Sector News – Page 388
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NewsHong Kong show to be held in April
The Hong Kong International Boat Show (HKIBS), which is traditionally held in December, was cancelled last year because of protests experienced in the territory.
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NewsEU briefs boating sector on pricey climate change strategy
At Boot Düsseldorf, the EU shared with the global boating sector the outlines of its pricey climate change strategy in the decades ahead. It said the magnitude of making the 27-nation EU climate-neutral by 2050 “is something we have not faced before.”
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NewsPrestige unveils more details on new X line
Prestige Yachts released more details on its new X line at the Düsseldorf Boat Show on the weekend, while also announcing record sales of its 420 flybridge model which had its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival last September.
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NewsPrincecraft debuts new models in Toronto
Canadian boatbuilder Princecraft Boats opened the Toronto International Boat Show this past weekend with the global debut of new pontoon and fishing boat models.
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NewsDutch superyacht sector weighs offer of upgrade in new home
Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT), a grouping of 400-plus maritime know-how companies, showed Dutch superyacht builders and their suppliers a new home last week following the collapse of their HISWA Holland Yachting Group.
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NewsFPT Industrial to supply engines to Yanmar
Italian engine specialist FPT Industrial has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yanmar to develop and supply marine engines.
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NewsUS powerboat registrations increased in late 2019
A strong second half of the year for US boat sales helped boost powerboat registrations to 275,00 units through last November, up 6% on a rolling three-month year-over-year basis, but down 1% on a rolling 12-month year-over-year, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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NewsHorizon Yachts unveils two new models for 2020
Horizon Yachts used its bi-annual Open House event in Taiwan to unveil its newest additions to the expanding FD Series.
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News5th Thailand Yacht Show achieves strong results
The fifth edition of the Thailand Yacht Show was held at Royal Phuket Marina from January 9-12 with a wide range of yachts, marine equipment and lifestyle products on display. Now firmly established as a consumer boat show in Thailand, the event is well-supported by key regional distributors including Asia ...
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NewsEcoworks Marine appoints Dutch distributor
Ecoworks Marine in the UK has chosen Dutch distributor Belship to represent its sustainable interior and exterior cleaning products range in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany.
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NewsD-Marin to be acquired by private equity fund
A multimillion-euro deal of undisclosed value has been made by the Luxembourg-headquartered private equity business CVC Partners to buy the D-Marin arm of the Turkish Dogus Group. D-Marin, which is registered in the Netherlands, operates 15 marinas in five Mediterranean and Middle East countries. This transaction will be finalised upon ...
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NewsArksen launches ‘game changing’ syndicate for sustainable marine travel
Builder announces new Adventure Syndicate offering access to a multi-year cruising program
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NewsSpinlock gains Maritime NZ approval
Spinlock inflatable lifejackets have gained Maritime NZ approval for use on both commercial and recreational vessels in New Zealand.
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NewsMOU signed to initiate marina training in China
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Marina Industries Association (MIA) in Australia and the Chinese Sports Industry Group (CSI) which will result in marina training and accreditation starting in China.
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NewsItalian yard re-enters market with new vision
Italian shipyard Aicon Yachts has re-entered the market with a new semi-custom model, the 20m Aicon 66, due for launch soon.
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NewsRS Electric Boats to unveil “ground-breaking” electric RIB at Düsseldorf
RS Electric Boats, the new sister company to UK sailboat manufacturer RS Sailing, is to launch its new electric RIB at Boot Düsseldorf this weekend.
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NewsYachting logistics and transport specialists link to offer sailing sector solutions
A new partnership between two leading players in the yacht transport and event logistics areas has been agreed to “provide additional professional transport solutions to the sailing sector”. The two partners are GAC Pindar, the marine leisure, sports and event specialist arm of the GAC Group, and BBC Yacht Transport, ...
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NewsNMMA, Transport Canada reach MOU to streamline boat importation regulations
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian government which will reduce paperwork for manufacturers exporting boats to Canada.
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NewsUS/China trade deal keeps tariffs in place, Senate set to approve USMCA
The US and China are expected to sign a “phase one” trade deal today that would keep tariffs in place on some US$360bn in Chinese goods until after the US presidential election in November, while the United States Senate is expected to approve the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact on Thursday.
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