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Following the huge success of their Digital Reference Center, Superyacht Operating Systems has launched the Luxe App, a complete solution for creating, executing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for yacht crew i...
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St. Katharine Docks, central London's only marina, is committed to the fight against plastics in the waterways and is working with The Whale Company to raise awareness of plastic pollution in the River Thames. The challenge is to ...
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A much-anticipated and oft-debated marine facility has been given the green light today as Orams Marine and Panuku Development Auckland announced they’d reached an agreement. The area known as Site 18 will be developed into a faci...
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To celebrate the rich Hindu culture on the island, the APS Indonesia Bali office held its renewal Blessing Ceremony, a joyful spiritual event with the local Priest and staff in traditional Balinese dress.
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The global superyacht industry is unique with some truly outstanding individuals and businesses that deserve recognition from their peers. The International Superyacht Society’s Awards of Distinction were established to celebrate ...
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Marina High Tech, a new event dedicated to sustainable development and innovation to protect the marine environment takes place this week, from 24-25 May, in the iconic Marina Baie-des-Anges, Villeneuve-Loubet.
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As out-going President of British Marine, David Pougher, with the support of the British Marine Board, has agreed to undertake the role of Interim Managing Director until such
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British Marine, which organises and owns the London Boat Show, has announced that the 2019 Show, due to run at ExCeL London from 9-13 January 2019, will not take place.This decision was made after independent research showed there...
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You may well be aware that since the 1st January 2018 all seafarers resident in France have been obliged to affiliate to ENIM or to an equivalent private insurance scheme. WYCC private insurance is fully compliant with French law ...
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Showcasing a collection of the world’s leading yachts, The Superyacht Show - launched for the first time this year by the Large Yacht Broker Association - took place at OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona between the 2nd to 5th May. T...
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The exclusive private members sports club 39 Monte Carlo, situated in the heart of Monaco is getting ready for a busy Summer 2018. Clients have the possibility to enjoy first-class services by 39 Monte Carlo not only in the beauti...
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The Monaco based designer of M/Y “Dare To Dream” and S/Y “Project Origami” has released his latest yacht concept inspired by futuristic shapes and the radar-evading technology of military vessels.
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On Thursday 26 April the winners of the 2018 MYBA Superyacht Chefs' Competition were announced at a joyous prize giving ceremony in OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona. This year saw the launch of the Meet & Greet competition alongside ...
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The bureaucratic saga of French legislation imposing social security obligations on seafarers has been watched intensely by the yachting community, stoking fears around employment and the effect on the local economy. After months ...
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The 35th Palma Boat Show drew to a satisfying close yesterday having welcomed over 35,000 guests. With 300 boats in the water – 48% more than 2017 – and a brand new 72 metre floating bridge to enhance the visitor experience, exhib...
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At a time when everyone is concerned about the environment, Péjout Marine Services goes one step further. For its participation to the Marina High Tech Show (MHT18) which will take place on May 24 and 25 2018 at Villeneuve Loubet ...
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After much anticipation, the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show has arrived at last and excitement fills the air as Nafplion buzzes to the chatter of yachting professionals, all of who are eager to inspect the luxurious line-up of crewe...
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The 2018 Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity Report is an extensive connectivity survey on the usage and demands for connectivity onboard the global superyacht fleet. Superyacht skippers and crew are reporting increasing demand for s...
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The 2018 MYBA Charter Show has come to a close following four lively days in OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona. Two new Competitions were launched this year and the benchmark across the board was extremely high. Meanwhile, a record nu...
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In February METSTRADE spoke to Captain Marja Kok who is dedicating her time and energy to convincing her fellow professional crew on superyachts that they can find better ways of providing drinking water onboard without the use of...
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Fraser, the world’s leading full-service yachting company, is delighted to announce the opening of its new office in Barcelona. Located in the OneOcean Port Vell marina, this new office will provide the full range of Fraser servic...
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Esthec commercial director Marcel van der Spek was unanimously appointed as the new chair of the board of the HISWA Holland Yachting Group during the annual members meeting on 18 April. He will be joined by two new board members: ...
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As part of its members' assistance service, the PYA has seen a marked increase in the number of incidents of sexual harassment reported by yacht crew members. In light of the recent global #metoo movement, the PYA would like to ex...
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The commercial team at Port Vauban will be attending this spring’s most important yachting events to unveil plans for the development of Europe’s largest yachting hub. Given that Port Vauban's current consignment of contracts for ...
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The International HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction has reached its Golden Jubilee year, a unique milestone for an event of this type. This scientific get-together is organised bi-annually to shine a light on ...
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After the successful launch of Camper & Nicholsons Asia in 2017, Carmen Lau, the Managing Director and Board Director of C&N Asia, announced at the Singapore Yacht Show that the branch would be expanding further and has made new a...
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The European yachting market now has a cost-effective UK-based dry dock in which to embark on survey work thanks to a joint venture between Penzance Dry Dock, and YachtProjects International Llc.
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Fraser is delighted to participate in the very first edition of The Superyacht Show, which will take place in Barcelona from May 2-5th 2018. The show aims to provide an opportunity for charterers and buyers as well as their repres...
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FarSounder's flagship forward-looking sonar, the FarSounder-1000, is the latest cutting-edge gear slated to equip the Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN) future fleet replenishment tanker, HMNZS Aotearoa (A12). The company's longest r...
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Attendees of the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show 2018 are invited to the opening ceremony on Saturday 28 April, taking place at 19:00 in the stunning port of Nafplion. Mr Michael Skoulikidis, President of the Greek Yachting Associati...
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