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Recovery of technological maritime market observed by IMTECH

July 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Imtech Logo

Imtech announced observation of improvement of the technological maritime market in Far East and Singapore, drawing conclusion based on the increase in orders in these areas over the past few months. ... read full story

Luxury motor yachts sign-up for Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) 2011

July 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

PIMEX, now in its eighth year, is a spectacular marine and lifestyle exhibition held at the Royal Phuket Marina Exhibition and Conference Centre in Phuket, Thailand from January 6 to 9, 2011, and set to be another major success. ... read full story

New superyacht dry dock delivered to Knight & Carver

July 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On the 30th of June 2010, the Knight & Carver Yacht Center in San Diego, California took delivery a superyacht dry dock called ‘Diligence’ for its refit and repair operations. ... read full story

Burger Boat Company may lay off employees

July 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Burger Boat Company may lay off approximately 70 employees during the next six months. These layoffs will be in addition to a series of small layoffs that have occurred over the last several months. The company is positive and continues to seek new projects, which could minimize layoffs and make the notice to lay off the employees a moot point. ... read full story

AIMEX awarded grant for marine industry seminars in Australia.

July 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) have been awarded a grant by the Australian government to host a total of 6 Seminars to concentrate on “Driving innovation through the adoption of new technologies” to ensure businesses continue to thrive and survive. ... read full story

Superyacht Mangusta 148 Oceano by Overmarine

July 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Overmarine, the Viareggio, Italy based superyacht builder have presented preliminary designs of their latest project, the Mangusta 148 Oceano. The Mangusta 148 Oceano is 45.5 m and will be powered dual MTU 12V4000 M53R diesel engines able to provide a top speed of 15 knots. The Mangusta 148 Oceano is Overmarine’s first displacement trideck motor yacht. ... read full story

Great success for Numarine Open Day 2010

July 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Numarine 78 HT - Hard Top - Image credit to Numarine

The Numarine Open Day 2010 event was held on the 8th, 9th and 10th of July 2010. Guest from all over the world joined the event, that has been held for the third time with a great success. ... read full story

Top coat revision announced by AWLGRIP

July 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Following the extensive customer feedback, Awlgrip has announced a top coat revision. This revision is due for introduction into the professional yacht market immediately after the previews with customers. ... read full story

BWA Yachting and Vilanova Grand Marina in partnership

July 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Multi-year service and marketing agreement has been signed between Barcelona's Vilanova Grand Marina and BWA Yachting. This new collaboration gives opportunity to captains, crew and guest to enjoy and experience the remarkable facilities that Vilanova Grand Marina has to offer. ... read full story

Eel Kant appointed as managing director at Jongert Shipyard

July 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Eel Kant has been appointed as the managing director at the Jongert Shipyard as of 1st July 2010. Mr Kant was the Managing Director of Oceanco for about 7 years, from 2003 to 2010. Kant is very positive about the yards survival after the worldwide financial crisis. ... read full story

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