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Discovery Yachts latest; creditors meeting held today
The UK’s Discovery Yachts Group (DYG) has been rescued from administration in a pre-pack deal which involved the establishment of a new UK holding company formed by the largest DYG shareholder, Binti Investment GmbH. The deal, for which no value has been given, means that all yachts currently in build ...
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Superyacht global orders dipped in 2019
The 2020 Global Order Book, tracking superyachts over 24 metres ordered or under construction annually, dropped by -3% to 807 projects in 2019, down from 830 in the previous year’s tally.
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Beneteau Asia Pacific reports good response at 2019 China Rendez-Vous
Beneteau Asia Pacific has reported a succesful appearance at the 10th China Rendez-Vous held at Visun Marina in Sanya, Hainan from December 13-16.
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Sea Pro Boats to build new facility in South Carolina
Sea Pro Boats in the US is investing more than US$3m on a new facility in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Located in Winnsboro, it will be the fishing boat manufacturer’s second location in South Carolina and is expected to create 135 new jobs.
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South African RIB builder targets French market
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has signed a distribution agreement with French distributor Diffusion Atlantique Marine Ayroles (DIFAMA).
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6th Athens International Tourism Expo attracts diverse crowd
Following the success of the Athens Boat Show in December, the 2019 Athens International Tourism Expo – held from December 6-8 at the city’s Metropolitan Expo – attracted a broad audience, although yachting and sea tourism were the dominant sectors.
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Sunseeker unveils details of new Manhattan 55
The UK’s Sunseeker International has unveiled details of its latest flybridge model, the Manhattan 55. It follows the success of the Manhattan 52 – the group’s fastest-selling model in history, having delivered 131 units since its introduction in autumn 2016.
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IGY grows European marinas network with Spanish deal
Island Global Yachting (IGY) has expanded its Mediterranean marinas network with the addition of the Puerto de Malaga marina in southern Spain, its third facility on top of the ones it already operates in France and Italy.
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South Coast Boat Show to expand in 2020
The 2020 South Coast Boat Show, the second edition of the UK event launched last year, is set to be larger with more international brands present. The show is scheduled to be held from May 15-17 at Southampton’s Ocean Village marina.
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Taiwan boatbuilder wins government excellence award
Taiwanese boatbuilder Kha Shing has been awarded the 2020 Taiwan Excellence Award for its new Monte Fino F76 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht (V76).
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Pon Holdings acquires RH Marine Group
Pon Holdings is acquiring all of RH Marine Group by buying the majority stake that private equity firm Parcom Capital holds in the Dutch marine services provider. The two companies became joint shareholders in 2015.
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Raritan Engineering appoints NZ distributor
Raritan Engineering, the US manufacturer of marine sanitation components and systems, has added New Zealand-based Lusty & Blundell to its roster of international distributors.
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Norwegian boat sales back on track
After a downturn, the Norwegian boat market is back on a high level again. According to Batliv.no, sales have grown steadily since 2013 when the market hit a low of NOK 1.7bn (€170m) in sales.
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New CEO and structure for Damen
Arnout Damen has become the new CEO of Damen Shipyards Group, which includes Dutch yacht-builder Amels. At the same time, this major shipbuilding company is switching to a divisional structure to serve the market more effectively and efficiently.
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New yard Reale Yachts announces sale of first 32m
Italian yard’s new Pacifico 32, now under construction at its facility near Pisa
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Inside the Dec 2019 | Jan 2020 Issue
In the latest issue, IBI reviews the state of the UK’s boat market including a look at key players in the boatbuilding and equipment sectors; takes a look at the situation in Turkey’s boating market; highlights the 2020 Boat Builder Award winners and short-listed entries; reviews the latest developments in ...
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IBI’s 2020 International Boat Show Calendar available now
IBI’s annual compilation of major boat shows around the world provides attendance figures, location and organiser details – and is available in print, as a digital download or online with live links to the show’s website and organiser
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Camper & Nicholsons Marinas completes expansion at Port Louis Marina in Grenada
Facility now offers 227 berths up to 90m
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Fountaine Pajot eyes investments in capacities amid higher sales
Boatbuilder’s higher revenues to stimulate investments