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AMI conference goes virtual
The Rhode Island, US-based Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has confirmed that its annual conference will be replaced by a virtual event for 2021.
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Volvo Penta and Amer Yachts collaborate in sustainability initiative
Reducing underwater noise is a key objective in developing sustainability for yachts and the results of a new independent study carried out by Amer Yachts were last week presented to Volvo Penta as part of their joint initiative on sustainability. The results presentation was made during the Nobel Week events ...
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Strong Q4 drives Johnson Outdoors to higher full-year earnings
Gains in revenues, profits led by strong sales of watercraft and fishing products; supply chains remain stretched
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Brexit agreement hangs in the Balance
A preview the leading article in IBI`s forthcoming issue has publisher Nick Hopkinson hoping for a workable Brexit agreement
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METSTRADE Connect – Is the traditional engine room finished?
METSTrade Tech Talk explores design concepts aimed at providing more interior space – including eliminating engine rooms altogether
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Baglietto launches new expansion plan
The ’Baglietto Wave’ investment plan ushers in sweeping change at the Italian builder, including a new management team, new models and shipyard expansion
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NZ boat importers report strong sales boom
Austrailian, US and Italian brands are among those finding success in New Zealand’s boat sales surge
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New team takes the helm at Italy’s Fiart
October saw Ernesto De Bartolomeis, general manager of Fiart and grandson of the founder, leave the Italian yard. A new team is now in place to steer several new model launches which mark the company’s 60th anniversary.
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Fleming Yachts launches new flagship
US-headquartered Fleming Yachts has launched a new flagship model, the Fleming 85, which see the brand’s entry into the lower end of the superyacht market.
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GYG wins 100m-plus superyacht refit contract
London, UK-listed GYG (Global Yachting Group), a market leader in the superyacht painting, supply and maintenance sectors, has won a further refit contract for a 100m (328ft)-plus superyacht. Work is scheduled to commence in Europe in 2022.
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Innovative outboard earns special 2020 Dame Award
The TEMO 450 electric outboard took top honors in the DAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Award, in a special one-off presentation taking place virtually during METSTRADE Connect
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Boat Builder Awards commend experience, resilience & youth
This year’s virtual edition of the IBI-METSTRADE virtual edition of Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine, honoured the Lifetime Achievement of Hallberg-Rassy’s Christoph Rassy, awarded its Rising Star to Jack Fenlon of Gulf Craft, and celebrated the resilience and achievements of the industry through a ...
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At METSTRADE, industry is urged to craft sustainable energy agenda
Vienna Eleuteri, a leading force in the search for more sustainable boating, says the global sector must take the lead in setting green goals for itself before lawmakers or public opinion do so.
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AkzoNobel takes its ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge to China
AkzoNobel has announced its next regional ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge will take place in China.
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With Covid-19 curbing travel and leisure, boating industry hails good times
The global boating sector ends a roller coaster year. Business tanked in the spring, then recovered as Covid-19 lockdowns and travel curbs nudged consumers into buying boats in large numbers. The 2020 virtual METSTRADE opened with industry leaders giving an upbeat report on their sector’s 2020 performance. “In ...
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Boat Monster takes delivery of first Invincible to land in Australia
The Sydney-based former Wallrock Marine is using its appointment as the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Invincible Boats to officially launch its rebranding as Boat Monster, and will introduce both at a press conference scheduled for the Royal Motor Yacht Club on 21 December.
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METSTRADE Connect: First-time buyers driving demand for comfort amenities, but OEMs must find ways to hold the line on costs
Onboard Comfort Tech Talk explores ways of meeting the changing expectations of new boat buyers
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Jobs lost as luxury yacht interior designer folds
Almost 40 people at the UK office of Struik & Hamerslag have lost their jobs, according to an Eastern Daily Press report. Based at Fakenham in Norfolk, the interior designer for luxury yachts and private planes owed creditors £2.67m/$3.5m, according to its latest company accounts (for the year ended December ...
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BSI gets new representative in France
Chloé Le Roux is the new representative in France of the brands of the Scandinavian BSI Group, stepping in after the end of the deal with Gréement Import.