Yachting News

New Luxe App from Superyacht Operating Systems

Posted: 4th Jun 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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... Read More

St. Katharine Docks Puts a Spotlight on Plastic in the River Thames

Posted: 2nd Jun 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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 ... Read More

New Marine Facility to be Built in Auckland

Posted: 1st Jun 2018

Written by: Isla McKechnie

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... Read More

APS Bali Celebrates Rich Hindu Culture on the Island

Posted: 1st Jun 2018

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

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. Read More

ISS Awards of Distinction - Call for Nominations

Posted: 26th May 2018

Written by: International Superyacht Society

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 ... Read More

Countdown to Marina High Tech: Eco Innovation in Yachting

Posted: 20th May 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

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. Read More

British Marine Appoints Interim Managing Director

Posted: 17th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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
time as a new appointee is recruited to replace Howar...
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London Boat Show 2019 Cancelled

Posted: 16th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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... Read More

Insurance That's MLC & French Law Compliant!

Posted: 14th May 2018

Written by: Laurent Prévidente

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 ... Read More

LYBRA's The Superyacht Show a Success in OneOcean Port Vell

Posted: 9th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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... Read More

Luxurious Onboard Services by 39 Monte Carlo

Posted: 9th May 2018

Written by: Natalia Yesyutina

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... Read More

Out of This World: MY Roswell Yacht Concept

Posted: 8th May 2018

Written by: George Lucian

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. Read More

MYBA Superyacht Chefs' Competition 2018: The Winners!

Posted: 4th May 2018

Written by: MYBA

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 ... Read More

Update on French Residence & Social Security for Seafarers

Posted: 4th May 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

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 ... Read More

Palma Boat Show Comes of Age Generating Impressive Sales for Multimar Alcudia

Posted: 2nd May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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... Read More

Péjout Marine Services To Unveil New 'Green' Fire Extinguisher at Marina High Tech

Posted: 2nd May 2018

Written by: Muriel Pénoty

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 ... Read More

The 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show has Arrived

Posted: 30th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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... Read More

Inmarsat Launches Superyacht Connectivity Report

Posted: 30th Apr 2018

Written by: Inmarsat

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... Read More

2018 MYBA Charter Show in Review

Posted: 27th Apr 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

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... Read More

Turning the Tide on Plastic...on Superyachts

Posted: 26th Apr 2018

Written by: Peter Franklin

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... Read More

Fraser Opens a New Office in OneOcean Port Vell

Posted: 26th Apr 2018

Written by: Olivia Pasquali

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... Read More

Marcel van der Spek appointed new chair of HISWA Holland Yachting Group

Posted: 25th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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: ... Read More

PYA Sexual Harassment in Yachting Survey

Posted: 25th Apr 2018

Written by: PYA

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... Read More

Mapping out the Future of Port Vauban

Posted: 24th Apr 2018

Written by: Florence LaCroix

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 ... Read More

50th HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction Goes Back to the Future

Posted: 24th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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 ... Read More

Introducing the Team of Camper & Nicholsons Asia

Posted: 24th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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... Read More

UK's Oldest Dry Dock Given Boost by Joint Venture with YachtProjects International

Posted: 24th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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. Read More

Fraser Yachts at the Inaugural Superyacht Show

Posted: 24th Apr 2018

Written by: Olivia Pasquali

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... Read More

Royal New Zealand Navy Adds FarSounder Sonar

Posted: 20th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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... Read More

MEDYS Opening Ceremony

Posted: 20th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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... Read More

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