Yachting News

HISWA Announces Continued Growth

Posted: 24th Jun 2016

Written by: HISWA

The recent announcement by Feadship of its intention to open a fourth construction and refit facility in Amsterdam is the latest example of an impressive wave of expansion by the Dutch superyacht cluster. Read More

Duty-free French Fuel for Commercial Yachts

Posted: 20th Jun 2016

Written by: Bruce Maltwood

Despite some confusion in recent months, commercial yachts will still be able to fill up with duty-free fuel in France this summer. The uncertainty surrounding duty-free fuel stems from the wording used in current charter contract... Read More

Nominations Open for IBI METS Boat Builder Awards 2016

Posted: 16th Jun 2016

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

Nominations are now open for the second Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement in association with Raymarine, organised jointly by IBI and METSTRADE. Companies are encouraged to post their nominations in any of this year’s e... Read More

Equiom Achieves Authorised Economic Operator Status

Posted: 16th Jun 2016

Written by: Vicky Mackie

International trust and corporate services provider Equiom has been approved as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) for customs simplification. Recognised globally as a quality mark demonstrating the efficiency and compliance of... Read More

Marpoint and the Internet of Ships at Posidonia 2016

Posted: 16th Jun 2016

Written by: Katerina Vasilaki

Last week's Posidonia 2016, the International shipping exhibition held in Athens saw attendance of over 22,000 maritime industry professionals from over 90 countries. This year’s magnificent event surpassed all expectations breaki... Read More

MRMC Completes First Yacht Engaged in Trade

Posted: 9th Jun 2016

Written by: Alixandria Robinson

Mark Robinson Maritime Consultants (MRMC) have just completed the first YET yacht on the Marshall Islands Registry. The YET initiative allows private yachts who are in possession of an RMI Private Yacht Certificate of Registry and... Read More

Superyacht Success for Fleet Xpress

Posted: 9th Jun 2016

Written by: Diane Franklin

Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has achieved the first commitment to its Fleet Xpress service by a superyacht owner just weeks after commercial launch in a deal secured through In... Read More

Disney Magic's Glare Free Ride Into Newcastle

Posted: 7th Jun 2016

Written by: Dale Parker

The Disney Magic, measuring an incredible 964 feet in length, ventured into Newcastle this morning with a glare free view from all bridge navigational windows, thanks to Solarglide's solar screens for ships. Read More

Bluewater Hosts World Oceans Day Beach Clean-Up in Antibes

Posted: 6th Jun 2016

Written by: Ashleigh Cecchini

As part of this year's World Oceans Day on Wednesday 8th June, bluewater is organising a beach clean-up in Antibes and we are inviting crew, local businesses, family and friends to join us - everyone is welcome! The clean-up will ... Read More

Porto Montenegro Hosts 2nd MYBA Pop-up Superyacht Show

Posted: 2nd Jun 2016

Written by: Pat Sakellari

Following the success of the first MYBA Pop-up Superyacht Show in September last year, Porto Montenegro is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2016 edition as 2-4 September. Once again, international brokers, agents and a selecti... Read More

PYA Survey: Captains, Deck and Engineering Crew

Posted: 1st Jun 2016

Written by: Carey Secrett

Calling all captains, deck crew and engineers: The PYA needs your help with some research! The PYA is running an important survey for all captains, deck and engineering crew to establish the length of time taken between CoCs and t... Read More

Three Join the Crew at Sarnia Yachts

Posted: 31st May 2016

Written by: Nichole Sweetsur

Sarnia Yachts, one of Europe’s largest yacht fiduciaries, has continued to expand its team with the appointment of three new members of staff. The need for three additional Client Service Officers - Jason Chan, Julia O’Brien and S... Read More

Solarglide: New Website for the Maritime Industry

Posted: 31st May 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Solarglide Limited, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of their brand new website for the maritime sector. To promote the new site, clients can take advantage of ebooks and brochure downloads f... Read More

How Many Times Can One Ship Sink?

Posted: 30th May 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Rodriguez Group SA, the family holding company known for its grandiose yachts anchored from Miami to Dubai, Cannes to Monaco, is in the midst of the longest sinking in history as rumours of fraud, corruption and organized crime co... Read More

Against the Landscaping of Pampelonne Beach

Posted: 25th May 2016

Written by: ECPY

A new landscaping project is now taking shape which will put an end to anchorages in the area around Pampelonne Beach in St Tropez, altering access for boats and causing real damage to the local seaside economy. Sign the petition... Read More

Solent Refit Secures 30 Year Lease

Posted: 24th May 2016

Written by: Ashley Hurrell

Solent Refit is delighted to announce they have secured a 30 year lease on the shipyard and are now seeking to improve the facilities further to become one of the UK's most impressive superyacht refit and repair facilities.

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Marpoint Introduces 'Evo News' for Yacht Crew

Posted: 23rd May 2016

Written by: Katerina Vasilaki

Marpoint introduces the most innovative crew welfare solution with Evo News, a customized, cost effective RSS solution delivering thousands of compressed articles to vessels around the globe. Maritime businesses can now customise ... Read More

FLIR Systems & Navionics Launch New Navigation Features

Posted: 23rd May 2016

Written by: Lance Godefroy

Raymarine®, a brand of FLIR Systems, and Navionics®, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating and outdoor markets, have collaborated on several new features available on Raymarine’s LightHouse... Read More

Evolution Saves the Day

Posted: 20th May 2016

Written by: Guillermo Garcia

Evolution saves the day for captains and crew, every day, this is Evolution’s mission and why Evolution exists. “With the #EVOSAVEDMYDAY campaign we want to launch a key message that crew can identify with. Our main objective is t... Read More

By Tourist on the Sea - A Taste of Campania

Posted: 18th May 2016

Written by: Anna Spyropoulos

The fourth edition of the By Tourist on the Sea FAM trip concluded with great success this month, showcasing the best of what the Amalfi Coast can offer to superyacht owners and charter guests. Luisa Del Sorbo, Founding Partner of... Read More

Yachting Salary Secrets Revealed

Posted: 17th May 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Yacht crew recruitment agency, YPI CREW, has launched a new peer-to-peer salary comparison website for the yachting industry for greater transparency on how much crew really earn. The website has attracted over 100 salary entries ... Read More

New Crisis Service for Superyacht Owners and Yacht Management

Posted: 17th May 2016

Written by: Kitty Jones

Securewest International, the global risk management company, and SocratesQ, the brand management agency, are delighted to announce the launch of Crisis Counsel. The new service provides a one-stop resource for risk management, me... Read More

Pete Southgate Appointed Co-chair of ISS Technical Committee

Posted: 16th May 2016

Written by: Amy Halsted

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce that Pete Southgate, Wright Maritime Group, has been appointed as co-chair of the ISS Technical Committee. Southgate is a shipbuilder, naval architect and marine su... Read More

Palma Superyacht Show 2016 - Hard Act to Follow

Posted: 16th May 2016

Written by: Pat Sakellari

The Palma Superyacht Show, the only public brokerage and charter show organised by the superyacht industry, has not only established itself as a major event on the yachting calendar but has also developed into a show of standing. ... Read More

Barcelona to Host MYBA Charter Yacht Yacht Show

Posted: 15th May 2016

Written by: Pat Sakellari

MYBA, The Worldwide Yachting Association, has announced that OneOcean Port Vell will be the new host of the MYBA Charter Yacht Show, previously held in Genoa, for the next three years. Barcelona was awarded the Show ahead of its s... Read More

Supporting and Promoting Businesses on the River Thames

Posted: 11th May 2016

Written by: British Marine

Welcome to British Marine Thames Valley, a Regional Association within British Marine. The Association, which recently relaunched its 'Explore Thames' app, supports 80+ member businesses operating along the River Thames, and 100+ ... Read More

Proteum Appointed UK & Ireland Distributor for Moteurs Baudouin

Posted: 10th May 2016

Written by: Celia Turner

Marine products specialist, Proteum, has been appointed as UK & Ireland distributor for the French marine engine manufacturer, Moteurs Baudouin, with immediate effect. The long established Cassis based company has a reputation fo... Read More

Remembering Ed Dubois and Pieter Beeldsnijder

Posted: 8th May 2016

Written by: Diane Byrne, MegayachtNews.com & ISS VP

The yachting community lost two great design talents just days apart in March. Pieter Beeldsnijder passed away on March 21, followed by Ed Dubois on March 24. Beeldsnijder was 78 years old. Dubois was 64. Read More

Dutch Superyacht Cluster goes from Strength to Strength

Posted: 3rd May 2016

Written by: Holland Yachting Group

The latest superyacht figures have just been released and they make excellent reading for the Dutch industry. Holland was responsible for a quarter of the world’s deliveries in terms of value in 2015. Read More

Denison Yacht Sales Announces Four New Marina Office Locations

Posted: 3rd May 2016

Written by: Denison Yacht Sales

Adding to its roster of marina office locations at popular yachting destinations, Denison Yacht Sales has announced the opening of its four newest office locations. Read More

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