Dream Yacht Charter opens a base in La Spezia
The leading yacht charter company, Dream Yacht Charter, has announced the opening of a new base in Italy. Located in Porto Lotti, in the Bay of La Spezia, this is the brand's fourth base in Italy. It enables the specialist to offer European yachtsmen cruises accessible without air travel, an alternative sought after after after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ferretti continues to expand in the United States
The Italian yacht and superyacht builder Ferretti has announced the acquisition of a 4,000 sq. m. refit and service yard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The $15 million investment strengthens its presence in the United States, close to its yachting customers across the Atlantic.
Port-Cros National Park opens a mooring area on buoys
The nature reserve of Port-Cros, in the eastern islands, opened a new ZMEL (Anchorages and Light Equipment Zone) on 29 May 2020. Situated in the Bagaud harbour, the anchorage area, accessible free of charge during the day and paying for the night, offers 68 buoys on ecological anchors to yachtsmen. It is the only anchorage authorized in the area in order to preserve the fauna and flora, particularly the Posidonia meadows.
Nimbus expands its range of motor boats
The Swedish group Nimbus has made the acquisition of the Alukin Boats shipyard official. The acquisition of its compatriot, a specialist in aluminium boats, strengthens its position in Scandinavia and completes its brand portfolio after the takeover of Bella Boats and its brands Bella, Flipper, Falcon and Aquador in December 2018.
Oxe Diesel to build speedboats in the U.S
The Swedish manufacturer of diesel outboard engines will expand its production capacity. The GM blocks now marinated in Europe will also be marinated in the United States. Oxe Diesel has signed a partnership with Outdoor Network Manufacturing. The production site, scheduled to open in January 2021, is not yet defined.
