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NewsMarineMax promotes staff
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
Beneteau America has chosen Sail & Ski Center as its new powerboat dealer in Texas.
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NewsAppointment at Lippert Components
Marine seating manufacturer Lippert Components has named Lindsey Stults as its new director of business development within emerging markets.
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NewsDanish sail-maker reports “significant increase” in turnover and profitability
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.
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NewsGlobal superyacht market starts year on strong footing
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
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.
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NewsToronto show celebrates 20th Special Preview event
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
French boatbuilder OCEA Yachts has chosen Infinite Yachts Asia to represent the company on the Thai market.
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NewsUK sailing school expands fleet
First Class Sailing in the UK has expanded its fleet with the purchase of two Beneteau Ocean 38.1 sailing yachts from Ancasta.
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NewsYamaha Marine reorganises multiple business units
The company’s marine division - accounting for nearly 1/5th of Yamaha Motor’s total business - is one of many units to be restructured
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NewsNew funding for fibreglass recycling pilot project
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
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
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.
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NewsFinnish industry calls for change to school summer holiday timing
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.
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NewsGreek privatisation agency accepts bid for Chios Marina
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
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.
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NewsBenetti formalises strategic partnership with Australian refit yard
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.
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NewsNZ distributor moves to new premises
New Zealand’s Lusty & Blundell Ltd (L&B) has moved its Tauranga branch to new premises at Sulphur Point
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NewsLiqui Moly reports record 2018
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
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.
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