Yachting News

NZ Millennium Cup 2019 Promises Nailbiting Racing

Posted: 20th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Newly-certified Clean Regatta, the NZ Millennium Cup will be the first superyacht regatta
to welcome in 2019 and this year’s well-matched fleet promises closer racing
than ever before.
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YachtAid Global Superyachts Bring Clean Water Access to Children in the Galapagos

Posted: 18th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

A recent operation by YachtAid Global alongside three superyachts saw clean water access implemented across every school in the Galapagos. As well as the installation of storage tanks and filtration solutions, the operation delive... Read More

Unique Program to Address Superyacht Skills Shortage in Australia

Posted: 18th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

A unique program, and the first of its kind in Australia, aims to address the looming welding skills shortage in the marine and boat building industry. Rivergate Marina & Shipyard and its tenants collaborated with East Coast Appre... Read More

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

Anders Pehrson Joins Palma Refit

Posted: 11th Dec 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

Palma Refit is delighted to announce the appointment of Anders Pehrson, previously of OneOcean Port Vell, who will be responsible for business development at the long-standing superyacht repair and refit company based in Palma de ... Read More

Ocean Independence Represents Dynamiq in German Speaking Countries

Posted: 10th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Ocean Independence will represent the Italian boutique shipyard Dynamiq, winner of the German Design Award and the Boat International Award for Best Naval Architecture in 2018. The well-established brokerage network will support t... 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

Shipyard Supply Co Announces Production of Tender Mooring Whips

Posted: 7th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Seeing a gap in the market for a high quality tender whip, Shipyard Supply Co (SSCo) has launched their own range of tender mooring whips for yacht tenders of all sizes. Designed to be the most reliable, well-built and yacht frien... Read More

ISS Design & Leadership Awards on Film

Posted: 6th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Each year during FLIBS, the superyacht community comes together to celebrate its achievements at the ISS Design and Leadership Awards Gala. Created in 1990, the ISS awards recognize outstanding achievements in construction and des... Read More

SuperYacht Radio Launches SuperYacht Talks

Posted: 5th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

SuperYacht Radio, the only industry focused radio station, based in Palma de Mallorca, has launched SuperYacht Talks - a new service broadcasting seminars and talks to the global superyacht industry. Read More

Schulte Group Acquires Majority Stake in YPI CREW

Posted: 5th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Schulte Group announces the acquisition of a majority stake in YPI CREW, the leading yacht crew recruitment agency in Antibes. YPI CREW will be positioned under Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services (BSCS) and Co-founder Laurence L... Read More

Nautilus Secures Unpaid Wages for Crew on Indian Empress

Posted: 5th Dec 2018

Written by: Nautilus International

Nautilus legal experts have concluded a long battle to secure almost US$1m in unpaid wages for crew on the superyacht Indian Empress. The Union has been representing the interests of crew on the 95m yacht which was arrested in Mal... 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

Expert Dive Guides Join APS Indonesia

Posted: 27th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

An expert in the field of Marine Biology and a local who knows the Indonesian waters and customs like the back of his hand are the two highly qualified guides that Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia is delighted to welcome on boar... Read More

First All-Female Pro Crew for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Posted: 27th Nov 2018

Written by: Justin Chisholm

Two-time Volvo Ocean Race competitor Stacey Jackson from Australia is to lead the first professional all-female crew to take on the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in the 75th edition of the classic offshore race this December. Read More

Feadship Selects MB92 Group in New Services Network

Posted: 27th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The MB92 Group has been selected to join Feadship’s new Services Network. Alongside leading shipyards, Amico & Co, Monaco Marine and Rybovich, the MB92 Group will be exclusive providers of maintenance, repair and warranty work in ... 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

Civitavecchia and Trieste: Ports of Call for World's Largest Superyachts

Posted: 20th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

If anyone was in doubt that Italy is a superyacht destination, they won't be now. The world's largest superyachts, Azzam and Dilbar, have recently come to moor in Civitavecchia and Trieste. Read More

Benetti Delivers 69m Motor Yacht Spectre

Posted: 20th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Italian shipyard, Benetti, is celebrating the delivery of 69m motor yacht 'Spectre' in Livorno, a fully customized superyacht built for American owners John and Jeanette Staluppi. Taking 750,000 working hours to build, the end... Read More

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Reports Growth

Posted: 20th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 59th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) attracted boating enthusiasts from 52 countries from October 31 to November 4 this year. Picture perfect weather framed the show, where high foot traffic and strong s... 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

Update on Marinas in Liguria Following October Storms

Posted: 15th Nov 2018

Written by: Sam Watson

After the severe storm that battered Liguria on 29 October causing widespread damage and disruption, the municipalities of Portofino, Santa Margherita and Rapallo have come together in a coordinated effort to repair the damage in ... Read More

Annette Roux Honoured at Boat Builder Awards 2018

Posted: 15th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

A record total of 15 winning companies and individuals, plus 12 Honourable Mentions, were announced last night in Amsterdam at the 2018 Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine. More than 33... Read More

IMRF and The Nautical Institute Unite to Improve Safety at Sea

Posted: 13th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The IMRF (International Maritime Rescue Federation) and The Nautical Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing to work together on projects that support both organisations' shared objective to improve safe... Read More

DAME Award Winners 2018 Announced

Posted: 13th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The prestigious DAME Award 2018 has been presented to the Triskel Marine Integrel on the opening day METSTRADE 2018. A further five products were named as Category Winners and 22 received Special Mentions. Read More

International Superyacht Society Seeks Position of Influence within the ISO

Posted: 13th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is seeking to have a voice within the International Standards Organization (ISO) by becoming a Liaison. ISS President, AJ Anderson, highlights this initiative as an example of the Society... Read More

Cruising Indonesia - Orangutans in the Wild

Posted: 12th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia is delighted to welcome back MY Latitude in November. “After an amazingly successful Komodo and region expedition in August, the owner, who is a keen wildlife and underwater photographer, wants m... Read More

Holland Yachting Group Celebrating Dutch Expertise at METSTRADE

Posted: 12th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

As the HISWA Holland Yachting Group gets ready to celebrate its Golden Jubilee, the association and 10 of its leading members will be taking part in the METSTRADE Show from 13 to 15 November 2018 at the RAI Amsterdam. Read More

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Awarded WCR 'Best Superyacht Crew Insurance 2019'

Posted: 9th Nov 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits (MSCB) has received the inaugural ‘Best Superyacht Crew Insurance Award for 2019’ from the World Commerce Review, a B2B publication reviewing the needs and aspirations of 21st century business. Across ... Read More

Tim Forderer Resigns as Executive Director of YachtAid Global

Posted: 8th Nov 2018

Written by: Isla McKechnie

YachtAid Global’s executive director, Tim Forderer has stepped down after a year of volunteer service, with founder Mark Drewelow taking over the position. Reflecting on the past year, Forderer said, “Together we assisted many in ... Read More

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