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BoatyBall cruises into 2020 with over 10,000 reservations
BoatyBall, which provides web-based mooring-ball reservations throughout the British Virgin Islands, has kicked off 2020 by surpassing 10,000 reservations. The North Carolina-based company has signed over 9,000 subscribers in just 13 months and claims it is on track to add 600 new members a month throughout the year.
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NewsCMC Marine in supply deal with US builder
Italian stabilisation specialist CMC Marine has signed its first new-build contract in the US with Marlow Yachts. The Tuscan company recently supplied the well-known US brand with Stabilis Electra stabilizer fins for a new Marlow Explorer.
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NewsNauti-Craft, Yanmar sign technology transfer agreement
Dunsborough, Australia-based Nauti-Craft Pty Ltd and Osaka, Japan-based Yanmar Marine have entered into a technology transfer agreement that aims to develop Nauti-Craft’s patented marine suspension technology and incorporate it into a new line of leisure boats to be sold through Yanmar’s global network.
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NewsGreece to introduce fines for rescue operations
Greek authorities are putting into effect a law under which people using boats for recreation, if they disregard severe weather warnings and trigger a search and rescue operation, will be liable for the incurred costs as well as a fine.
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NewsDometic UK Blind Systems names new MD
Kevin Lench has over 25 years’ experience in senior leadership positions
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NewsGetMyBoat docks in Uganda
The Republic of Uganda – searching for ways to better utilise its water resources – is turning to tourism, and GetMyBoat.com is jumping on board to not only draw visitors to the country’s lakes, but enable local Ugandans access to safe, quality boats for transport and entertainment.
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NewsAkzoNobel names eastern North America rep group
Arnhem, Netherlands-based yacht finish manufacturer AkzoNobel has named Thomas H Connolly & Sons to represent its yacht coatings products in eastern North America.
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NewsBusiness students predict US$25.5bn yachting industry by 2027
Research from a group of Florida Business School students predicts a yachting industry worth US$25.5bn dollars by 2027, and that millennials may be a better consumer base than conventional wisdom would indicate due to the growing yacht charter market.
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NewsBeneteau confirms positive outlook for 2020
French boatbuilder Beneteau Group confirmed a positive financial outlook for the Boat Division’s 2019-2020 financial year, based on ‘robust’ trends in European and charter markets
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NewsMisty Harbor to close Iowa plant
Pontoon boat manufacturer Misty Harbor is closing its manufacturing plant in Iowa to consolidate operations at its headquarters in Indiana “to optimise operational efficiency and reduce logistical costs, the company announced Monday afternoon. 45 employees will lose their jobs.
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NewsSofter Q2 for MasterCraft
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc reported declines in net sales, net income and adjusted ABITA in its 2020 second quarter results, reflecting impacts of a weather-dampened summer 2019 retail season and subsequent measures to “right-size” dealer inventories.
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NewsMarinas and yachting contribute 1.41% to Greek GDP
Further marina privatisations anticipated to add another 1%
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NewsBritish Marine launches ambitious vision for the industry
UK association outlines bold ‘member first’ agenda
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NewsSeven Asian boat shows cancel or review dates
Korea and Hong Kong shows postponed in response to the Coronavirus threat, while other Asian show organisers are closely monitoring the situation
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NewsDates set for 2020 Martinique show
Cluster Maritime Martinique, organiser of the Martinique Boat Show, has announced that this year’s event will be held from May 14-17 at l’Etang Z’Abricots Marina in the capital city of Fort-de-France.
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NewsYBDSA CEO to retire in May
After some 40 years working in different parts of the UK’s marine leisure industry, Jane Gentry, the current CEO of the YBDSA (Yacht Brokers, Designers & Surveyors Association) is retiring in May.
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NewsMS Yacht Services undergoes corporate restructure
The UK’s MS Yacht Services, a global specialist for protective coating applications, has undergone a corporate restructure and rebrand under the name of MS Global Solutions. The move is part of the company’s growth strategy to diversify into construction, automotive, public transport, aviation and medical industries.
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NewsEngel & Völkers expands yachting activities to US
Engels & Völkers (E&Y), the real estate and yachting services group, is expanding its yacht-related activities to the US from its core Mediterranean region. The initial move is the setting-up of a yachting shop in Newport Beach, California.
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NewsLengers Yachts reports successful Düsseldorf show
Lengers Yachts, the official dealer of Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Prestige and Sacs for Northern Europe, has reported a successful boot Düsseldorf 2020. The company attended last month’s show with a selection of 13 yachts from four different brands.
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NewsKiriacoulis Mediterranean buys Greek marina
Majority shareholder acquires remaining 40% stake in Kalamata Marina
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