INTERNATIONAL Marine News
Marina of the Year winners announced at New Zealand Marinas and Boatyard Conference
Genoa International Boat Show sees visitor increase and boost to Italian industry
The Genoa International Boat Show has reported a 2.19 per cent increase in
visitors over last year, with 120,864 delegates attending the Italian boat show.
Some 1,052 brands and 1,030 boats were on display with 85 per cent of the show hosted outdoors, plus, more than 100 new products were presented along with 30 premieres, and 125 conferences and workshops.
As part of the Boating Economic Forecast conference, the Italian Marine Industry Association’s Market Intelligence and Research Department confirmed the Italian boating industry continued a double-digit growth in 2023, reaching a record €8.33bn turnover.
Photo credit: New Zealand Marina Operators Association
Half Moon Bay Marina in Auckland has been named New Zealand's Marina of the Year for 2024. The boatyard at Bay of Islands Marina was awarded Boatyard of the Year, while Waiheke Marina and Heron Construction Company each took top honours for innovation. Tom Warren received recognition for his long-term contribution to the industry.
Organized by the New Zealand Marina Operators Association, these awards were established in 2018 to recognize and celebrate excellence in the marina industry.
Of Half Moon Bay Marina, judges noted that the recently expanded facility, which now hosts 580 boats and employs 22 staff, has achieved full maturity, realising its potential while addressing rising boating costs and delivering operational excellence across the board.
Design Innovation Award winners announced at Genoa International Boat Show
Image credit: Pantaenius Yacht Insurance
The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pantaenius, a leading yacht insurance specialist, to bolster the SeaKeepers' Global DISCOVERY Yacht Programme, dedicated to ocean conservation and stewardship.
The DISCOVERY Yacht Programme is a multifaceted initiative that includes a wide range of initiatives, including Scientist-Led Expeditions, Citizen Science projects, Educational Outreach, and Community Engagement. SeaKeepers is committed to advancing responsible marine practices through its Green Marine Programme and advocating for an ocean-conscious future, in collaboration with industry partners and members around the world.
The winners of the fifth Design Innovation Award were unveiled at a gala event at the 64th Genoa International Boat Show, celebrating innovation, design prowess, sustainability and social impact. Established by the Italian Marine Industry Association – Confindustria Nautica and Saloni Nautici in 2020, this year the jury selected winners from more than 100 applicants and awarded ten categories along with special mentions and an outstanding achievement award.
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Since its inception in 2014, the DISCOVERY Yacht Programme has successfully completed over 150 scientific expeditions aboard DISCOVERY Yachts. These efforts have directly engaged more than 2,700 students in ocean conservation discussions and indirectly impacted over 85,000 students through research and educational outreach. The success of these initiatives has been made possible by the unwavering support of industry partners and private vessels globally, which serve as platforms for SeaKeepers' programming.
The International SeaKeepers Society Partners with Pantaenius
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