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    Rival Phuket boat shows merge into one event

    2018-10-10T16:21:00Z

    Common sense appears to have reigned in Phuket, Thailand, with two rival boat shows that were planned to be held over two consecutive weeks in January 2019 to merge into one combined event.

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    Furrion opens UK headquarters

    2018-10-08T15:59:00Z

    Hong Kong-based marine and caravan equipment manufacturer Furrion has opened its first office in the UK and appointed Jim McEwan as its new vice president and country manager.

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    Ince & Co names new partner

    2018-10-08T15:57:00Z

    International law firm Ince Co has promoted Marco Crusafio, a dispute resolution lawyer in the Monaco office, to a partnership within the firm.

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    UAE development to include marinas

    2018-10-08T15:56:00Z

    A new Dhs15bn (US$4bn) project has been announced in the UAE regarding the development of a ‘riviera-styled’ neighbourhood at Ghantoot on the border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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    Cox Powertrain wins ADI Award

    2018-10-08T15:54:00Z

    British diesel engine innovator Cox Powertrain has won the ADI (Industrial Design Association) award for its CXO300 outboard diesel engine. The ADI award is promoted by Italian nautical industry association UCINA and the Italian Design Association.

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    Marinco appoints UK distributor

    2018-10-08T15:52:00Z

    US-based marine electrical manufacturer Marinco has chosen Marathon Leisure to distribute its complete line of products in the UK and Ireland.

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    2018 São Paulo show exceeds expectations

    2018-10-05T16:01:00Z

    The 21st edition of the São Paulo Boat Show (September 27 to October 2) was a great success, attracting 33,500 visitors during its six-day run – 5% higher than last year’s event. Around 250 vessels valued at US$40m were sold at the show.

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    Yamaha targets offshore fishing sector with new kicker outboard

    2018-10-05T15:59:00Z

    Yamaha has unveiled an all-new four-stroke outboard engine designed specifically as a trolling motor on heavy-duty welded aluminium fishing boats.

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    GCCM to invest A$100m-plus to double capacity

    2018-10-05T15:57:00Z

    On the anticipation of larger superyachts visiting Australia in the coming years, Gold Coast City Marina Shipyard (GCCM) has announced plans for a A$100m-plus investment to double the size of its facility in Coomera. GCCM has already handled superyachts of over 70m (230ft) such as the 73m MY ...

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    2018 Biograd Boat Show to be bigger than ever

    2018-10-05T15:53:00Z

    The 2018 Biograd Boat Show (BBS) in southern Croatia is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with more exhibitors than ever expected to take part.

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    Oasis Marinas to manage Hope Springs

    2018-10-05T15:50:00Z

    Oasis Marinas, a management company founded in Baltimore in 2014, has set its sights on expanding its presence on the Potomac River, and has taken over management of Hope Springs Marina in Stafford, Virginia.

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    Marine Resources named Runner Up in British Marine Awards

    2018-10-05T15:49:00Z

    UK-based Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd has been recognised as a Runner Up for the British Marine Award, ‘Best Company to Work For – Under 20 Employees’.

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    Brunswick Boat Group names new Princecraft president

    2018-10-04T16:00:00Z

    Brunswick Corp has named Rodier Grondin as president of Princecraft boats, based in Princeville, Quebec, Canada.

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    New networking hub for METSTRADE SuperYacht Pavilion

    2018-10-04T15:59:00Z

    Having sold out months in advance, the organisers of the SuperYacht Pavilion at this year’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam have announced a significant expansion. A new networking area called the Shipyard will be at the hub of a third hall designed to accommodate highly qualified exhibitors who would otherwise have ...

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    Attendance, sales up at NZ show

    2018-10-04T15:58:00Z

    A 12% increase in overall visitors has been reported by the Auckland On Water Boat Show compared to last year’s figures.

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    His Serene Highness Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco trials new Greenline yacht

    2018-10-04T15:55:00Z

    His Serene Highness Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco, trialled Greenline Yachts’ new NEO EDrive at the Monaco Yacht Show last month. The recently launched revolutionary new boat, says Greenline, is the first-ever production leisure craft to be powered by electric propulsion.

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    Siren Marine appoints VP of product management

    2018-10-04T15:54:00Z

    Siren Marine has named marine industry veteran Phil Gaynor as its new vice president of product management for the Newport, Rhode Island-based marine electronics company.

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    Sea-Fire Europe to cease distribution of HFC-based products

    2018-10-04T15:52:00Z

    Sea-Fire Europe is to cease distribution of fire suppression equipment using hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) agents for a more environmentally friendly alternative.

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    Man arrested for boat theft through Facebook posting

    2018-10-04T15:51:00Z

    The arrest of a South Florida man for boat theft and other charges is being credited to South Florida Marina and Boat Watch, a Facebook group started in July by Miami lawyer Bruce Marx after a US$5,100 GPS unit was stolen from his 33ft Contender.

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    Miami marina eviction stalled

    2018-10-03T14:58:00Z

    Rickenbacker Marina Inc, the private operator of Miami’s Virginia Key Marina, stayed imminent eviction from the property by presenting the city with a US$200,000 cheque to cover additional rent at the property, while attorneys representing the partnership awaiting the award of an agreement to take over the marina and adjacent ...