Postponement of the International Multihull Boat Show
The organisers of the Grande Motte International Multihull Boat Show have announced the postponement of the 2021 edition to later in the spring. The meeting place for catamaran and trimaran specialists will take place from 28th April to 2nd May 2021.
Opening of the new space in Port Vauban
Port Vauban in Antibes inaugurated its new sales area. The opening of the premises located at 10 avenue de Verdun is a new step in the investment projects and the launch of the new contracts of guarantee of use, which we had mentioned in our columns .
Lippert Components continues its external growth
The American specialist in equipment for recreational vehicles and boats, Lippert Components, is continuing its acquisitions. Following the acquisition of Lewmar, the group is continuing its external growth strategy in the boating sector by taking control of boat seat manufacturer Veada Industries.
Buying into yacht insurance
The luxury yacht insurance broker CRS Yachts, integrated into Lloyd's, has been bought out by its competitor Aston Lark, backed by the bank Goldman Sachs. The brand, which is recognized at the European level, will continue to exist.
Name change and disappearance of a historical classification society
DNV-GL simplifies its name. The classification society for professional ships and yachts becomes DNV again. Det Norske Veritas had joined GL for Germanischer Lloyd's in 2013 when it bought out its competitor, which is no longer reflected in the trade name.
Tankoa to buy Cantieri di Pisa
The Genoese shipyard Tankoa Yachts has launched the acquisition process of the Tuscan shipyard Cantieri di Pisa, a historic player in the luxury yachting sector. It plans to invest 13 to 15 million euros to increase Tankoa's production capacity on the Pisa site and at the same time build 30 to 45-foot motor boats under the Cantieri di Pisa brand.
