Industry
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...
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“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...
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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?
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Connect@Sea is a mobile voice application developed specifically for affordable calling and messaging while out at sea.
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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.”
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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.
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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...
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Wind, waves and weather for 37.000 locations worldwide. Any time, any where!
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Celestial is a complete package for celestial navigation on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
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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).
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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.
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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!
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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