Cummins Inc. announced that it will break ground in early 2011 on a multi-phased manufacturing site at the Aegean Free Trade Zone in Izmir, Turkey. The Company plans to first build a filtration manufacturing plant and follow with a facility to produce alternators for its power generation business.
Hatteras Yachts and CABO Yachts are pleased to announce that John Ward has accepted the position of senior vice president, global sales & marketing. Ward was most recently president of Boston Whaler.
Ocean Signal has appointed BUKH Bremen GmbH, one of Germany’s leading marine equipment suppliers as its exclusive distributor for the region. BUKH Bremen is a major exhibitor at the Boote Dusseldorf exhibition.
Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST – formerly Paradox Marine) has launched GOST Australia to distribute its marine security and vessel tracking systems in Australia.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), the peak body for the Australian Marine Export Industry held their Annual General Meeting last month where the AIMEX board was elected.
Burger has just launched their latest superyacht, the 43.3m (142ft) motor yacht Lady Gayle Marie (ex hull number 508).
Fitzroy Engineering, a sister company of Fitzroy Yachts, a leading New Zealand luxury yacht builder has sold a 90% share of the company to Dialog Group Berhad in Malaysia. The sale becomes unconditional on 31st March 2011.
The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami one of the world’s largest boating events, returns Feb. 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers from around the world.
Newcastle Shipyards, LLC of Newcastle Florida have announced the launch of its largest motor yacht, the 54.87M (180′) Newcastle 5500. When completed, the yacht will sit proudly among the top 10 largest built super yachts in the United States over the past 50 years. The Newcastle 5500 features styling and naval architecture by Murray & Associates, with interior design is by Claudette Bonville Associates.
At the Viking plant during the last month of 2010 sea trials continue on a regular basis for a 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible, a Viking 76 Convertible gets prepared for a four-color boot stripe along its waterline and a new 70 Convertible is prepped for delivery.
Leaders of international yacht racing industry will gather to Estoril, Portugal, 14-15 December, for third edition of World Yacht Racing Forum, Yacht Racing Design and Technology Symposium and second International Superyacht Coatings Conference.