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The Phuket Yacht Show is set to become the definitive luxury yachting and lifestyle event when it welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world to the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina from 4 – 7 January, 2019. Lead by Show...
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The international attendees at this year’s 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show were very enthusiastic, praising the high level of professionalism, superb organisation, the excellent standards and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the idyl...
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Fraser, the world’s leading luxury yacht service provider, is delighted to announce the addition of a new member to their team of unrivalled superyacht experts. Chris Feffer who became a Captain at the age of 21, has joined the Se...
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The MCA has published a consultation on a new Code of Practice for Intended Pleasure Vessels in Temporary Commercial Use and Pleasure Vessel Exemptions - one of the most significant regulatory changes for the UK’s marine industry ...
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Superyacht Operating Systems (SOS) is delighted to welcome valet expert, Josephine Ive, to collaborate on their innovative Luxe SOP System & Knowledge Centre. Josephine's contribution to Luxe will provide valuable and comprehensiv...
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Update on divorce case affecting crew onboard superyacht Luna: Having effectively been trapped in Dubai onboard MY Luna, Nautilus members serving on the Marshall Islands-registered vessel have now had their passports returned to t...
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Nautilus International, the seafarer's union, is assisting crew members who have been caught up in a bitter divorce dispute between a Russian superyacht owner and his ex-wife. Nautilus stepped in to support members after crew on t...
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This season Radiance, the elite on board spa and fitness service for yachts and private residences, has extended its reach in the Balearics. As part of its growth strategy Radiance also welcomes Nick Mott as Financial Director, Wa...
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Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus has appointed a new chef with a tempting mix of local and international dishes at its stunning Hemingway’s Resto-Bar and Beach Club venues this summer. At the idyllic coastal destination near Yen...
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The DAME Design Awards, judged during METSTRADE in November, is the most significant marine equipment competition of its kind. Participation is open to manufacturers and authorised suppliers who are registered as exhibitors or co-...
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Celebrating 50 years of the HISWA Symposium, the 2018 edition with the theme 'Back to the Future' will invite experts and delegates to reflect on 50 years of past and future innovations in the fields of yacht design and constructi...
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Underscoring the Society's goal to broaden its impact on the superyacht industry and its global growth objectives, the International Superyacht Society enthusiastically announces a strategic partnership with Oceanco, a world-class...
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Marina Barcelona 92 (MB92) announced today that following the approval from La Ciotat Shipyards (SEMIDEP), they have signed an agreement with Blohm+Voss, part of the Lürssen Group, to acquire their remaining 51% stake in Blohm+Vos...
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Fraser CEO Raphael Sauleau was elected president of the Large Yacht Brokers Association (LYBRA) on Thursday 12th July 2018 in Monaco. Elections are held every three years, and the new board is composed of the following members: Pr...
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International marina operator and developer, IGY Marinas, today announced continued expansion of its marina portfolio along the northeast coast of the US with the addition of Fore Points Marina in Portland, Maine.
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ICOMIA has published a series of reports on the Asian boating market, giving insight and recommendations on how to develop the leisure boating industry in these emerging markets. As well as detailed statistics, the reports identif...
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Hopes of a swift end to the long-running ordeal suffered by members serving on the superyacht Indian Empress have been dashed after a court in Malta rejected a request from a bidder for the vessel to have more time to pay the auct...
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OneOcean Port Vell is a world-class marina for superyachts located in the heart of Barcelona, one of few city-centre marinas in the world, with the beautiful Balearic islands just a short cruise away. And if Barcelona is on the wi...
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ACREW is pleased to welcome International Marine Management (IMM) as the title sponsor of the Crew Lounge at La Rascasse during the Monaco Yacht Show 2018. The 'ACREW & IMM Crew Lounge' will open for crew and business guests from ...
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SuperYacht Radio and OnboardOnline are excited to announce their collaboration giving them a combined audience of over 130,000 yachting enthusiasts at sea and ashore. The partnership will include development and co-promotion of a ...
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The French authorities have now clarified the criteria for payment of social security contributions by yacht crew operating in France and French waters. You can read the full statement here in both English and French.
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100 days before the opening of its 28th edition, the Monaco Yacht Show launched its countdown for this year's event in the Monaco heliport. Gaëlle Tallarida, General Manager of MYS announced several key features including a new s...
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Earlier this year captain AJ Anderson was elected to the role of President of the International Superyacht Society. As a seafarer for forty years, and an industry leader in operational management for twenty years, we asked AJ to s...
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Most ship cyber security breaches are the result of human error but can easily be avoided by implementing cutting edge technology and policies to prevent crews from inadvertently infecting shipboard systems. That was one of the ke...
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There was no shortage of crew enthusiasm at the Newport Charter Yacht Show last week with five competitions specifically designed to show off the talent and creativity of chefs, captains, deck hands, stewards and stewardesses.
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Leading navigational data and compliance specialist ChartCo has appointed Chris Warde as Head of Superyachts to oversee the company’s expansion plans in the sector. Chris brings a wealth of industry experience to the firm, and wi...
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We all know there are ethical, moral and legal lines that should not be crossed, but in yachting these limits will often be tested. Join YPY on 2 July at the Yacht Club de Monaco
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HMY Yacht Sales is delighted to welcome Bob Saxon to its management team. As VP of HMY’s Yacht Management, Crew Placement, and Yacht Charter Division, Bob will head up the full spectrum of HMY’s yacht charter operations. A dominan...
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MB92 & Compositeworks are proud to be participating in the 2018 London to Monaco cycle ride, organized by the Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE). The ride departs from London on 19th September and finishes in Monaco on the 25th to coin...
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Peter Insull has received the Richard Earp Award presented by Gaye Joyeau-Bourgeois, President of MYBA, during The Superyacht Show in Barcelona. This is an annual prize presented by LYBRA and MYBA as a tribute to Richard Earp's ge...
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