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NewsFuture Fibres announces factory expansion and new GM
Composite rigging manufacturer Future Fibres has signed a long-term lease agreement for a 60,000sq ft factory space in Valencia, Spain that will become the company’s dedicated service and R&D centre.
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NewsZabava arrives at Dutch yard for complete refit
The 30m Heesen-built motoryacht Zabava arrived at ICON Yachts’ facilities in Harlingen, the Netherlands recently for a complete refit ahead of the Mediterranean cruising season. Originally delivered as Buka in 2000, the yacht previously cruised under the name Pokrov II before being sold to its new owner in ...
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NewsUllman Sails sets up SA manufacturing headquarters under new CEO
Ullman Sails International has established a new manufacturing division in South Africa under the leadership of recently-appointed chief executive Michael England.
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NewsUS powerboat registrations up 4.6% in September
US registrations for new powerboats were up 4.6% in September on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis (R12M YOY), according to preliminary data released today by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Source: Discover Boating, NMMA The seemingly unending appetite for ski and wakeboard boats, pontoon boats and ...
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NewsCrestliner Boats appoints new president
A veteran of Brunswick Corporation’s Life Fitness division has been tapped to lead Crestliner Boats. Brittany Hizer was appointed president of Crestliner Boats on Tuesday, reporting to Brunswick’s Aluminum Fish Group president Dirk Hyde.
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Conflict over Greek yacht cruising tax and sea tourism growth plans
A new yacht cruising tax implemented by the Greek government last week which was originally due to be paid within 10 days has now been delayed until early April 2019. This action has been taken due, in part, to the intervention of the Cruising Association, the international body for yacht ...
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Seawide appointed Clarion Marine distributor
JL Audio in the US has chosen Seawide Distribution as its sole domestic distributor of Clarion Marine audio products for the 2019 calendar year.
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NewsRutgerson in Elvstrøm supply deal
Swedish sail hardware manufacturer Rutgerson has signed a three-year supply contract with Elvstrøm Sails, one of the world’s largest sail-makers.
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NewsCape Town proposes new bylaw to regulate inland watersports
The City of Cape Town has proposed a new permit system to regulate the use of vessels on all inland water sites within its jurisdiction, Independent Online News reports.
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NewsNew Nanni importer for South America
French engine manufacturer Nanni has signed a partnership with a new dealer in Latin America. Fibrecon Marine will cover Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Chile and Argentina.
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Donovan Marine acquires Morgan Recreational Products
Donovan Marine, the Louisiana-based international distributor of marine components and transportation equipment, has acquired Morgan Recreational Products in a deal with undisclosed terms.
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NewsThiébaut out, BRP Powersports restructures
Bertrand Thiébaut is out as head of the BRP Powersports Group and an “internal leadership restructuring” will have the company co-led by Sandy Scullion as Senior Vice President, Global Retail & Services and Thomas Uhr as Senior Vice President, Product Engineering and Manufacturing Operations.
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New Albanian marina to open in 2021
Swiss company Finsec AG is building a new marina on Albania’s Kalaja e Turrës peninsula on the Adriatic Sea that will form part of a luxury complex. According to company representatives, the marina and service area are scheduled for completion in the first half of 2021.
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NewsSafety protocols in question as details emerge of dramatic SA rescue
A senior South African politician has questioned whether a breach of safety protocol led to the catamaran accident in Table Bay on Monday involving five British tourists and three local crew.
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NewsBlue Guard appoints manufacturers’ rep
Blue Guard Innovations (BGI) has appointed Charles A Perry Company as its manufacturers’ representative for the BGI range of smart switches and sensors as well as the BG-Link & IoT Marine Gateway products on the US eastern seaboard, southern states and the US Midwest.
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NewsDisputes involving superyachts continue
Two large superyachts involved in different disputes are still awaiting resolution of their respective situations. The superyachts at the centre of these disputes are the 115m (377ft) Luna and the 91.5m (300ft) Equanimity.
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NewsChinese outboard engine maker reports growth, secures UN supply contract
Chinese outboard engine manufacturer Parsun has come quite a way since it became part of the Chinese, A-share listed public company Eastern Precision in 2015, of which it is now a fully owned subsidiary.
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NewsHull No 6 of OTAM 80HT sold
Italian boatbuilder OTAM has announced the sale of Hull No 6 in the OTAM 80HT series. Attitude is currently in build at the yard’s facility in Genoa and is due for delivery to its new owner in April 2020.
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Brunswick announces pricing of US$115m debt offering
Brunswick Corp has announced the pricing of its offering of $115m aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior unsecured notes due 2049 under an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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NewsVasilaros elected to International Trade Advisory Committee
Nicole Vasilaros has been elected as vice chair of the International Trade Advisory Committee on Consumer Goods (ITAC), one of 14 trade advisory committees jointly managed by the US Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
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