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Dozens dead in California dive boat fire
Twenty-five people are confirmed dead and another nine remain missing following a tragic fire aboard a charter dive boat off the Southern California coast, according to the Associated Press (AP), in what is being called “California’s worst maritime disaster in recent memory.”
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Grand Banks posts 4th quarter and year-end results
Singapore-based Grand Banks reports lower revenue and profitability for 2019, but remains bullish about 2020 based on a robust order book and four-years of restructuring initiatives
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ITR sees declining US boat production over next two years
US boat production expected to decline in next 12 months, but swift recovery predicted
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Holiday weekend plans scuppered across Southeastern US
Plans for beach, boat and other shoreline outings over Labor Day weekend – typically viewed as the final hurrah of the summer season – have shifted to hurricane preparations for a dangerous storm system
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US powerboat registration ups and downs for June
Mixed picture as market softens following 10-year high
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New manufacturer enters US aluminium fishing boat market
A newly-launched US boatbuilder aims to capture a share of the lucrative domestic aluminium fishing boat market.
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Interior Technology Services gets new owner
Interior Technology Services (ITS) of the Netherlands has sold its US operations and the new owner is looking to expand operations.
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Glomex appoints US sales rep group
Glomex Marine Antennas USA has signed Waters & David Company as its newest US sales rep group.
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Lowe unveils six new models for 2020
Lowe Boats has completed its annual dealer meeting where it introduced six new models of pontoon and aluminium fishing boats for the 2020 model year.
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Pontoon boat accident leads to calls for rental rule review
In the wake of a rental boat capsize that dumped 15 vacationers in the Ocean City Inlet channel in Maryland on August 1, some are questioning regulations surrounding boat rentals and what repercussions rental companies face when an accident occurs.
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Scout Boats expands dealer network
Scout Boats, the US builder of sportfishing boats from 17ft-53ft, has added twelve national dealers and eight international dealers to its current roster.
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Siren Marine makes key managerial promotions
Siren Marine has promoted two from within the organisation to help meet what the company calls growing demand for its Connected Boat technology.
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Executive appointment at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc has named Larry Baab as its new group vice president, camping and watercraft recreation.
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Chris-Craft | Stephen Heese
Chris-Craft’s president and CEO speaks with IBI about sales trends, working with Winnebago and what the future holds as the iconic US boat builder celebrates 145 years in business.
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LED lighting specialist makes Inc 5000 list
For the eighth consecutive year, LED lighting specialist Lumitec has been ranked by Inc Magazine as an honoree on their Inc 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The company ranked #4464 out of 5000.
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Trump blinks on new tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has softened his position on a threat made earlier this month to levy a new 10% tariff on US$300bn worth of Chinese goods not already subject to existing tariffs.
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Hatteras/Cabo inks deal with SkipperBud’s
Hatteras/Cabo Yachts has formed a partnership with SkipperBud’s in which the iconic family-owned string of 18 Midwest dealerships will have exclusive rights to the luxury brands in the Great Lakes region of the US.
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Enterprise Florida creating jobs through export growth
With only 4% of US companies exporting goods, state organisations like Enterprise Florida play an important role in helping businesses move into foreign markets with the goal of stimulating job growth through export growth. So, it’s no surprise that nine of the 13 US exhibitors at the Sydney International Boat ...
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Twin Disc acquires Veth Propulsion
US-based Twin Disc, maker of transmission, propulsion, steering and other systems for marine and other sectors, has acquired family-owned Veth Propulsion of the Netherlands.
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Inflatable watercraft, paddles gain exemption from US tariff list
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that certain inflatable boats, kayaks, canoes and paddles have been excluded from a list of Chinese imports subject to tariffs.