All The Netherlands articles – Page 43

  • Amsterdam canal boats
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    HISWA: all-electric Amsterdam boating will destroy local sector

    2019-03-07T09:27:00Z

    The City of Amsterdam plans drastic steps to end traffic jams on its historic canals that have led to a 30% rise in nuisance complaints in recent years. The steps include a move to electric-only recreational boating by 2025.

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    Wireless Logic Group acquires M2MBlue of the Netherlands

    2019-03-04T11:30:00Z

    Britain’s fast-expanding Wireless Logic Group has acquired M2MBlue of the Netherlands, a company that combines cellular, satellite and land connections to deliver secure internet services to passengers on superyachts and ocean liners.

  • The hull is made from window frames and number plates
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    New Dutch builder launches ‘circular’ catamaran

    2019-02-26T15:20:00Z

    A new yacht company in the Netherlands, Vaan Yachts, has introduced its first-ever model. The Vaan R4 is a 12.8m (42ft) catamaran made from ‘circular’ materials, including recycled aluminium, cork and plant-based alternatives for leather.

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    Strong refit market drives VBH growth and expansion

    2019-02-15T08:00:00Z

    Riding the coat tails of a buoyant global refit market, Dutch systems integrator Van Berge Henegouwen is reporting rising demand for upgrades of onboard IT networks.

  • Akzo Nobel CEO Thierry Vanlancker
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    AkzoNobel reports mixed 2018; Vows ‘to invest in growth’

    2019-02-14T08:00:00Z

    AkzoNobel NV, the Dutch-based multinational maker of decorative paints and performance coatings, has reported mixed 2018 results due to adverse currency movements, pricier raw materials and lower volumes.

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    Dutch America’s Cup entry names MD

    2019-02-08T15:20:00Z

    Eelco Blok, a former CEO of Dutch telecoms provider KPN, has been named managing director of DutchSail, the company behind the Dutch challenger in the 36th America’s Cup in 2021.

  • The 22m Z72 is Zeelander's largest yacht to date
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    Dutch builder reports strongest year ever

    2019-02-07T08:00:00Z

    Zeelander Yachts of the Netherlands has revealed that 2018 was the company’s most successful year ever, with a 30% increase in new motoryacht sales. The Dutch builder also has a solid order book for 2019 and a new flagship due for delivery this spring.

  • News

    North Technology Group purchases Magic Marine, forms new division

    2019-01-11T10:01:00Z

    North Technology Group (NTG) has purchased MBrands International BV, owners of the Magic Marine technical sailing apparel brand and Mystic kiteboarding accessories, creating a new division of NTG called North Actionsports Group.

  • Bravo Eugenia is the second-largest superyacht built by Oceanco
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    Global superyacht market starts year on strong footing

    2019-01-04T13:08:00Z

    Deliveries, launches and keel-layings all feature in what measures up to be a flurry of activity at superyacht yards at the end of 2018 and start of 2019. The latest project news comes from Brazil, Italy and particularly the Netherlands.

  • Vanquish Yachts 58 Hard Top
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    Vanquish moves aggressively to elevate its visibility worldwide

    2018-12-14T09:35:00Z

    New 58ft range in the pipe along with smaller ‘accessible’ composite models to broaden brand’s appeal

  • Feadship's Makkum facility
    News

    Fat order book leads Feadship to build 166m hall

    2018-12-12T14:41:00Z

    De Vries Scheepsbouw, a founding member of the Feadship alliance of superyacht builders, has started work on a second build hall – 166m long – in the northern Dutch town of Makkum.

  • Yanmar's Martijn Oggel
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    Yanmar appoints global sales manager

    2018-12-12T11:16:00Z

    Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has appointed Martijn Oggel as its global sales manager. Based at YMI Almere in the Netherlands, Oggel will implement the company’s strategic directives in alignment with local offices and key distributors. He will report directly to YMI director of sales and marketing Floris Lettinga.

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    HISWA Holland Marine, RECRON members OK merger

    2018-12-07T16:57:00Z

    Members of HISWA Holland Marine, the Dutch boating sector lobby, and RECRON, the Netherlands’ leisure industry trade group, have agreed to merge. Representing almost 2,500 companies, the two parties will act as a strategic alliance.

  • Linssen Grand Sturdy 500AC Variotop
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    Linssen turns 70 and sells 11 yachts worth €5.2m

    2018-12-04T09:00:00Z

    Linssen Yachts of the Netherlands says it took orders for 11 yachts worth €5.2m at its annual mid-November in-house boat show, which coincided with the Dutch motoryacht maker’s 70th anniversary.

  • E&P Marine president Miguel Vasallo
    News

    VETUS Maxwell strengthens South American presence

    2018-11-30T11:51:00Z

    VETUS Maxwell, the Dutch marine systems manufacturer, has appointed E&P Marine Inc as its representative for South America and the Caribbean. The Miami-based leisure equipment supplier will represent the VETUS and Maxwell product lines in the region from Mexico through to Brazil and across the Caribbean islands.

  • ZABAVA_Heesen yacht
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    Zabava arrives at Dutch yard for complete refit

    2018-11-30T10:12:00Z

    The 30m Heesen-built motoryacht Zabava arrived at ICON Yachts’ facilities in Harlingen, the Netherlands recently for a complete refit ahead of the Mediterranean cruising season. Originally delivered as Buka in 2000, the yacht previously cruised under the name Pokrov II before being sold to its new owner in ...

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    Piet Brouwer wins Dutch SY contract

    2018-11-20T13:08:00Z

    Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology in the Netherlands plans to step up collaboration with Royal Huisman after winning a contract to design and install the complete electro-technical system on the Dutch superyacht builder’s 55m motoryacht project Phi.

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    HISWA, Dutch leisure sector lobby to merge

    2018-11-15T12:48:00Z

    In the face of consumers’ changing vacationing patterns, HISWA Holland Marine, the Dutch boating sector lobby and RECON, the Netherlands’ leisure industry trade group, plan to merge.

  • News

    Feadship Refit & Services opens for business

    2018-11-15T12:35:00Z

    Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has announced the formation of a globally operating company called Feadship Refit & Services, which will be responsible for implementing Feadship’s new customer support strategy referred to as ‘My Feadship’.

  • News

    Allpa and Technodrive hit 30

    2018-11-14T15:28:00Z

    Dutch manufacturer and distributor celebrating 30 years distributing Technodrive