BYM Industry News The world’s most up-to-date Product, Boat, Marina, Corporate, Legislative & Regulatory News http://bymnews.com/news/newsList.php?cat=1 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:25:00 +0200 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:25:00 +0200 http://www.bymnews.com/rss_banner.gif BYM Industry News News http://bymnews.com/news/newsList.php?cat=1 144 42 Sweden. Volvo's fuel-cell technology investment to create 100 new jobs In partnership with international corporations Midroc and OCAS, the Swedish Energy Agency and the Volvo Group are investing SEK 200 M in Volvo’s development of fuel cells. The investment will create around 100 new positions in the Gothenburg region ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56922 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:06:40 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56922 USA. Coast Guard searches for four overdue boaters   The U.S. Coast Guard continues to search for four overdue boaters in western Lake Erie. The 19-foot fishing vessel, light gray in color with a blue stripe and a single outboard motor, did not return to Sterling Park, ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56921 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:01:38 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56921 Laser dinghy co designer Ian Bruce awarded the Order of Canada Ian Bruce, co-designer of the Laser dinghy, was awarded the Order of Canada during Canada Day celebration, recognizing his contribution to the sport of sailing. Ian was named as an Officer of the Order of Canada, “For his contributions ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56919 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:54:42 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56919 Brazil. Integrated Marine Operations in Challenging Times- IMCA Annual Seminar programme Challenging times call for innovative technological developments and operational experience, and that's just what delegates to the International Marine Contractors (IMCA) Annual Seminar will find on the agenda for this year's event - the seventeenth in the series - ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56912 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:56:57 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56912 USA. Bassett Boat Company ranked among top 100 Women Led businesses in Massachusetts. For nine years, Bassett Boat has been consistently ranked among the Top Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by the Center for Women's Leadership at Babson College and the Commonwealth Institute. Bassett Boat Company has been a leading boat dealership for ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56902 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:48:42 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56902 Australia. Riviera makes progress in operating in current market Australia’s largest luxury boat builder, Riviera, has made considerable progress in the eight weeks since the voluntary appointment of Receivers on May 8, 2009. Since the appointment of Receivers and Administrators, the company has received strong support and encouragement ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56895 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:19:17 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56895 UK. Race Day winners at 2009 Schools Marine Challenge Thirty-eight schools from across the South East and South West have competed in the British Marine Federation’s (BMF) 2009 Schools Marine Challenge competition. The annual race days act as the culmination of a year long project for the marine ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56884 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:56:01 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56884 UK. Marine & Coastal Access Bill: views wanted for Marine Licensing Consultation DEFRA is inviting views on some of the secondary legislation that will be made under the Marine And Coastal Access Bill, subject to its passage through Parliament.  Part 4 of the Bill provides the framework for establishing a new ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56882 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:51:47 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56882 USA. Interlux ships Pacifica Plus, first antifouling for pleasure craft with Econea In a statement from Union, Interlux Marketing Manager Elenor Ekman said “Interlux is proud to be the first paint company to ship an antifouling paint for pleasure craft with Econea. Econea is a new antifouling agent that targets shell ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56881 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:48:09 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56881 USA. Mercury to integrate MotorGuide business into Attwood Marine Products Mercury has announced that it will integrate its MotorGuide business in Tulsa, Okla., into its Attwood Marine Products division in Lowell, Mich. The move, a result of the continued economic downturn, will allow Mercury to take advantage of the ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56855 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:50:58 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56855 UK & Netherlands. Tiflex Ltd names Bonito Boats 1st approved installer of Atlanteak Tiflex Limited, manufacturer of the famous Diamond Pattern decking, has enlisted the help of Netherlands distributor Bonito Boats, to help sell and install its new range of ‘Atlanteak’ teak effect decking. The Treadmaster Marine range has been around for ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56841 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:44:18 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56841 UK. Hampshire County Council launches grant for companies looking to take on apprentices Businesses which continue to invest in skills and training through a recession are far more likely to survive through the upturn than those who don’t. Nevertheless, there is a strong temptation to cut back on this area of expenditure. ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56837 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:32:37 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56837 UK. SEEDA reports Hythe Marine Park one step closer It's over two years since the former US Army base at RAF Hythe closed in September 2006 with the loss of some 200 jobs. Since then, the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has been working with local partners ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56835 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:24:22 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56835 Australia. Additional boat moorings proposed for Geraldton and Exmouth The State Government will canvas support for more boat pens at Geraldton and Exmouth to meet demand for moorings from recreational boaters in these regional areas. Officially opening 67 new pens at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, Transport Minister Simon ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56826 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:53:22 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56826 France. Philippe Briand designed CNB 86 launched in Bordeaux The new CNB 86, a Philippe Briand designed aluminium superyacht, follows « Grand Bleu Vintage » (CNB 95), the CNB 105 and Hamilton II (CNB 117) in the ‘Deck Salon’ CNB family. SPIIP, launched this week in Bordeaux, is an experienced ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56812 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:10:38 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56812 USA & Denmark. Maretron adds Lyngaa Marine to distributor list Maretron, a leading developer and manufacturer of marine electronic networked instrumentation, announced today the addition of a national distributor for Denmark: Lyngaa Marine. “Denmark has always been close to my heart having lived there during my years of managing ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56802 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:16:01 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56802 Singapore: Superyacht Association announces 1st annual Asia Conference Superyacht Singapore Association (SSA) has announced its hosting of the 1st Annual Asia Superyacht Industry Conference to be held on the 13th-15th October 2009 in Singapore. The whole of the yachting world is looking to Asia as the next ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56801 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:12:29 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56801 UK. Scorpion RIBs to launch 6.5 metre DeLuxe model at PSP Southampton Boat Show After a spell of absence, one of the world’s leading RIB designers and manufacturers is back exhibiting at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show with a worldwide debut. Scorpion RIBs will be showing two RIBs, one of which is ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56798 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:17:42 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56798 UK & Northen Ireland. Bainbridge Marine appointed distributor for Veethree Instruments Bainbridge Marine is delighted to announce its appointment as sole distributor for Veethree Instruments in the UK and Northern Ireland. Founded in 1976 and with more than 900 employees, Veethree is a leading manufacturer of gauges, instruments and electronic ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56796 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:41:39 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56796 USA. Safe Haven partners with Southeastern Dock & Platform   Employing only environmentally-responsible, low-maintenance products to build customized docking and lift solutions, Southeastern Dock & Platform, The Boat Float Company, has joined the Safe Haven Systems team as its latest dealer.  It will sell Safe Haven's innovative green ... http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56794 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:24:10 +0200 http://bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=56794