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    Allpa and Technodrive hit 30

    2018-11-14T15:28:00Z

    Dutch manufacturer and distributor celebrating 30 years distributing Technodrive

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    Palumbo Malta Superyachts expands facility offering

    2018-11-14T14:46:00Z

    Completes testing on new 16-wheel, 420 ton travelift

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    Panama City to end marina rental, create fund to rebuild following hurricane

    2018-11-14T12:43:00Z

    Panama City, Florida leaders are getting creative in how to rebuild the two city-owner marinas following Hurricane Michael, which devastated the city in October.

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    HISWA symposium marks 50 years of innovation in yacht design

    2018-11-14T11:07:00Z

    Celebrating a half-century of innovation in yacht design and construction, the 25th bi-annual HISWA International Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction featured a “Back to the Future” theme for its golden jubilee edition that was well-received by the large and enthusiastic crowd of delegates in attendance.

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    23rd Superyacht Forum attracts strong crowd

    2018-11-14T11:00:00Z

    The 23rd edition of The Superyacht Forum, held from November 12-14 in association with METSTRADE, delivered a wide range of presentations around a central theme of ownership experience entitled ‘The Future of Superyacht Ownership - The Perfect Customer Journey.’

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    Erwin Bamps appointed CEO of Prestige Yachts

    2018-11-14T10:20:00Z

    On November 1st, 2018, Erwin Bamps joined the Beneteau Group as CEO of Prestige, reporting to Jean-Paul Chapeleau, general manager of Jeanneau and Prestige.

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    Annette Roux leads list of winners at 2018 Boat Builder Awards

    2018-11-14T09:39:00Z

    A record total of 15 winning companies and individuals, plus 12 honourable mentions, were announced last night at the 2018 Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine. In a fitting finale for the evening, more than 350 guests witnessed an evening celebrating the industry’s many successes ...

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    D-Marin joins Middle East grouping to boost Dubai as global yachting hub

    2018-11-14T08:26:00Z

    A new joint venture partnership, designed to further boost Dubai as a global yachting hub, has been signed between D-Marin, Dubai Holding and Meraas. This brings together a clutch of marinas in Dubai with D-Marin’s network of 11 marinas across four countries in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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    Triskel Marine wins hotly contested DAME Award

    2018-11-13T16:32:00Z

    Birgit Schnaase, chair of the DAME Awards jury, presented UK company Triskel Marine with the prestigious DAME Award 2018 on Tuesday for its fully integrated Integrel generator replacement system. A further five products were named as Category Winners and 22 received Special Mentions.

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    ACO Marine and Sika join forces

    2018-11-13T16:08:00Z

    Wastewater management specialist ACO Marine has entered into a cooperation agreement with Switzerland´s Sika Group to optimise the interface connections between onboard drainage scuppers and channels and a yacht’s deck coverings.

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    Gastinel reveals bold plans to outshine market

    2018-11-13T15:57:00Z

    In his keynote presentation at the opening ceremony for METSTRADE on Tuesday, Hervé Gastinel, CEO of Groupe Beneteau, laid out some ambitious challenges in the years ahead for the world’s largest boatbuilder. He explained that Groupe Beneteau initiated a business transformation programme which has the simple objective to ensure sustainable ...

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    Marine Retailers Association of America and Grow Boating expand education efforts

    2018-11-13T15:45:00Z

    Marine dealerships could turn more first-time boat shoppers into boat buyers, and to that end, the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) and Grow Boating are expanding their education partnership by developing additional training to be offered online and at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo in December.

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    Ambassador Hoekstra talks tariffs, opens USA Pavilion at METSTRADE

    2018-11-13T11:54:00Z

    The US Ambassador to The Netherlands, Peter Hoekstra, kicked off the 2018 METSTRADE Show with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the USA Pavilion and a meeting with exhibitors, State delegations and officials of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

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    Auckland faces serious marina berth shortage

    2018-11-13T10:11:00Z

    Auckland, the centre of New Zealand’s sizeable yacht and boating industry, is facing a serious shortage of marina berths. According to The New Zealand Herald, local boat owners are really struggling to find berths with the next America’s Cup scheduled to be held in the city in 2021.

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    Lippert Components appoints general manager

    2018-11-13T09:19:00Z

    Jose ‘Junior’ Cruz Medina has been promoted to general manager of Lippert Components Inc (LCI), the global manufacturer and distributor of transportation-related components.

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    Brian Scott named president of Brunswick's Attwood Division

    2018-11-12T15:48:00Z

    Scott will head up one of Mercury’s key brands in the parts and accessories business

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    Carla Demaria to leave Monte Carlo Yachts

    2018-11-12T11:16:00Z

    CEO in dispute with parent company

  • Su Marine tenders
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    Turkish builder launches three superyacht tenders

    2018-11-12T09:28:00Z

    Turkish yacht-builder Su Marine recently launched three superyacht tenders, with the cooperation of US company Reliant Yachts, for a 105m superyacht that is currently under construction at an

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    USA Pavilion serves as “incubator” at METSTRADE

    2018-11-12T09:18:00Z

    Seven new US manufacturers will be represented at the USA Pavilion during METSTRADE this week trying to break into the EU market place in what one industry leader said is “hands-down, the best show to help them do that.”

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    BPS signs three-year B.A.S.S. tournament sponsorship agreement

    2018-11-12T09:14:00Z

    American fishing tackle retailer and multi-brand boat manufacturer Bass Pro Shops (BPS) has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) that will see the company’s flagship Tracker and Nitro boat brands continue as title sponsors of several premier fishing tournaments across the US, including the ...