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Derecktor, St Lucie finalise yacht yard at Port of Fort Pierce
It took longer than anticipated, but the Port of Fort Pierce Florida will have a new megayacht repair centre operated by Derecktor Shipyards.
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NewsBrexit brings growth to UK boating tourism
A new study reveals that boating tourism contributed over £6 billion to the UK economy in 2018
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News2019 London Yacht Show cancelled
The organisers of the 2019 London Yacht Show, due to be held from May 8-12 at St Katharine Docks in the heart of London, have postponed this year’s event until 2020. According to a statement, the move will “ensure the delivery of a high-quality onwater show, with the scale and ...
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NewsTurkey: charter yachts update
Foreign flagged charter yachts that cruise to Turkish waters not affected by the recent announcements
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NewsReport into Dutch boating sector warns of skills shortage
An industry report into the training of boatyard workers in the Netherlands says weaknesses in schooling combined with a lack of forward-looking management make the Dutch sector insufficiently future-proof.
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NewsLusty & Blundell takes on Spinlock range
Spinlock has chosen Lusty & Blundell Ltd to serve as its new distributor in New Zealand. Products include the renowned Spinlock cleat, clutch and rope control range; the award-winning Deckvest Lifejacket range, harnesses and personal equipment; and a wide range of sensors specifically designed for performance sailing.
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NewsShipyard Supply Co reports strong performance in first six months of trading
Shipyard Supply Co (SSCo), the UK-based deck hardware specialist that formed last year, has reported strong performance in its first six months of trading.
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NewsUS marina gets US$12m facelift following Hurricane Harvey
In just a year after Hurricane Harvey tore through coastal Texas, Cove Harbor Marina announced it would be reopening and expanding operations as Cove Harbor Yacht Club and Boat House Resort, with US$12m in upgrades and plans underway for more.
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NewsFerretti Yachts 720 to have official debut this summer
Italy’s Ferretti Yachts is to officially debut its latest creation, the Ferretti Yachts 720, this summer. The new project made a huge splash at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2018, when the first unit was sold off-plan.
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NewsUSMCA shows signs of faltering in US Congress
The deal reached last year with the Trump Administration, Mexico and Canada to replace the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is showing signs of stalling in US Congress, according to The Washington Post.
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NewsGreen light for NZ marina extension project
A 252-berth extension to Waikawa Marina on New Zealand’s South Island has received approval from the Port Marlborough Board.
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NewsOvermarine delivers new Mangusta Oceano 43
Italy’s Overmarine Group has delivered Project Firenze, the third 43m yacht in its Mangusta Oceano series of displacement vessels, to its new owner. The official ceremony took place on Overmarine’s private quay in Viareggio following the successful completion of tests and sea trials.
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NewsHill Robinson opens first Southern Hemisphere office
In response to the growth in the Asia-Pacific yachting market, Hill Robinson Yacht Management has decided to open an office on Australia’s Gold Coast. The new office is located at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), already a well-established hub for superyacht repairs, refits and berthing. It will also ...
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NewsTurkey overturns ban on foreign-flagged charter yachts
The ban on foreign-flagged yachts operating as charter vessels in Turkey this season has been overturned, thanks to the efforts of local yacht associations and charter firms. But while negotiations with officials at the Ministry of Tourism have been successful, disappointingly high rates have been imposed.
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NewsWorkforce development to be addressed in IBEX Super Session
‘Challenges and Solutions for Workforce Development’ will be the subject of a Super Session at the 2019 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) on 30 September, in advance of the show’s official opening in Tampa, Florida.
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MB92 La Ciotat awarded concession for 200m dry dock in La Ciotat
New contract unlocks several orders
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NewsYamaha extends marine dealer financing solutions
The company’s new finance program is intended to boost boat and engine sales at both the wholesale and retail level
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NewsBainbridge moves forward with Morbern
Bainbridge, which claims to be the UK’s only marine, sail making, cover making and watercraft distributor, has added Morbern Europe to its range of Marine fabrics. Morbern’s marine and recreational vinyl fabrics have been designed to be hard wearing in daily use whilst blending modern colour, profile and touch. This ...
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NewsARCADIA expands in Spain with new partnership with Marivent Yachts
Marivent extends office network to Ibiza
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Cummins opens new S Africa 'Power Hub' as it looks to consolidate recreational marine market growth
Recreational boating had proving an increasingly valuable segment for the company
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