Yachting News

Luise Group Expands Operations to Adriatic

Posted: 24th Mar 2017

Written by: Luisa Del Sorbo

Luise Group is delighted to announce the opening of its new offices throughout the Adriatic Sea. Headquartered in Venice in Italy, Luise Yachting Adriatic can now offer its services to captains and crew visiting marinas along the ... Read More

ISS Assimilates Yacht Captains Association (YCA) Membership

Posted: 24th Mar 2017

Written by: Amy Halsted

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has announced the assimilation of the Yacht Captains Association (YCA) membership, extending ISS membership benefits to all current YCA members and strengthening its mission to promote su... Read More

Luxury Hospitality Management Relocates to Amsterdam

Posted: 23rd Mar 2017

Written by: Nienke Oort

Luxury Hospitality Management has relocated its Luxury Hospitality Academy to the stunning Waterland Estate in Velsen, The Netherlands, welcoming its first 10 students on the Leadership and Management course on Sunday. Read More

The Hottest Yacht Toys on the Water this Summer

Posted: 23rd Mar 2017

Written by: Josh Richardson

The Med season is just around the corner and, if you're busy reviewing your inventory of water toys, here are some hints from Josh Richardson at Superyacht Tenders and Toys on some of the hot favourites for this summer. Read More

Laurent Giles Celebrates 90 Years of Yacht Design

Posted: 23rd Mar 2017

Written by: Ashley Hurrell

As one of the longest established and most respected independent yacht designers and naval architects in the world, Laurent Giles is celebrating its 90th anniversary and 1400th project this year. Based in Lymington in Hampshire, L... Read More

From Purser to Yacht Agent at Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ

Posted: 23rd Mar 2017

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

“Our newest recruit Emma Crawshay joins Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ fresh from a five and a half year stint on the 90 meter Royal Huisman, Athena”, announces Duthie Lidgard, Managing Director of Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealan... Read More

HCL Technologies - Official IT Provider for VOR 2017-18

Posted: 22nd Mar 2017

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

HCL Technologies is the official IT services provider for Volvo Ocean Race 2017/18, delivering IT solutions for the 45,000 nautical mile round the word race. The partnership will help fans to follow the eight month ocean marathon ... Read More

Nautilus Seminar: Update on Changes to MLC

Posted: 21st Mar 2017

Written by: Danny McGowan

Nautilus is holding a one-day seminar on Thursday 23 March to examine forthcoming changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) which seek to improve the protection of abandoned seafarers and provide compensation for death ... Read More

TEAM Italia's Superyacht Technology Village - SeaTec 2017

Posted: 21st Mar 2017

Written by: TEAM Italia

TEAM Italia, leaders in integrated navigation systems, will take part in SeaTec in Carrara from 29-31 March showcasing its new Superyacht Technology Village. Coordinated by TEAM Italia, a range of leading technology companies will... Read More

METSTRADE & IBEX: All About Marinas

Posted: 20th Mar 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Development and growth in the marina sector continue apace, fuelling the popularity of industry forums such as the Marina & Yard Pavilion at the METSTRADE Show in
Amsterdam and the addition of a new Marina & Yard Pavilion at IBEX...
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East Mediterranean Superyacht Forum - 1 June 2017

Posted: 19th Mar 2017

Written by: Alison Singhal

As taxation tightens in western Europe, the beautiful cruising grounds of the east Mediterranean are attracting growing interest among the superyacht community.
Consequently, Quaynote Communications and Oceda S.A. are jointly pro...
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Gobal Yachting Group Acquires Majority Stake in ACA Marine

Posted: 16th Mar 2017

Written by: Ian Douglas

The Global Yachting Group (GYG), parent company of Pinmar, Pinmar USA, Rolling Stock, Pinmar Supply and Techno Craft has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the leading French superyacht finishing company ACA Marine. Read More

ICOMIA Marinas Group Welcomes New Member D-Marin

Posted: 15th Mar 2017

Written by: Barbara Fountoukos

Marina design and operations specialist, D-Marin, has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Marinas Group. D-Marin is a Doğuş Group company established to set a new benchmark in marina design... Read More

America's Cup Inspires Crewsaver’s ErgoFit 50N EX Lifejacket

Posted: 13th Mar 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

With the America’s Cup fast approaching, high performance sailing is on everybody’s mind. In a new era of high tech sailing comes demand for personal safety equipment which led Crewsaver to develop their ErgoFit 50N EX, a revoluti... Read More

Team AkzoNobel to Race New Volvo Ocean 65 in VOR 2017-18

Posted: 13th Mar 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

Team AkzoNobel, led by Dutch skipper Simeon Tienpont, will compete in a brand new boat in the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race, The new Volvo Ocean 65 is under construction at Persico Marine in Bergamo, Italy, and is due for completion in... Read More

Kymeta Poised to Disrupt the Satellite Communications Industry

Posted: 9th Mar 2017

Written by: Lindsay Sloan

Kymeta, known for its revolutionary flat, electronically steered satellite antenna and is set to disrupt the satellite industry with two important announcements this week: The commercial availability of the Kymeta mTenna u7 satell... Read More

Van der Valk Open New Facility in Golden Jubilee Year

Posted: 9th Mar 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands is celebrating its golden jubilee this year with the opening of a new construction hall with seven major projects to be launched during the year. The new hall, which will enable Van der Val... Read More

UIM Awards Celebrate Powerboating World Champions

Posted: 8th Mar 2017

Written by: Matteo Spinelli

The world’s leading powerboat racers were celebrated at the UIM Word Champions Awards this week with over 450 guests in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Sporting Monte Carlo, Monaco. Supported by the Shanghai-... Read More

RH Marine Opens New Office in Barcelona

Posted: 8th Mar 2017

Written by: Anita Zoeteman

RH Marine has opened a new office in Barcelona to meet growing demand for refitting and servicing yachts sailing in the Mediterranean. RH Marine has acquired a large installed base offering service, upgrade, refit and rebuild expe... Read More

Calling all Captains: PYA Survey on Pools & Jacuzzis

Posted: 5th Mar 2017

Written by: PYA

At a recent meeting concerning the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code, it was noted that there is currently inadequate guidance in the industry around the use of pools and Jacuzzis onboard yachts. As a result, the PYA is keen to ge... Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys: Custom Options with Nautique

Posted: 4th Mar 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

With a significant rise in sales of watersports tenders, Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) is pleased to have been selected by Nautique to assist in the sales and service of their range of tenders to yachts. SYTT has an establish... Read More

New Sponsor for 2017 Sydney Harbour Regatta

Posted: 2nd Mar 2017

Written by: Di Pearson

With entries at a record high of 170, Middle Harbour Yacht Club announces a new major sponsor has joined forces with the Sydney Harbour Regatta, NSW’s largest keelboat regatta. This year’s regatta will include the Sydney 38 OD Int... Read More

METSTRADE Invites Marine Charities to Apply for DAME 2017 Funding

Posted: 2nd Mar 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

METSTRADE had a fantastic year in 2016, breaking all recordswith an increase in attendance of 8% and a 7.5% rise in exhibitor numbers. In total, the Show welcomed 15,541 unique visitors from 11,091 different companies. Read More

Benetti Yachtmaster: An Italian Success

Posted: 1st Mar 2017

Written by: Caterina Cappiello

Azimut Benetti Yachtmaster’s European event 2016/2017 offered three days of entertainment, professional content, workshops and team building activities, with a range of social activities for over 200 attendees. The focus this year... Read More

Show Management Acquired by Informa

Posted: 1st Mar 2017

Written by: Active Interest Media

Show Management owned by Active Interest Media's Show Management/YPI producer of five of Florida's largest boat shows, has been purchased by Informa a London-based academic publishing, knowledge and events company, which currently... Read More

Sales Broker James Munn Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 28th Feb 2017

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson welcomes James Munn as a sales broker in Antibes where he also will be an advisor and supporter to yacht owners in order to to facilitate all facets of yacht ownership. Read More

Exciting Events at Newport Shipyard 2017

Posted: 24th Feb 2017

Written by: Barby MacGowan

Magnificent yachts, with masts rising 15-25 stories high will be heading north to the 'City by the Sea', Newport Shipyard, in New England after the America’s Cup in Bermuda in June for an exciting schedule of events over the comin... Read More

AVYachts: Shared Yacht Ownership & Vacation Services

Posted: 23rd Feb 2017

Written by: Kathy Kennedy

Champagne toasts during Yachts Miami Beach marked the launch of AVYachts, a shared yacht ownership company that offers members shared ownership at 1/5th the cost of full ownership as well as VIP concierge services for the ultimate... Read More

Hill Robinson Cyprus Expansion

Posted: 23rd Feb 2017

Written by: Mariska Biesheuvel

Hill Robinson has expanded its services in the Eastern Mediterranean with an office in the center of Nicosia. Having had a presence in Cyprus since 2012, this Cyprus office, run by Director Stelios Kazamia, was opened in October 2... Read More

Update on 2017 MYBA Charter Show

Posted: 22nd Feb 2017

Written by: MYBA Charter Show

The official countdown to the 2017 MYBA Charter Show to be held in OneOcean Barcelona has begun and promises to be an exceptional experience for luxury charter professionals. Exhibiting yachts already confirmed among 60 applicatio... Read More

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