| 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 ...  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 ... 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 - ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... USA. Cytec Industries announces pricing of debt offering Cytec Industries Inc. (NYSE:CYT) has announced that it has priced an offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 8.95% senior unsecured notes due 2017. The offering is expected to close on Monday, July 6, 2009, subject to customary ... News Wizard |