Yachting News
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) is taking a pragmatic approach to helping shipowners during the coronavirus pandemic with requests for assistance with operational activities being considered due to worldwide restrictions.
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Supported by optimal winds, beautiful islands, crystal clear waters and sunny weather, Thailand currently stands as one of Asia’s largest marinas, offering full facilities for yachts.
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The Phuket Governor has extended all lockdown orders to April 30, with the previous orders set to expire on April 26. The orders made special note that the health regulations in force to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 also apply to all boats.
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MB92 Group announced today that they have resumed activity at their facilities in Barcelona and La Ciotat. Operations will be escalated gradually and involve extremely strict procedures to protect all people entering and operating in the shipyard.
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FarSounder is pleased to announce Ulstein Belga Marine headquartered in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as its newest dealer and its first in Brazil. Ulstein Belga Marine is a leader in the Navigation Equipment industry.
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Solidwave, a specialist boat and yacht digital design agency, has launched the world’s first 3D CGI yacht visualisation app which is able to configure design options from millions of combinations and render in real-time.
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The coronavirus crisis is affecting people from all walks of life, but what happens if your office is a superyacht? Jenny Matthews brings together a panel of experts to share some insights and develop a snapshot of what is currently happening in the industry.
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With the majority of the world’s population currently confined to their homes, there is an urgency among marketing ringleaders to reach audiences by making the most of digital tools and the industry is at the forefront of new solutions to help the yachting industry survive.
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While a global lockdown has seen many of us more connected, albeit digitally, with our friends and family around the world than ever before, SuperYacht Radio is bringing a little light relief to these uncertain times with the launch of Yachting’s Got Talent.
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This is the topic of discussion yachting expert Hein Velema put towards an expert panel of key industry players, who debated the status of the market, pending brokerage deals and how best to react, and survive, the current worldwide crisis.
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Take a look at the specific effects of coronavirus on the charter market, with an exert panel sharing insights while shedding some light on the outcome of the thousands of charter contracts signed, or due to be signed, this year.
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British Marine will be hosting a series of webinars, starting this Thursday 9th April with Covid-19: Industry Briefing and Q&A. These sessions have been designed to bring members up to speed on the very latest COVID-19 news, advice and industry best practices.
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The current lockdown measures in multiple yachting locations have meant that many crew now find themselves in a position where their careers are on hold. However, this doesn’t necessarily need to be the case.
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COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways however in times like these, there is still the need to get your yacht home. DYT is still committed to offering the best service and support to make this happen, with a number of available sailings in the coming weeks.
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands has been recognised on the United States Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 roster for the period 1 July 2020-30 June 2021, as reported in the recently published USCG 2019 Annual Report.
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Given the global Coronavirus situation, it’s vital to ensure we are kept up-to-date with the current affairs of various sectors of the industry. Yachting expert Hein Velema hosted a discussion alongside a panel of industry insiders.
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The provisions of the BOFIP as of 29 January 2020, which put an end to the flat-rate VAT reduction system, has been cancelled this morning by a new BOFIP ref 30 March 2020, which allows the flat-rate reduction, applicable under the former BOFIP, to apply after 31 March 2020.
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Denison Yachting has announced the launch of "A Boat Show From Your Couch," a friendly and safe way to experience a boat show in a time of social distancing. Denison has long been a leader in the yachting industry with a rich family history dating back to 1948.
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands, one of the world’s largest maritime registries, encourages countries to recognise and protect seafarers as key transport workers amid restrictions around the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Faced with the intensity of the health crisis we are currently experiencing, the authorities of French Polynesia have decided to suspend access to the territory for all non-residents of French Polynesia.
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Following a recent poll on social media, it appears that the majority of The Crew Coach community are in self-isolation/quarantine and are very concerned about their futures and for their family back home.
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Held in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation, one of the UK’s leading ocean conservation charities, the Ocean Awards recognises and rewards those that share our commitment to fixing the largest solvable problem on the planet – the crisis in our oceans.
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In an effort to keep the industry up-to-date on the impact of COVID-19 on marine businesses and events throughout the world, OnboardOnline will be bringing you a concise digest of announcements by region as they are announced.
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Yanmar Marine International has signed a new partnership with boating insurance and financing specialist April Marine to offer affordable payment options to leisure customers buying Yanmar engines in France.
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As a result of the European Commission’s action against the simplified VAT structures on short-term yacht charter adopted by countries such as Italy, France, Malta and Cyprus, this year’s Mediterranean charters will face some radical VAT changes.
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The leading experts in 7-star hospitality training for superyacht crew continue to cement their reputation for supplying the most comprehensive service and leadership development courses in the industry by accrediting three more trainers under the prestigious GUEST Program.
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Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, the premier facility in south-east Queensland, has congratulated the Queensland state government for its foresight and investment in the Australian superyacht infrastructure.
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Evolution Yachting has announced that the company has taken the next step in its global expansion programme with the opening of new offices in four new countries: Albania, Croatia, Sardinia and Turkey. The openings will see the head count rise to 130 employees working across the organisation.
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Each year the World Superyacht Awards recognise the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the most remarkable luxury yachts from across the globe. Now in its 15th edition, this year’s nominees represent the biggest and best yachts out on the seas.
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Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress, the world’s leading maritime broadband service, has once more been chosen to provide the connectivity backbone enabling images captured by the deep ocean research institute Nekton from the floor of the Indian Ocean to be transmitted to audiences worldwide.
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