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After so-so start, Netherlands Maritime Technology relaunches superyacht unit
The Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT) lobby, overcoming a spat over a name and marketing slogan, has asked “renowned marketing agencies” to handle the relaunch of Holland Yachting Group as its superyacht unit. The contract will be awarded June 24, said the NMT in a presentation of the HYG’s first-year program. ...
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Ameri-Kart consolidates two facilities into new US$10m factory
Ameri-Kart, supplier of plastic components for the marine, RV manufacturing and safety industries, has begun construction on a new US$10.1m facility that will replace two of its current operations.
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Invincible Boats appoints new COO
Invincible Boat Company, the US-based builder of saltwater sportfishing and high-performance boats, has added Thomas Wieners to its executive team as chief operating officer. Wieners will help lead the company’s next growth phase, with a particular focus on enhancing operational efficiency while increasing production to meet increasing demand.
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First autonomous security surveillance boat launched in UAE
The first autonomous security surveillance boat has been introduced in the UAE by World Security, a division of the state-owned DP World port operator and also parent of P&O Marinas, which operates Mina Rashid and other facilities in Dubai.
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ACOBAR president re-elected
Eduardo Colunna will lead the Brazilian boatbuilders’ association for another two years
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Raymarine unveils powerful new package of MFDs, Axiom+
Electronics manufacturer Raymarine, part of the US-based FLIR Group, has just released the latest generation of its successful Axiom MFD range, including new software that is backwards compatible with existing models.
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Plans for new A$75m Queensland marina revived
Plans to build a new marina at Palm Cove, some 20km north of Cairns in Queensland, Australia, are being revived after a previous potential developer went bust in 2017.
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Aon-Willis Towers Watson merger faces lawsuits
Plans for a takeover deal worth some US$30bn of two major insurance brokerage groups have hit a possible hurdle as at least three shareholder lawsuits have been filed opposing the approach by Aon to acquire Willis Towers Watson. Both businesses are big players in the superyacht insurance market.
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New Humphree centre on French Riviera
Humphree, the Swedish producer of marine interceptors and stabilisers, has established a new centre on the French Riviera. Located at Frejus, it will be operated by local company MS Yachting.
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New dates announced for Biograd show
The organisers of the 2020 Biograd Boat Show in southern Croatia have announced new dates for this year’s show, which will also now take place over five days instead of four.
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Superyacht sector wakes up to cybersecurity
As the boating industry accelerates the push into smart technologies onboard, those advances make superyachts particularly vulnerable
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Irish pontoon supplier wins Welsh marina contract
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS), the Irish pontoon supplier, has been chosen by The Marine and Property Group Ltd to modernise its Port Dinorwic Marina in north Wales.
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Frydenbø names preferred engine supplier for Sting and Nordkapp brands
Brunswick’s Mercury Marine division has entered into a supply agreement with Frydenbø of Norway to become the preferred engine partner of its Sting and Nordkapp boat brands in all global markets.
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GCCM presses on with A$100m expansion programme
Australia’s Cold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) is moving forward with the A$100m expansion programme first announced in 2018, which will result in a doubling of its site and a significant increase of operating capacity both across the marina itself and the 80-plus strong cluster of service providers onsite.
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Chinese marina project enters second phase of development
The development of the new Chongwu Yacht Marina in China’s Fujian province has moved forward into a second phase which will include the construction of the new facility.
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Volabo electric motor enters series production
The company behind the innovative Volabo electric motor has announced that they have now put the motor into series production with the first units being available at the end of the year.
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Johnson Yachts launches virtual tours of new yacht models
Taiwanese yacht builder Johnson Yachts has embraced digital technology as a means of selling yachts as travel restrictions persist worldwide, with the launch of a series of new virtual tours of its products, including its new Johnson 115 flagship.
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HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show folds for good
The RAI Amsterdam events organisation has closed down the annual HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show for good.
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Portugal sees boating boost, but age old problems peg back growth
Portugal may have dodged the Covid bullet, but persistent problems continue to hinder the market