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    US powerboat shipments remain strong through June

    2018-09-27T16:13:00Z

    Year-to-date wholesale powerboat shipments in the US were up 8% through June, according to data released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

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    Perini Navi outlines growth plans

    2018-09-27T16:12:00Z

    Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi has provided an update on its corporate structure, product range and order book. Following the restructuring of the company last year, the Tabacchi family has increased its shareholding so that it now has a 75% stake in the company. Since the changes, all Perini Navi ...

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    Dutch yard to build Sunseeker's next flagship

    2018-09-26T16:56:00Z

    In a surprise development, British luxury yacht maker Sunseeker has selected Icon Yachts of the Netherlands to build its next flagship – the Sunseeker 161 – in aluminium at its yard in the Dutch city of Harlingen.

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    Heesen enters explorer yacht market

    2018-09-26T16:53:00Z

    Heesen Yachts is on a roll and expects its turnover in the years ahead to increase by 30%-40%. The Dutch superyacht maker said at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show it will continue to invest in build capacity and announced two milestone projects: Cosmos , an 80m aluminum yacht with a ...

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    MarineMax in joint venture with Joi Scientific

    2018-09-26T16:51:00Z

    MarineMax and Joi Scientific have entered a development agreement for exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and sell propulsion and auxiliary power systems using Joi’s Hydrogen 2.0 technology, based on clean and affordable extraction of hydrogen directly from saltwater on demand and at the point of use.

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    Final call for nominations for the 2018 Boat Builder Awards, in association with Raymarine

    2018-09-26T16:43:00Z

    There are just a few hours left for companies to get their nominations in for the Awards which take place on Tuesday evening, November 13, at the National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

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    Veethree appoints UK distributor

    2018-09-26T16:40:00Z

    Veethree Electronics & Marine in the US has chosen Marathon Leisure to serve as the sole distributor of its marine gauges, instruments and accessories in the UK and Ireland.

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    Former Oyster CEO joins Fairline

    2018-09-26T16:39:00Z

    David Tydeman, former CEO of UK boatbuilder Oyster Yachts, has joined Fairline Yachts as its executive chairman. His appointment comes as Fairline enters phase two of its growth plans. This involves the launch of the new F-Line 33, the launch of the Squadron 64, and continued investment in production, including ...

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    Amsterdam touted as superyacht destination at Monaco

    2018-09-26T16:36:00Z

    At the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show, the Port of Amsterdam and Dutch superyacht builders pledged to jointly make the Dutch capital a superyacht destination. Under the plan, the port will provide space for Dutch builders and suppliers needing more room for new-build, refit and repair projects. This would, in turn, ...

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    Lürssen fire may result in €590m insurance claim

    2018-09-24T16:25:00Z

    The recent serious fire at Lürssen’s Bremen-Aumund shipyard in Germany, in which a 100m-plus superyacht in a floating dock was damaged to an unknown degree, presents the prospect of an insurance claim as high as €590m.

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    Yamaha targets Canadian fishing market

    2018-09-24T16:24:00Z

    Boatbuilders, dealers and marine media gathered in Vancouver last week for the global debut of an all-new Yamaha four-stroke outboard engine and the formal introduction of its 425hp V8 and Helm Master digital control system to the Canadian market.

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    UK electric engineering firm reports busiest year in a decade

    2018-09-24T16:18:00Z

    SeaKing Electrical, a UK-based electrical engineering specialist for the marine offshore and industrial sectors, has announced its busiest year in a decade for superyacht work. The news comes ahead of its attendance at the Monaco Yacht Show, which opens on Wednesday.

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    Saim Marine celebrates 25-year anniversary in Genoa

    2018-09-24T16:12:00Z

    Saim Marine, an Italian distributor of high-tech components and accessories to some of Italy’s biggest boat yards, celebrated its 25-year anniversary at the Genoa Boat Show last week. IBI was there to join in the festivities.

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    Just three days left to get nominations in for the Boat Builder Awards 2018

    2018-09-24T16:10:00Z

    There are just three days left to get your nominations in for the 2018 Boat Builder Awards, in association with Raymarine. Nominations can be made by individuals or companies on their own behalf. Or by any other industry professional who believes a boat builder, supply chain partner or individual should ...

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    SABBEX says revision of visa requirements a boon for business

    2018-09-24T16:07:00Z

    The South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) has welcomed news of a revision of the country’s visa requirements for highly skilled foreigners.

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    Cannes Yachting Festival 2018 ‘best of recent years’

    2018-09-24T16:05:00Z

    The 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF2018), its 41st edition, was described by a number of exhibitors as “the best of recent years”. However, the announcement of plans to move the sailing yachts and multihulls to Port Pierre Canto for 2019 has generated mixed opinions.

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    New CEO for CNB

    2018-09-20T14:57:00Z

    Masselot to continue in his role as director of Lagoon

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    Seaview managers buy the company and set up new manufacturing facility

    2018-09-19T11:05:02.837Z

    Seaview, a manufacturer of marine mounting solutions, has separated from its parent company, PYI based in Lynnwood, Washington, to form an independent company.

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    Brig USA in rapid expansion

    2018-09-19T11:03:00Z

    Ukraine-based RIB builder Brig is turbocharging its efforts in the US, less than three years after the manufacturer began distributing its rigid-hull inflatables there.

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    Yachting Malta head calls for organisational reform

    2018-09-19T08:58:00Z

    John Huber, the recently-named chairman of Yachting Malta, has called on the authorities to implement a number of measures to reform and merge the country’s fragmented yachting industry institutions