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Fischer Panda UK hosts first partner training event
Around 25 representatives attended a recent session in Verwood
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Invincible launches new cat, branding campaign as it enters international waters
With the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) right in its backyard, Invincible Boats – maker of monohull and catamaran open fisherman-style offshore boats since 2006 – announced a new model and a new branding campaign as the company begins international operations as part of an aggressive growth campaign.
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Strong turnout for 2020 Helsinki show
This year’s Helsinki International Boat Show (Vene 20 Båt) saw an 8.7% increase in visitor attendance compared to last year’s edition – the largest growth percentage in the 18-year history of the show. Almost 70,900 people visited the event, which ran from February 7-16 at Messukeskus Helsinki, Finland.
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Torqeedo links with ZF to develop next-generation sailing yacht systems
Torqeedo recently announced a number of new partnerships including one with ZF which is set to take electric yachting to a new level. This new relationship plans to deliver next-generation sailing yacht systems: powerful, silent, steerable electric sail-drives and clean energy independence for yachts. It is anticipated that new products ...
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Ukrainian government backs building of largest marina in the country
Ukranian President Vladimir Zelensky has supported the implementation of one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Ukraine’s leisure marine sector – the building of a new yachting complex and marina in Yuzhne, a port city on the Ukranian Black Sea coast.
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Marquis Yachts in for the long haul; sale imminent
CEO Rob Parmentier: A deal could come as early as this week or next
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Sun Concept’s solar cat undergoes trials
The Portugese builder plans to launch its latest solar-powered model this year
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Case against Tectrax struck out in High Court
Sealegs International and its parent, Future Mobility Systems, have withdrawn their High Court claim against fellow New Zealand-based company Tectrax for alleged infringement of copyright in the unique arrangement of features in the Sealegs amphibious system.
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MIBS Industry Breakfast: US boating needs to recapture market share and get loud
The US recreational marine industry needs to get loud with elected officials and work hard at recapturing lost market share, according to National Marine Manufacturing Association (NMMA) president Frank Hugelmeyer, addressing his first Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) Industry Breakfast since taking his position late in 2019.
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Grand Banks reports 10-year high for order book
Singapore-based boat builder of the Grand Banks and Palm BeachMotor Yacht brands posted a strong first half with a 66% increase in net profit to S$2.0 million (US$1.5m) and a net order book worth S$64 million (US$46m); the company’s Palm Beach GT60 (above) makes its debut at the Miami show ...
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Riviera signs on record number of apprentices for 2020
Boatbuilder welcomes 80 budding boatbuilders to its annual training program
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In difficult times, Belgian boating sector shows its can-do
The annual Belgian Boat Show in Ghent is roaring back There are no more boatbuilders in Belgium. Belgian boaters are greying, hurting sales and marinas. But the Belgian sector is making good tracks in undoing the damage of changing market conditions. The annual Belgian Boat Show in ...
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Members join Confindustria Nautica, the new name for the combined UCINA and Nautica Italiana associations
More than 40 members so far signed up including key names like Ferretti Group, Fincantieri Yachts, Perini Navi and Baglietto
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Israeli berthing system provider links with TransEurope Marinas
Pick a Pier to provide technological solutions to facilitate TransEurope’s sizeable membership service
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M/Y Luna free to leave Dubai?
The UAE-based English language newspaper Gulf News has reported that the $450m megayacht Luna, part of London’s largest divorce case, may finally be allowed to set sail from a Dubai port. The Gulf News article states: “The 115m (380ft) M/Y Luna has been holed up in Dubai while lawyers for ...
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Seakeeper launches smallest stabiliser yet
Seakeeper made waves on the opening day of the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) yesterday with the launch of its all-new Seakeeper 1 gyro stabiliser aimed at boats from 20ft-30ft.
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Tokyo boat show to go ahead
The coronavirus outbreak is not currently recognised as an epidemic in Japan
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NauticStar unveils 191 Hybrid at MIBS
NauticStar Boats’ new 191 Hybrid features a new hull designed for rough water stability at a very affordable price – perfect for families in the US and Europe, except for those pesky tariffs.
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Scenic Group launches new superyacht cruise venture
Scenic Group, the Australian cruise ship group, is expanding its portfolio of activities with the new Emerald Yacht Cruises venture. Set up as a division of Scenic’s Emerald River Cruises arm, the new venture will start operations next year with the 110m (360ft), 100 guest-vessel, Emerald Azzurra, currently in build ...
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Davis Instruments appoints global sales rep
Davis Instruments in the US has chosen Brunger Export Inc to serve as its exclusive worldwide international manufacturers sales representative. Brunger will be responsible for accounts outside of the US and Canada.