Sector News – Page 314
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NewsLast of the Nordic spring boat shows to cancel
Sweden’s Eriksberg Boat Show, the first edition of which was originally planned for April 2021, has been rescheduled to 15-17 April 2022 due to the pandemic.
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NewsAustralian boat shows moving forward
Plans are moving forward for a newly formatted Sydney Festival of Boating and Brisbane Boat Show, set for July and August. The two Boating Industry Association of Australia organised shows are set for 29 July to 1 August and 20-22 August respectively.
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NewsHacker-Craft to relocate to new facility, increase production
The Hacker Boat Company in the US is in the process of relocating its operations from Lake George to Queensbury, New York. The corporate offices are now in the new location, while the production and restoration operations will be moved later this spring.
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NewsNZ builder’s first 20m foiling powercat nears completion
Carbon Cats is a new company set up by international offshore powerboat competitor Wayne Valder
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NewsDubai show rescheduled for 2022 as local market sustains boat sales gains from 2021
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organisers of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), have announced the postponement of the show. which was scheduled for March this year, until March 2022.
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NewsFriso Visser named Heesen CCO; Cavendish moves up
Heesen Yachts has hired Friso Visser as its chief commercial officer, part of a management reshuffle designed to ramp up the Dutch superyacht-builder’s position in existing and new markets and step up construction of custom projects.
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NewsHKBIA asks Hong Kong government for Covid-19 support for charter and media sectors
The Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) has written to the Hong Kong government, requesting Covid-19 financial support for the yacht charter and boating media sectors of the local industry.
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NewsSA government lists yacht-building and ship repair as Cape Town priorities
Yacht-building and ship repair has been declared a key priority work theme for a newly formed Port of Cape Town government Task Team.
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NewsIBI appoints correspondent in Israel
Tel Aviv-based journalist Tamara Zieve was recently appointed as IBI’s Israeli correspondent, joining our global team of 23 reporters. Zieve brings with her a decade of experience as a print, digital and broadcast journalist in the Israeli press, having worked for The Jerusalem Post, i24 News and the German Press ...
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NewsAppointments at Kadey-Krogan
Rhode Island, US-based yacht builder Kadey-Krogen has announced two new personnel appointments with immediate effect.
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NewsInmarsat releases cyber risk management compliance report
Inmarsat, the mobile satellite communications firm, has released a new, free-of-charge report covering new IMO obligations and their implications for yachting professionals. The obligations enter into force next year and the report aims to support compliance as owners, managers and captains work to protect superyacht cyber security.
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NewsHiswa in Water 2021 to start the 2022 sales year
The floating show to be held in Lelystad in the Netherlands from 1-5 September 2021 looks set to be one of the first European boat shows to launch the 2022 sales season. The show, which was originally held in IJmuiden but later moved into the centre of Amsterdam, was relocated ...
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NewsArmada Engineering expands operations at MB92 Barcelona
UK-based marine hydraulics specialist Armada Engineering has expanded its operations at Spanish refit yard MB92 Barcelona as part of its commitment to deliver services to the growing superyachts sector. MB92 Barcelona is one of the largest superyacht refit shipyards in the world, with a 220m dry dock and 4,800-tonne shiplift ...
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NewsMexico to host first Cancun International Boat Show in December
Mexico has postponed the first annual Cancun International Boat Show and Marine Expo from July to December 3-5, 2021.
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NewsUS$10m marina resort proposed for Exuma
The marina would be located just 30 minutes from Exuma International Airport
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NewsPropspeed announces “substantial” global expansion
Propspeed, the underwater foul-release coatings specialist from New Zealand, has announced a massive investment in global expansion. Building on the brand’s recent establishment of a US presence with Propspeed USA, the company is in the midst of developing its European distribution network and has recently appointed several new hires in ...
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NewsXantrex adds NMEA 2000 compatibility
British Columbia, Canada-based electrical equipment manufacturer Xantrex has introduced a new line of inverter/chargers with NMEA 2000 compatibility for easier integration into onboard systems in a bid to capture a greater share of the marine power management segment.
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NewsLowrance SA wins international marketing award
South African marine electronics wholesaler Lowrance SA has won an international marketing award from global marine electronics giant Navico for the second year running.
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NewsMercury launches “game-changing” 600hp Verado
Industry-first V12, 7.6lt engine is the world’s largest outboard in production and includes a host of new innovations
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