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HK trade association calls for more government support
The Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) has issued a Covid-19 Relief Report that outlines the current challenges facing the boating industry and the importance of government support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The HKBIA represents all sectors of the leisure boating industry in Hong Kong, one of the main centres ...
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Marine Components International appoints UK sales manager
Chris Downing rejoins the Poole-based company with immediate effect
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Yacht Controller now compatible with Volvo EVC 2.0
Yacht Controller, the Italian producer of wireless remote control systems for yachts, has announced the full compatibility of its Yacht Controller Dual Band Series and Nemesis Series with Volvo’s new Electronic Vessel Control system, EVC 2.0.
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Heysea Yachts launches 10th Asteria 108
Heysea Yachts, China’s most active superyacht builder, has just launched the tenth model in its successful Asteria 108 series. The 33.1m (108ft) vessel is set to be delivered in mid-June, after which it is scheduled to spend six months in Hong Kong followed by a voyage to Melbourne, Australia.
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Argentinian marine industry faces peak of Covid-19 crisis
As a consequence of strict quarantine measures, Argentina’s boating industry is undergoing the toughest times ever seen
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Echo Yachts unveils Project Echo-HSV
Australian superyacht new-build and refit specialist Echo Yachts has released details of its latest design – Project Echo-HSV, a Humanitarian Support Vessel that utilises the same platform and principal particulars as its earlier Project Echo-ASY Adventure Support Yacht catamaran motoryacht.
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Greek government signs Alimos Marina concession
As the COVID-19 lockdown in Greece recedes, Alimos Marina, the largest marina in the Balkans with 1,100 berths, has entered a new era after the long-awaited concession agreement was signed between representatives of the Greek state, ETAD (State Property Assets), HRDH and Aktor Concessions.
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American Boating Congress opens in DC and 800 other locations
NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer said Americans will seek outdoor adventures close to home for the foreseeable future More than 800 members of the US boating industry descended on Washington, DC for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) Wednesday, but did so via laptop, tablet and mobile phone ...
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IBI teams up with Wells Fargo CDF to present Covid recovery summit at Cannes
As an addition to this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, IBI has organised a Summit for a panel of industry leaders from Azimut, Groupe Beneteau, Princess Yachts and Volvo Penta to discuss the post Covid-19 market recovery and to hear other expert speakers on a number of ...
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Cannes Yachting Festival to go ahead
The organisers of the 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival, Europe’s largest in-water event, have confirmed that this year’s show will go ahead as planned from September 8-13. The news was confirmed this morning by Reed Expositions, whose staff are working remotely to ensure the success of the show’s 43rd edition.
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Seakeeper names preferred supplier of battery chargers
Marine stabilisation specialist Seakeeper has chosen Scandvik and its Dolphin Battery Chargers as the preferred supplier of battery chargers for Seakeeper 1, Seakeeper 2 and Seakeeper 3 installations.
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Coronavirus update | 13 May
Perini Navi Cup postponed; Dutch Frisian harbours to reopen; New British Marine webinars; Cape Town gets boatbuilding assistance
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EU calls for swift restart of summer boating
The European Boating Industry association (EBI) has reported new guidelines released today from the European Commission calling for a quick restart of nautical tourism across Europe – recognising on-water recreation and nautical tourism as a key part of Europe’s tourism industry.
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IBI strikes agreement with China boatbuilding association
New International Yacht Building Institute to begin operations in Weihai this year. International Boat Industry (IBI) to benefit from the establishment of a liaison office and the distribution of its news service in Mandarin to members of the China Boat Industry and Trade Association (CBBIA)
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35th Palm Beach show to take place this week in virtual form
The 35th Palm Beach International Boat Show and the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) American Boating Congress (ABC) take place this week and both are being held online for the first time ever as the US recreational marine industry initiates ways to move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UK government gives watersports the green light in England
As of today, all forms of watersports in England, including the use of privately-owned motorised craft, is permitted to go ahead. This is in stark contrast to the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, where marinas have been ordered to remain closed.
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COVID-19 protection, the latest superyacht ‘must-have’
In a circular about the sale of the 43m (141ft) expedition superyacht Marcato from Globe Regal Yachting, an emphasis was placed on its air-treatment system and anti-COVID-19 protection.
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GMI chairman foresees ‘lasting change’ for marina training
Marina training will experience a “lasting change” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Tony Browne, chairman of the Global Marina Institute (GMI) and marina director of Porto Montenegro. The GMI, formed in 2011, is an organisation jointly supported by British Marine and the Marina Industries Association of ...
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Horizon launches first FD102 superyacht for US client
Taiwanese boatbuilder Horizon Yachts has launched its first FD102 superyacht for American owners. Hull No 2 of the 32m fast-displacement vessel is on schedule to arrive in Ft Lauderdale in June and will make its debut at the 2020 Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October.
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Princess Yachts Australia appoints exclusive NSW dealer
Sean O’Doherty and David Jensen will help grow the brand in New South Wales