by Marine Diesel Specialists | Jun 28, 2020 | Marine Events, Yacht Life
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the global economy and industries across the board. The yachting industry is no different. With travel restrictions in the Caribbean and Mediterranean putting a pause on the season, COVID-19 has had major effects on the industry and those working in it. A few industry professionals and leading influencers have talked about the changes they see happening in the industry due to the global health crisis as well as growing yachting industry concerns.
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by Marine Diesel Specialists | Jun 16, 2020 | Yacht Life, Yachting Travel
Europe was hit hard by the coronavirus, with Italy being the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic at one point. Hundreds of thousands of cases and thousands of deaths. After the tireless work of healthcare workers, government officials, and citizens following social distancing guidelines, many of these countries are ready to reopen to international tourists.
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by Marine Diesel Specialists | Jun 2, 2020 | Yacht Life, Yachting Travel
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, islands across the Caribbean restricted travel and closed their borders to tourism. It wasn’t just the cruise ships either, private vessels were also prevented from entering ports. This swift action helped keep the number of cases in these island nations low.
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by Marine Diesel Specialists | May 30, 2020 | Boat Show, Marine Events, Yachting Events
All businesses and industries around the world have been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic and the yachting industry is no exception. Perhaps one of the most immediate effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is the number of yachting industry events that were either canceled or postponed in response to COVID-19 health and safety concerns.
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by Marine Diesel Specialists | May 21, 2020 | Yacht Life, Yachting Travel
With many Americans stuck at home during quarantine, many are craving for safe ways to escape the confines of their houses. For those lucky enough to own a boat, that vessel can represent a sort of freedom. Nothing cures cabin fever better than going out on the water in your boat!
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