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Centek to Launch Genset Pollution Control Guide at IBEX 2011

October 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine wet exhaust systems manufacturer Centek Industries will introduce the Genset Pollution Control Guide at the 2011 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), October 17-19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville (booth 719). The guide is designed to help boat builders and service yards integrate the company’s Gen-Kleen™ filter system with a generator wet... ... read full story

AIMEX to have strong presence at IBEX

October 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Australian companies are sure to impress at this year’s International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) – a well known platform to launch new products and technologies. The Australian Marine Export Group (AIMEX) the peak body for the Australian Marine Export Industry is taking an impressive delegation of industry heavyweights to IBEX including Austral Propellers, Aqualuma... ... read full story

New Besenzoni transom door for superyachts

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Besenzoni has designed a manual transom door for superyachts that they have introduced at the 2011 Genoa Boat Show.  The new Besenzoni transom door features their trademark minimalist styling and is comprised of a series of self-supporting, frameless windows. The windows are held in place by an upper stainless steel AISI 316 strip, which is... ... read full story

Venice International Boat Show 2012 – Italy’s largest Adriatic Boat Show

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The two main Italian boat shows in the Adriatic Area – The Venice International Boat Show and Nautic Show, (that till this year has been held in Jesolo, in the Venice district) – will join their own forces for a unique great international boat show in Venice, San Giuliano Park, from 13th to 15th April... ... read full story

Jeanneau Yachts as First International Brand at Karpaz Gate Marina

October 11, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jeanneau, the international marine brand, has been officially recognised by Sea-Alliance Group (SAG) as First International Brand at Karpaz Gate Marina. ... read full story

BoatUS mourns President Nancy Michelman

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of President and Publisher Nancy Michelman, who died on Friday after a year-long battle with cancer. A selfless leader with an infectious laugh and the gift of inspiring others to get together and do their best, Nancy’s courageous fight was... ... read full story

European Commission brings action against French VAT exemption for commercial vessels

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The European Commission has now decided to bring action before the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) concerning the VAT exemption applied by France to certain transactions involving vessels – commonly referred to in yachting circles as the French Commercial Exemption (“FCE”). In a press release from Brussels dated 29 September 2011, the Commission accuses France... ... read full story

Naval Architect Rob Humphreys amoung speakers at Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, is hosting a series of annual lectures designed to give apprentices and young shipwrights an exciting insight into the opportunities, technologies, and future developments in the UK superyacht design and boat building industry. The first lecture will take place on October 19th, at... ... read full story

Fincantieri Yachts’ 145m Fortissimo superyacht by Ken Freivokh Design

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As well as the exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht, designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design, Fincantieri Yachts’ have also unveiled the 145m Fortissimo superyacht, in collaboration with Ken Freivokh Design. For the 145m Fortissimo motor yacht concept, Fincantieri Yachts’ decided to put aside the worldwide... ... read full story

New Norwegian lay-up rules of foreign pleasure boats in Norway

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As a direct result of lobbying by the European Boating Association (EBA) the Norwegian Directorate of Customs and Excise announced on 5 October 2011 that it would be amending its rules relating to lay-up of foreign pleasure boats in Norway.  Boat owners, whose permanent residence is outside Norway, may now leave their yacht unattended in... ... read full story

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