Sector News – Page 342
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NewsSA government proposes end to ban on PWCs in marine protected areas
The South African government has published new draft regulations that propose overturning the current ban on the use of personal watercraft in marine protected areas. In terms of the new draft regulations, which were published for public comment earlier this year, PWCs larger than 3m would be allowed to operate ...
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NewsNautical tourism keeps Croatia afloat
Croatia’s early adoption of the so-called ’Blue Economy’ concept seems to be paying off, as nautical tourism appears to be keeping the country’s travel industry afloat during the time of Covid-19. Tourism and Sport Minister Nikolina Brnjac told the Nautical Patrol last Friday that of the 1.3 million bed nights ...
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NewsVolvo Penta celebrates IPS milestone
Volvo Penta today announced that it has supplied 30,000 Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) units since its launch in 2005 across all segments of the marine sector.
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NewsTender launched for Greece’s biggest shipyard
Hellenic Shipyards in Skaramanga, close to Athens As of last week, Greece’s biggest shipyard has become the subject of a tender calling for expressions of interest to buy the facility. While Hellenic Shipyards S.A. in Skaramanga, close to Athens, is largely active with commercial and naval work, ...
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NewsActisense named ‘Best Marine Tech Company’ in South Coast Tech Awards
UK-based marine electronics specialist Actisense was named Best Marine Tech Company at the virtual 2020 South Coast Tech Awards last week.
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NewsLectrotab expands distribution in Greece
Lectrotab, the US manufacturer of electromechanical trim tab systems, has expanded its distribution in Greece with the appointment of Athens-based Trezos Marine.
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NewsIBI speaks with Kenta Inaba, executive director of the Superyacht Association of Japan
Kenta Inaba: ”We have had a big increase in visiting superyachts to Japan over the last three years” Japan is the world’s third largest country in terms of GDP with a very high level of disposable income. Although not well a known fact, it’s also Asia’s largest ...
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NewsSalthouse introduces first outboard-powered Corsair
New Zealand’s Salthouse Next Generation Boats has released details of the first outboard-powered model in its Salthouse Corsair range.
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NewsFeadship unveils next generation of eco-conscious superyachts with latest project, Escape
Green innovations include huge areas of solar panelling, hybrid propulsion, and boat’s very own greenhouse
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NewsRule change allows international trade visitors at boot Düsseldorf
International trade visitors will be encouraged to attend boot Düsseldorf 2021 under new rules from the German Governement designating trade fair participants as ’business travellers with good cause to enter Germany’; show organisers outline the requirements for such visitors
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NewsItalian marina tourism takes a hit but recovery expected in 2021
Nearly 22,000 new marina berths under construction
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NewsASD appointed as exclusive distributor for Asia for NAVALTECNOSUD
Full range of boat stands and other equipment to be promoted across the region
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NewsEvoy to power SailGP chase boats
Norwegian firm working with premium RIB builder Goldfish on new high-output electric boat
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NewsYanmar brings saildrives to larger sailboats
Responding to boatbuilder demand, Yanmar is introducing the SD15 saildrive solution for larger monohull and multihull sailboats
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NewsGovernment scheme sees boatbuilder boost apprentice numbers by ‘at least’ 50 per cent
Riviera one of a number of Australian builders set to take advantage of scheme
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NewsHanse partners with insurer Pantaenius
Germany’s HanseYachts AG has teamed up with yacht insurance provider Pantaenius to expand its service offering for owners
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News60th Genoa Boat Show in numbers
The 2020 Genoa International Boat Show ended its six-day run yesterday with 71,168 visitors having passed through the gates. There were 824 brands on display across a total surface area of over 200,000sq m both on land and on water, of which 90% was outdoors. The 60th edition was organised ...
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NewsAustin Parker Yachts sells first Mahòn 52
Austin Parker Yachts has sold its first Mahòn 52, the newest model in the company’s production range.
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News22nd Biograd Boat Show to go ahead as planned
With just two weeks to go before the start of the 22nd Biograd Boat Show in southern Croatia, event organiser Ilirija d.d has confirmed that over 200 exhibitors have already registered for this year’s event.
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NewsOceanic Systems reports record year
Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd, manufacturer of NMEA2000-based Integrated Alarm, Display and Control Systems for leisure and commercial vessels, is reporting record figures for the year.
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