1 April 2019

THE MANGUSTA OCEANO 43 NOW WITH HIS OWNER

The third model of the displacement series Mangusta Oceano designed by the Balducci family’s shipyard has set sail from Viareggio. The consignment of that which was dubbed “Project Florence” at the shipyard took place in the private harbour of the Overmarine Group, a shipyard which since the 1950s has delivered 300 vessels, over 100 of which over 30 metres. Designed by Alberto Mancini along with the technical offices at Overmarine, the Mangusta Oceano 43 stands out with its high degree of habitability and the same spaces as those of a 50-metre, offering the greatest amount of comfort. All combined with up to 4500 miles at 11 knots on a full tank. www.mangustayachts.com

1 April 2019

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FIRST MODEL OF THE ITALIA YACHTS 11.98 LAUNCHED IN VENICE

The debut for Italia Yachts’ latest creation took place at Venice’s Compagnia della Vela: the new Italia Yachts 11.98 which brings the number of models from Francesco Pisciotta’s shipyard to six. A result achieved by a team that included, alongside the shipyard itself, Matteo Polli (naval architect), KMD/Mirko Arbore & Partners (exterior and interior design) and Olivari Engineering (engineering and structures), the new 11.98 is perfect for cruising and racing. A true expression of the all-round vessel concept, the first Italia Yachts 11.98 model touched the water in her “Bellissima” version, for family use, alongside her “Fuoriserie” version, which is more suitable for regattas. www.italiayachts.com

29 March 2019

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ICOMIA MEETS WITH THE HONG KONG BOATING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

HONG KONG SAW THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF MARINE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS (ICOMIA) MEET WITH THE RECENTLY FOUNDED HONG KONG BOAT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ANDREA RAZETO, PRESIDENT OF ICOMIA AND VICE PRESIDENT OF UCINA: “Asia is a key market for world scale growth in the recreational boating sector”. Yesterday, 28th March, Andrea Razeto, Vice President of UCINA (the Italian Marine Industry Association) and President of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), met with representatives from the newly-formed Hong Kong Boat Industry Association, at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. Razeto was alongside an ICOMIA delegation visiting Hong Kong counting among its ranks Vice Presidents YP Loke and Sara Anghel and representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and Australia. The Hong Kong BIA, recently embraced by ICOMIA, is one of the 35 national associations that make up the industry’s global organisation. Hong Kong is considered to be

27 March 2019

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ANOTHER VICTORY FOR OSSH BY F.LLI RAZETO & CASARETO

The OSSH handle (which stands for Our Souls Saved by the Handle) designed by F.lli Razeto & Casareto, a veteran company in Genoa, won Yare’s Passarelle Pitch Captains Den. A practically unanimous decision on behalf of 15 businesses, who took part in the Passarelle Pitch during the Viareggio-based event held by UCINA (the Italian Marine Industry Association), saw the innovative light-up OSSH handle line come out on top. Featuring an ergonomic shape and easily noticeable appearance even in the harshest of conditions that can arise on board, these handles can now add this achievement to their roster of awards for innovation and design received during the 58th Genoa International Boat Show, Amsterdam’s METS Trade Show and Boot 2019. www.razetocasareto.com

18 March 2019

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AMER YACHTS WINS THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS

The Amer 94’ twin Superleggera by Amer Yachts (under the Permare Group founded in the ‘70s by Fernando Amerio), won the 2018 IDA International Design Award for Transportation. The award, to be handed out on 25th April at the Pacific Design Centre in West Hollywood (Los Angeles), comes after another impressive win last November for “Environmental initiative” during the 2018 Boat Builder Awards. The IDA, established in 2007, brings together the international design community. This year, 90 countries took part with thousands of new design products across a multitude of categories. www.ameryachts.it https://idesignawards.com/

15 March 2019

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GARMIN UNVEILS ITS LATEST ECHOMAP™ ULTRA SERIES

Garmin’s latest ECHOMAP™ Ultra chartplotter, specifically designed for fishing enthusiasts,will be available in June. The chartplotters from the ECHOMAP™ line feature a 10” and 12” display, a keyed-assist touchscreen, a ground-breaking system to improve fishing performance in all conditions and an integrated echo sounding system capable of providing clean and detailed images of objects and structures beneath the hull. Also featured is SideVü technology, which can “see” what goes on to the sides of the boat and, thanks to wireless connectivity and the ActiveCaptain app, the chance to access all online content from the world of Garmin. www.garmin.it

14 March 2019

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IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO REGISTER FOR THE 59th GENOA BOAT SHOW

THE 59th GENOA BOAT SHOW FROM 19th TO 24th SEPTEMBER THE GENOA BOAT SHOW REMAINS THE CROSS-SECTOR SHOWCASE FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN LINE WITH THE MARKET DEMARIA: “WE ARE EXPECTING EVEN GREATER NUMBERS THAN LAST YEAR’S EXTRAORDINARY OUTCOME” CAMPAGNA: “ALL AREAS OF THE GENOA BOAT SHOW ARE CONFIRMED WITH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS IN PLACE FOR THE RISE IN DISPLAY-RELATED REQUESTS” Starting on 14th March, it will be possible to register for the 59th Genoa Boat Show organised by the Italian Marine Industry Association, UCINA, in Genoa from 19th to 24th September this year. A formal beginning to organising activities following an intense follow-up phase which kicked off with a survey on the 58th edition which saw exhibitors’ approval rating reach 98% and which continued with an overseas presence promoting the Genoa-based event at the industry-leading shows worldwide: from Ibex in Tampa to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, from Mets Amsterdam to

5 March 2019

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UCINA: CENTRALISED ELECTRONIC REGISTER FOR RECREATIONAL BOATING PUBLISHED IN ITALY’S OFFICIAL GAZETTE

THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WILL ENTER INTO EFFECT ON 14th MARCH A GROUND-BREAKING ACHIEVEMENT FOLLOWING UCINA’S THREE-YEAR COMMITMENT IN THE NAME OF SIMPLIFIED RULES AND TRANSPARENCY Publication in Italy’s Official Gazzette Legislative Decree n. 152 of 14th December 2018 was published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic, in order to implement the Centralised electronic register for recreational boating, scheduled to enter into effect on 14th March this year. The decree’s framework was specified by the recently updated Nautical Code – in effect since 13th February 2018 – which required the implementation of a Centralised electronic register including a Centralised electronic archive – set to contain technical, legal, administrative and conservation-related information regarding recreational vessels – and an Online portal for registered boat enthusiasts. The rules published in the Official Italian Gazette specifically regulate how the System is to be organised and how it should function. A ground-breaking achievement for

27 February 2019

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DELEGATION OF ITALIAN BUSINESSES AT THE 2019 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

THE 2019 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW TAKES PLACE FROM 26th FEBRUARY TO 2nd MARCH UCINA AND ITA ORGANISE A DELEGATION OF ITALIAN BUSINESSES UAE A STRATEGIC MARKET FOR PROMOTING THE ITALIAN LEISURE BOATING INDUSTRY The Dubai Canal, Jumeirah, will host the 2019 edition of the Dubai International Boat Show from 26th February to 2nd March. A key event for trade and the boating industry in the Middle East which in 2018 recorded around 27.000 visitors and 845 exhibitors from 61 countries worldwide. The business delegation put together by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Italian Marine Industry Association (UCINA). As part of the international promotion plan for the Made in Italy brand and the Genoa International Boat Show (Genoa, 19th-24th September 2019) supported by the Ministry of Economic Development and made by ITA, UCINA will be in Dubai with its own institutional stand and a delegation of italian businesses. “Shows like the Genoa

18 February 2019

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F.LLI RAZETO E CASARETO WIN AGAIN IN GERMANY

Swim, the custom handle which F.lli Razeto e Casareto expressly developed for the Dubai-based shipyard Majesty Yachts, earned the company a Special Mention at the German Design Awards. This latest acknowledgement arrives after their victory in the Architectural Hardware category at the 2018 International Yacht & Aviation Awards. Swim is a sculpted handle, reproduced in crystal, and was installed onboard a Majesty 145. Swim was inspired by the Free Go series, a line of multipurpose handles with interchangeable grips which F.lli Razeto e Casareto S.p.A also offer in their light-up versions. The swim handle is also a nod to the Cult collection of sculpture-handles hand-crafted by Giangi Razeto. www.razetocasareto.com

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