Small business may get a boost by European Commission
Commission releases plan to make small and medium-sized businesses “future ready.”
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The marine industry is a global enterprise. Builders, dealers, marinas, equipment manufacturers and other businesses are found worldwide, and there are major boat shows on all continents.
Benetti sets attendance record at annual event
The 20th anniversary Benetti Yachtmaster was held in Barcelona.
Another big postponement from Asia
The Coronavirus outbreak forces cancellation of Beijing Auto Show.
Young yacht designers recognized in international competition
The first Rossinavi Design Challenge was part of the Seatec technology conference.
Two leading Italian marine trade associations unite
Ucina and Nautica Italiana become Confindustria Nautica
Officials say Taiwan is safe for boat show
The Taiwanese government and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council have taken measures to protect against the coronavirus.
How the European Green New Deal could change boating
Europe’s goal to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 was at the center of the Sea Tourism Summit during Boot Düsseldorf.
Gulf Craft restructures executive management team
Abeer Alshaali takes over as CEO of the United Arab Emirates yacht builder.
Galeon appoints new dealer
The Polish yacht builder named Prince William Marine as its latest dealer in the U.S.
New law in Australia could create thousands of marine jobs
Today’s passage of the Special Recreational Vessels Bill 2019 could contribute an estimated $1.7 billion to the Australian economy.
Australian export group announces new officers
Jeremy Spear named president of AIMEX, while Peter Dowdney becomes vice president.
The European wish list for the next decade
The European Boating Industry put tariff-elimination, sustainability and recycling on its 10-year vision plan.
UK trade organization urges Brexit readiness
Companies that export to the European Union need to meet new requirements.
Genoa International Boat Show will celebrate Columbus Day in NY
The event will set the stage for launching the 60th Genoa Show.
MSAR buys Jetten Jachtbouw shipyard
Malta-based MSAR owns catamaran builder AmaSea Yachts.
De Antonio Yachts partners with Nautical Ventures
The dealer territory will include the entire state of Florida, giving the Spanish builder multiple locations.
Italy’s boatbuilding boom
The record number of boats and exhibitors at this year’s Genoa show is just a small sign of the country’s fast-growing boating industry.
Fabio Buzzi dies in boat crash
He was attempting to break his own endurance record.
More than 10 boats seized from Canadian dealership
The outlet is being investigated for questionable business practices.
Italy and Cyprus charter operators targeted by EU over ‘illegal tax breaks’
The EU Commission says the two countries are allowing tax breaks on diesel fuel for charter yachts as well as too-low taxes on charter vessels.
Queensland government to invest $13 million in dredging
The Australian state says it will open up the Gold Coast Marine Industry precinct to superyacht traffic.
Officina Italiana Design celebrates 25th anniversary
The studio entered the megayacht sector with a recently launched 164-foot Riva.
Benetti builds first megayacht under China Classification Society
The 213-footer is one of the first megayachts to fly the Chinese flag as part of a plan to facilitate yacht travel between China, Macau and Hong Kong.