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    Spirit Yachts begins construction of new electric yacht

    2019-03-19T10:30:00Z

    Launching in 2020, the Spirit 44E will be fully electric with solar panels and no hydrocarbons onboard

  • John Mitchell, CMP president
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    CMP Group CEO announces retirement

    2019-03-19T08:00:00Z

    British Columbia, Canada-based CMP Group Ltd has announced that CEO John Mitchell will retire next month, concluding a 31-year career as the driving force behind one of the country’s largest marine parts and accessories manufacturing concerns. Mitchell will officially step down on April 15.

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    DP World boosts revenues by 20%

    2019-03-19T08:00:00Z

    DP World, the parent company of P&O Marinas, Dubai Maritime City and Drydocks World, has reported a 20% increase in revenues for the financial year ended December 31, 2018. The acquisition of Dubai Maritime City (DMC), a key facility for yacht repair, maintenance and refit work, along with the purchase ...

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    Sales tax could sink Connecticut boating industry

    2019-03-18T15:19:00Z

    Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s proposed 6% sales tax on boats was met by a regatta of boaters and industry professionals sailing into the state capital to inform lawmakers just how devastating the increase could be to the state.

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    ClubSwan 36 joins Nations Trophy one-design fleet

    2019-03-18T15:16:00Z

    Finnish yacht-builder Nautor’s Swan has announced that its ClubSwan 36 is to join the one-design fleet competing for the European Championship in this year’s Nations Trophy.

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    ICOMIA publishes quarterly EU update

    2019-03-18T14:46:00Z

    ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, has published its latest quarterly update on EU developments. The report is available to download from the ICOMIA Library and is available to all ICOMIA members.

  • Darrell Lowrance
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    Lowrance founder dies at age 80

    2019-03-18T13:59:00Z

    The man credited with creating the first recreational fish-finding sonar, Lowrance Electronics founder Darrell Lowrance, died Saturday at age 80 following a stroke.

  • Dan Whitelock, OYS project manager
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    OYS names new project manager

    2019-03-18T12:13:00Z

    OYS has promoted engineering technician Dan Whitelock to the role of project manager with immediate effect.

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    Amer Yachts picks up top design award for 94

    2019-03-18T11:55:00Z

    Italian builder named among the winners of the International Design Awards

  • Newport Shipyard, Rhode Island
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    International sail-maker to open new sales location on US northeast coast

    2019-03-18T11:11:00Z

    International sail-maker North Sails is opening a sales office covering the US northeast coast. The new office, located at Newport Shipyard in Rhode Island, will open on May 1, 2019.

  • Last year's Abu Dhabi show attracted more than 21,000 visitors
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    Abu Dhabi show shortlisted for MESE Award

    2019-03-18T10:55:00Z

    The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) has been shortlisted for a Middle East Special Event (MESE) award in the Best Consumer Exhibition category. The winners will be announced during the Middle East Special Event & Exhibition Show at Madinat Jumeriah in Dubai from April 8-9.

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    EU adds Bermuda to tax haven blacklist

    2019-03-18T08:00:00Z

    Bermuda is one of 15 countries that has been blacklisted by the EU for not having proper governance over tax standards. With Bermuda a leading superyacht flag and location for ownership structures, its blacklisting could have a direct impact on the yacht sector. The EU move appears to have come ...

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    Tohatsu names new distributor for the Benelux

    2019-03-15T15:28:00Z

    This is the Japanese engine maker’s second recent change in its Europe distribution network

  • Discovery undertook a crowdfunding initiative to help fund its new Britannia 74 project
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    Discovery Yachts Group to work with Berthon in Spain

    2019-03-15T14:48:00Z

    A new partnership has been established between the UK’s Discovery Yachts Group and the Spanish arm of the UK’s Berthon Group. The two companies will work together to deliver sales and service in the Balearic Islands, with Berthon Spain becoming Discovery’s ‘brand ambassador’ for the region.

  • Joe Curran at the helm of a Donzi 41
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    Industry mourns Iconic Marine COO

    2019-03-15T13:35:00Z

    Joe Curran, the 55-year-old chief operating officer of Iconic Marine Group, died Wednesday from complications of stomach cancer.

  • HKBIA Council members
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    HK industry association celebrates first year

    2019-03-15T12:06:00Z

    The Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) is now one year old and has firmly established itself as the ‘go to’ organisation for all matters concerning the pleasure boat industry.

  • The Custom Line 106' was launched at Ferretti's Ancona Superyacht Yard last week
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    First Custom Line 106 touches water

    2019-03-15T11:15:00Z

    Custom Line, part of Italy’s Ferretti Group, launched its first Custom Line 106’ in Italy last week. The second member of the new planing range by Francesco Paszkowski Design took to the water at Ferretti’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona on Thursday.

  • Sunseeker at Southampton Boat Show
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    UK boating sector reports seventh consecutive year of growth

    2019-03-15T10:35:00Z

    New figures from UK industry association British Marine show that the country’s boating sector grew for the seventh consecutive year in 2018, with total revenues up by 1.7% to £3.17bn.

  • The flagship Vision 444, adapted for 'special needs' sailors
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    SA builder adapts cat for users with disabilities

    2019-03-15T09:43:00Z

    South African catamaran producer Vision Yachts has launched a specially adapted version of its flagship Vision 444

  • The Belize 66 Sedan motoryacht from Riviera will be making its US debut at the Palm Beach show
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    Australian builders maintain strong presence at US shows

    2019-03-15T08:00:00Z

    With the growing popularity of Australian-built luxury yachts in the North American market, two leading builders – Maritimo and Riviera – will both have a strong presence at the Palm Beach International Boat Show later this month.