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NewsZ Nautic Group appoints UK distributor
French inflatables specialist Zodiac Nautic Group has chosen EP Barrus to serve as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Northern Ireland. Barrus will offer the company’s full range of Zodiac and Bombard RIBs, foldables, tenders and liferafts.
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NewsDiscovery Yachts latest; creditors meeting held today
The UK’s Discovery Yachts Group (DYG) has been rescued from administration in a pre-pack deal which involved the establishment of a new UK holding company formed by the largest DYG shareholder, Binti Investment GmbH. The deal, for which no value has been given, means that all yachts currently in build ...
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NewsSuperyacht global orders dipped in 2019
The 2020 Global Order Book, tracking superyachts over 24 metres ordered or under construction annually, dropped by -3% to 807 projects in 2019, down from 830 in the previous year’s tally.
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NewsSea Pro Boats to build new facility in South Carolina
Sea Pro Boats in the US is investing more than US$3m on a new facility in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Located in Winnsboro, it will be the fishing boat manufacturer’s second location in South Carolina and is expected to create 135 new jobs.
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NewsSouth African RIB builder targets French market
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has signed a distribution agreement with French distributor Diffusion Atlantique Marine Ayroles (DIFAMA).
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NewsSunseeker unveils details of new Manhattan 55
The UK’s Sunseeker International has unveiled details of its latest flybridge model, the Manhattan 55. It follows the success of the Manhattan 52 – the group’s fastest-selling model in history, having delivered 131 units since its introduction in autumn 2016.
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NewsSouth Coast Boat Show to expand in 2020
The 2020 South Coast Boat Show, the second edition of the UK event launched last year, is set to be larger with more international brands present. The show is scheduled to be held from May 15-17 at Southampton’s Ocean Village marina.
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NewsTaiwan boatbuilder wins government excellence award
Taiwanese boatbuilder Kha Shing has been awarded the 2020 Taiwan Excellence Award for its new Monte Fino F76 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht (V76).
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NewsRaritan Engineering appoints NZ distributor
Raritan Engineering, the US manufacturer of marine sanitation components and systems, has added New Zealand-based Lusty & Blundell to its roster of international distributors.
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NewsNorwegian boat sales back on track
After a downturn, the Norwegian boat market is back on a high level again. According to Batliv.no, sales have grown steadily since 2013 when the market hit a low of NOK 1.7bn (€170m) in sales.
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NewsNew CEO and structure for Damen
Arnout Damen has become the new CEO of Damen Shipyards Group, which includes Dutch yacht-builder Amels. At the same time, this major shipbuilding company is switching to a divisional structure to serve the market more effectively and efficiently.
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NewsNew yard Reale Yachts announces sale of first 32m
Italian yard’s new Pacifico 32, now under construction at its facility near Pisa
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NewsIBI’s 2020 International Boat Show Calendar available now
IBI’s annual compilation of major boat shows around the world provides attendance figures, location and organiser details – and is available in print, as a digital download or online with live links to the show’s website and organiser
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Better Way opens new US plant
Composite manufacturer refurbishes former Robalo Boats facility in Georgia to better serve east coast boat builders
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NewsSweden’s Hjertman Group continues growth curve
Quick delivery, rather than E-commerce, the major challenge for distributor
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NewsParis award win proves boost for ITA Catamarans
New Italian builder eyeing expansion off back of positive feedback for first model
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News2019 has been a crucial year for Fairline Yachts
The company has hopes of profitability after heavy losses during its first 3 years of operation. Fairline’s just-filed accounts for 2018 show a loss of £14.8m
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