Yachting News

American Cargo Ship "Probably Sank"

Posted: 6th Oct 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

The American cargo ship 'El Faro' has been lost in last Thursdays hurricane Joaquin according to the U.S Coastguard on Monday. Read More

Flash Floods Sweep the Cote D'Azur

Posted: 5th Oct 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

On Saturday night violent storms and flooding hit the South of France killing at least 17 people and leaving six more missing. Read More

Nautech Announces Superyacht Refit Facilities in Cuba

Posted: 2nd Oct 2015

Written by: Nautech

Refit and repair expert Nautech has announced its first international expansion to include an impressive facility in Cuba, the world’s most hotly anticipated new superyacht cruising destination. Read More

Nautech Announces First Superyacht Refit Faclity in Cuba

Posted: 2nd Oct 2015

Written by: Nautech

Refit and repair expert Nautech has announced its first international expansion to include an impressive facility in Cuba, the world’s most hotly anticipated new superyacht cruising destination. Read More

Stemming the Tide for a Plastic-free Ocean

Posted: 1st Oct 2015

Written by: Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy today announced the global launch of Stemming the Tide: Land-based strategies for a plastic-free ocean – a first-of-its-kind, solutions-oriented report in partnership with the McKinsey Center for Business and Env... Read More

New Zealand to Create Marine Santuary the Size of France

Posted: 30th Sep 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, has announced that waters north of the country will become one of the world's largest ocean sanctuaries with an area of 239,000 square miles, roughly the size of France. Read More

Cannes Regatta pays Moving Tribute to Legendary Sailor Florence Arthaud

Posted: 26th Sep 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

A special tribute was held in memory of Florence Arthaud in the presence of Prince Henrik of Denmark at the Régates Royales de Cannes. Read More

Kenya Finds Weapons & Drugs on Foreign Ship

Posted: 23rd Sep 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Kenyan security agents have found an unspecified amount of weapons and drugs on a Norwegian-flagged ship they intercepted last week, a senior police officer said. Read More

MTN to Preview “Maestro Media” at the Monaco Yacht Show

Posted: 22nd Sep 2015

Written by: MTN

At this week's Monaco Yacht Show, MTN - An EMC Company, will give an exclusive preview of the “Maestro Media” service offering. This yacht industry first – a high-definition (HD) entertainment platform – can bring together core c... Read More

A new Luxury Yacht Revealed at Monaco Show

Posted: 22nd Sep 2015

Written by: H Luxury Yachting

Harun, a distinguished design, state-of-the art yacht has left nothing to chance when it makes its entrance on the market. Eagerly awaited and scrutinized for months, the new brand H Luxury Yachting will unveil its first creation ... Read More

New Zealand 'Street' at Monaco Yacht Show

Posted: 21st Sep 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

New Zealand Street will once again return to the Monaco Yacht Show in 2015, with a line up of companies ready to show the strength of New Zealand quality to the wider industry. Read More

Elegant Italian Advanced 'A80' on Display at Monaco Yacht Show

Posted: 18th Sep 2015

Written by: Advanced Yachts

A Lamborghini style exterior and a quality interior loft design, the Advanced A44 is the proud
winner of “European Yacht of The Year 2015” Award. Advanced A80 is a real blue water
thoroughbred in which elegance and high performa...
Read More

Tsunami Warnings from California to New Zealand

Posted: 17th Sep 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Tsunami warnings have been issued across a wide area stretching to the California Coast and across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii, and as far as New Zealand. These warnings came following a devastating earthquake in Chile where peopl... Read More

Ocean Signal Backs Solo Sailor Lizzy Foreman in Transat

Posted: 16th Sep 2015

Written by: Jules Riegal / Saltwater PR

Ocean Signal is supporting ambitious solo sailor Lizzy Foreman in the 2015 Mini Transat by equipping her with vital safety devices for the challenging 4020nm race. Read More

Phuket International Boat Show targets 30% Growth for 2016

Posted: 15th Sep 2015

Written by: Infinity PR

Thailand's longest-running Boat Show, the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), will proudly host the 13th edition in 2016 at a time of momentous change in the marine industry. Taking place 7th to 10th January at Royal Phuket Ma... Read More

Fundraising Campaign #ICAREBECAUSE Launched to Save Lives in the Med

Posted: 10th Sep 2015

Written by: MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station)

A group of Vietnamese refugees have come together to raise funds for MOAS, a search and rescue NGO that has saved over 10,000 people in the Mediterranean in just one year. Read More

The Italian Job: Persico to build new Volvo Ocean 65s

Posted: 8th Sep 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Italian boatyard Persico Marine has won the prestigious contract to construct new one-design Volvo Ocean 65s, depending on orders, for the next edition of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017-18 Read More

After 30 Years, French Agent Makes Apology for 'Rainbow Warrior' Bombing

Posted: 7th Sep 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Jean-Luc Kister , a retired French secret service agent has apologised for killing a photographer and tarnishing the image of France 30 years ago when a bomb sank the Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior. Read More

Donations Help MOAS Save Thousands of Lives

Posted: 4th Sep 2015

Written by: MOAS

Donations from private citizens around the world have been rapidly increasing throughout the last 24-hour period with over 2500 individuals making a contribution to the cause. Having raised approximately €50,000 from Paypal donati... Read More

Phuket to Host New Thailand Yacht Show

Posted: 3rd Sep 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Following a partnership agreement with the Marine Department of Thailand’s Ministry of Transport, the new show will be publicly announced on September 16th in Bangkok and hopes are high that the new event will become the focal poi... Read More

Team Vestas and Team SCA to Race at Genoa Boat Show

Posted: 2nd Sep 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Team SCA and Team Vestas Wind, rivals in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, go head-to-head once more in a series of pro-am races at the popular Genoa Boat Show from September 30 - Oct 5 Read More

Ben Ainslie's British Team Lose Overall Series Lead

Posted: 1st Sep 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team could only manage third place in the Gothenburg leg of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series which was held last weekend. Read More

Tower Bridge Lifts for 10th Clipper Race

Posted: 31st Aug 2015

Written by: Clipper Race

The twelve teams made up of international amateur sailors competing in the Clipper 2015-16 Race have passed under Tower Bridge, London, at the start of the 40,000 nautical mile global race in front of thousands of spectators. Read More

Inmarsat Launches Global Xpress Satellite

Posted: 28th Aug 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Inmarsat has launched its third Global Xpress satellite in Kazakhstan and this new satellite will help deliver broadband speeds around 100 times faster than the company's incumbent satellite constellation I-4. Read More

FX: A Torrid Week Ahead

Posted: 26th Aug 2015

Written by: Kevin Tullett

A torrid week ahead – it’s worth looking at the lowlights affecting world markets and currencies in particular: ‘China sneezes and the world goes cold on rates’ was one headline at the weekend, and this morning we see another fail... Read More

Yacht Sinks in Mykonos

Posted: 21st Aug 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

Yesterday at approximately 5am a superyacht sank off the coast of Mykonos. The yacht is reported to be the 30m M.Y Aloha although no information has been released by the Mykonos Port Authority. Read More

Treasure Found Off Florida Coast

Posted: 20th Aug 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

Spanish gold coins with an estimated value of $4.5m have been found by treasure hunters off the Florida coast. Read More

After 50 Years, American Charter Boat Docks in Cuba

Posted: 19th Aug 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

For the first time in 50 years, an American charter boat has legally docked in Cuba. Hemingway marina in Havana where the Numarine 78 Fly docked are calling it a landmark event. Read More

The £1 Billion Pound Harbour

Posted: 17th Aug 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

The Sardinian Harbour of Porto Cervo is brimming this summer with some of the worlds biggest and most impressive megayachts. The amazing spectacle last week of £1 billion worth of these impressive vessels did not go unnoticed. Read More

Cruise Liner Called in to Help Migrants in Kos

Posted: 14th Aug 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

Greece enlists the help of a cruise ship to aid the processing of thousands of migrants on the already overwhelmed island of Kos. Read More

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