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DUTCH SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY GOES
FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
HOLLAND WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR a quarter of the world’s deliveries
in terms of value in 2015, according to the latest superyacht figures.
The Dutch yards launched 22 superyachts, six more than last year,
worth €1.18 billion. This represents an average of €54 million a yacht,
twice that of the average build worldwide (€26.7 million). The total
length of 2015 deliveries gives Holland 19.1% market share globally, a
rise of over 7% on the 2014 figures whilst the forecast for this year is 25
deliveries with a total length of 1,425 metres.
The HISWA Holland Yachting Group’s A-list yards and supplierstook orders for 24 superyachts in 2015, with an average length of
56 metres.
“The Dutch superyacht cluster is clearly in a very healthy condition,”
says HISWA Holland Yachting Group Export Director Jeroen Sirag.
“We saw yards such as Amels, Feadship, Hakvoort and Mulder Shipyard
launch their largest projects in 2015, while Holland Jachtbouw, Heesen,
Oceanco and Royal Huisman have all invested heavily in their facilities
to win new contracts and manage growth.”
hollandyachtinggroup.comNEW GOLD ANCHOR SCHEME FOR CHINA
LAUNCHED AT SHANGHAI BOAT SHOW
THE MARINA INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION (MIA) launched the
new global Gold Anchor scheme in China at the Austrade networking
event at the 2016 Shanghai Boat Show (Apr 7-10). It is the result of an
agreement signed between MIA and The Yacht Harbours Association in
November 2014.
A number of dignitaries attended – including Australian Trade
Commissioner Commercial Consul in Shanghai Karen Surmon, Xinfa
Yang of the China Boat Industry and Trade Association and MIA
Chairman Andrew Chapman.
“The new global Gold Anchor scheme will provide Chinese
marinas a clear direction of development in increasing the standard
of infrastructure and services in sea-side leisure infrastructure,”
says Chapman. “This will raise the level and professionalism of the
whole industry so it can compete on an international scale. The
ever-expanding Chinese middle class is demanding better quality
facilities and the Chinese government is placing greater importance on
developing this industry for all levels of society to enjoy.”
There are four Gold Anchor Marinas in China – Wuxi Taihu
Shanshui Club and Marina, Serenity Marina, Nansha Marina and
Qingdao Olympic Marina, which has 4½ gold anchors.
http://www.marinas.net.au