Industry

The Rebound: Why 2014 Was a Great Year for Superyachts

Posted: 25th Mar 2015

Written by: Daniel Shea

By most counts, 2014 was exactly the banner year that the superyacht industry wanted it to be. It may even have been the year we needed it to be, given the somber tone with which many spoke as the previous year drew to a close. Ov... Read More

Yachting Weather

Posted: 23rd Mar 2015

Written by: Esirion AG

“Yachting Weather” is the cost-free and user friendly weather App for iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad to receive precise sea weather predictions for the next 3 days (2 days on iPad) - or with an upgrade to “Yachting Weather EXPERIENCE... Read More

Venison Gusto: The Taste of Quality and Hungarian Heritage

Posted: 23rd Mar 2015

Written by: Karen Hockney

After several years rising through the ranks as yacht crew, Gabor Ivanacz reached a crossroads in his life. Should he stay on board having worked his way up to butler or move ashore to pursue his passion for food? Read More

Myth Busters: The Truth Behind Filing Under the SED

Posted: 19th Mar 2015

Written by: Patrick Mafin

In recent weeks tax with an emphasis on the Seafarers Earnings Deduction has been a hot topic of debate on social media and yachting forums. The aim of this article is to try and de-bunk some of the myths that are becoming common ... Read More

The History of Ancona Port

Posted: 19th Mar 2015

Written by: Laurence James

East of the Apennine mountains on the Adriatic Coast is the city of Ancona. The central Italian seaport and its shipyards boast a long and colourful history and in recent years has grown in size and importance. With a population o... Read More

Learning from the Inspirational Chef & Trainer Duncan Biggs

Posted: 11th Mar 2015

Written by: Karen Hockney

A highly esteemed chef and a leading trainer on the Cote d'Azur, Duncan Biggs has had an eventful career with stints feeding the Royal Navy at war in the Gulf, cooking for leading politicians in London and latterly, heading up the... Read More

British Marine Federation: Over 100 years of service

Posted: 11th Mar 2015

Written by: Daniel Shea

The British Marine Federation has been supporting the pleasure yachting and leisure boat industry in the United Kingdom since Edwardian times. If you’re looking for proof, just take a look at the association’s rather onerous origi... Read More

The 25 Worst Superyacht Computer Passwords

Posted: 11th Mar 2015

Written by: Amy Levy/ Great Circle Systems

When was the last time you changed your vessel computer passwords? If you are like most people, you’ve never changed any of them - you just keep signing up for new websites with the same password over and over again. Read More

Connect@Sea

Posted: 10th Mar 2015

Written by: MTN Satellite Communications

Connect@Sea is a mobile voice application developed specifically for affordable calling and messaging while out at sea. Read More

Wearables - are they the Superyacht Computers of the Future?

Posted: 8th Mar 2015

Written by: Andy Levy, Great Circle Systems

Have you heard of wearable computers? Wikipedia states that, “Wearable computers, also known as body-borne computers or wearables are miniature electronic devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or on top of clothing.” Read More

Stateside: Trouble In Paradise

Posted: 6th Mar 2015

Written by: Ken Kreisler

Christensen Yachts. Drop that name in any superyacht conversation and images of such beautiful 50m builds as Silver Lining, Remember When, Odessa, Primadonna, and Casino Royale comes to mind. Read More

Pocket Grib

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Nicko Brennan

With PocketGrib you can download, view and analyse global weather data while on the go. Wind, precipitation, pressure, temperature, wave and other data extracted from GRIB files are displayed through our powerful GRIB viewer inter... Read More

Windfinder Pro

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Windfinder

Wind, waves and weather for 37.000 locations worldwide. Any time, any where! Read More

Arctic R&D in Newfoundland

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Marine Technology

Arctic research and development (R&D) is fundamental to the safe and economic development of the region. Companies are allocating funds to expand international knowledge about arctic conditions that will enable additional offshore... Read More

The Future of Yacht Security

Posted: 1st Mar 2015

Written by: Shawn Engbrecht

It is not our modus operandi to proclaim, “The sky is falling” in terms of Maritime Security…it’s a poor sales model very much akin to the boy who cried “Wolf”. But there are a few intellectual table scraps that are worth chewing ... Read More

The Future of Yacht Security

Posted: 1st Mar 2015

Written by: Shawn Engbrecht

It is not our modus operandi to proclaim, “The sky is falling” in terms of Maritime Security…it’s a poor sales model akin to the boy who cried “Wolf”. But there are a few intellectual table scraps worth chewing over in the small w... Read More

iNavX Marine Navigation

Posted: 27th Feb 2015

Written by: GPS NavX

iNavX™ brings the freely available, official and up to date high resolution NOAA RNC raster United States waters marine charts to your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Read More

Explorer Yachts: The New Trend?

Posted: 19th Feb 2015

Written by: Simon Billington

Wandering around a busy marina, or Googling the latest trends in yachting, you can’t fail to notice the seismic shift currently taking place in the motor yacht market. Read More

Celestial

Posted: 19th Feb 2015

Written by: Navimatics

Celestial is a complete package for celestial navigation on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Read More

Shark Net - Predators of the Blue Serengeti

Posted: 19th Feb 2015

Written by: EarthNC

Shark Net gives you a deep look into research being done by Stanford University scientists and the worldwide collaborative research of GTOPP - the Global Tagging of Pacific Predators project (http://www.gtopp.org). Read More

Far from the Madding Crowd with Burma Boating

Posted: 18th Feb 2015

Written by: Karen Hockney

As the world becomes smaller, solitude is hard to find and it’s a rare thing indeed to drop anchor in a beautiful bay safe in the knowledge that you are the only yacht within a 100 mile radius. Such is the privilege of veteran ski... Read More

Green Ship Technology

Posted: 14th Feb 2015

Written by: Parker Larson/ SNAME

In December 2012, General Dynamics NASSCO signeda contract with TOTE, Inc. to design and construct the world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered containerships. NASSCO teamed with DSEC, a Korean-based subsidiary of Daewoo ... Read More

Maserati at Sea - Yachting's Love Affair with Super Cars

Posted: 11th Feb 2015

Written by: Richard Donkin

As yacht clubs go, the Foster and Partners-designed Monaco Yacht Club, opened in 2014, has plenty going for it. For sure it’s difficult to find the doors to both the ladies’ and gents’ – small wall buttons in a seemingly door-less... Read More

SaltHub Connect - Boating, Yachting & Marine

Posted: 10th Feb 2015

Written by: Pelorus Holdings

SaltHub is the easy way to connect with the Yachting & Marine industry, instantly. Connect with Captains, Crew, Owners and Professionals around you, all in the palm of your hand. Read More

Marinus Colregs

Posted: 6th Feb 2015

Written by: Colregs

The Nautical App you’ve been waiting since quite a long time, easy, simple and at your fingertips. A must-have App either to navigate or to pass your certificate. All at hand, on your iPhone or iPod! Read More

Colregs Rules of the Road

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: The Other Hat

This boating, sailing & marine app provides all skippers, sailors, boaters & fishermen with the essential quick reference knowledge they need to quickly interpret what other vessels are doing, who has right of way & what action th... Read More

One of a Kind: Mike Joyce of Hargrave Custom Yachts

Posted: 4th Feb 2015

Written by: Ken Kreisler

Before joining Hargrave Custom Yachts in 1977, Mike Joyce’s career in business started in New York City where he found his way into the music industry as a recording artist, record producer, and a founder of the music video indust... Read More

Greening Superyachts - What are the Real World Options?

Posted: 4th Feb 2015

Written by: Richard Donkin

It’s taken years for boat builders and designers to persuade potential owners that building greener boats is a good idea. But when a fall in the value of the ruble can wipe billions off the fortunes of some of the wealthiest yach... Read More

Stateside: Miami International Boat Show

Posted: 3rd Feb 2015

Written by: Captain Ken Kreisler

Welcome to February's update on what's happening throughout the marine industry here in the States. With the 74th Miami International Boat Show just around the corner, this month we preview some of the outstanding offerings you'll... Read More

Australasia: Kiwi Solidarity at Millennium Cup

Posted: 1st Feb 2015

Written by: Guy Waddilove

Cheerful spirits at the Millennium Cup belie the current downturn in the NZ superyacht industry. Over the past 15 years the Millennium Cup has carved out its niche in the world of superyacht regattas, catering for those superyacht... Read More

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