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Used motorboat sales soar in Netherlands
Sales in the Netherlands of pre-owned open cockpit motorboats surged by 40% in the third quarter compared to the same time last year, according to the NBMS brokers federation, a member of HISWA Holland Marine Industry.
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World Marinas Conference approaches
More than 400 delegates are expected to take part in this year’s ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which runs from October 25-27 in Athens, Greece.
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Safe Harbor Marinas adds five properties, sixth in the works
It’s been a busy October for Safe Harbor Marinas, which added five new properties in Michigan and South Carolina, bringing its portfolio to 75 marinas.
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Estonia joins Icomia as 37th member
The Association of Estonian Marine Industries has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) as its 37th member.
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Flexofold names new general manager
Keld Willberg to pilot firm through period of growth following its acquisition by Yanmar
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First Sanlorenzo 44Alloy sold
Simpson Marine’s Sanlorenzo Asia division has announced the first sale to Asia of a 44Alloy. A new model from the Sanlorenzo Superyacht division, the 44Alloy is an in-house deal with the buyer represented by Phill Gregory of Simpson Marine.
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Osculati reports 7% rise in turnover
Osculati has reported strong sales for the year ended August 2018, with positive performance across all markets and product categories.
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Paul Allen, serial superyacht owner, dies of cancer aged 65
Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft with Bill Gates, and the owner of a number of superyachts, has died aged 65 after battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was ranked as the world’s 21st richest person by Forbes magazine with an estimated fortune in excess of $20bn.
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Malibu completes Pursuit acquisition
Malibu Boats announced on Monday that it has closed the purchase of Pursuit Boats, in what the company calls a strategic transaction that expands Malibu’s offerings into the fast-growing saltwater outboard fishing boat market.
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EBI, ICOMIA and NMMA in unified plea to EU and US trade representatives over tariffs
The heads of European Boating Industry (EBI), the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US have written a joint letter to EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer regarding tariffs on free trade.
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SA marina included on latest Blue Flag list
Cape Town’s prestigious Victoria Alfred Waterfront marina has joined the growing list of Blue Flag accredited marinas in South Africa – which now numbers eight in two provinces.
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Scanstrut appoints new product manager
Ian Cook will be an integral part of the UK firm’s product management team
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US boating registrations remain strong
Despite the turmoil and uncertainty created by tariffs and trade wars, the US domestic boating market remains healthy, with new powerboat registrations up 3.8%, according to the latest numbers from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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New superyacht event planned for Auckland
A new event called the ‘The Superyacht Gathering’ is to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from March 27-29, 2019. It will be held in the lead-up to the 2021 America’s Cup in Auckland and is expected to become a regular annual event.
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Actisense COO wins award
Actisense COO Lesley Keets was recently named Blackmore Vale Business Woman of the Year at a ceremony celebrating the best businesses from across the south of the UK in the counties of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
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Canada Metal (Pacific) sold to equity firm
British Columbia-based marine equipment manufacturer Canada Metal Pacific Limited (CMP) has been acquired by Ironbridge Equity Partners.
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Durban mega-development clarifies timeline on recreational boating deal
Three prominent Durban watersports clubs making way for a R35bn (US$2.4bn) waterfront development will be accommodated in two new facilities within the next year, a key development stakeholder has confirmed.
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Former Windy COO returns
Trevor Fenlon has returned to Windy Scandinavia AB in Västervik, Sweden as COO and director of production.
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Marina Portorož sold
Slovenian tourism group Terme Čatež d.d. has signed a deal to sell its 100% stake in Marina Portorož to local companies Adventura Holding and Glen.