GDP in 2019
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Talking Products: Cox updates IBI on the roll-out of its new diesel outboard
Hugh Huddelston, newly appointed head of sales at Cox Powertrain, provides IBI’s Ed Slack with the latest information on production goals for its new engine, expectations for the leisure sector, and development of the company’s distribution network.
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Biograd Boat Show to open next week
With less than one week to go before the 22nd Biograd Boat Show in southern Croatia opens its doors to the public, event organiser Ilirija d.d says that 240 exhibitors have already registered their attendance.
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Electric Boats develops control and management platform for electric propulsion
EBP (Electric Boats Platform) is Electric Boats’ newly developed control and management platform for a range of electric propulsion options on the water.
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OneWater realigns management team for growth
The US’s second-largest chain of boat dealerships makes key organisational changes
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Macau Yacht Show and conference approaches
The 10th Macau Yacht Show, organised by the NamKwong Exhibition Co and The Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, is set to run from the 29th October to the 1st November at Fisherman’s Wharf in Macau.
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HamiltonJet unveils new HJX waterjet series
New Zealand-based HamiltonJet has announced the launch of a new waterjet, the first unit in a new range that claims to offer considerable advantages over previous models.