The Dubai International Boat Show has been postponed until 2022. The show had been scheduled for March 10-13. “The deferment is made in consideration of the evolving regulations and logistics on the movement of yachts internationally, and our continued commitment to provide the maximum diversity and choice of global brands to our regional customers,” organizers said in a statement. Next year’s show is slated for March 8-12.
NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer said the boating business grew 12 percent last year during yesterday’s virtual State of the Boating Industry address.
Organizers are planning for an in-person Golden Anniversary edition of the show Sept. 16-19.
The National Association of Manufacturers names Brunswick Corp. CFO Ryan Gwillim to its Board of Directors.
Two commercial fishermen were jailed for possessing an illegal haul that included 100 undersized lobster tails, which is a felony. Also, fisheries management gets new funding.
The pontoon builder plans to add jobs at its new facility in Elkhart County, Ind., and increase manufacturing output.
Longtime telecom financial executive Roger A. Kuebel assumes the position that COO Brent Bruun had held in an interim capacity.
