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New Ecuadorian-based superyacht cruise company to start operations in December
Kontiki’s 39m (128ft) yacht is currently undergoing a major refit at Astilleros Maridueña’s shipyard in Guayaquil A new Ecuadorian-based superyacht cruise company called Kontiki Small Yacht Expeditions is due to commence operations in December with two planned cruises along the coast of the South American country. ...
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Suzuki Marine to reorganise in the US
Management reshuffle to oversee establishment of new company in the USA
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METSTRADE organiser welcomes lockdown easing
METSTRADE organiser Amsterdam RAI has welcomed the Dutch Prime Minister’s announcement last week that large events are now permitted in The Netherlands as long as a 1.5m distance is kept between people at all times.
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Antonini Navi presents UP40-Crossover
Antonini Navi, the new Italian yacht brand that formed earlier this year, has presented the UP40-Crossover – its first yacht designed in collaboration with Fulvio de Simoni. Construction will begin in September.
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Cannes Yachting Festival to go ahead as planned
Organisers release statement to say this year’s event will definitely take place
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Overmarine sells Mangusta Oceano 43 to US client
Italy’s Overmarine Group has announced the sale of a Mangusta Oceano 43, known as Project Venezia, to a US client. This will be the fifth 43m unit from the Mangusta Oceano displacement range, and the second displacement vessel based in Florida. US brokerage Worth Avenue Yachts handled the sale. It ...
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Obituary: Gino Pardo
Gino Matteo Pardo, founder of the Gino Group, one of Turkey’s oldest yacht brokerage, refit and management firms, has passed away at the age of 84.
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Voltaire Electric Yachts launches first-ever model
A new German-US company, Voltaire Electric Yachts, has announced its official start of operations with the launch of its first-ever model – a 9.9m all-electric power catamaran.
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Trinidad & Tobago brace for surge of superyachts
Trinidad &Tobago (TT) is preparing for a “surge” of superyachts, causing its Attorney General (AG) to amend local legislation aimed at easing entry while protecting the island nation.
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Messe Frankfurt postpones Cape Town show
The 2020 Boatica Cape Town Boat Show has been cancelled due to the increased spread of Covid-19 in South Africa, Messe Frankfurt confirmed on Wednesday.
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Suzuki claims world first
Early today Suzuki released news of the enhancements to its DF115BG and DF140BG outboards. Both engines will now be available with the drive-by-wire technology which was previously reserved for its engines in the 150hp to 350hp range.
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Düsseldorf show organisers launch new promotional campaign
“reboot your business” aims to fuel the industry’s passion for watersports
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Newport International Boat Show cancelled
Newport Exhibition Group has announced that its annual boat show scheduled to take place September 17-20 at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island, has been cancelled.
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New superyacht trimonoran concept unveiled
Yacht designer Baran Akalin has revealed a 25m trimonoran yacht concept featuring a trimonoran hull developed by Dutch company AnwigemA.
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Bavaria introduces first outboard day cruiser, the Bavaria Vida 33
The first details and drawings were presented to the public today
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MYBA issues guidance on Greek yacht charters
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, yacht brokers in Greece are working with owners and clients to resolve any issues related to upcoming yacht charters. During this uncertain period and until further notice, the country’s Covid-19 and cancellation policy is typically as follows: For crewed yacht charters, each charter is dealt ...
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Azura Marine to build Aquanima solar-powered catamarans in Spain
Flurry of enquiries following recent launch of first cat
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Hinckley Yachts: smooth sailing in rough times
Boat sales have doubled in a year-to-year comparison, says US builder, with pre-owned models selling at unprecedented rates
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Ferretti unveils new flagship, its biggest yacht to date
The Ferretti Yachts 1000 is the shipyard’s first 100% wide-body vessel
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New facility for Balance Catamarans Cape Town
Balance Catamarans Cape Town has begun work at a new 9,500sq m facility at the Port of Cape Town in South Africa, US-based Balance Catamarans said in their latest online newsletter. The facility has been set up to produce the two latest additions to the Balance range, the Balance 482 ...