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    GYG has successful first year as AIM-listed company

    2018-10-18T16:32:00Z

    In its first year listed on London’s AIM stock market, the Global Yachting Group (GYG) has reported strong financial results to December 31, 2017, including a 14.7% rise in group revenues to reach £62.6m compared with £54.6m in 2016.

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    Obituary: Dave Christensen

    2018-10-18T16:31:00Z

    David Christensen, founder of Christensen Shipyards in the US, passed away on Monday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 87.

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    1st Abu Dhabi show attracts large crowds

    2018-10-18T16:28:00Z

    His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, inaugurated the first edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2018 today. Organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the event is the largest gathering of its kind in the Emirate of ...

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    US$500,000 grant to help Maine boatbuilders incorporate 3D printing technology

    2018-10-18T16:26:00Z

    A group of researchers at the University of Maine and marine industry leaders have created a ‘technology cluster’ to help Maine boatbuilders explore how large-scale 3D printing using economical, wood-filled plastics can provide the industry with a competitive advantage. The effort is being funded by a US$500,000 grant from the ...

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    Sanlorenzo launches ‘Sanlorenzo Academy’

    2018-10-18T16:18:00Z

    Italian supyeracht-builder Sanlorenzo has launched the Sanlorenzo Academy, a series of courses that offer specialised training opportunities for the young.

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    Sirena Yachts appoints Mid-East dealer

    2018-10-18T16:15:00Z

    Sirena Yachts in Turkey has named UAE-based Deals on Keels as its official distributor for the GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE).

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    DAME Awards shortlist revealed

    2018-10-18T10:44:00Z

    The jury of the 2018 DAME Design Award has announced that 63 products from a total of 127 entries have been nominated to enter the final rounds of judgement.

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    Floating Life appoints Turkish rep

    2018-10-18T10:43:00Z

    Switzerland-based, Italian company Floating Line has hired a Turkish representative – Mustafa Yoldaş from Ino Yachting.

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    Bavaria presents new strategy

    2018-10-18T09:06:00Z

    The new management of Bavaria Yachtbau wants to return to its former glory days as the world’s largest manufacturer of leisure boats in series production. “We will invest in the growth of the production capacity and the former strengths of Bavaria. This includes an excellent price-performance ratio, which Bavaria has ...

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    Fischer Panda wins BMEEA award

    2018-10-18T09:05:00Z

    Fischer Panda UK’s Neo generator duo has been named Product of the Year 2018 at the annual British Marine Electrical Electronics Association (BMEEA) Conference Day.

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    Boats Group relaunches boats.com

    2018-10-18T09:04:00Z

    Boats Group, parent company of boats.com, has announced a major redesign to the boat-buying website aimed at both improving the buying experience for boaters of all varieties as well as keeping potential buyers engaged in the purchase process.

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    Suntex upgrades two properties

    2018-10-18T09:03:00Z

    Suntex Marinas has made significant expansions to two of its properties in the Southeastern United States that will increase capacity through the addition of floating docks.

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    Cape Town marina officials await instruction regarding Allen's superyacht

    2018-10-18T09:03:00Z

    There is no word yet on the future of Paul Allen’s massive superyacht Octopus that is currently berthed at Cape Town’s Victoria Alfred Waterfront marina.

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    CMC Marine opens US office

    2018-10-18T09:01:00Z

    Ft Lauderdale location to handle sales, assistance and retrofitting

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    Used motorboat sales soar in Netherlands

    2018-10-18T09:00:00Z

    Sales in the Netherlands of pre-owned open cockpit motorboats surged by 40% in the third quarter compared to the same time last year, according to the NBMS brokers federation, a member of HISWA Holland Marine Industry.

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    World Marinas Conference approaches

    2018-10-18T08:59:00Z

    More than 400 delegates are expected to take part in this year’s ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which runs from October 25-27 in Athens, Greece.

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    Safe Harbor Marinas adds five properties, sixth in the works

    2018-10-18T08:58:00Z

    It’s been a busy October for Safe Harbor Marinas, which added five new properties in Michigan and South Carolina, bringing its portfolio to 75 marinas.

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    Estonia joins Icomia as 37th member

    2018-10-18T08:56:00Z

    The Association of Estonian Marine Industries has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) as its 37th member.

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    Flexofold names new general manager

    2018-10-18T08:55:00Z

    Keld Willberg to pilot firm through period of growth following its acquisition by Yanmar