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The new Port Antonio Boatyard is the only marine service facility on Jamaica’s northeast coast.
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04/01/2005
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Miami business
and civic leaders Hugh A.
Westbrook and Carole Shields Westbrook acquired the historic Merrill-Stevens Dry Dock for an undisclosed price. The Westbrooks’
expansion and improvement plans for the seven-acre site – split on opposite
banks of the Miami River near downtown Miami – include new docking and dry dock
facilities and future property acquisitions. The existing 105-member staff,
led by CEO Fred Kirtland, will remain in place. Visit www.merrillstevens.com.
Italian
performance yacht builder Pershing has formed a
co-marketing alliance with U.S. sportswear manufacturer Murphy&Nye to develop a line of technical yacht wear.
The garments, which were introduced at the Boot Düsseldorf boat show in January,
will be available for purchase through Pershing dealers and Murphy&Nye
retail stores. Visit www.pershing-yacht.com or www.murphynye.com.
Much
anticipated, Jamaica’s Port
Antonio Boatyard recently
opened, offering mariners a state-of-the-art fuel dock and a 100-ton,
self-propelled Travelift. The yard can haul yachts up to 95 feet in length. The
only yacht service yard in the region, it has free-zone status and offers hull
repairs and engine outfitting and servicing. The Westrec-managed facility is
part of the West Harbour Development Project, which includes a marina and cruise
ship terminal, and was awarded the Blue Flag designation for ecological
sensitivity. Call 876-715-6044.
Global Rigging
UK Ltd. recently opened for business with offices
on both sides of the Atlantic. The new company designs, manufactures and
services sailboat rigging for all size yachts. Director Hugh Carpenter operates
the Southampton location, facilitating rig development and construction.
Co-director Ulf Josefsson runs the Newport, Rhode Island, sales and logistics
office. Both principals were formerly with OYS. Call 401-682-2488.
Send Marine Service news to Maria Fletcher, ShowBoats
International, Marine Service News, 910 SE 17th Street, Suite 400, Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida 33316, fax: 954-525-7954, mariaf@showboats.com.
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