Yachting News

Taiwanese Captain Sentenced to 20 Years for Shark Finning in Tanzania

Posted: 12th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The owner and captain of the Malaysian-flagged fishing vessel (F/V) Buah Naga 1 have pleaded guilty to the charge of Unlawful Possession of Shark Fins in a plea agreement with Tanzanian Prosecutors. The criminals were brought to j... Read More

Steep Rise in Bug-Sweeping on Superyachts

Posted: 8th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

High net worth individuals are increasingly concerned about the risks of being bugged on board their superyachts says Matt Horan, security director of cyber-security company C3IA Solutions. Some owners have wrongly believed that b... Read More

Sea Shepherd's Flagship M/Y Steve Irwin to be Retired

Posted: 4th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Sea Shepherd International have announced that their flagship, the M/Y Steve Irwin, or the Steve, will be retired after 11 years of service. With Sea Shepherd, the M/Y Steve Irwin has conducted 18 campaigns in defence of the world... Read More

Clear Ocean Pact Aims for 1000 Yachts by 2020

Posted: 24th Nov 2018

Written by: Sam Watson

A new initiative called Clear Ocean Pact has launched to gain commitment across the yachting industry to reduce the level of single-use plastic and microplastic waste entering our oceans. Founded by yachting veteran Richard Orme, ... Read More

40 Years of Sea Shepherd in Photos

Posted: 15th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

International marine conservation society Sea Shepherd has opened an online photo exhibition 'Sea Shepherd: On the Frontline of Marine Conservation', where stunning photos from their 40 year history can be viewed and purchased. Read More

PRIVA Delivers Connectivity and Content

Posted: 9th Nov 2018

Written by: Don Hoyt Gorman

PRIVA, the superyacht connectivity and content supplier (previously MTN), has a new name and a new focus. “PRIVA stands for enriching our client’s most valuable asset: their time. It underpins everything we do. Growing our team an... Read More

YPY Monaco Event: The Uncertainty of Taxes

Posted: 2nd Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

YPY Monaco invites all members of the yachting industry to its next event, The Uncertainty of Taxes, on Thursday 8 November at the Yacht Club de Monaco. They are pleased to be welcoming the experts from WES Yachting to give an ove... Read More

Sea Shepherd Launches a New Campaign in the Mediterranean Sea

Posted: 16th Oct 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Sea Shepherd protects the Italian waters thanks to a joint collaboration with the Aeolian Islands Preservation Fund to tackle Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing in the Aeolian Archipelago. Their recent patrol led t... Read More

Sea Shepherd Australia: Operation Reef Defence

Posted: 10th Oct 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Operation Reef Defence is a Sea Shepherd Australia campaign to halt the construction of the Adani Carmichael coal mine, rail link and coal port in Eastern Australia. A new report from the Climate Council released this week reveals... Read More

Sea Shepherd UK offers the Faroe Islands Incentive to Stop Killing Cetaceans

Posted: 2nd Oct 2018

Written by: Sea Shepherd UK

During the last 10 years a total of 7,744 small cetaceans of five different species have lost their lives in the Faroe Islands grindadráp hunts. Sea Shepherd UK, a marine conservation charity working to defend ocean wildlife and h... Read More

Looking Ahead to the Caribbean Charter Season 2018

Posted: 2nd Oct 2018

Written by: Tom Mukamal, IGY Marinas CEO

Think back to the first time you visited the Caribbean. What captivated you the most: the crystal-clear waters, the lush greenery, or the miles of sandy beaches? All of these allures have made yachting and nautical tourism an econ... Read More

Safety Questions Left Unanswered

Posted: 27th Aug 2018

Written by: Nautilus International

Nautilus, has expressed concern at a new study highlighting the failure of many major ship registries to produce accident investigation reports on time – or at all. The Union says valuable lessons that could prevent seafarer death... Read More

Alternative Solution to TAR (Temporary Admission Relief)

Posted: 27th Aug 2018

Written by: Chris Allix

The Mediterranean summer season is in full swing with clients deciding whether or not and how to sail in Europe. As the superyacht industry is aware, European Customs are getting stricter with regard to the operation of superyacht... Read More

What is Meant by ‘Use and Enjoyment’ of a Yacht?

Posted: 17th Aug 2018

Written by: Chris Allix, Dominion Marine

Whenever we read about VAT in the superyacht industry we see the phrase ‘use and enjoyment’, but what exactly does that mean? The rules and rates vary between EU member states but they are determined by the state where usage comme... Read More

NOC or SOC, that is the Question

Posted: 16th Aug 2018

Written by: Simon Saunders

For an ETO, one of the challenges is to ensure VSAT, TV, 4G and IT remain up and running throughout the yachting season. While every VSAT contract comes with access to a Network Operation Centre (NOC), many yachts opt for a superi... Read More

Mission Ocean: What Nature Can Teach us About Hurricane Defence

Posted: 14th Aug 2018

Written by: Laura Beard

It is undeniable. Hurricanes and natural disasters are getting more frequent – and more violent – with every season that passes. Loss of life and material damage are growing, with an estimated 1.35 million deaths related to hurric... Read More

Ship with a Story: Empire Windrush

Posted: 13th Aug 2018

Written by: Andrew Linington

The Empire Windrush is well known for bringing the first large group of Commonwealth citizens from the Caribbean to alleviate labour shortages in the UK. But this famous voyage is just one in the ship's interesting past that mirro... Read More

Dominion Marine: Shaping the Future of Yacht Ownership

Posted: 2nd Aug 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Last year, Dominion Marine took the opportunity to rebrand its entire business and launched their new ‘DM84’ image and website reflecting the pedigree of a company built on over 30 years of success in the superyacht industry. Read More

Survey: Working Conditions for Superyacht Crew

Posted: 26th Jul 2018

Written by: Olivia Swift

The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and MHG Insurance are keen to hear your views on how the working life of superyacht crew could be improved. Please share your views and experiences in our survey ... Read More

RMBIDS Marine Equipment Auctions Website Re-Launches

Posted: 14th Jul 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

RMBIDS, the world’s first online platform for marine equipment auctions, has launched a new and improved website, expanding its services and hailing a new era of fairer maritime trade. Read More

First Waterborne Nuclear Power Station Raises Safety Concerns

Posted: 11th Jul 2018

Written by: Nautilus International

Crew members on a German flagged Greenpeace vessel have been leading protests against a waterborne nuclear power plant – dubbed a potential ‘floating Chernobyl’ – which was towed to the Russian Arctic from the port of St Petersbur... Read More

Malta's Newest Dive Site After the Collapse of the Azure Window

Posted: 11th Jul 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The cries of broken hearts echoed around Malta in March of 2017 as the widely adored Azure Window tumbled into the sea. Fast forward a year and as diver after diver dons their wetsuit to catch a glimpse at this fallen formation, t... Read More

Successful First Edition for Marina High Tech 2018

Posted: 19th Jun 2018

Written by: Sophie Mordelet

The inaugural edition of Marina High Tech took place from 24 -25 May 2018 in Marina Baie des Anges in the south of France, two full days of exhibitions and seminars showcasing innovation and sustainable development across the naut... Read More

Six Unusual Culinary Courses for Superyacht Chefs

Posted: 19th Jun 2018

Written by: Chrissie McClatchie

Superyacht chefs must go above and beyond to become the best they can be, often pursuing unusual culinary courses to refine their gastronomy and give them the edge for the top jobs. Meet the yacht chefs who have taken their culina... Read More

Seahub Gets Onboard with Sea Shepherd Global

Posted: 18th Jun 2018

Written by: Sam Wheaton

We first became aware of Sea Shepherd with the documentary series ‘Whale Wars’ which triggered a desire to know more about marine conservation. As engineers, we also wanted to know how they manage maintenance of their fleet which ... Read More

Newport Yacht Charter Show 2018

Posted: 17th Jun 2018

Written by: Barby MacGowan

With its picturesque coastlines and quaint islands and towns, New England is a summer hot spot for luxury charter vacations, and this week from June 18-21, the Newport Charter Yacht Show is set to showcase an impressive lineup of ... Read More

Antibes International Day of Yoga 2018

Posted: 12th Jun 2018

Written by: Noona Ayres

The second Antibes International Day of Yoga is brought to you by Noona Ayres from Revitalize and Geraldine Hardy from Azure Yoga with Geraldine. In collaboration with Port Vauban, we are offering a FREE yoga class at the Bastion ... Read More

Protecting Our Oceans Every Day!

Posted: 8th Jun 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

On World Oceans Day, Sea Shepherd is saying thank you for all the support and to celebrate all that has been achieved together in the Great Australian Bight, they are sharing 'Jeedara' The Film, so everyone can witness the beauty ... Read More

YachtAid Global Releases 2017 Annual Report

Posted: 5th Jun 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

YachtAid Global, the yachting community’s humanitarian team, has released its 2017 Annual Report documenting extensive relief efforts during a challenging year of natural disasters affecting coastal communities around the world. F... Read More

Illegal Shark Fin Trade Exploiting Loopholes in Hong Kong Customs

Posted: 1st Jun 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

On 11 May 2018, Sea Shepherd Hong Kong discovered a 980 kg shipment of shark fins arriving from Sri Lanka to Hong Kong on a Singapore Airlines flight. Along with other carriers, Singapore Airlines had already banned the transport ... Read More

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