All articles by Tony Esposito
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News
Long-delayed USVI marina project still uncertain
A controversial marina proposal for Coral Bay on the US Virgin Island of St John may be closer to construction – or not
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Additional controversy could further delay Larnaca port project
The four-year-old plan to develop the Larnaca port and marina is facing additional opposition which could further delay the project, with one official hinting it should be moved to the back burner. While stakeholders have welcomed the idea of transferring management of the Larnaca marina to the Cyprus Marine and ...
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Dates set for second Virgin Islands Boating Expo
The event continues to build on its reputation as a must-attend gathering
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Electrifcation
Innovative electric ferry design earns international recognition
An innovative wakeless, carbonless electric ferry design, proposed for commuter and tourist transport along the Charles River in the US state of Massachusetts, is already garnering attention and accolades having captured a Gussie Award for Electric Commercial Passenger Vessels: In Development.
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Decking
Wood buoys to replace plastic in Antarctic research
Some of the estimated 8 million tons of discarded plastic that gets washed to sea each year is showing up as solid waste and toxic chemicals in remote parts of the Antarctic, and researchers there are about to deploy wooden research buoys, replacing the plastic models currently in use as ...
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Hinckley Yachts adds Mercury dealership to Florida yard
The US builder is looking to widen its market reach
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
3D printing technology moves from boat hulls to interiors
The marine industry - familiar with the possibilities of 3D printing, particularly for boat hulls – is discovering the potential in ancillary areas like boat interiors thanks to large-scale fused granule fabrication (FGF) technology from WASP
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BRP ‘wait and see’ on potential Trump tariffs
Canadian powersport manufacturer tells analysts it’s too early to tell what will happen
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Aquila expands in Puerto Rico with new dealer
The partnership will offer clients an ”unparalleled selection” of luxury boating options in the region
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Vision teams with Armada on eco-friendly pontoon
An electric version of Armada’s entry-level Zen model will launch in 2025
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Highfield to invest US$3m, create 110 jobs
The US RIB builder will be expanding its warehouse and rigging facility in Michigan
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Patrick Industries well-positioned for potential tariffs
CEO Andy Nemeth says the company has worked hard to secure its supply chain
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Rome show returns after a decade, focus on ‘small and medium boating’
The 2024 Rome International Boat Show opens this weekend
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Management shake-up at Malibu Boats
Anderson to depart Malibu, Menneto to assume presidential duties
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“Mini marinas” could hold key to Sri Lanka’s blue economy
The 21 fishery harbours that dot the coastline could ease the country’s transition to a yachting destination
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NXTLVL Marine secures two MarineMax Texas locations, adds Nautique
The Texas-based dealer chain now has seven locations in the US state
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Grenada changes Yachting Act to promote sustainable tourism
Marine tourism is one of the essential pillars of Grenada’s blue economy
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Silver Seas Yachts becomes Azimut US west coast rep
The territory includes the coastal states of Washington, Oregon and California
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First marina licenses issued by Saudi Red Sea Authority
Al-Ahlam Marine is the recipient of the SRSA’s inaugural marina operators’ licenses
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Major expansion underway for Florida’s Cat’s Paw Marina
Project partners broke ground on Wednesday to transform the site into a 20-acre facility with space for up to 500 boats