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US show producer to host two new events in 2020
Showpiece Shows, a US producer of boat shows and other luxury events, has partnered with Steelpointe Harbor in Connecticut to produce two new shows at Bridgeport Harbor Marina in 2020. The newly built venue is expected to appeal to boating enthusiasts and luxury-focused consumers along Long Island Sound and beyond.
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Turkish yard sells five more superyachts
Turkish motoryacht producer Numarine has announced the sale of five more expedition superyachts from its successful XP Series. The company recently sold four units of the 26XP model (hulls #7, 8, 9 and 10) and one more unit of the 32XP (hull #4).
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Liqui Moly reports record turnover
Liqui Moly, the German oil and additive specialist, has reported record turnover of €569m in 2019 – a 4% increase over the previous year and a new sales record.
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US marina operator tests the waters for US$2bn sale
Insiders with knowledge of the matter tell Bloomberg News that American Infrastructure Funds (AIF) is exploring the sale of its Dallas, Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas, expecting to fetch more than $US2bn for what is touted as the largest marina operator in North America.
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Polaris appoints Koelsch to newly-created chief digital officer role
Polaris Inc, parent company to the Bennington, Godfrey, Hurricane and Rinker boat brands, has named Victor Koelsch as its new chief digital officer, effective immediately.
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Philippe Briand unveils new ‘zero emissions’ sailing superyacht concept
UK-based naval architect and yacht designer Philippe Briand has unveiled his new sailing superyacht concept, the SY200.
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Oyster Yachts founder to join board
Richard Matthews, founder of the blue-water cruising yacht brand Oyster Yachts, has accepted an invitation from current owner, Richard Hadida, to join the board. In a statement, the UK yacht-builder suggested that this acceptance was “a testament to Matthews’ faith in the future of the company he founded almost 50 ...
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Danish builder to launch new models amid expansion drive
X-Yachts eyes higher production, new models to be added to its range
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Azimut achieves good sales growth in Brazil and expands sales facilities
New sales centre opened as Italian yard eyes more double-digit growth in the region
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MMI Textiles names Jeff Papalia vice president
Industry veteran to join US-based commercial fabric manufacturer this week
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High water, freak storm wreak havoc for Lake Michigan marinas
Already high water and winds from a freak winter storm that caused waves as high as 23ft on Lake Michigan has closed roadways, damaged public and private docking and caused one municipality to dismantle its marina in order to save it.
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MarineMax board members named in WomenInc’s Most Influential Corporate Board Directors listing
Evelyn Follit and Dr Rebecca White join list of leading execs and influencers
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Industry mourns former Palmer Johnson president Mike Kelsey, Jr.
Former president of Palmer Johnson Yachts dies following a long illness
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New interim CEO and other key personnel changes at Gulf Craft
Comprehensive management re-structure with new COO and CCO also named as UAE builder as it looks to expand
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Mercury introduces new sterndrive propeller
600HP-Rated CNC Cleaver designed, developed and manufactured by Mercury Racing in-house
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Worth Avenue Yachts named latest Hatteras/Cabo dealer
Seattle dealer with exclusive territory rights in Washington state and British Columbia, Canada
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IMDS makes key appointment
Jack Singleton joins International Manufacturers Direct Sales, representing Vesper Marine
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Chinese investors to fund building of 10 marinas in Crimea
Plans part of a wider push to develop boating tourism in region