Yachting News

Ultra-efficient Hybrid Yacht Design Unveiled for Explorers

Posted: 8th Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

For superyacht owners who want to explore further and more efficiently in a vessel which goes beyond paying lip service to green technology, DLBA Naval Architects has unveiled a truly-radical explorer yacht concept with conceptual... Read More

PEC Deck Demonstrations to be held at METSTRADE

Posted: 8th Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Introduced during Monaco Yacht Show by Brookes Bell, the new PEC Deck is wowing the industry with its ability to ‘see through’ teak decks in order to determine any issues - such as corrosion - that lie beneath. This new technology... Read More

2019 Yacht Management Captain of the Year Announced

Posted: 7th Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Fraser, the world’s leading full-service yachting company, announced the winner of the fifth Yacht Management Captain of the Year Award at the 60th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, with the award presented at the annual Fr... Read More

Winch Design and Heesen Unveil 57m XVenture

Posted: 5th Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Winch Design and Heesen gave a taste of the 57m XVenture earlier this year, but were finally able to unveil this ground-breaking concept in full when she was successfully launched last week at The New York Yacht Club and at The Fo... Read More

Valencia Boat Show Announces Dates for 2020

Posted: 5th Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

The President of the Union of Nautical Companies, Isabel Gil, has announced the 2020 dates of next year’s Valencia Boat Show which will be held between October 28th and November 1st, again with the joint organisation of employer s... Read More

Marigot Bay Marina Looking Forward to Bumper Yachting Season

Posted: 5th Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Long a haven for international super yachts, Marigot Bay Marina on the scenic eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia is anticipating a busy 2019/2020 season with the number of visiting yachts expected to top previous seasons. Read More

Majesty Yachts Wins ‘Best of Show’ Award at FLIBS 2019

Posted: 4th Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Majesty Yachts, Dubai's only superyacht builder, was presented the NBC Sports ‘Best of Show’ award during the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Entering the US market for the first time, the company debuted the ... Read More

ChartCo and Marine Press Merge to Create OneOcean

Posted: 1st Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

ChartCo and Marine Press, both leaders in global digital navigation solutions, have announced their merger, resulting in the creation of a new, world-leading company called OneOcean which will offer the largest range of navigation... Read More

La Ciotat Set to Initiate a New Maritime Cluster

Posted: 1st Nov 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

This week, La Ciotat Shipyards organized a professional roundtable discussion regarding the creation of an industrial cluster for the trades of maintenance, repair and conversion of large yachts as possible first steps towards the... Read More

Cox Powertrain Announces Production of the CXO300

Posted: 31st Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Cox Powertrain has announced that production of its high-powered diesel outboard, the CXO300, is imminent and is encouraging visitors to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to visit them to find out more about the engine’s... Read More

Channel 28 to Debut New TETRA Crew Radio Solution

Posted: 31st Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Channel 28 will be carrying out the first ever demonstrations of its brand-new TETRA radio solution for crew radios at this year’s METSTRADE show in Amsterdam. This is the latest addition to Channel 28’s ever-expanding cComm solut... Read More

Ferretti Group Leads the way at FLIBS 2019

Posted: 31st Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Ferretti Group is celebrating the 60th edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with a fleet of 16 boats including two premieres for the American market, and many new projects and novelties that captured the attentio... Read More

FarSounder Unveils new 3D Forward-Looking Sonar

Posted: 30th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

FarSounder has debuted both a new sonar and a new name for its series of 3D forward-looking navigation sonars, with the latest model the Argos 350 to be revealed for the first time at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this w... Read More

New Inmarsat Connectivity Report Highlights Cyber Threats

Posted: 30th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, is reaffirming its commitment to safeguard the on-board systems of the superyacht fleet after new research revealed that more than 80 per cent of superyacht pr... Read More

Simpson Spence Young Partners with Tech Firm Signal Ocean

Posted: 28th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

International shipbroker Simpson Spence Young and Signal Ocean Ltd have just announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership as investors to work together to bring high-impact technology solutions to the commercial s... Read More

Busy Times for Van Der Valk Shipyard

Posted: 28th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Premium Dutch motoryacht builder Van der Valk has enjoyed a very successful couple of months as its newly delivered Raised Pilothouse Jangada was one of the stars of the show at Cannes Yachting Festival, as was the launch model in... Read More

Yacht Carbon Offset Appoints New Managing Director

Posted: 25th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Yacht Carbon Offset, provider of a fully-documented service for those who own and enjoy the world’s leading superyachts, has announced the appointment of Rachel Goult as the company’s new Managing Director with immediate effect. Read More

Dubai-based Majesty Yachts to make US Debut

Posted: 25th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Majesty Yachts, the only superyacht builder in Dubai, is entering the US market for the first time with the debut of the Majesty 140 and Majesty 100 at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Read More

Explore the Maldivian Seas Onboard Rania

Posted: 24th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Velaa Private Island, one of the most coveted escape destinations on the planet, is offering a new luxury experience with Rania, a 60-foot luxury Princess S60 yacht. Guests can now charter Rania, one of the first in the sport coll... Read More

New Transport Figures show Australian Boat Exports are Buoyant

Posted: 24th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Brisbane-based Aurora Global Logistics has reported a healthy summer forecast for Australian boat manufacturers exporting to the US and Europe, driven by an appetite for Australian quality, ingenuity and value, thanks to the extre... Read More

Superyacht Cup Palma Gets High Performance Boost

Posted: 24th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

The 2020 edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma will deliver the added excitement of a new performance racing class, presenting superyacht owners with the option of testing their thoroughbred vessels in a classic racing format. Read More

Nominations Announced for 2019 DAME Design Award

Posted: 23rd Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

The jury of the globally-recognised DAME Design Award 2019 competition has announced that 59 products have been nominated to enter the final rounds of judgement. Each product will be available to view within the special DAME Desig... Read More

Dometic to Showcase Entire Marine Portfolio at METSTRADE

Posted: 23rd Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Following the integration of acquired companies SeaStar Solutions and Dometic Blinds (formerly Oceanair), Domestic Group has announced it will showcase its entire marine portfolio including SeaStar Solutions and (formerly Oceanair... Read More

48 Wallytender to make its US debut in Fort Lauderdale

Posted: 23rd Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Following an outstanding reception at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show with seven units already sold, the all-new 48 Wallytender will make its American debut at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International ... Read More

Ferretti Group Withdraws IPO

Posted: 21st Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Despite strong sales results and reported investor interest in an IPO offering 30% of the Italian yacht builder’s shares, the Ferretti Group decided to pull the plug on the public listing in the final hours of the offer period cit... Read More

Way of Life Victorious at Venice Hospitality Challenge

Posted: 21st Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

The sixth edition of the Venice Hospitality Challenge took place on Saturday 19th October, with Gašper Vinčec and the maxi Way of Life enjoying their second consecutive victorious Saturday, following on from their win against the ... Read More

Visa-On-Arrival into Myanmar Offered to Six More Countries

Posted: 21st Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Located off the coast of southern Myanmar, the Mergui Archipelago has been off-limits to visitors for decades. However the government has now introduced new regulations to facilitate easier access for foreign tourists and arriving... Read More

SYTT Launches new Refit Service

Posted: 18th Oct 2019

Written by: Josh Richardson

With winter on the horizon and yachts entering refit season, Superyacht Tenders and Toys has announced the launch of SYTT Refit - a fully-managed tender refit service based in the UK offering a complete one-stop-shop catering for ... Read More

Multiple Orders for Williams Jet Tenders’ New Evojet

Posted: 17th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Williams Jet Tenders introduced the Evojet 70, its most advanced and luxurious model to-date, at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, and it has been receiving excellent customer praise and forward orders ever since. Read More

Ferretti Group’s Convergence 2019 Heads to Vegas

Posted: 17th Oct 2019

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

For once, what happens in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas as Ferretti Group has announced that its conference for captains and crew, Convergence, will take place among the bright lights of the American city from 22nd to 25th October. Read More

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