Industry News – Page 19
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NewsOfficial timekeeper appointed
Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin has been appointed official timekeeper of The Ocean Race.
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NewsUS teak sanctions ineffective
US companies are circumventing sanctions to import teak for Myanmar, claims action group
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NewsNew Plymouth maritime skills centre
A new centre of excellence has opened in Plymouth which will foster skills and innovation in the marine industry
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NewsDiscovery nominates liquidators
Discovery Shipyard is set to be placed into voluntary liquidation following a request by the company’s directors.
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NewsGreat strides for boat navigation
A boat navigation app had a bumper year in 2021 beating its sales target by 15%
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NewsYachting startup accelerator milestone
A global startup accelerator for the yachting industry has reached a benchmark of 50 clients
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NewsDiscovery directors stand down
John Burnie and David Winduss have stepped down from their roles as directors of Discovery Shipyard.
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NewsCMN receives 'Good' grade
Not-for-profit marine business support organisation, Cornwall Marine Network (CMN), has received a ‘Good’ grade in its latest Ofsted inspection for its apprenticeship training programme.
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NewsWaves prevent marina being used
Representations regarding the installation of a wave wall in the outer harbour at Dover Harbour need to be made by January 20 2022.
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NewsMultihull designer James Wharram dies
The father of multihull sailing and cruising, designer and boatbuilder, James Wharram, has died at the age of 93.
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NewsSailors recognised in Honours List
British Sailing Team members have been recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours List.
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No extra VAT confirmed by HMRC
Boat owners will not be required to pay a second amount of UK VAT if their vessels have been outside the UK for more than three years.
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NewsDiscovery to appoint administrators?
Discovery Shipyard has announced it could be forced to call in the administrators following the news that the boatbuilder’s owner and shareholder is withdrawing support.
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NewsBainbridge signs with Ubi Maior
Bainbridge has agreed a technical partnership to supply the Ubi Maior Italia range of high-performance sail blocks, deck hardware and furling systems.
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NewsInvestment for foiling sportsboat company
Swedish electric foiling boat company Candela has raised €24m to increase its R&D, invest in production automation and scale up its sales organisation to meet demand.
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NewsNew distribution centre for Mercury Marine
Mercury Marine is to open a centralised, purpose-built, distribution centre to support its parts and accessories business.
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NewsGroup Beneteau acquires Rodman Lusitania yard
Groupe Beneteau has bought the Rodman Lusitania shipyard, creating a Portuguese production centre dedicated to powerboats under 40ft.
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NewsBoaters will not be criminalised for helping migrants
The RYA has welcomed clarification from the government that recreational boaters will not be criminalised for helping migrants and refugees in distress, calling it ‘morally right’ to do so.
