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Global Covid-19 update | 26 January
The International Council of Marine Industry Association (ICOMIA) and its member associations have posted updates to a State of the Industry report tracking the latest regulations regarding COVID-19 and impacts on the boating sector in countries across the world.
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Delta ‘T’ Systems sold
Delta ‘T’ Systems, the US manufacturer of marine ventilation systems, has joined the Centek Industries family of companies. The move expands the breadth of marine solutions offered by Centek and provides additional opportunities and resources to Delta ‘T’ Systems.
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EBI hosts online General Assembly, names new sustaining members
Members of the European Boating Industry (EBI) association recently met online to discuss the key aspects of 2020 and lay out plans for 2021 during its first General Assembly of the year.
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Why the marine industry needs to stop talking about ‘product’ and must embrace ‘lifestyle’
A new two-part series starts tomorrow exploring how by embracing new marketing techniques the boat business could win over a whole new legion of consumers
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UK shipyard secures £2m investment
Discovery Shipyard’s new owner made the capital injection through his investment vehicle Binti Marine Holdings
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South Africa’s inaugural solar boat race postponed due to Covid-19
The inaugural edition of the South African Solar Boat Challenge has been postponed until October next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, event organisers announced on Tuesday.
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Inmarsat passes Fleet Xpress installation milestone
Mobile satellite communications firm Inmarsat has completed its 10,000th Fleet Xpress vessel installation. With ship data consumption doubling during 2020, an increasing number of superyacht owners and managers are said to be among those benefiting from the company’s high-speed service.
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Virtual Toronto Boat Show exceeds expectations
The first-ever virtual Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) wrapped up Sunday leaving organisers pleased with exhibitor feedback, and exhibitors pleased with what are being described as better-than-expected sales.
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Grand Banks temporarily halts work due to Covid
The luxury motorboat builder Grand Banks has halted operations at its yard in Malaysia after an outbreak of Covid infections
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Hanse overcomes Covid outbreak; announces record order book
The order book at the end of December 2020 was 62.5% higher than a year earlier
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OXE Diesel engines receive EPA approval for 2021 model year
The OXE Diesel engine series (OXE125-200) from Sweden’s OXE Marine AB has received approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 2021 model year. In line with OXE Marine’s ambition to transform the outboard motor, impacting the journey towards a more sustainable and ecologically positive marine environment, OXE ...
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Williams Jet Tenders invests £1m in new moulding and manufacturing facilities
Williams Jet Tenders in the UK has invested over £1m in a new state-of-the-art, in-house moulding facility and fully equipped large boat production unit at its Oxfordshire-based premises, enabling it to build over 1,000 tenders per year.
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Dates confirmed for 2021 Dubai, Abu Dhabi shows
DIBS will be held in March, followed by ADIBS in October
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Warsaw and Katowice Boat Shows postponed until 2022
The organisers of the annual Wind and Water shows in Warsaw and Katowice have announced that the exhibitions will not be taking place as usual this year.
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Global boat demand drives expansion and job growth at Brunswick
The boating industry’s largest player, Brunswick Corporation, is undertaking substantial expansion in the US, Mexico and Portugal to respond to unprecedented demand for new boats
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Guidi announces partnership with UK distributor
Italian manufacturer Guidi, one of the leading names in the marine equipment sector, has appointed EP Barrus as its exclusive national distributor in the UK.
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Austrian Boat Show in Tulln cancelled
The Austrian Boat Show in Tulln, which would have celebrated its 50th edition from 4-7 March, was cancelled last week. The 2021 show had attracted a record number of exhibitors with over 400 having signed up to fill the venue’s six halls. Tulln is situated on the Danube some 40km ...
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Yamaha sets sights on saltwater outboard market
Introduction on new engines, digital control and propellers aimed at capturing greater share of offshore sector
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Windy Boats launches in USA
Scandinavian builder signs exclusive distribution deal with Florida-based firm