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.
Tom Clegg from Pendennis has been awarded winner of the Queens Silver Medal by the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights as the Shipyard Apprentice of the Year 2010. This is one of the country’s most prestigious apprentice awards and has been presented to representatives from the ship building industry since 1945.
Sailing yacht Zefira is the latest creation to sail out of Fitzroy Yachts New Zealand yard. Beautifully crafted and finished to perfection their craftsman have once again exceeded expectations.
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.
Maritimo has further expanded their international Dealer network to southern Africa. Maritimo will deliver its first boat to the Seychelles off southern Africa in February.
Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX) promises to be the biggest ever, with already record interest in its exhibition space and in-water berths virtually sold-out.
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 Italian Swan 80, Berenice, is celebrating an excellent end to the year after taking line honours in the 2010 ARC, with a passage of just over 14 days to cross the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia.
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.