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SAMSA opens up for recreational boating as lockdown hits SA suppliers
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has renewed surveys and inspections of recreational boats, a move that may herald a further easing of coronavirus lockdown regulations. SAMSA issued a marine notice on Monday night to clarify training and services allowable under the current stage three coronavirus lockdown. In terms ...
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New name, new dates for Kiwi show
The Auckland On Water Boat Show is officially still on, but with a new format, new name and new dates.
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Sanlorenzo announces €50m supply chain finance program; 1,500 suppliers to benefit
Italian superyacht-builder signs deal with European investment bank
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Russians return to charter as quarantines lifted
Boating is expected to be one of the first segments of the Russian tourism industry to recover from the Covid-19, according to leading Russian yacht dealers and local market analysts as quarantines are lifted in key tourists hotspots throughout Europe.
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More Caribbean islands to reopen in coming weeks
A growing number of Caribbean islands have already reopened to international visitors or have indicated when they will be doing so. These include the US Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, the Turks & Caicos islands, Anquilla, St Lucia and Aruba.
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Updated: What does the future hold for boat shows?
IBI Opinion Piece | Since this piece was originally published three more boat shows planning to go ahead this summer have now been cancelled and organisers of the Monaco Yacht Show made the surprise announcement that its show will proceed as a non-profit event.
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YPI appoints head of fleet operations
Yves Damette joins the company from one of the world’s largest private yachting fleets
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Actisense reports higher than expected sales
UK-based marine electronics specialist Actisense has reported a 6% increase in Q1 2020 sales compared to the same time last year, bucking industry trends.
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Azura Marine launches new solar-powered cat
The first of a new series of solar-powered catamarans by the Singapore-based Azura Marine was launched earlier this month in Bali, Indonesia. The appropriately named ’Solar Eclipse’ is the first hull of in Azura’s Aquanima 40 series, which currently includes the Aquanima 40 and Aquanima 45.
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Horizon CC98 in build for repeat Australian owner
Taiwanese boatbuilder Horizon Yachts is building its fourth Horizon yacht for a repeat client. The Horizon Custom Collection (CC) 98 is for an Australian owner whose three other yachts were a Horizon CC80, an E84 and
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Nimbus completes acquisition of Swedish boatbuilder
Sweden’s Nimbus Boats has completed the acquisition of aluminium boat producer Alukin Boats Sweden AB. Alukin, located north of Stockholm, is now a full member of the Nimbus family.
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Hanse logs record order book
Lower turnover, but order book increases 28% for the first nine months 2019/2020
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China’s National People’s Congress proposes new Hainan investment initiatives
Control mechanisms for yachts included in new policies
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Propspeed’s Lightspeed endorsed by Lumishore
New Zealand-based underwater coatings specialist Propspeed today announced that its transparent foul-release system, Lightspeed, has been tested by Lumishore to confirm that it protects underwater lights and does not degrade light quality or interfere with the colour of underwater lighting.
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Boost in UK boating activity as lockdown lifts
The UK’s Trafalgar Drystack says it has achieved a record number of boat launches since lockdown measures in England were eased on May 13, as private boaters flocked back to the water.
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Saim Marine appointed Sea Recovery sales agent in Arabian Gulf
The Italian equipment distributor will represent Parker Water Purification products
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Echo Yachts wins order for 56m catamaran yacht support craft
Western Australia-based Echo Yachts has won its first superyacht contract since delivery of two vessels for the same Singaporean owner, which included the 84m (276ft) trimaran White Rabbit.
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Superyacht Australia reports rise in foreign-flagged yachts
Data released last week by Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian superyacht industry, shows that foreign-flagged superyachts stayed an average of 73 days in 2019 compared to an average of 41 days in 2018 – a 79% increase in the length of stay.
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IBI Weekly Wrap
In case you missed some of this week’s news, here is a wrap-up of IBI’s top stories over the past five days.
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Resurgence of Covid-19 forces cancellation of next week’s Korea show
The postponed Korea International Boat Show (KIBS) scheduled for next week has been cancelled due to a resurgence of the Covid-19 virus, which raises the question on how boat shows can be successfully run in any part of the world while no reliable means of controlling the virus exists.