Sector News – Page 317
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New shuttle service to connect Monaco ports with new Italian marina
Towards the end of this month a new shuttle service is due to commence that will link the two Monaco ports of Port Hercule and Fonteville with the new Cala del Forte marina in Ventimiglia which opened last October.
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Volvo Penta saw rebound in Q4 sales & larger yacht sector
Volvo Group’s marine engine business reported an 11% drop in net sales for 2020, but saw a recovery in the leisure marine market take hold in Q3 and carry into Q4
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New superyacht charter specialist forms in UK
A new superyacht charter firm that offers bespoke consultancy services has formed in the UK. London-based Yomira is the vision of its founding partners – Neil Hornsby and Amanda Armstrong, who between them have almost 50 years of collective experience in the superyacht charter sector.
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Fountaine-Pajot introduces new models and 2024 strategy
French sailboat and catamaran builder, the Fountaine-Pajot Group, hosted an online press conference yesterday to launch two new Dufour models and unveil more details about the new FP 51 sailing catamaran; the company’s new investment strategy was also revealed including plans to introduce a carbon-neutral boat by 2030 and €33 ...
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Mission Critical Electronics expands Marine Division
The Marine Division of Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) in the US has named Roger Jin as its new product manager and Olaf Klop as European sales manager, working with its ASEA Power Systems, Newmar and Xantrex marine brands.
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EU shows willingness to resolve trade issue, including retaliatory boat tariffs
NMMA applauds the move
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Greek privatisation agency launches marina tender
The concession for 380-berth facility is at least 35 years
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Azimut goes it alone in Florida
At a time when it would have been displaying an impressive line-up of yachts at the Miami Boat Show, Italy’s Azimut Yachts will instead be holding its own private exhibition in Pompano Beach, Florida later this month.
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Potential buyers line up for Perini Navi
TISG and Palumbo add names to those interested in looking to buy bankrupt Italian yard
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Jeffrey Poole to helm Siren Marine following unexpected loss of founder
Just one week after announcing the unexpected, untimely death of founder Daniel Harper, the Rhode Island, US-based developer of connected boat technology has announced Jeffrey Poole will assume the CEO mantel.
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Windy Boats extends design collaboration with Malcolm McKeon
Windy Scandinavia AB has confirmed its continued collaboration with Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design on the new Windy SR53X.
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Dutch marine wholesaler reports strong growth
Allpa’s sales through January 2021 were up significantly on last year
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European boat shows update
After discussions with the authorities and exhibitors about holding the boat show in Budapest, the Hungexpo Company has decided to cancel the event which would have been held from March 18-21 this year. It will, however, organise a virtual show in its place during the same period.
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Palm Beach show awaits go-ahead
Informa Markets US Boat Shows has confirmed March 25-28 as its 2021 dates for the Palm Beach International Boat Show, reports the Palm Beach Daily News.
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New Sparcraft South Africa co-owner eyes US market
Chris James has taken over management duties of the Cape Town mast producer
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Moscow confirms boat show will proceed; Prague less certain
Crocus Expo, the organisers of the 14th Moscow Boat Show, today confirmed that this year’s show should take place in the Crocus Centre from 4-7 March as planned. The show regularly attracts over 300 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors. Meanwhile, the ABF exhibition company in Prague is waiting to make an ...
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Greece to introduce e-charter agreement
Initiative designed to protect against unfair competition and illegal chartering
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Dutch invest €91m to make inland shipping more sustainable
On January 1, IMO rules on reducing NOx emissions took effect for all large vessels
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Osmotech UK undergoes company restructure
Osmotech UK, a leading yacht refit and repair yard on Britain’s south coast, has restructured following the recent appointment of a new sales director to take the group forward.
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Norwegian firms to produce world’s fastest production electric boat?
New electric boat to launch this spring