Sector News – Page 351
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Superyacht concierge business gains support from US investor to survive Covid-19
Supporter is World Fuel Services shareholder and global marine fuel company
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Auckland’s largest marina to undergo huge redevelopment
Westhaven Marina, situated in the heart of Auckland, is expanding both on shore and on the water
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Superyacht sinks off Sardinia
Guardia Costiera received a distress message from the yacht saying it was on fire
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Turquoise Yachts announces sale of new 75m Project NB69
Construction of NB69 is gaining pace at the shipyard in Istanbul
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La Rochelle boat show cancelled
Organisers forced to cancel popular show on France’s Atlantic coast as waiver request refused
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Expansion of NZ superyacht refit facility nears completion
Development at Orams Marine continues at pace, with the second concrete slab poured of a new hardstand overnight and two travel lifts due to arrive in November
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Gulf Star Marina completes US$20 million automated dry stack
Marina claims its the first fully-automated dry stack storage system in the United States
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South Africa sees surge in interest in superyacht careers
Collaboration with Durban-based training partner Professional Yachtmaster Training is helping grow South Africa’s superyacht training profile, with increasing uptake
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Wajer adds ‘Foil Assist’ to 38, 38 S models for more comfort
Preliminary technical research shows ‘Foil Assist’ cuts fuel use by 10 to 20% and boosts maximum speed
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2020 Q4, full-year sales down for Twin Disc
Covid-19 impacts and soft commercial markets lead to 18% YOY revenue decline for US equipment manufacturer
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Mayor of Cannes calls show cancellation “absurd”
In a bitter exchange of public statements, the Mayor of Cannes and the Préfet of the Alpes-Maritimes region have clashed over the decision to cancel the Yachting Festival which was due to start on the 8th of September
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Ft Lauderdale show organiser produces ‘Know Before You Go’ safety video
The organisers of the 61st Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) have produced a ‘Know Before You Go’ safety video outlining some of the major changes visitors can expect at this year’s show. Owned by the Marine Industries of South Florida and produced by Informa Markets, FLIBS 2020 will take ...
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Polboat Yachting Festival deemed ‘huge success’
The on-water Polish show resulted in several orders for new yachts
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Nova Luxe acquires SA yacht-builder
Just one year after launching its first all-electric yacht, US-based Nova Luxe has acquired South African yacht-builder Scape, according to a company statement. Scape has been producing highly efficient catamarans primarily for the charter fleet market for more than 15 years. Nova Luxe plans to adopt the Scape models to ...
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Spanish marina operator obtains ‘Safe Tourism’ certification
Amarres Deportivos is one of few companies in the Balearics to be certified Covid-secure
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Siren Marine appoints European distributor
UK-based motoryacht brokerage Argo Yachting, sister brand to Princess Motor Yacht Sales, has secured the distribution rights for Siren Marine’s Connected Boat technology in Europe.
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Turquoise delivers 56m Blue II
Blue II: An exploration yacht for the 21st Century Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts has delivered Blue II, a retro-styled 56m explorer yacht, to its new owner. Described by the yard as “an exploration yacht for the 21st Century”, Blue II combines retro styling with the latest technology. ...
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Dispute emerges over cancellation of Cannes Yachting Festival
In a weekend interview, French official flatly denies he ordered the show’s cancellation and lays responsibility on the organisers; compensation costs at issue.