Two new OEM agreements for Yamaha in RIBs
Japanese engine manufacturer Yamaha has announced the signing of two original equipment agreements in 2022. The brand's outboard engines will equip the transoms of RIBs from the Italian and French boatyards Lomac Nautica and Zodiac Nautic. The contracts are for a period of three years.
Genevos fuel cells approved
Genevos, a company launched by skipper Phil Sharp to develop hydrogen solutions for the maritime industry, has announced that it has been approved by the classification society Lloyd's Register. It concerns its 15 kW, 30 kW and 40 kW HPM hydrogen power modules.
Greenline Yachts expands its factory
Thermal, hybrid and electric powerboat builder Greenline Yachts announces an investment in its factory. The Slovenian brand will add additional production space at its Begunje site in 2022 to support its growing sales.
Falco Awarded for its Connected Port
The French company Wattson Elements, developer of the Falco connected port system, won the IoT consumer trophy at the Assises de l'Embarqué in Bercy on January 12, 2022.
The nautical industry rewarded for its employment initiative
Within the framework of the Challenge for Long-Term Jobseekers (DELD) and the call for projects launched by the Ministry of Labor, the nautical sector was selected among the 106 winners. The project "Nautical training and recruitment near you" created in partnership between the Pôle emploi Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the AFPA, La Rochelle Agglo, the Department of Charente-Maritime and the Atlantic Cluster has received the support of the State.
Flexiteek acquires a superyacht subsidiary
Synthetic deck covering specialist Flexiteek International has announced the acquisition of F3 Flexiteek Friesland B.V. The Dutch company, renamed Flexiteek Superyacht will support the OEM's growth in the superyacht sector. Work on a 4,500-square-meter factory is expected to begin in March 2022 in Sneek, the Netherlands.
