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New projects and boats models by Smart Own from Dubai.

DSC 7458 Business Meetings on Water? We Have the Perfect Corporate Boat!
June 8, 2016 | Comments Off on Business Meetings on Water? We Have the Perfect Corporate Boat!

Can the location of a corporate meeting make a difference to its outcome? At Smart Own, we believe that being in direct physical contact with your products is essential to understanding the dynamics of your business and making sound, well-informed business decisions.In that spirit, we built the Sea Lounge 40 our luxury corporate boat.

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IMG 1394 The complex task of shipping large boats like the Waveshuttle 56
January 3, 2016 | Comments Off on The complex task of shipping large boats like the Waveshuttle 56

A live example of shipping a Gulf Craft Waveshuttle 56 as bulk cargo on a geared heavy lift vessel from Jebel Ali in Dubai to Chittagong in Bangladesh.

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RIB 8.0 for Kenya Navy 3 Kenya navy inspects its first ASIS rigid inflatable boat
October 27, 2015 | Comments Off on Kenya navy inspects its first ASIS rigid inflatable boat

Sea trials in Dubai for the Kenya navy delegation showcasing the capabilities of the rigid inflatable boat model RIB 8.0 Law Enforcement

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2013 sea 2 innerbig UAE Made Boats: A Compelling Buy
September 17, 2015 | Comments Off on UAE Made Boats: A Compelling Buy

In addition to the exceptional quality of boat engineering and design offered by the UAE boat-building industry, there are other factors that make buying a boat made in the UAE compelling.

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Smart Own at KICC Nairobi Kenya 7 compressed Smart Own bringing the water transport business to Nairobi Kenya
May 9, 2015 | Comments Off on Smart Own bringing the water transport business to Nairobi Kenya

Smart Own and Gulf Craft spent 3 days in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to introduce their range of passenger boats, fishing boats and patrol boats to the Kenyan community and businessmen. Our visitors are convinced about the potential of the water transport business and many of them are planning to embark on this highly lucrative venture in the short to medium term. The superstar boat that attracted most attention was again the Gulf Craft Touring 36. The World’s best selling passenger boat is the boat of choice for the water transport entrepreneur.

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Waveshuttle 56 1 1 Smart Own awarded the supply of a Gulf Craft Waveshuttle 56 for the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project in Bangladesh
April 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Smart Own awarded the supply of a Gulf Craft Waveshuttle 56 for the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project in Bangladesh

Smart Own secured a deal with China Major Bridge Engineering Company Limited (MBEC) to supply a Gulf Craft Waveshuttle 56 Lounge Version for the Padma Multipurpose Project in Bangladesh. The Waveshuttle 56, a high speed luxury water bus will serve as a transport boat for the high rank government officials of Bangladesh during site inspection visits. MBEC is the main contractor in charge of the p

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Waveshuttle 56
March 29, 2015 | Comments Off on Waveshuttle 56: A high speed luxury water bus is not a ferry

So what is the difference between a ferry and a marine shuttle bus?

A ferry is usually a large-size commercial boat with a large seating capacity. It is normally equipped with economical diesel engines that are fuel efficient but very slow. A typical ferry would cruise between 14 to 16 knots fully loaded. Unless it is a cruise ship, luxury is considered secondary in ferries.

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Dubai International Boat Show e1425720137100 Smart Own at the Gulf Craft dealers meeting 2015
March 7, 2015 | Comments Off on Smart Own at the Gulf Craft dealers meeting 2015

On the 2nd of March Gulf Craft reunited its dealers at the Dubai Yacht Club to go through the company’s vision and the industry’s latest trends. Mr. Erwin Bumps CEO of Gulf Craft Inc. presented the company’s current and future plans. The dealers were impressed by the new launches and the company’s expansion plans.

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Visit Smart Own at KITE 2015 in Nairobi Meet Smart Own at the 18th Kenya International Trade Exhibition in Nairobi - 07 to 09 May 2015
February 17, 2015 | Comments Off on Meet Smart Own at the 18th Kenya International Trade Exhibition in Nairobi – 07 to 09 May 2015
OPT3 transport32 Transporter 32 becomes one of the most sold passenger boats in Angola
February 15, 2015 | Comments Off on Transporter 32 becomes one of the most sold passenger boats in Angola

It’s a love story between the Angolans and the Transporter 32.  Our entry level passenger boat has seen a strong rise in demand over the last 2 years to become one of the most sold small size passenger boats in Angola . Offered at a very competitive price, this high quality basic passenger boat is meeting the…

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