October 2018

8 October 2018

SIRENA YACHTS INTRODUCES THEIR NEW SIRENA 58

The new version of the Sirena 58. This was the latest model presented at the 58th Genoa International Boat Show by Sirena Yachts, along with two collections of sailing boats, Azuree and Euphoria, from the Istanbul-based shipyard Sirena Marine. The hull, concept and exterior design are the work of Germán Frers while the interior design was conceived by Tommaso Spadolini. The Sirena 58 in its new version offers three cabins for 6 people overall. The previous model had instead only two cabins. No changes to the sailor’s quarters to stern. Among its signature characteristics, for the owner, is direct access to their own cabin from the deck to bow without having to go through the living area. 18.68 metres long and 5.35 metres wide, the Sirena 58 features a semi-gliding hull and with two 650 Hp Caterpillars it can reach a top speed of 30 knots. Cruising speed is 16

6 October 2018

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ANOTHER SALE FOR THE MANGUSTA OCEANO 43

A new Mangusta Oceano 43, the triple-deck long-range model from Overmarine Group, will soon join the long series of yachts (an impressive 100 vessels between 72 and 165 feet sold over 30 years of activity) built by the brand founded in 1985 by the Balducci family who has worked in the industry since the ‘60s and to this day are at the helm of the Group. The announcement of the Mangusta Ocean 43 sale came from Francesco Frediani, the Mangusta commercial director: “Behind every sale, there is undoubtedly a product that works and a smitten owner. The Mangusta Oceano 43 is a one-of-a-kind yacht and the market is making this clear”. 43 metres long and 8.70 metres wide, the Mangusta Ocean 43 is built in steel and aluminium and is the brainchild of yacht designer Alberto Mancini and the technical department at Overmarine Group. Among its key features is its

6 October 2018

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ARKOS PRESENTS A “FISHING MACHINE” AND A NEW DAY CRUISER

An actual “fishing machine” and a day cruiser which at under six and a half metres offers a dinette area that can transform into a sleeping area for two with a separate bathroom. These are the two new models presented at the 58th Genoa International Boat Show by Arkos, a Caresanablot company based in the province of Vercelli, offering a catalogue of 11 boats of which 6 are RIBs. The latest designs are the Arkos Jaws 7 RIB, worthy of the title “fishing machine”, developed in partnership with fishing champion Stefano Adami. 7.05 metres long and 2.65 metres wide, the Jaws 7 has been designed in every detail for fishing (including an area for caught fish and spaces for fishing rods) and can run on motors ranging between 115 and 200 Hp. The new day cruiser Arkos 647 Sundeck, 6.46 metres long and 2.40 metres wide, can carry up to

3 October 2018

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UCINA IS ORGANISING THE IBEX SHOW’S FIRST ITALIAN PAVILION

ONE WEEK AFTER THE 58TH GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, THE ASSOCIATION’S INTERNATIONALISATION INITIATIVE CONTINUES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ITALIAN MINISTRY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY THE USA AND EUROPE WILL BE THE TARGET MARKETS WHERE UCINA WILL FOCUS ITS ACTIVITIES OF REPRESENTING, PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE ITALIAN LEISURE BOATING INDUSTRY. The Ibex Show (2nd – 4th October 2018) has started yesterday in Tampa, Florida, organised by the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) and RAI Amsterdam, the first Autumn event for the export plan promoted by UCINA, Italy’s Marine Industry Association, following the success of the 58th Genoa International Boat Show which came to an end last week. For the 2018/2019 plan aimed at boosting export, made possible by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development’s confirmation of its Extraordinary Plan to Promote the Made in Italy brand, UCINA is organising the first national Pavilion in Tampa, with

2 October 2018

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EVEN MORE SPACE ON THE BALI 4.1

More room for catamarans. This was one of the 58th Genoa International Boat Show’s key themes. And to satisfy the ever-increasing number of two-hull enthusiasts, Adria Ship, based in Grado and seller of Catana catamarans as well, presented their new Bali 4.1. 12.30 metres long and 6.80 metres wide, the Bali 4.1, which replaces the Bali 4 (a model sold a staggering 140 times), is yet again designed by Lasta Design Studio. Among its key characteristics is a sundeck to stern that connects the two hulls, thus increasing the space on deck and a large sofa (capable of seating up to 6 people) in the cockpit, which connects directly to the living area: the entire stern wall of the cabin is at an angle. Here the dinette featuring a dinner table is located to the left. On the right, a sofa, while the kitchen is inserted across the width of

1 October 2018

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NAVETTA 48: ABSOLUTE’S LATEST DESIGN

One of the most awaited models in the motor yacht area during the 58th Genoa International Boat Show was the Navetta 48 by Absolute, the shipyard founded in 2002 by Marcello Bè and Sergio Maggi and which is located in Podenzano, not far from Piacenza. 14.93 metres long and 4.65 metres wide, the Navetta 48, designed and built entirely in Italy like all models from Absolute, joins the “Navetta” fleet, which includes the 73, the 58 and the 52. The main features of the Navetta 48, which the shipyard collects under the slogan “space and light”, offer sundecks on the deck and the flybridge. The interior, with a living area on the main deck which includes a cooking area and cockpit, offers to bow of the lower deck a double bedroom with a shared bathroom. To stern, the sailor’s cabin. Worthy of note is also the integrated EmpirBus management system.

September 2018

28 September 2018

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58TH GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, THE CITY AND REGION’S NUMBER ONE MARKETING TOOL

60 MILLION EUROS RAISED BY THE EVENT ALONE, GENOA’S AIRPORT SEES A +35% BOOM AND MORE THAN 7,500 PEOPLE EMPLOYED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY Yesterday evening the 58th Genoa International Boat Show came to an end, a record edition which brought with it exceptional results not only in terms of visitors and business but also in terms of income and marketing for the Genoa Province and the Liguria Region as a whole. Based on an extrapolation of average spending activity from sample groups of exhibitors and visitors, during the period between 10th and 30th September – as to include the various phases of the show (setting up and taking down the stands and products, and of course the event itself) – the income generated by the Genoa International Boat Show for the city of Genoa and for the region comes to over a staggering 60 million euros, a conservative amount since

26 September 2018

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THE EVENTS PROGRAMME FOR GENOA’S 58TH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW HAS COME TO AN END

FINAL CONFERENCES FOCUSED ON TAX REGULATIONS AND POLICING THE SEA SAILING ONCE AGAIN TOOK CENTRE STAGE AT THE TEATRO DEL MARE: WOMEN’S SAILING ACADEMY AND CROSSING ROUTES The sixth and last day for the ForumUCINA calendar at the 58th Genoa International Boat Show, a day traditionally dedicated to tax regulations, opened with “Tax and Yachting”, this year organised in partnership with the National Council of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts (CNDCEC) and with the participation of the Customs Agency. “The institutional dialogue between UCINA, the Italian Marine Industry Association, and the Italian Revenue Agency continues” – stated Dr Ernesto Carbone, Director of customs legislation and procedures and the Customs Agency. “Confirming the mutual availability to identify a simplified procedure, specifically designed with boating businesses in mind for obtaining the AEO (Authorised Economic Operator certification)”. “We have put together a certification procedure for verifying all critical factors necessary “ – explained

25 September 2018

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CLOSING PRESS CONFERENCE FOR THE 58th GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

UCINA PRESIDENT, CARLA DEMARIA: “AS OF 11.00 THIS MORNING, 163,418 VISITORS, A +10.3% INCREASE. MOST IMPORTANTLY A HIGH LEVEL OF CLIENTS. BUSINESS BOOMED AND EXHIBITORS ARE READY TO INVEST EVEN MORE” THE MAYOR OF GENOA, MARCO BUCCI: “THIS HAS BEEN A BOAT SHOW FOR THE MADE IN ITALY BRAND. A SHOWCASE FOR A GREAT BOATING SECTOR AND A GREAT CITY” PRESIDENT OF LIGURIA, GIOVANNI TOTI: “THE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW WAS JUST WHAT THIS CITY NEEDED. WE HAVE ALREADY STARTED WORKING ON THE NEXT EDITION, SET TO BE EVEN BETTER THAN THIS ONE” This morning the press conference marking the final day of the 58th Genoa International Boat Show, hosting a staggering 951 exhibitors using over 200,000m2 on land and water, took place in the UCINA Council Hall. 62 new brands, 58% of which from abroad. 150 international operators and journalists were invited as guest visitors by the Italian Trade Agency

25 September 2018

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THE FIFTH DAY OF THE 58th GENOA BOAT SHOW COMES TO END

KEY REVEALS: THE ITALIAN NAVY’S 2019 CALENDAR AND THE 2021 COLUMBUS CHALLENGE FOR THE 36TH AMERICA’S CUP TOMORROW, 12.00pm, THE CLOSING PRESS CONFERENCE FOR THE 58TH GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE UCINA COUNCIL HALL (Pavilion B Mezzanine) Day 5. The conference and workshop programme for ForumUCINA opened with the Leasing Forum. Four of the main companies which fund the boating sector along with Assilea, Italy’s national leasing association, who presented a market analysis of accessory tools such as lifting systems, cranes and measuring instruments, in partnership with Anima, the federation of associations for mechanical systems. A White Book was also presented, dedicated to the market forecast and sectors where leasing and hiring have the most potential for expanding their offer. Using interviews and focus groups organised with the producers of these particular types of goods, a profile was defined for each individual segment in terms of

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