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Grand Banks revenue hits 10-year high
The luxury yacht builder said seven new orders have boosted the Group’s order book to S$52.8m in the first quarter
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MYS end of show report reflects event’s success despite some market weakness
More exhibitors, best display of superyachts and more visitors
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Lippert Components acquires SureShade
US-based parts and accessories manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) announced late Monday that it has acquired Rodan Enterprises LLC, manufacturer of the SureShade brand of retractable sunscreens.
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Sunseeker confirms sale of first flagship 161 Yacht
Following multiple sales during the recent Monaco Yacht Show, Sunseeker and ICON Yachts today announced the sale of the company’s first 161 Yacht with the client signing a Letter of Intent. The deal was brokered by Sunseeker Monaco, part of the Sunseeker London Group.
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Pacsoft International sold
Jonas Software has acquired marina management software specialists Pacsoft International for an undisclosed sum.
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Aquatic AV expands UK presence
Aquatic AV, a US manufacturer of specialist waterproof AV equipment, has appointed Marathon Leisure as its exclusive distributor in the UK.
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IJC appoints two new members to Lake Ontario-St Lawrence River management board
Bi-national agency regulating Great Lakes water levels adds two new board members to secure broader input toward policy decisions
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Deputy Transport Minister praises Cape Town boatbuilders at CT boat show launch
South Africa’s deputy Transport Minister Dikeledi Magadzi on Friday lauded the country’s boatbuilding sector as an inspiration to other local industrial sectors, particularly in relation to innovation and diversity.
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Wide-ranging programme planned for METSTRADE
This year’s METSTRADE Show, which runs from November 19-21 at RAI Amsterdam, is to feature an extraordinary selection of learning opportunities. A dedicated program spread across three stages on the METSTRADE exhibition floor will cover a wide range of inspiring technical and engineering topics.
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French equipment firm opens Lorient site
Karver Systems, a French manufacturer of high-end sailboat equipment, has moved its sales department to Lorient La Base in Brittany. The company has also hired a new designer and an export sales rep.
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Brazilian group opens marina number eight
BR Marinas Group, the largest business group within its segment in Brazil, is to open a new marina in the historic city of Paraty, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Rio de Janeiro state. The investment is said to be worth some US$2.3m.
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Pattaya show expected to boost tourism numbers in Thailand
The 8th edition of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, located at the Ocean Marina venue in Pattaya on Thailand’s east coast, is scheduled to take place from November 21 this year. According to the show organisers, Ocean Property Co, the event is expected to give the Thai marine tourism ...
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UK Docks buys Royal Clarence Yard
UK Docks, a British ship repair firm with facilities on Tyneside, Teesside, Plymouth and Gosport, recently acquired the 5.7-acre Royal Clarence Yard in Gosport, a former military site that offers access to deep water.
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Matrix Yachts files for liquidation
Cape Town luxury catamaran builder Matrix Yachts has applied for voluntary liquidation in the Cape Town High Court.
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Go Earth introduces Automatic Fender System
Go Earth is introducing an Automated Fender System (AFS) to handle deployment and lifting of fenders on any size boat at the touch of a button using a smart phone or tablet app and Bluetooth.
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Ferretti Group cancels planned IPO
Despite strong sales results and reported investor interest in an IPO offering 30% of the Italian yacht builder’s shares, the Ferretti Group nevertheless decided to pull the plug on the public listing in the final hours of the offer period. The builder cited deteriorating conditions in the financial markets which ...
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Tough Q3 for Volvo Penta
Volvo Group reported financial results for the third quarter of its 2019 fiscal year today, revealing a difficult quarter for its Volvo Penta marine division.
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New French technical consultancy established
After working for the Federation des Industries Nautiques (FIN) for 20 years as its technical manager, Gregiore Dolto has established his own consulting company – CTN Conseil (Connaissances Techniques du Nautisme).
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French marina operator buys Dutch marinas
French marina operator Port Adhoc has signed a contract to acquire three marinas in the Netherlands from local group Thuishavens.
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UK marine enterprise zone enters Phase 2
Work has recently started on the second of three phases of development at the Oceangate Marine Enterprise Zone (MEZ) located in Plymouth in the southwest of England. This is the first MEZ in the UK and the £7.6m contract for building Phase 2 has been part funded by the European ...