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  • Bryan Riley, Marine Max
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    MarineMax promotes staff

    2019-01-07T12:10:00Z

    US boat retailer MarineMax has promoted Bryan Riley to regional service and parts manager at its Midwest and North Florida stores.

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    Beneteau America names new dealer

    2019-01-07T10:57:00Z

    Beneteau America has chosen Sail & Ski Center as its new powerboat dealer in Texas.

  • Lindsey Stults
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    Appointment at Lippert Components

    2019-01-07T10:17:00Z

    Marine seating manufacturer Lippert Components has named Lindsey Stults as its new director of business development within emerging markets.

  • Elvstrom's Danish headquarters in Aabenraa
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    Danish sail-maker reports “significant increase” in turnover and profitability

    2019-01-04T15:02:00Z

    Danish sail-maker Elvstrøm Sails has reported a significant increase in both turnover and profitability during the 2017/18 financial year. According to a company statement, earnings before tax more than tripled to DKK 9.1m against last year’s DKK 2.8m.

  • Bravo Eugenia is the second-largest superyacht built by Oceanco
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    Global superyacht market starts year on strong footing

    2019-01-04T13:08:00Z

    Deliveries, launches and keel-layings all feature in what measures up to be a flurry of activity at superyacht yards at the end of 2018 and start of 2019. The latest project news comes from Brazil, Italy and particularly the Netherlands.

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    Spanish boat registration up 3.3% in 2018

    2019-01-04T11:17:00Z

    The number of boats registered for recreational use in Spain last year reached 5,545 units – a 3.3% increase over 2017 levels. Of this total, 4,037 boats were registered for private use (up 7.5% compared to 2017) and the rest were registered for charter purposes.

  • Preview Day
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    Toronto show celebrates 20th Special Preview event

    2019-01-04T10:22:00Z

    The Toronto International Boat Show will kick off on January 18 by celebrating its 20th annual Special Preview event, providing guests with VIP admission to the show while raising money in support of local children’s charities.

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    OCEA Yachts appoints Thai agent

    2019-01-04T08:00:00Z

    French boatbuilder OCEA Yachts has chosen Infinite Yachts Asia to represent the company on the Thai market.

  • Beneteau Oceanis 38.1
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    UK sailing school expands fleet

    2019-01-04T08:00:00Z

    First Class Sailing in the UK has expanded its fleet with the purchase of two Beneteau Ocean 38.1 sailing yachts from Ancasta.

  • Yamaha's Exult 43, launched at the 2018 Tokyo Boat Show
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    Yamaha Marine reorganises multiple business units

    2019-01-03T15:21:00Z

    The company’s marine division - accounting for nearly 1/5th of Yamaha Motor’s total business - is one of many units to be restructured

  • Boat Disposal
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    New funding for fibreglass recycling pilot project

    2019-01-03T13:55:00Z

    A pilot project to develop a sustainable way of disposing with end-of-life fibreglass boats has received new funding from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water.

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    Turkish engine producer enters marine market

    2019-01-03T13:51:00Z

    Istanbul-based Erin Motor has completed the production of a marine engine after a 10-year research and development phase.

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    Hamble School of Yachting acquired

    2019-01-03T13:25:00Z

    Clipper Ventures, organiser of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has acquired the Hamble School of Yachting, one of the Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) leading UK sailing schools. The acquisition, for an undisclosed price, is part of Clipper’s strategy to grow its involvement with offshore sailing.

  • Lake Paijanne in Finland
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    Finnish industry calls for change to school summer holiday timing

    2019-01-03T10:29:00Z

    Marine companies in Finland are calling for a change to the summer school holiday period, requesting that schools close at least two weeks earlier in August.

  • Chios Marina
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    Greek privatisation agency accepts bid for Chios Marina

    2019-01-03T08:00:00Z

    Greece’s privatisation agency, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), has accepted an improved bid of €6.21m for the 180-berth Chios Marina in return for a 40-year concession on the facility.

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    Florida firms choose VesselVanguard

    2019-01-02T14:43:00Z

    Two Florida-based yacht management firms – Lauderdale Marine Services and Propwash LLC – have chosen VesselVanguard to facilitate their boat maintenance management services for yacht owners.

  • The 74m Aurora in Brisbane
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    Benetti formalises strategic partnership with Australian refit yard

    2019-01-02T12:05:00Z

    Brisbane, Australia-based Rivergate Shipyard & Marina has formalised its long-time partnership with Benetti, with it being selected as the Italian brand’s strategic partner in Australia and the Pacific.

  • L&B's new Tauranga branch
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    NZ distributor moves to new premises

    2019-01-02T11:27:00Z

    New Zealand’s Lusty & Blundell Ltd (L&B) has moved its Tauranga branch to new premises at Sulphur Point

  • Liqui Moly is active in 150 countries
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    Liqui Moly reports record 2018

    2019-01-02T10:40:00Z

    Liqui Moly, the German oil and additives specialist, has reported record turnover of €544m during its first year as part of the Würth Group – a modest increase of just 2% over the previous year. Trade disputes, a weak Russian ruble and low crude oil prices are mostly to blame ...

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    Three companies team up to build Nordic group for boat equipment

    2019-01-02T09:43:00Z

    After working together under the same ownership since July 2017, Sweden’s Hjertmans and Norway’s NMS (Maritim) have joined forces with Sweden’s Byggplast (SeaSea). The goal is to conduct an even wider Nordic consolidation focusing on profitability.