China National Ocean Service awarded Sunbird Yachts its latest "Island Inspection & Protection Patrol Boat Design and Construction Project."
Sunbird Yachts will deliver 34 units of 19-meter patrol boats in the coming year to the Chinese agency.
The project is valued at $41 million, the company said.
Sunbird has two plants in China and a total work force of more than 1,000. It builds recreational, commercial and government boats.
Star brite introduces Marine Descaling Fluid—a powerful, easy way to descale raw water-cooled systems using recirculation. It saves time, energy, and a lot of headache, allowing for a faster, cost-effective return-to-service for equipment.
Michael Medart of Medart Engine and Marine takes the helm as chairman of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors board.
Alex Berg will lead the manufacturer’s pleasure craft and yachting segment.
NMMA says new-boat sales are at their highest level in 12 years, with all powerboat segments up 8 to 22 percent.
The British company said it will use the $16.7 million to expand operations and ramp up production of its CXO300 diesel outboard.
Revenues were down 15.1 percent for the 16-month period that ended Dec. 31. A full report is due next month.
