Yachting News

Yachts to be Included in French Wealth Tax

Posted: 13th Oct 2017

Written by: Thierry Voisin

The knocks just keep coming and just as quickly as there is doom there is hope. Never has there been a time of such utter confusion and uncertainty for yachting in France and the industry is growing weary of misinformation and fog... Read More

Relief Sailing to and from the Caribbean

Posted: 7th Oct 2017

Written by: SevenStar Yacht Transport

SevenStar Yacht Transport has announced a relief sailing schedule to support the transport needs of yachts to and from the Caribbean in the wake of hurricane Irma. Upcoming sailings between northern Europe and the Caribbean with p... Read More

K1 Britannia Foundation Asks Yachting Community for Help in St Maarten

Posted: 7th Oct 2017

Written by: Priya Thirumur

Hurricane Irma damaged over 90% of the buildings on St Maarten and left many homeless and unemployed. Ahead of the Caribbean season the K1 Britannia Foundation is now appealing for help from the yachting community to get St Maarte... Read More

Nautech Group Expands in the Caribbean

Posted: 27th Sep 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show this week, Nautech Group has announced the acquisition of their sixth shipyard, a repair and refit facility in Martinique increasing their presence and capabilities in the Caribbean. Nautech is ... Read More

e3 Sails Confidently into Monaco

Posted: 27th Sep 2017

Written by: Simon Saunders

With successful sea trials of the Kymeta™ flat panel antennas and terminals successfully completed and a comprehensive suite of new technology and apps to showcase, e3 Systems is all set to take this year's Monaco Yacht Show by st... Read More

OnboardOnline Collaborates with Oculus Technologies

Posted: 26th Sep 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Focusing on delivering a wider range of content around marinas worldwide, Oculus Technologies has partnered with OnboardOnline who will provide marina data for integration in both YachtEye 3 (for yachts above 50m) and NAUTIQ (for ... Read More

Meet Sarnia's Specialists in Monaco

Posted: 26th Sep 2017

Written by: Bruce Maltwood

At this year's Monaco Yacht Show Sarnia will have five members in attendance from the Sarnia Malta and Guernsey teams. Please come along to our stand number QS65 in the air-conditioned Darse Sud tent, near the entrance by La Rasca... Read More

Nautical Structures Expands in the Med

Posted: 22nd Sep 2017

Written by: Erica Bolline

Nautical Structures has opened in September 2017 a sales and service center at MB92 in Barcelona, Spain as part of the company's ongoing expansion plans. According to Nautical Structures President Colin Kiley, the operation will b... Read More

Antigua Charter Yacht Show 4-10 December 2017

Posted: 21st Sep 2017

Written by: Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Antigua's vibrant yachting industry remains thriving and open for business. That's the word from bosses at the Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma which passed through Antigua & Barbuda on September 6t... Read More

The Search for Britain's Next Generation America's Cup Sailors

Posted: 20th Sep 2017

Written by: Landrover Bar Academy

Following their success in Bermuda last June, where the British team were crowned Red Bull Youth America's Cup Champions 2017, Land Rover BAR Academy is recruiting again to find and support talented young British sailors aged betw... Read More

ICOMIA Assists Abolition of Strict Legislation Around Marinas in Croatia

Posted: 18th Sep 2017

Written by: Barbara Fountoukos

ICOMIA has played a crucial role in joining forces with its member, Marina Punat, to help remove barriers to trade in Croatia’s marina sector. On 31 July 2017, the Croatian Customs Administration announced all Croatian marinas wil... Read More

Barcelona's OneOcean Port Vell Acquired by Qatari Investment Bank

Posted: 17th Sep 2017

Written by: Anella Alcott

OneOean Port Vell has been acquired by QInvest LLC, Qatar's leading investment bank. This follows an agreement with the the current owner, Salamanca Group, which decided it was the right time to bring in strategic owners with the... Read More

New Tenders & Toys Quay at Monaco Yacht Show

Posted: 17th Sep 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

At this year's Monaco Yacht Show visitors will discover a brand-new exhibition area devoted to luxury tenders and water toys. The new Tenders & Toys zone was created in response to the yachting industry’s desire to attract a young... Read More

Maltese Falcon Completes Sea Trials with e3 Systems & Kymeta KyWay™ Terminals

Posted: 14th Sep 2017

Written by: Diane Franklin

Washington-based Kymeta, Intelsat S.A. and exclusive superyacht distribution partner e3 Systems have announced that the iconic 89m Maltese Falcon has completed the first ever sailing yacht sea trials with Kymeta communications sol... Read More

Important Clarification on French Social Security for Seafarers

Posted: 13th Sep 2017

Written by: Fiona Maureso

Following a misleading announcement from Nice Matin on Monday evening, and a statement from ECPY, MYBA (The Worldwide Yachting Association) has provided clarification: Any modification will have to be made as part of the next soci... Read More

Suspension of the French Decree on Social Security

Posted: 12th Sep 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Federation of Nautical Industries has obtained a decision in principle from the Prime Minister Edouard Philippe to rule out the application of the social decree which has negatively impacted the yachting industry on the Cote d... Read More

Yachting, Social, Economic - The Epilogue?

Posted: 12th Sep 2017

Written by: Thierry Voison

Since March 2017, ECPY has mobilized against the application of Article 31 of the social security code which obliged the French resident sailors to be affiliated to the ENIM, regardless of the flag of the vessel and where they wer... Read More

Ocean Signal Supplies Safety Kit for Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

Posted: 8th Sep 2017

Written by: James Hewitt

Safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal will sponsor the 4-man rowing team in the 2017/18 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge as they bid to become first carbon neutral expedition to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The communication and sa... Read More

e3 Systems Announces Successful Sea Trials of Kymeta KyWay™ Terminals

Posted: 8th Sep 2017

Written by: Diane Franklin

Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta, and exclusive superyacht distribution partner, e3 Systems, today revealed that the White Rose of Drachs has been performing the first-ever motor yacht sea trials with Kymeta communications solutio... Read More

Captain Richard Carr Joins Asia Pacific Superyachts Phuket

Posted: 6th Sep 2017

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

Captain Richard Carr has joined APS Phuket to provide agency services to superyachts visiting the region. Richard has 22 years experience in private yachting, the last 10 of which he spent cruising Asia Pacific as captain on super... Read More

PYA Headline Sea Changes Forum at MYS 2017

Posted: 6th Sep 2017

Written by: Carey Secrett

Yachting professionals, both onboard and ashore will not want to miss the PYA's biggest event of the year, an update on all the most important issues affecting the yachting industry over the past 12 months. The forum takes place o... Read More

NAUTIQ: Yacht & Crew Information at Your Fingertips

Posted: 5th Sep 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

During the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show Oculus Technologies will launch its brand-new product solution NAUTIQ, a smart communication tool for yachts taking service and safety to the next level, while making tasks easier and more ... Read More

BWA Yachting Forms Alliance with A1 Yachting & Luise Group

Posted: 30th Aug 2017

Written by: Francesca Fenucci

BWA Yachting, the leading worldwide marine yachting agency, has strengthened its client services in both Greece and Italy after confirming alliances with A1 Yachting and Luise Group. With an unmatched network of offices around the... Read More

CRS: The Dangers of Not Declaring Your Income

Posted: 27th Aug 2017

Written by: Patrick Maflin

Over the last few months you may have heard people talking about the importance of declaring your income, using terms such as the Common Reporting Standard. Whether it's an issue you have decided to tackle head on, or something yo... Read More

Nongsa Point Marina & Resort Awarded Global Gold Anchor

Posted: 25th Aug 2017

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

Nongsa Point Marina & Resort in Indonesia has become the first marina in Indonesia to achieve Global Gold Anchor accreditation with a rating of 5 Gold Anchors from the Marina Industries Association. Read More

ECPY Calls for Urgent Moratorium in France

Posted: 24th Aug 2017

Written by: Thierry Voisin

You will be aware that yachting is currently undergoing a dramatic time in France. The source of the problem mostly lies in France's decision to apply the provisions of Article 31 of the Social Security Act in isolation, and witho... Read More

Oculus Technologies to Launch YachtEye 3.0 at MYS

Posted: 23rd Aug 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

As we approach the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show, Oculus Technologies celebrates seven years of innovation and creation. The company began as a small two-man operation with its first infotainment project on one superyacht and now has ins... Read More

Monaco Yacht Show 2017 Unveils its Fleet of Superyachts

Posted: 22nd Aug 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

On September 27, the Monaco Yacht Show will unveil a display of 125 extraordinary superyachts built by the most reputable shipyards and exhibited by the most influential brokerage houses. Read More

ABBRA to Offer Project Management Certification at Refit Show

Posted: 18th Aug 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) in partnership with the Landing School has developed a six-part marine-industry certification course for project managers. The first certification program will launch at the R... Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys Expands Team

Posted: 18th Aug 2017

Written by: Jake Young

Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT), who were recently awarded the Queen's Award for International Trade 2017, continues to go from strength to strength and is delighted to announce the appointment of Angus Gilmour as a Project Ass... Read More

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