Yachting News

Get Connected with e3 at the Antigua Yacht Show

Posted: 29th Nov 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show is taking place from 4 - 10 December, 2017, where e3 is thrilled to be a prominent presence as title sponsor of the Captains' Briefing. Discover world-leading solutions such as the Kymeta™ flat panel... Read More

ICOMIA Welcomes New Danish Member: The Ship and Boat Builder's Association

Posted: 27th Nov 2017

Written by: Barbara Fountoukos

The Ship and Boat Builders’ Association is an 86-member strong association operating within the framework of the Confederation of Danish Industry, and joins ICOMIA as its 36th marine industry association member. SBBA is the new it... Read More

Christophe Harbour Reveals Berthing and Bunkering Incentives

Posted: 24th Nov 2017

Written by: Kitty Jones

From now until April 2018, the state-of-the-art destination Marina and resort community at Christophe Harbour, on the southern peninsula of St. Kitts, is offering special rates to visiting yachts. Read More

METSTRADE Attracts Record-Breaking International Audience

Posted: 24th Nov 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

The annual METSTRADE Show has completed a very successful week, reinforcing its reputation as the world’s premier gathering of the leisure marine community. As well as breaking new ground in terms of exhibitor and visitor numbers,... Read More

SuperYacht Radio Station Reaches 30,000 Listeners!

Posted: 23rd Nov 2017

Written by: SuperYacht Radio

SuperYacht Radio, the only global digital radio station for the yachting community, has announced it attracted over 30,000 listeners in its first month of broadcasting out of Palma de Mallorca. Read More

YachtEye 3.0 Updates

Posted: 23rd Nov 2017

Written by: Oculus Technologies

Since the first preview of YachtEye 3.0 during this year's Monaco Yacht Show, twenty YachtEye systems onboard superyachts have been upgraded! The first reactions are positive: "The new version looks very nice and our guests find t... Read More

Review: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2017

Posted: 21st Nov 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Read about the highlights of the 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2017 – the biggest yacht show in the world. The prestigious yachting event concluded in superb fashion on 5th November with increased visitor numbers, h... Read More

Luxury Hospitality Management forms Partnership with TSF 2018

Posted: 20th Nov 2017

Written by: Sarah Flavell

Luxury Hospitality Management, known as LH, are to form a partnership with TSF for the 2018 edition. The announcement follows an initial collaboration which took place at The
Superyacht Forum during last week’s METSTRADE in Amste...
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Marina Barcelona 92 Takes 75% Stake in Compositeworks

Posted: 20th Nov 2017

Written by: MB92

Marina Barcelona 92, with 25 years experience in the refit and repair of superyachts, has taken a 75% share of La Ciotat based Compositeworks. By combining their expertise, the group has become “the leading and the largest repair ... Read More

Rebrand of Miami Beach's Luxury Yacht Show

Posted: 17th Nov 2017

Written by: Danny Grant

The premier in-water luxury yacht exhibition during Miami's annual boat show week each February has received a new name and look. Formerly Yachts Miami Beach, the annual event is being rebranded as the Miami Yacht Show on Collins ... Read More

Asia Pacific Leading Global Yacht Charter Market

Posted: 17th Nov 2017

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

The market in the Asia Pacific is receiving a major boost from the rising number of charter destinations, increasing wealth of people, and greater availability of yachts. Thailand, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia are some of th... Read More

Winners of the Boat Builders Awards Announced at METSTRADE

Posted: 16th Nov 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

Winners of the Boat Builders Awards 2017 were announced at METSTRADE in Amsterdam yesterday, with David King, co-founder of Princess Yachts, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Read More

Winners of the DAME Awards 2017

Posted: 14th Nov 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

On Tuesday at METSTRADE in Amsterdam the prestigious DAME Award 2017 was won by Scanstrut for its RS Venture Connect Conversion Kit. A further six products were named as Category Winners and 16 received Special Mentions. Read More

CREW SURVEY: Hiring Youth over Experience?

Posted: 10th Nov 2017

Written by: Rod Hatch & Adrian Croft

There has been much debate recently concerning perceptions around the hiring of yacht crew across all departments, specifically in regard to the hiring of younger candidates over older, more experienced ones. PYA will be presentin... Read More

Evolution Offers First Bonded Warehouse in the Balearics

Posted: 2nd Nov 2017

Written by: Guillermo Garcia

Evolution is now offering the first bonded warehouse in the Balearics, located just 16km from the centre of Palma and the city's main shipyards. This service is now available to all our clients and agents within the yachting indus... Read More

Winners: ISS Design & Leadership Awards 2017

Posted: 2nd Nov 2017

Written by: Amy Halsted

Last night at a gala dinner at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the ISS announced the 2017 Design & Leadership Award Winners, recognizing superlative achievement across the yachting industry over the past year. Read More

e3 & Kymeta Win ISS Award for Excellence in Innovation 2017

Posted: 2nd Nov 2017

Written by: Simon Saunders

Palma-based e3 Systems and Kymeta - the company delivering on the promise of global, mobile connectivity - are proud to announce that they have been awarded the International Superyacht Society Award for Excellence in Innovation a... Read More

KYMETA™ Flat Panels now Commercially Available

Posted: 30th Oct 2017

Written by: Richard Nettleton

Following the successful sea trials of the Kymeta flat panels and terminals over the past year, e3 has announced commercial availability of the Kymeta single panel and multi-panel solutions – a real landmark in the evolution of su... Read More

Balearic Yacht Destination Takes Roadshow to Florida

Posted: 30th Oct 2017

Written by: Maria Josep Avia

Having blossomed into the one of the leading superyacht hubs of the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands will be spreading word of their success at the 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. A public-private initiative betwe... Read More

Excellent Quality and Diversity at the DAME Awards

Posted: 26th Oct 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

The Jury of the globally acclaimed DAME Design Award 2017 competition is pleased to announce that 64 products from a total field of 122 entries have been nominated to enter the final round. To reach this stage is a notable achieve... Read More

FarSounder Sonar on Hapag-Lloyd Expedition Ships

Posted: 24th Oct 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Germany-based, luxury cruise operator, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is including FarSounder-1000’s on its two new expedition class of ships. FarSounder is contracted to provide their longest range 3D Forward Looking Sonar - FarSounder-... Read More

Club de Mar Mallorca Renews Concession to 2044

Posted: 24th Oct 2017

Written by: Sam Watson

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands has approved plans submitted by Club de Mar Mallorca to redevelop the marina as a port-city. The proposal includes the renewal of buildings, the redesign of docks, an extension to public ... Read More

Impressive Pre-Season Lineup at Rivergate

Posted: 21st Oct 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard has had a busy build up to the season carrying out maintenance work and refits on champion racing yachts including Comanche, Wild Oats XI, Dorade, V70, Black Jack, 100 Black Jack (formerly Alfa Romeo II... Read More

Boxfish 360: The Ultimate 360/VR Underwater Camera

Posted: 20th Oct 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

What could be better than your charter guests being able to re-live their underwater experiences in a realistic way? Creating memories is the most important part of any trip and whether private or chartered every yacht owner and c... Read More

Antigua is Open for Business

Posted: 19th Oct 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

It's all systems go in Antigua! Not only will the show go on but they are planning for one of the busiest winters on record. The long-time sailing hub of the Caribbean - unscathed by either of the category five hurricanes that tor... Read More

Greece to Host ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2018

Posted: 16th Oct 2017

Written by: Barbara Fountoukos

The Greek Marinas Association (GMA) was named host of the 2018 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) during a meeting of the ICOMIA Marinas Group in Vancouver on 14 October. The world-renowned travelling conference will take plac... Read More

Update on The ARK / BWA Yachting Aid

Posted: 15th Oct 2017

Written by: Francesca Fenucci

Bringing supplies and support to the devastated islands of the Caribbean following hurricanes Irma and Maria, the 63m explorer yacht SURI is en route to St Maarten, serving as the second ARK in this heartfelt relief project. Here'... Read More

DSNM Collaborates with Warsash Superyacht Academy

Posted: 15th Oct 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

DSNM Ltd. has formed a partnership with Warsash Superyacht Academy, part of Southampton Solent University, to offer a full range of deck courses including their own Bridge Operation Refresher course. Read More

Bluewater Appoints new VP of Marine Operations

Posted: 14th Oct 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Bluewater is delighted to announce the appointment of Clive McCartney as VP of Marine Operations & Business Development in their US headquarters in Fort Lauderdale. Clive began his career as an Engineer Officer in the Royal Navy a... Read More

SuperYacht Aid Coalition - United Effort in the Caribbean

Posted: 14th Oct 2017

Written by: Tim Forderer

SuperYacht Aid Coalition (SAC), comprised of superyachts, businesses, and yacht support services to provide relief and supplies to hurricane ravaged islands in the Caribbean, has deployed YachtAid Global (YAG) to use its proven lo... Read More

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