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NewsStockholm to debut “world’s first charging network” for electric boats
Charging stations will be set up in the Stockholm archipelago Candela, the Swedish electric boat manufacturer, has teamed up with solar energy supplier Nordsol to roll out what it describes as the “world’s first charging network” for electric boats. The new charging posts will be installed in ...
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NewsSuzuki Marine has credible first-half year
While total corporate results showed sigfnificant weakness, Suzuki’s Marine division produced first-half results virtually level with 2019…
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NewsImpact of Covid-19 on forthcoming events
The continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is increasingly biting into events which had been scheduled to be held in the first quarter of 2021 as well as causing more events to go virtual or be cancelled this year.
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NewsUSVI Charter Yacht Show to go ahead as planned
The US Virgin Islands (USVI) Charter Yacht Show will be held as scheduled from 12-15 November in both live and internet environments to accommodate those on restricted travel and encourage travel to the islands.
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NewsSilent-Yachts reports strong sales in recent months
Silent-Yachts, the Austrian producer of solar-electric catamarans, has reported strong sales in recent months. The company now has 10 solar-electric catamarans in build – one Silent 55, five Silent 60s and four Silent 80s.
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NewsGreen light for new luxury marina in eastern Crete
The construction of Elounda Hills Marina in eastern Crete, part of the Elounda Hills tourism project by developer Mirum Hellas, has been given the go-ahead following a joint ministerial decision.
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NewsSt Francis Catamarans boosts production despite recent setbacks
South African yard St Francis Catamarans is targeting the hybrid electric market as it rebounds in the wake of recent setbacks. The St Francis Bay yard has boosted production and widened its marketing network on the back of recent orders and enquiries, according to yard chief executive Rob Brennan. Brennan ...
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NewsMiami Beach voters sink marina redevelopment plan
Voters in Miami Beach have rejected the US$55m sale of air rights over the city-owned marina, effectively killing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment deal. Developer David Martin planned a 385ft luxury residential tower and rehab to the Miami Beach Marina including a US$22.5m 45,000sq ft marina facilities building, US$40m in capital improvements ...
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NewsFLIBS lessons learned from a proof of concept laboratory
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), which closed its five-day run on Sunday, was not only a success by every outward measure – most notably, exhibitor sales – but can serve as a model for other industries, public events and governments as we navigate a world that sees no ...
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Newsboot Düsseldorf to determine show status in early December
Industry leaders support show and comment on the market
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NewsSunseeker announces ‘limited edition’ Predator 74 and 74 Sport Yacht models
The UK’s Sunseeker International has revealed its Predator 74 and 74 Sport Yacht will now be available as an XPS limited edition. Both yachts will feature dramatic new styling and numerous luxurious appointments which are only available together, as part of an optional package.
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NewsHighfield Boats appoints SA distributor
Knysna Yamaha to represent Highfield’s RIB and tender range in South Africa
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NewsEekels Technology absorbs bankrupt De Keizer Marine Engineering
Eekels Technology BV, a Dutch builder and installer of electrical drive and shore power connection systems, has agreed to take over De Keizer Marine Engineering which was declared bankrupt on October 15. No financial details were announced. Eekels said in a statement that De Keizer’s activities “will boost its position ...
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NewsNew Shakespeare Marine distributor for UK
US-based antenna manufacturer Shakespeare Marine has chosen Meridian Zero Distribution Ltd to serve as its new distributor for the UK market. This is in addition to Shakespeare’s long-standing UK distributor, SMG Distribution Ltd.
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NewsNo stopping Queensland’s superyacht shipyard capacity
Just days after Rivergate Marina & Shipyard announced a $200m expansion, a further two new developments stand to significantly impact on Queensland’s superyacht shipyard capacity. One of these is a new collaboration involving the Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) for superyachts up to 120m (394ft) and the takeover ...
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NewsNew measures announced in France - FIN responds
Late last week the French government announced a new decree (No. 2020-1310) that ”prescribed the measures necessary to deal with the Covid-19 epidemic”. Article 46 of the decree states that while ‘beaches, bodies of water and lakes are open’ (unless the prefect decides otherwise in the event of non-compliance with ...
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NewsQuanhai Li elected as World Sailing president
Four presidential candidates were up for election in the first round with no candidate receiving more than 50% of votes. A second round of voting was required between the top two candidates, incumbent Kim Andersen from Denmark and Quanhai Li from mainland China. 128 Member National Authorities (MNAs) submitted verified ...
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NewsFLIR releases Q3 results ‘in line with expectations’
FLIR reported third quarter financial results in line with expectations on the strength of growing military sales Virginia, US-based FLIR Systems Inc released its third quarter financial results on Friday, reporting strong earnings, a healthy backlog and the reinstatement of its 2020 guidance. For the quarter ended ...
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NewsBoat Builder Awards 2020 – Deadline for nominations ends today
Last few hours to get in your BBA 2020 nomination
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NewsFt Lauderdale 2020: is less more?
The 61st edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Shows (FLIBS) was different in many ways from years past, but at least one industry veteran called it a tribute “to the fortitude of boaters.” Chuck Cashman, chief revenue officer for MarineMax, told IBI on Monday: “Trying to establish rapport with ...
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