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2018 US boat sales highest in a decade
As the unofficial start of the US boating season gets underway this holiday weekend, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports that new powerboat sales for 2018 increased 4% over the previous year to 276,000 units, the highest level in 11 years.
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ASMEX 2019 addresses key issues facing domestic and Asia-Pacific market
A regular subject covered by the ASMEX (Australian Superyacht, Marine Exports & Commercial) conference over its nine editions has been a focus of how to attract more superyachts to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The 2019 event has been no different, but in an intense day-and-a-half conference a number of ...
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AB Inflatables appoints Caribbean distributor
AB Inflatables has signed an agreement with Outdoor World to distribute its entire RIB portfolio in St Marteen, Antigua, as well as St Lucia and Dominica.nd Dominica.
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3rd East Mediterranean Superyacht Forum returns to Greece
The 3rd East Mediterranean Superyacht Forum will once again be hosted on May 30 at the Athens Plaza Hotel in Greece, bringing together superyacht industry experts from across Europe and further afield to discuss chartering, marinas, crew and related issues in the eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
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Israeli MIA joins ICOMIA
The Israeli Marine Innovation Association has joined ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, with immediate effect. The Israeli MIA brings together innovative companies, industry influencers, and municipal developers that are shaping the future of the Israeli and global maritime industry.
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Aktor Concessions wins Greek marina bid
Greek company Aktor Concessions SA has been selected as the preferred bidder via e-auction for the right to manage and exploit Alimos Marina in Athens for a 40-year period, Greece’s assets fund (HRADF) announced at the end of April as part of its ongoing marina privatisation programme.
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12th Korea show pulls in crowds
The 12th Korea International Boat Show (KIBS) concluded last Sunday with exhibitors generally happy about the quality of visitors, bucking a slowing economy and reduced boat sales over the past two years. The latest leisure boat registration figures show that 3,522 boats were registered in 2017, down from 4,863 in ...
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Aggressive advocacy strategy paying off for US boating industry
When Thom Dammrich started as President of the National Marine Manufacturers’ Association (NMMA) 20 years ago, industry advocacy was a necessary evil, almost an afterthought. But two years ago, a decision to switch from defense to offense, and the subsequent action to do so, has paid off is some very ...
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Australia’s largest SY marina and shipyard nears completion
Superyachts, pyrotechnics, superbikes, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, and many others combined to commemorate the unveiling of Stage 1 of Australia’s newest – and largest – superyacht marina and shipyard earlier this month.
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New CEO at Turquoise Yachts
Turkish superyacht builder Turquoise Yachts has been undergoing changes and expansion as part of its strategic plan to increase production and its share of the market as a world-class builder of superyachts. As part of this strategy, Turquoise has constituted a new board of directors and beefed up its management ...
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Actisense picks up Business Excellence Award
Actisense, the UK-based marine electronics firm, has been named Best Import/Export Company at this year’s Business Excellence Awards held at the Telford International Centre last month.
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American Boating Congress opens today
More than 300 members of the marine industry – from manufacturers to marina operators to standards-setting organisations – descend on Washington, DC today for the American Boating Congress (ABC); three-days of educating Congress about government issues and policies and their impact on the marine industry.
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Amsterdam to ban petrol and diesel powered boats
In an effort to tackle air pollution the Amsterdam City Council has decided to ban all petrol and diesel powered boats from the centre of the city (defined as being within the A10 city ring road) by 2025, according to a report published last week. There are estimated to be ...
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Dutch stabiliser-maker names Turkish distributor
Dynamic Marine Systems Holland, the Dutch maker of roll-damping systems, has named Istanbul-based Arti Marin Mobil Enerji Sisemleri AS as its distributor for Turkey.
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Appointments at Power Products, Land ‘N’ Sea
Power Products and Land ‘N’ Sea are important businesses in the Brunswick portfolio
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ASMEX speakers announced
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced an impressive and diverse line-up of both Australian and international speakers for this year’s ASMEX conference.
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2nd TYBA Yacht Charter Show starts soon
The Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association (TYBA) is to host the 2nd TYBA Yacht Charter Show in Bodrum from May 9-12 at Yalıkavak Marina.
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12th edition of the Korea International Boat Show opens next week hosting 241 companies
Show aims to spearhead leisure marine market development
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Al Suwaidi Marine is announced as the Gold Sponsor for the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2019
Al Suwaidi is expanding into African and US markets and has obtained membership status of the National Marine Manufacturers Association in the USA
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A US vessel Turn-In Program is gaining momentum
The State of Texas is trying to combat a growing trend in the US and abroad: the number of derelict boats being abandoned along roadways, on vacant land, or worse, moored or scuttled on the water. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) is designed to stop the problem before it is ...