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MEPs sign letter to EU Commission outlining impact of COVID-19 on boating sector
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from several political groups and countries co-signed a letter to Thierry Breton, the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, on Tuesday that underlines the impact of COVID-19 on the boating sector.
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Covid-19, production adjustments lead to tough Q1 for Marine Products Corp
Marine Products Corp, manufacturer of the Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex fibreglass boat brands, released its 2020 first quarter financial results on Wednesday reporting double-digit declines in net sales, gross profits and operating profits.
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Three yachts catch fire in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s emergency fire and medical services were called to the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter yesterday afternoon after a fire broke out on board a boat and spread to two other yachts. Within around two hours, the fires were under control and no injuries have been reported.
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Reckmann reports strong demand for new sun awning systems
Reckmann, the German rigging and hydraulics specialist that entered the sun-shade systems market when it acquired Sailtec Custom Projects in 2015, has announced that the first new-build yacht project to feature Reckmann’s new curved sun awning poles has just been delivered by a German shipyard.
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IBI April-May digital issue released today
Recipients of the latest IBI will be treated to some very interesting content, beginning with guest columnist Hervé Gastinel, former CEO of Beneteau, discussing the way ahead during the Covid-19 crisis and also contains market reports on the current situation in Germany, Finland and Denmark. Dr.Thom Dammrich, former president of ...
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New Fiji marina appoints sole fuel provider
Nawi Island Ltd is in talks with Mobil Oil (Fiji) to supply fuel to yachts at its marina
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Greece to ease lockdown restrictions next week
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced yesterday (Tuesday 28 April) on national TV that restrictions on citizens’ movements would be lifted and more shops allowed to reopen from May 4 in a gradual easing of a lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Dynamiq presents new yacht developed in collaboration with German car tuner Klassen
The GTM90 was due to have been launched at the now-cancelled Geneva Motor Show
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Strong quarter at Grand Banks, but sharp decline expected
After logging new sales in the quarter ending March 31, Grand Banks anticipates a sharp downturn and more layoffs in light of an extended shutdown at its main Malaysian plant
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Yachting Developments restarts operations
Yachting Developments (YD), the New Zealand superyacht builder, has announced that it has resumed operations following a five-week break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption comes at a time when New Zealand is reopening on the basis that the country has for now managed to contain the coronavirus.
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Lippert Components to relaunch US production on May 4
Enhanced safety measures allow global equipment manufacturer to resume operations at more than 70 US plants
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Marquis Yachts notifies state of June layoffs
US boatbuilder to temporarily lay off more than 100 workers due to slowdown in business
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Privatisation of Greek marina moves forward
Alimos Marina will be turned into a modern tourist port
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“I wanted to make something completely new”
Uncertain times call for bold actions and as new product launches go, Finnish brand Saxdor’s new ‘scooter’ tears up the rule book
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Polish catamaran builder launches new electric range
Poland’s Sunreef Yachts has launched a new range of eco-friendly catamarans fitted with fully electric and hybrid propulsion systems. Initiated by the first electric Sunreef 50 and Sunreef 60 cats, the range was promoted at a virtual press conference in the presence of Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg who appeared ...
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Rescheduled Palma Superyacht Show cancelled
The organisers of the Palma Superyacht Show today announced that the rescheduled edition of this year’s event, planned to run from June 4-7, has been cancelled due to the ongoing nature of the Covid-19 pandemic. The next edition will be held next year, from April 30 to May 4, 2021. ...
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Schenker Watermakers prepares for restart
The Italian watermaker specialist is implementing new safety measures in preparation for its May 4 reopening
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Dometic puts Q1 Covid loss at $40 million
Swedish equipment manufacturer Dometic Group reported Q1 results, noting a severe impact on its business beginning in mid-March and projecting that April would be much worse
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Coronavirus update | 27 April
Cairns marine firms get cash support; Durban Sea Land & Air Show cancelled for third year running; Greek charter firm issues statement
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US boaters rally for a return to on-water activity
From coast-to-coast and border-to-border, boaters in various parts of the US held on-water parade rallies to call attention to the plight of commercial operators, while encouraging lifting restrictions on boating, fishing and other activities banned or greatly curtailed by social distancing practices aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 ...