SAIGON YACHT AND MARINA (SYMC) has been named official Vietnam dealer for Aquila Power Catamarans.
Aquila’s Official Vietnam Dealer
SAIGON YACHT AND MARINA (SYMC) has been named official Vietnam dealer for Aquila Power Catamarans. “Saigon Yacht and Marina is a critical partner for Aquila,” said Yvan Eymieu, Aquila Power Catamarans International Distribution Manager. “It is the most professional and prestigious yacht and marina service provider in Vietnam. And Aquila brings a complete line of luxury and sport vessels from 32 to 48 feet [11 to 14 metres].”
With more than 36 years of experience in the maritime and shipbuilding industry, SYMC’s focus is on yachts suitable for coastal Vietnamese cities and lakes, including multihull catamarans. It also provides yacht management, service and maintenance, and crew certification. “The global success of Aquila and the exciting expansion of our model line will bring attractive new offerings exclusively to the clients of Saigon Yachts”, said Dave Bigge, Vice President of Aquila International.
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Sunseeker 2018 Profits Leap
STRONG FINANCIAL PROGRESS of UK luxury performance motor-yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International, saw substantial growth in gross margins and retained profit – from £1.1 millon in 2017 to £6.6 millon in 2018. Pure boat operations – excluding other operating income – increased by almost £10 millon year-on-year. Underlying EBITDA was over £13 millon for 2018, more than doubling that recorded in 2017. SunseekerInternational Holdings Ltd group revenue was £299.8 millon in 2018, with gross margins increasing by 39 per cent (£9.8m) from 2017 to £35.3m in 2018.
“To oversee a 39 percent increase in our underlying gross margin is testament to Sunseeker’s focus on the quality of business, and not simply revenue growth,” commented Mike McMillan, Chief Financial Officer. We have worked hard to provide an exciting product range for our customers that can deliver increased levels of profitability, to fund further innovation and product development.”
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Brock Rodwell (Sales Director of RWM) and Rick Rodwell (Chief Executive and Co-Founder of RWM), Bart Kimman (Commercial Director of C&N Asia)
C&N Asia Partners With RWM
CAMPER & NICHOLSONS ASIA (C&N) begins a new and exclusive collaboration with Ray White Marine (RWM), under Australasia real estate group Ray White. This complements C&N’s recently-established position in Asia, furthering RWM’s move into the sale and charter of large yachts, and represents C&N’s first foray into the region. The new partnership will leverage the region’s growing interest from new and existing yacht owners via strategic meetings at high-profile industry events.
RWM is the long-standing and exclusive Ferretti dealer for Australia and New Zealand. RWM’s Chief Executive and Co-Founder Rick Rodwell and International Sales Director Brock Rodwell have extensive experience selling luxury yachts in these markets.
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