Sector News – Page 344
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NewsSuzuki unveils microplastics collection system for outboards
Suzuki announced what it says is the world’s first microplastics collecting system for outboard motors on Thursday as part of the IBEX Online virtual trade event.
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NewsGulf Craft appoints exclusive dealer in Italy
The Middle East’s largest yacht-builder, Gulf Craft, has expanded its European dealer network with the appointment, as from September, of Media Ship International as its exclusive dealer. This latest dealer appointment involves the marketing of all the Gulf Craft brands – Majesty Yachts, Nomad, Silvercraft and Oryx Sports Cruisers.
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NewsHanse reports record order book but substantial write-down
Against the backdrop of €67.5 million in orders, German boatbuilder HanseYachts has disclosed a -€13.9 million impairment of its asset portfolio and -€15.9 million fiscal year loss – primarily related to the impact of Covid-19 and delayed restructuring at its French subsidiary Privilege
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NewsAstondoa presents new AS8 flybridge motoryacht
Spanish shipyard Astondoa presented its new AS8 flybridge motoryacht today at its facilities in Santa Pola, Alicante.
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NewsDAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Award – call for entries
Entries are now open for a special one-off DAME competition to be awarded at the virtual METSTRADE Connect event on 10 December 2020. The DAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Award will celebrate the efforts of global equipment manufacturers that have kept design at the forefront of their development efforts during ...
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NewsMarineMax acquisition adds 20 locations
US boat retailer significantly expands its Great Lakes and West Coast presence with the acquisition of the SkipperBud’s and Silver Seas’ dealership and marina operations
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NewsDominican Republic to boost nautical tourism, local boatbuilding
The Dominican Republic is already starting to think about “post-pandemic” recovery and one senator from the Modern Revolutionary Party (MRP) believes that nautical tourism, along with boatbuilding and repair, could be key. Senator Alexis Victoria introduced legislation inspired by the “new world paradigm” known as the Blue Economy, which the ...
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NewsDouglas Marine prepares for relaunch
Italian mooring specialist Douglas Marine is having its official relaunch at the Genoa Boat Show this week with a wide range of samples from its own production. The move was made possible after Paolo Ramoino, a new partner at the firm, injected the company with liquidity and was subsequently made ...
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NewsMarquis chooses outboards as standard on M42 Day Yacht debuting in Osaka
Nearly a year after rebranding its line with the introduction of the M42 Day Yacht, Marquis Yachts has retooled the sporty hull to accommodate triple outboards, which will become the standard offering with inboards becoming the option.
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NewsRiviera starts recruitment drive to meet production demand levels
Riviera, Australia’s largest luxury motoryacht builder, has started a recruitment drive to meet demand and fill key specialist trades ahead of the company’s 2021 intake of new apprentices. The brand is currently expanding its production after enjoying particular sales success with a number of its yacht model series.
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NewsBarton Marine expands in USA
UK-based deck hardware manufacturer Barton Marine is expanding in the USA with the launch of Barton US LLC. Well-respected across the globe for its comprehensive range of sailboat hardware, Barton’s new US presence will hugely boost service levels and supply efficiency for US boaters across the continent.
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NewsThai shipyard rebrands; continues to expand facilities
Orders for five solar-powered catamarans part of yard’s order book
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NewsItalian composites firm to debut 3D-printed fibreglass boat
MAMBO: “The next generation of boat design” Italian startup Moi Composites is set to unveil what it is calling “the world’s first real 3D-printed fibreglass boat” during the 2020 Genoa Boat Show from 1-6 October. MAMBO (Motor Additive Manufacturing Boat) is the world’s first fibreglass boat using ...
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NewsOne hundred US marinas sold for $2.11bn
Dallas, Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sun Communities Inc and one of its subsidiaries in a transaction for cash and SUI equity valued at $2.11bn.
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NewsSA’s Gemini Marine supplies RIBs to SpaceX
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide official recovery boats for their space missions.
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NewsDamen Shipyards Group completes restructuring to regain profitability
Damen Yachting’s main facility in Flushing, the Netherlands Damen Shipyards Group has completed a corporate overhaul ending its fragmented structure, making the Dutch company that runs 36 shipbuilding and repair yards worldwide profitable again. In January, Arnout Damen, son of founder Kommer Damen, became CEO, succeeding founder ...
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NewsFirst hydrogen-powered yacht premieres in Monaco
The 40ft ‘New Era’ was designed by Hynova Boat What is being touted as the world’s first hydrogen-powered yacht designed by Hynova Boat premiered last week in Monaco during the Planetary Health Week Capital Yachting Experience. The French company launched ‘New Era’ from the La Ciotat Dockyard ...
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NewsPure Watercraft branches out into boat construction
The US-based electric outboard specialist has launched a series of electric boat packages
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NewsGarmin named NMEA Manufacturer of the Year for sixth straight year
Builder picks up four additional Product of Excellence awards presented during annual NMEA annual meetings
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NewsAncasta expands European brokerage network
Ancasta International Boat Sales is expanding its European brokerage network with the opening of new sales offices in La Rochelle, France and Nieuwpoort, Belgium. The two new offices bring Ancasta’s total to 22 locations across the UK and Europe.
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