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Actisense named UK’s Small Business of the Year
Poole, UK-based marine electronics specialists, Actisense, was awarded the title of Small Business of the Year at the British Chambers’ national Chamber Awards, which took place at London’s Tobacco Dock on Thursday 28 November.
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Dutch boatbuilder to expand capacity under new ownership
Dutch boatbuilder Moonen Yachts secured new owners in August, and is planning to invest in expanding its production capacities next year, as well as start a number of new projects, senior company representatives told IBI.
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Dibkey to head Brunswick’s new Advanced Systems Group
Brunswick Corporation will launch its new Advanced Systems Group (ASG) with the New Year and has named Brett Dibkey as president.
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Strikes affect Paris show attendance
After a reasonably well-attended weekend, the prospects for weekday visitors look less promising if disruption continues
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Iguana Yachts appoints Miami dealership
Iguana Yachts, a French builder of amphibious boats, has chosen Prestige Imports Miami to serve as its dealer in Florida.
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Appointment at Pursuit
Florida-based fibreglass boat builder Pursuit Boats has named Megan Foley Morris as its new marketing manager.
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Dubai show to move back to original location
The 28th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is moving back to its original Dubai International Marine Club venue location, now known as Dubai Harbour, following a two-year redevelopment. This is a much anticipated move for the leisure boat industry, after the show spent two years at a ...
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NMMA Data Dashboard shows mixed economic news
The latest version of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Data Dashboard, which measurers performance indicators of both wholesale and retail boating sales as well as general economic indicators and trends, is showing a mixed bag of results that can be viewed as mostly positive.
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference sets course for 2020
Dubai-based P&O Marinas has announced that plans are well in hand for the 2020 World Marinas Conference (WMC). IBI met with P&O Marinas at the company’s new marina in Port Rashid to discuss plans for the event scheduled to take place from October 13-15, 2020.
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Transfluid obtains DNV-GL Type Approval
Transfluid Trasmissioni Industriali, an Italian power transmission manufacturer, says it has recently become the world’s first company to obtain two DNV-GL Type Approvals – one for its complete range of marine parallel hybrid modules and another for its LiFePO4 Battery Banks.
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Appointments at Pinmar
US yacht refinisher Pinmar has announced a number of personnel appointments in the wake of its new facilities at Savannah Yacht Center (SYC) on the US east coast coming fully online.
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Lumishore receives DAME Special Mention for second year running
Lumi-Link Wireless, part of the recently launched LUX Lighting Collection by LED lighting specialist Lumishore, received a Special Mention at this year’s DAME Design Award – an honour that was bestowed on the company for the second year running. It was also the 8th time that Lumishore has been nominated ...
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IJC under fire over continuing high water levels
The International Joint Commission (IJC) is coming under fire in the wake of its recent decision to reduce water outflows from Lake Ontario, a move that shoreline property owners say flies in the face of new data released by the US Army Corps of Engineers showing the lakes sitting far ...
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Beneteau Group makes two senior appointments
Jean-Paul Chapeleau is to become deputy CEO of Industrial Studies, Purchasing and Product Development while Paul Blanc will head up Jenneau
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Positive Q4, 2019 FY for Johnson Outdoors
Continued momentum in fishing segment propels 14% sales gain for quarter, full-year revenue gain of 3%
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Sanlorenzo IPO to proceed at £16 per share
Italian yachtbuilder Sanlorenzo confirms the success of its public offer for up to 35% of the company’s share capital
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Paris boat show opens tomorrow despite disruption
Show organisers acknowledge Paris strikes will impact this year’s show, but say the quality of services will be maintained.
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Torqeedo powers all-electric harbour water clean-up boat
Billed as the world’s most powerful all-electric boat designed for cleaning up pollution in inland waterways and harbours, the Waste Cleaner 66 launches this weekend in Paris
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Charter yacht crash attributed to “drunken sex” between captain, deckhand
A 26-year-old Gold Coast woman working as a deckhand pleaded guilty to negligence in an Australian courtroom this week for her part in a series of collisions which caused more than A$140,000 in damage to the 80ft charter yacht Crystal Blue.
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1st Greek Yachting Awards Gala to be held next week
Athens is preparing to host Greece’s first-ever Yachting Awards Gala, a unique event that will honour the leaders of the country’s yachting and marine tourism sectors. Organised by Ondeck Media, the event will take place at the historic Zappeio Mansion in the centre of Athens on Thursday 12 December.