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Greek government to convert small harbours into marinas
The Ministry of Tourism in Greece and Minister Harry Theoharis recently decided to investigate a plan to develop the country’s peripheral marinas, especially those on some of the smaller islands.
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Fairline adds North American dealer
UK-based luxury boatbuilder Fairline Yachts has named Seattle, Washington-based Selene Yachts Northwest as its newest international dealership, serving customers in the Pacific Northwest region of the US and western Canada.
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Burgess reports large jump in profits in 2018
CEO Jonathan Beckett increases majority share from 63% to 71%
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Brunswick’s Q3 net sales down 5.7%
US-based Brunswick Corporation reported financial results through the end of September showing anticipated declines in top-line revenues, but exceeding earnings expectations
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Dutch SY builders to benefit from infrastructure upgrade
€215m upgrade of lock, bridges boon for Dutch superyacht yards
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Shortlist announced for IBI-METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement 2019
A total of 36 companies from 15 countries have been named as potential winners for this year’s Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement 2019, in association with Raymarine.
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Delayed Tampa Boat Show opens Friday
Delayed by more than a month under threat from Hurricane Dorian, the Tampa Boat Show opens officially on Friday, following a “VIP Sneak Preview” on Thursday evening.
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Ireland Afloat buys Glasgow-based Yachting Life
The Irish online yachting news outlet, Afloat.ie, has recently acquired Scottish boating magazine Yachting Life, the future of which was in doubt following the takeover of the company by a large international publishing group headquartered in Germany.
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Marseille eyes new marina for 2024 Olympics
The municipal authorities of Marseille are deliberating on a project worth around €25m (US$27.5m) to build a new marina for the Olympic Games that are scheduled to take place in France in five years.
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Singapore government moves to take over Keppel and Sembcorp Marine
The Singaporean government is bidding to acquire a controlling stake, using its Temasek Holdings investment arm, in Keppel Corporation – a large, diversified business group with significant marine activities in shipbuilding and the offshore sector. The marine interests include Marina at Keppel Bay, one of Singapore’s key yacht marinas.
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Relatively flat Q3 for Marine Products Corp
Fibreglass boat builder Marine Products Corp (MPC) reported relatively flat sales for the third quarter of 2019, with higher volumes of outboard-powered boats offsetting declines in sales of sterndrive models.
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AkzoNobel reports sunny Q3 results, buys back shares
AkzoNobel, the Dutch paints and performance coatings multinational, reports a 23% rise in Q3 profit lifting it to €300m, up from €243m in the same 2018 period.
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Gianneschi Pumps & Blowers celebrates 50 years
Italy-based Gianneschi Pumps & Blowers hosted a large delegation of international dealers at its facilities in Versilia earlier this month to help celebrate its 50-year anniversary.
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NMMA releases full 2018 Statistical Abstract
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has released its completed 2018 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, billing it as the ‘most comprehensive collection of industry data and a trusted source for recreational boating statistics’.
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Strong sales at 2019 Auckland On Water Boat Show
New Zealand’s 21st Auckland On Water Boat Show ran over last weekend (October 3-6) and positive results have the New Zealand marine industry feeling buoyant.
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Tender call for Greek marina concession
Greece’s Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) today invited invitations from interested parties for a concession of at least 35 years at Itea Marina through an advertisement in The Financial Times. It is the latest move in the country’s privatisation plan for a number of marinas and tourist ports.
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Industry rallies behind 1st Thailand Charter Week
The first Thailand Charter Week is producing strong interest from regional and international companies in the charter and marine tourism sector. The show is anticipated to have a successful first edition at the Phuket Yacht Haven venue, with 22 yachts confirmed so far.
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Polaris Q3 revenues up, but not in marine
Polaris Inc reported year-over-year growth in overall revenues and gross profits among its 2019 third quarter results, in spite of an 11% YOY drop in revenues for its boat division.
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Obituary: Olaf Theodore Harken
Olaf Harken, co-founder of US deck hardware manufacturer Harken Inc, passed away yesterday in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He was 80.
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2019 DAME shortlist revealed
The jury of the DAME Design Award 2019 competition has announced that 59 products from a total field of 118 entries spanning 27 countries have been nominated to enter the final rounds of judgement. Each nominated product will be available to view within the special DAME Design Award exhibition at ...