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Yamaha executive takes on additional responsibilities
Toshihiro Nozue assumes role of general manager of the 1st Development Division of the marine engine section of Yamaha’s marine business operations
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Ocean Alexander to debut three new models at FLIBS
Alexander Marine, the US importer of Taiwanese-built Ocean Alexander yachts, is to debut three new motoryachts at the 2020 Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in October.
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Dubai marina awarded international environmental accreditation
Australia’s Marina Industries Association (MIA) has accredited Dubai Marina Yacht Club with two new standards that emphasise its environmental status. The two awards are the International Clean Marina standard and its Fish Friendly accreditation, the first marina in the UAE to gain this award.
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Manitou launches two new models for 2021
Manitou Pontoon Boats has launched two new models for 2021 that the Michigan-based builder says responds to customer needs in features and price points.
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US boat sales up 59% in May
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released new data on Wednesday confirming a surge in US boat sales for the month of May, with volumes rebounding by 59% over April’s numbers and growth observed across virtually every product category.
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Invincible Boats appoints Caribbean dealer
US-based Invincible Boats has appointed Outdoor World as its Caribbean dealer. With bases in Antigua and St Maarten, Outdoor World will represent Invincible’s entire line of saltwater sportfishing and high-performance boats from St Maarten to St Lucia.
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French start-up to launch electric motor next year
France’s FinX eyes financing round to introduce its new motor to the market
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Fraser Yachts signs national pact for energy transition with Monaco government
Fraser Yachts has signed the official National Pact for Energy Transition (Pacte National pour la Transition Énergétique) with the Monaco government, making it the first yachting company to do so.
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N&J researches Covid-19 and the response of UHNWIs and their spending
New research undertaken by international yacht services provider Northrop & Johnson (N&J) highlights that businesses in the luxury products and experiences sector will have to adapt how they deal with UNHWIs (ultra-high-net-worth individuals) in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19.
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Superyachts to play key role in Bermuda’s economic recovery
The Atlantic island of Bermuda has missed out on a number of international yacht regattas and sports fisher boat competitions, but the island’s government is now actively pursuing the superyacht market with the objective that it could make a key contribution in the country’s economic recovery.
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Obituary: Tom Nighy
Tom Nighy, former technical manager of the British Marine Industries Federation (now British Marine), passed away on June 30 after a long and illustrious career.
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METSTRADE 2020 on track; new cancellation policy and virtual event to run alongside
METSTRADE 2020, which will run from 17-19 November in Amsterdam, is still on track, according to organisers the RAI, who today unveiled new initiatives to ensure a safe and successful show.
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Royal Huisman’s Sea Eagle II starts maiden voyage
Dutch superyacht yard Royal Huisman has delivered the much-anticipated 81m (266ft) Sea Eagle II to its new owner.
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Evoy expands electric outboard range with more powerful units
Evoy’s 300hp outboard will be available to pre-order in 2022 When Norwegian company Evoy introduced its 150hp electric outboard motor earlier this year, it was hailed as the most powerful electric outboard in the world. Now the company is planning even more powerful versions of electric outboards ...
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New 50-berth marina planned for Andaman Islands
Plans are underway to develop a new 50-berth marina at Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
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Codecasa resumes operations with Jet 2020
The 229ft yacht is curently in build in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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Beneteau’s new strategy: in-depth look
Groupe Beneteau outlined a new five-year strategy for the company’s boat and housing divisions last week in conjunction with the release of third quarter results revealing the impact of Covid-19 on the boatbuilder’s global business. The strategic plan was introduced by chairman and CEO Jerome de Metz on an investor ...
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New Axopar 22 to launch in September
Finland’s Axopar Boats is turning its attention to the smaller 22ft market with the upcoming launch of the Axopar 22 Spyder – a 7.2m trailerable boat that comes shipped from the factory in a fixed-size container for significantly reduced delivery costs.
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North Carolina legislation makes abandoned boat disposal easier
Local governments are lauding a new North Carolina law that makes the removal of abandoned boats on land or water easier.