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UK government appoints new minister to cover maritime sector
MP Kelly Tolhurst used to run Tolhurst Associates, a marine surveying business As part of the recent UK government ministerial reshuffle, Kelly Tolhurst has been appointed to oversee the country’s maritime sector including the recreational marine market. Tolhurst has the ranking Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at ...
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Fishing niche lets engine builders net new markets
Engine makers are repurposing purpose-built products for smaller market segments
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CRN M/Y 137 achieves IMO Tier III certification
CRN, a Ferretti Group brand, has become the first shipyard in Italy to receive IMO Tier III certification for its CRN M/Y 137, a 62m fully custom steel and aluminium megayacht that is soon to be de
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Tokyo boat show cancelled
Six South East Asian boat shows have been now cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus
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Dubai show to go ahead next month as planned
The 28th Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is to go ahead next month as planned at the new Dubai Harbour Marina. The show’s organisers announced today that it will take place from March 10-14.
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Dutch superyacht builder opens newly expanded interiors facility
Heesen Yachts says demand for more sophisticated interiors requires more space and equipment
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EU revises financial status of key yachting markets
In financial deliberations of the past few days, the EU has revised the status of two key yachting countries in terms of financial listings. The two states involved are the Cayman Islands and the Marshall Islands, both of which are leading flag registration countries for superyachts. In respect of the ...
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Ancasta named one of UK’s fastest-growing private exporters
The UK-based international boat sales firm ranked 53rd in the annual Sunday Times HSBC list
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Albin Pump Marine expands distribution network
Albin Pump Marine, the Swedish pump manufacturer, has appointed Lankhorst Taselaar as its new distributor for the Benelux and Germany. The agreement was signed at the recent Düsseldorf Boat Show.
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EU warns Malta over incorrect VAT on yacht leases
The European Commission has sent an additional letter of formal notice to Malta whose authorities it accuses of not levying the correct amount of the value-added tax (VAT) on the lease of yachts. Brussels claims that Valetta failed to properly modify its tax system in response to earlier requests by ...
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Numarine introduces its smallest expedition yacht to date
The new 22XP is a response to client demand for compact explorer vessels
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Austin Parker unveils new Fulvio De Simoni yacht line
The new range offers innovative and functional design solutions
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SeaStar/Dometic integration nearly complete, poised for international growth
The two-year-old acquisition of SeaStar Solutions by Swedish ’mobile living’ supply giant Dometic has nearly fully integrated the two companies, and its leadership introduced new products, branding and aggressive growth plans targeting US$1bn in marine sales at the recent Miami International Boat Show (MIBS). ‘SeaStar by Dometic’ will build on ...
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UK marine electronics specialist sold
UK-based marine electronics services specialist, Charity Taylor, has been acquired by Aage Hempel Group, one of the largest marine electronics groups in Europe, and a subsidiary of Grupo Arbulu. Aage Hempel also has a dedicated division within its operations which comprise 120 office worldwide.
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Strong finish to 2019 leaves US registrations flat
A strong sales finish in Q4 saw US powerboat registrations up to close the year nearly even with 2018, according to data released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Fourth-quarter 2019 sales were up 4% on a rolling three-month year-over-year basis and ended the year down 1% on a ...
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METSTRADE show director steps down
Having organised the most successful METSTRADE Show to date last November, Irene Dros is stepping down as director of METSTRADE at RAI Amsterdam in order to seek new challenges.
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Spanish refit yard joins IGY Superyacht Vessel Support Network
Astilleros de Mallorca will serve IGY customers cruising in the Mediterranean
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DP World to be taken private after Nasdaq Dubai delisting
DP World, parent company of DP World Marinas, P&O Marinas, Dubai Maritime City and Al Jaddaf, is to be taken private after delisting from the Nasdaq Dubai stock exchange. This is effectively a deal within the Dubai state-owned corporate holdings as Port & Free Zone World, the parent of DP ...
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Williams Jet Tenders makes key promotion
Williams Jet Tenders in the UK has promoted long-serving team member Dan Bloice-Smith to the role of development director. In his new position, Bloice-Smith will oversee the development of all new products for Williams, as well as the ongoing evolution of the existing range.