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    Two Greek marina privatisations move nearer to completion

    2018-08-29T06:46:00Z

    The long-running campaign to privatise a number of state-owned Greek marinas and tourist ports has just moved closer in the case of two marinas at Alimos and Chios.

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    EP Barrus expands portolio

    2018-08-29T06:37:00Z

    Following last week’s news that EP Barrus has entered the marine chandlery market, the UK-based engine importer and distributor has just signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Besto Lifesavers – a brand of marine safety and life-saving equipment.

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    Abu Dhabi show on track for launch of first edition

    2018-08-29T06:19:00Z

    The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) has already met its targets for the launch of its first edition, having exceeded the amount of exhibitor space and exhibits initially planned.

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    Mercury Marine holds ‘boating awareness’ event

    2018-08-29T06:11:00Z

    “Boating is accessible, easy to do and fun,” said Michelle Dauchy, sitting on Chelsea Pier in New York City before an armada of a half-dozen boats equipped with the latest integrated digital technology. Mercury Marine’s chief marketing officer was one of a handful of company executives hosting an event Dauchy ...

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    Brisbane show attracts strong crowd

    2018-08-29T06:09:00Z

    Visitor numbers were up by 16% at the 2018 Brisbane Boat Show, which ran from August 24-26 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Queensland, Australia. The three-day event attracted around 18,226 people.

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    ProNav AS sold to Japan Radio Company Ltd

    2018-08-29T06:06:00Z

    Japan Radio Company Ltd (JRC) has acquired Norway’s ProNav AS for an undisclosed sum. The move comes after more than 20 years of cooperation between the two firms.

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    SA boatbuilders concerned about possible impact of Trump tweet

    2018-08-29T06:02:00Z

    A tweet by US President Donald Trump decrying planned ‘land seizures’ by the South African government has prompted fears of changes to the trade deal that allows SA boatbuilders preferential access to the massive US boat market.

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    IBI office closed on Monday

    2018-08-24T16:13:00Z

    IBI will be closed on Monday, August 27, for the UK Bank Holiday weekend. Normal newsletter service will resume on Tuesday, August 28.

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    Walcon Marine wins UK pontoon contract

    2018-08-24T16:12:00Z

    Walcon Marine, the UK-based marina builder, has won the tender for the supply of walkways, finger pontoons and a bridge as part of Premier Marinas’ regeneration of Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble on Britain’s south coast.

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    V.Ships launches Project Embark

    2018-08-24T16:10:00Z

    V.Group, a global marine and offshore vessel management and support services provider, has launched a new initiative called Project Embark which it states will transform all areas of crewing. The fleet of 1,100 vessels that V. Group manages includes several superyachts and until recently it held a 17% stake in ...

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    Polish builder invests heavily in yard upgrade

    2018-08-24T15:41:00Z

    Polish motoryacht specialist Galeon is hoping that its investment in production will bolster the company’s plans to expand to new markets and launch new craft with innovative technology.

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    Beneteau to have huge Cannes presence

    2018-08-24T15:36:00Z

    Beneteau is to summon a fleet of 20 models to this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, including three yachts that will be having their global or European debuts.

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    NZ issues America’s Cup guide for visiting yachts

    2018-08-24T15:34:00Z

    A guide for yachts planning to visit New Zealand for the America’s Cup events program in late 2020 and 2021 has been issued by the NZ Marine Boatbuilding Refit Group and the NZ Marine Export Group. The new guide includes never-before-released information around the 2020-21 Grand Regattas.

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    Sunseeker Asia reports strong sales

    2018-08-24T15:32:00Z

    Despite the general downturn in the Chinese yachting sector, the overall Asian market has remained steady, claims Gordon Hui, chairman of Hong Kong-based Sunseeker Asia.

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    Bavaria to build 24 boats without new owner

    2018-08-23T16:14:00Z

    In mid-April, the news hit the boating industry like a rock: Bavaria Yachtbau, until then the largest shipyard for sailing and motor yachts in Germany, was bankrupt. CEO Frank Henkel had to go, media reports about debts in the three-digit million euro range and the wrong strategy towards luxury yachts. ...

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    Evinrude wins Red Dot design award

    2018-08-23T15:30:00Z

    Evinrude has won a 2018 Red Dot Award for Product Design for its E-TEC G2 150-200hp outboard engine.

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    Blue Guard appoints new director of global sales

    2018-08-23T15:28:00Z

    Blue Guard Innovations (BGI), a US-based marine sensor manufacturer, has appointed Alan Brown as its new director of global sales.

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    New Jersey launches US$100m waterfront development

    2018-08-23T15:27:00Z

    The borough of Carteret, New Jersey, has begun construction on a US$100 million waterfront development fully funded by public grants and settlement money from various chemical company clean-up lawsuits.

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    Allpa and Johnson Pump celebrate 30-year partnership

    2018-08-23T15:25:00Z

    Allpa Marine Equipment, a Dutch wholesaler with branches in the Netherlands and Germany, is celebrating its 30-year working partnership with SPX Flow (formerly Johnson Pump), having served as one of its key distributors for the last three decades.

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    Sunseeker CEO steps down

    2018-08-23T15:23:00Z

    Phil Popham, CEO of Sunseeker International, is to step down from his position at the end of September. The UK boatbuilder confirmed the news today.