| Marine Business World - USA |
India and emerging markets: the Truth, it’s out there!
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Jeni Bone,
3:43 AM Wed GMT
Mike Derrett is well known in marine circles – ubiquitous you could say. He has advised the Korean government and provinces, consulted to the Middle East, various boat show organizers and currently, to an Indian organization formed of 80% of its recreational boating industry. Nobody is in a better position to shed light on the true state of emerging markets and the main players in manufacturing.
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New program lets boat owners unlock their equity
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Denby Browning, Paradise Pt, QLD ,
2:17 AM Wed GMT
The first worldwide online boat exchange system was unveiled today, allowing boat owners to unlock the equity in their boats and expand their horizons.
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Raymarine's 'touch of genius' launches amid acclaim
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Raymarine,
4:00 AM Tue GMT
With a wealth of positive feedback from product previews around the world, Raymarine’s E Series Widescreen with HybridTouch™ has officially been launched to the Australian market
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US Yachts Australian distributor for Silverton and Ovation brands
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US Yachts, ,
5:39 AM Mon GMT
Sydney company US Yachts, the distributer for Hunter Yachts in Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed the distributor of Silverton Flybridge Cruisers and Ovation motor yachts.
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Hyundai announces new 'green' marine engine
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Media Services, ,
12:47 AM Mon GMT
Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced it has produced the world's first environment-friendly marine engine that meets a new global standard on harmful emissions from ships.
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Taking the helm: Greg Fisher, CEO Club Marine
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Jeni Bone,
12:35 AM Mon GMT
Australia’s largest pleasurecraft insurance provider, Club Marine, recently appointed Greg Fisher to the role of CEO, taking over from Mark Bradley, heading a team with Australasia-wide coverage via more than 400 insurance service centres and over 700 brokers, serving nearly 140,000 members, as well as the role of Publisher of Club Marine magazine.
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Internet first for trusted news and communcation
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Jeni Bone, ,
12:16 AM Mon GMT
We are addicted to our mobile phones, but a study from Nielsen has found that the internet has overtaken the mobile phone as the preferred medium of communication, as well as being rated first as trusted news source.
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Dubai readies for record-breaking show
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Media Services,
12:09 AM Mon GMT
The Dubai International Boat Show expects more than 400 boats, including the Silver Zwei – the world’s fastest conventionally-powered motor yacht, to exhibit from tomorrow at the Dubai International Marine Club.
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Report finds eco-tourism could benefit from marine parks
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Jeni Bone, ,
11:56 PM Sun GMT
A new report has found there would be significant economic benefits associated with the creation of large marine sanctuaries in Western Australia's south.
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Wally and Hermès terminate partnership
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Media Services, ,
2:57 AM Sat GMT
Fresh from exhibiting its concept at Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, French brand Hermès is exiting its joint venture partnership with Monaco-based boatbuilder Wally Yachts, with the explanation that the fashion house is not experienced enough to complete the project.
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Consumers willing to pay for online content - just has to be quality
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Jeni Bone, ,
7:37 AM Fri GMT
A growing number of Australian Internet users indicate they would consider paying for some forms of online content, particularly movies, music and TV shows, according to a survey conducted by leading research company, Nielsen.
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Superior Jetties Completes Stage 11 of Major Project in the Seychelles
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Jason Blewitt, Gold Coast ,
6:54 AM Fri GMT
Australia's Gold Coast based Superior Jetties, an international manufacturer of marine berthing systems, has recently completed Stage 11 of the world class marine precinct project on Eden Island in the Indian Ocean island group, The Seychelles.
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Australia’s Sydney Yachts moving forward with Ker designed GTS series
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Media Services,
1:39 AM Fri GMT
Australia's Sydney Yachts has commissioned Ker Design to create a new series of performance orientated yachts.
The new GTS37 is the first model to be released, with an exciting new range to be announced in the coming months. Jason Ker has designed the GTS37 with the performance orientated sailor in mind.
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There's a new breed on the horizon and it's coming our way
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Bob Wonders, Gold Coast ,
12:04 AM Fri GMT
As impressive a range of vessels as I've ever seen and they hail from Turkey.
The Turkish company builds its vessels in three shipyards, its headquarters in Istanbul, and two yards in Antalya, about 500 miles south of the company HQ.
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America's Cup legal action continues after the Match - Updated
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Richard Gladwell,
8:15 AM Thu GMT
Two legal actions initiated before the start of the 33rd America's Cup are still ongoing, despite the winning of the trophy by BMW Oracle Racing in mid-February. The Breach of Fiduciary Duty action leveled at the Defender, Societe Nautique de Geneve, and Alinghi team boss, Ernesto Bertarelli is due to have a response to the action lodged by the Challenger, Golden Gate Yacht Club by 8 March.
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SpeedDream: The quest for the fastest monohull on the planet
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SpeedDream,
4:57 AM Thu GMT
The reaction to the SpeedDream announcement in early January was overwhelmingly positive demonstrating that the sailing world is ready for a radical super-fast monohull, capable of competing on equal terms with the record-setting multihulls
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Karpaz Gate Marina Cyprus on track for 2011
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Jeni Bone, ,
11:22 PM Wed GMT
Aiming to put Cyprus and surrounding waters firmly on the superyacht map, developers of the Karpaz Gate Marina have spared no expense to create a sheltered haven in a relatively unexplored region of the Med, complete with dry stack, lift and state-of-the-art maintenance facilities, due to open in 2011.
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Olympic pair change track - Bundock and Brouwer join forces
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2Bsailing.eu,
8:57 AM Wed GMT
Rivals on the water for years, multiple Olympians and sailing world champions Darren Bundock and Carolijn Brouwer have joined forces in a new business venture set to create waves for a new generation of sailors.
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Superior Jetties completes major project in the Seychelles
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Superior Jetties,
6:48 AM Wed GMT
Gold Coast based Superior Jetties, an international manufacturer of marine berthing systems, has recently completed Stage 11 of the world class marine precinct project on Eden Island in the Indian Ocean island group, The Seychelles.
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Coming up: Hong Kong's Gold Coast Boat Show 2010
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Gold Coast Boat Show, Hong Kong ,
3:05 AM Wed GMT
More than 40 exhibitors, from Italy, UK, USA, Australia, Poland, Taiwan, and locally. The event features some of the world’s most prestigious boat brands including Azimut, Horizon, Sunseeker, Princess, Beneteau, Lagoon, SeaRay, Ferretti, Fairline, Jade Yacht, Pershing, Meridian, Gulf Craft, Atlantis, Chantier Jeanneau Sa, Centurion, Crownline, Riviera, Sea Doo, Aquitalia
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Photo editing – life has become a Picnik
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MarineBusiness-World.com,
6:32 PM Tue GMT
In this digital world, we find there are lots of people who just don’t have a handle on cropping and editing images.
We cut our teeth on the 1990’s industry classic graphic software Photoshop, so we’ve tended to say to everyone - well that is what you need. The problem is it is an expensive piece of software and it’s really not easy to use.
Now there is a free online solution. It’s called P
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Online marine news continues to boom as Internet grows
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Brendan Maxwell,
7:34 AM Tue GMT
The marine news online migration continues with boaters voting with their mouses.
A booming start to 2010 for the World’s largest online marine news network - TetraMedia's Sail-World, Powerboat-World and MarineBusiness-World
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Top Reasons to Rent or Buy A Boat
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Discover Boating USA, ,
4:53 AM Tue GMT
With so many opportunities for boating fun available today, there’s no reason why anyone can’t take advantage of the benefits that recreational boating has to offer. Fun, healthy, amazing for the mind, body and soul!
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Electric boat wows crowds and woos women and kids
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Media Services, ,
4:09 AM Tue GMT
The curiously named 'sofa boat' was a star attraction at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show last week, ferrying visitors and VIPS alike around the superyachts, marinas, and pontoons, all under the power of an electric engine.
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Wynyard Quarter looking for developers
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Media Services,
4:02 AM Tue GMT
Colliers International is working with Sea+City Projects to create a marine industry precinct in the Wynyard Quarter of Auckland Harbour, a project that is designed to 'put New Zealand into the top superyacht refit locations in the world, earning an estimated NZ$200 million a year for New Zealand and creating up to 1500 new jobs.
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Next Generation Moulded Laser Foils deliver greater durability
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Trevor Griffiths,
1:05 AM Tue GMT
Some quiet changes have been happening on the Laser scene in recent times with a new range of Laser foils bring joy to sailors across the Asia-Pacific.
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Abu Dhabi Yacht Show named one of global “big three”
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Jeni Bone, ,
2:05 AM Sun GMT
The world's biggest yacht builders have indicated that the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) – the Middle East's only show dedicated to super and megayachts – is the “next big thing” rising to the heights of the Monaco and Fort Lauderdale events.
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Could boats of the future have a spider hair finish?
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Nanotechnology Now,
1:49 AM Sun GMT
Engineering researchers have crafted a flat surface that refuses to get wet. Water droplets skitter across it like ball bearings tossed on ice. The inspiration? Not wax. Not glass. Not even Teflon. Try a spider
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Tsunami warnings for Australia's east coast
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Jeni Bone,
1:31 AM Sun GMT
Strong currents and higher than normal king tides will be reaching the eastern coast of Australia today, advises the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre which added that the water conditions will affect people swimming, surfing, diving or boating, and the unforeseen dangers.
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Xiamen Marine Yacht Industry Development Forum aims to open region
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Jeni Bone,
1:03 AM Sun GMT
Focusing on opening up marine development opportunities in this region of China, Xiamen Marine Yacht Industry Development Forum will be held at Wuyuan Bay Yacht Dock in Xiamen, 1-3 April 2010.
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PlanetSolar poised to circumnavigate the globe
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Jeni Bone, ,
2:16 AM Sat GMT
On 25 February, the PlanetSolar team presented its innovative vessel to the press and public for the first time, in Kiel, Germany. Several days later, her propellers will turn for the first time as this giant solar boat prepares to tour the world, powered by the sun.
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Australia advances a new proposal for whale conservation
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Australian Commonwealth Government,
8:50 AM Fri GMT
The Australian Government has overnight submitted to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) a new proposal to advance Australia’s strong conservation agenda in negotiations on the future of whaling.
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Rivieras new models excite the North American market - Miami Boat Show
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Stephen Milne, Coomera, QLD ,
10:07 PM Thu GMT
Australia's largest luxury pleasure boat builder, Riviera received a very positive response to its newest models at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show held earlier this month on Collins Avenue, Miami Beach with sales achieved across the Sport Yacht and Flybridge lines.
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