Yachting News

Peter Insull Receives the Richard Earp Award

Posted: 5th Jun 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Peter Insull has received the Richard Earp Award presented by Gaye Joyeau-Bourgeois, President of MYBA, during The Superyacht Show in Barcelona. This is an annual prize presented by LYBRA and MYBA as a tribute to Richard Earp's ge... 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

New Luxe App from Superyacht Operating Systems

Posted: 4th Jun 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Following the huge success of their Digital Reference Center, Superyacht Operating Systems has launched the Luxe App, a complete solution for creating, executing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for yacht crew i... Read More

St. Katharine Docks Puts a Spotlight on Plastic in the River Thames

Posted: 2nd Jun 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

St. Katharine Docks, central London's only marina, is committed to the fight against plastics in the waterways and is working with The Whale Company to raise awareness of plastic pollution in the River Thames. The challenge is to ... 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

New Marine Facility to be Built in Auckland

Posted: 1st Jun 2018

Written by: Isla McKechnie

A much-anticipated and oft-debated marine facility has been given the green light today as Orams Marine and Panuku Development Auckland announced they’d reached an agreement. The area known as Site 18 will be developed into a faci... Read More

APS Bali Celebrates Rich Hindu Culture on the Island

Posted: 1st Jun 2018

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

To celebrate the rich Hindu culture on the island, the APS Indonesia Bali office held its renewal Blessing Ceremony, a joyful spiritual event with the local Priest and staff in traditional Balinese dress. Read More

Marshall Islands Aims to Resolve Shipping Industry's Safety Concerns

Posted: 31st May 2018

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has submitted a paper to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Intersessional Working Group (ISWG) on the consistent implementation of the 2020 global fuel oil sulphur standard un... Read More

Sustainability at Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek

Posted: 26th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Ocean waste is a huge problem in China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, who are jointly responsible for 60% of the eight million tonnes of plastic that enter the world's oceans each year. Regatta organizers are t... Read More

ISS Awards of Distinction - Call for Nominations

Posted: 26th May 2018

Written by: International Superyacht Society

The global superyacht industry is unique with some truly outstanding individuals and businesses that deserve recognition from their peers. The International Superyacht Society’s Awards of Distinction were established to celebrate ... Read More

Countdown to Marina High Tech: Eco Innovation in Yachting

Posted: 20th May 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

Marina High Tech, a new event dedicated to sustainable development and innovation to protect the marine environment takes place this week, from 24-25 May, in the iconic Marina Baie-des-Anges, Villeneuve-Loubet. Read More

Exclusive YPY Sailing Day in Monaco

Posted: 18th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

YPY Monaco is happy to announce the Sailing Day that will take place at the Monaco Yacht Club on the 17th June. Members from all the worldwide chapters are invited, so it will be a great chance for all YPY members to all gather to... Read More

British Marine Appoints Interim Managing Director

Posted: 17th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

As out-going President of British Marine, David Pougher, with the support of the British Marine Board, has agreed to undertake the role of Interim Managing Director until such
time as a new appointee is recruited to replace Howar...
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Wyndham Harbour: The New Marina 30 Minutes from Melbourne

Posted: 17th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Wyndham Harbour is a new marina in Port Phillip Bay just 30 minutes’ drive from the Melbourne CBD. Stage one of the development, comprising 150 marina berths, cafés, waterfront apartments and housing has been completed and the sig... Read More

London Boat Show 2019 Cancelled

Posted: 16th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

British Marine, which organises and owns the London Boat Show, has announced that the 2019 Show, due to run at ExCeL London from 9-13 January 2019, will not take place.This decision was made after independent research showed there... Read More

Insurance That's MLC & French Law Compliant!

Posted: 14th May 2018

Written by: Laurent Prévidente

You may well be aware that since the 1st January 2018 all seafarers resident in France have been obliged to affiliate to ENIM or to an equivalent private insurance scheme. WYCC private insurance is fully compliant with French law ... Read More

Top Yachts Heading to Season Finale at Samui Regatta

Posted: 9th May 2018

Written by: Duncan Worthington

Samui Regatta organisers are expecting one of the most competitive line-ups ever of 50+ foot racing yachts including five TP52s at this year's regatta. Now in its 17th year, Samui Regatta in Thailand has been dubbed the 'Tropical ... Read More

LYBRA's The Superyacht Show a Success in OneOcean Port Vell

Posted: 9th May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Showcasing a collection of the world’s leading yachts, The Superyacht Show - launched for the first time this year by the Large Yacht Broker Association - took place at OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona between the 2nd to 5th May. T... Read More

Luxurious Onboard Services by 39 Monte Carlo

Posted: 9th May 2018

Written by: Natalia Yesyutina

The exclusive private members sports club 39 Monte Carlo, situated in the heart of Monaco is getting ready for a busy Summer 2018. Clients have the possibility to enjoy first-class services by 39 Monte Carlo not only in the beauti... Read More

Out of This World: MY Roswell Yacht Concept

Posted: 8th May 2018

Written by: George Lucian

The Monaco based designer of M/Y “Dare To Dream” and S/Y “Project Origami” has released his latest yacht concept inspired by futuristic shapes and the radar-evading technology of military vessels. Read More

Race Viewing from a Yacht at Monaco F1® Grand Prix

Posted: 7th May 2018

Written by: Rebecca Whitlocke

The 76th edition of Monaco F1® Grand Prix will be held from 24 - 27 May on the world-famous circuit through the streets of Monaco. Chartering a yacht is the ultimate way to experience the event but race fans can also consider shar... Read More

MYBA Superyacht Chefs' Competition 2018: The Winners!

Posted: 4th May 2018

Written by: MYBA

On Thursday 26 April the winners of the 2018 MYBA Superyacht Chefs' Competition were announced at a joyous prize giving ceremony in OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona. This year saw the launch of the Meet & Greet competition alongside ... Read More

Update on French Residence & Social Security for Seafarers

Posted: 4th May 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

The bureaucratic saga of French legislation imposing social security obligations on seafarers has been watched intensely by the yachting community, stoking fears around employment and the effect on the local economy. After months ... Read More

Palma Boat Show Comes of Age Generating Impressive Sales for Multimar Alcudia

Posted: 2nd May 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 35th Palma Boat Show drew to a satisfying close yesterday having welcomed over 35,000 guests. With 300 boats in the water – 48% more than 2017 – and a brand new 72 metre floating bridge to enhance the visitor experience, exhib... Read More

Péjout Marine Services To Unveil New 'Green' Fire Extinguisher at Marina High Tech

Posted: 2nd May 2018

Written by: Muriel Pénoty

At a time when everyone is concerned about the environment, Péjout Marine Services goes one step further. For its participation to the Marina High Tech Show (MHT18) which will take place on May 24 and 25 2018 at Villeneuve Loubet ... Read More

Join 'The Great Cigarette Butt Clean-Up'

Posted: 30th Apr 2018

Written by: Asociacion Ondine

Asociacion Ondine invites you to join the international "Great cigarette butt clean-up"! The record breaking project is organised by Miguel Garau, a personal trainer and activist and founder of “No más colillas en el suelo” (No mo... Read More

Inmarsat Launches Superyacht Connectivity Report

Posted: 30th Apr 2018

Written by: Inmarsat

The 2018 Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity Report is an extensive connectivity survey on the usage and demands for connectivity onboard the global superyacht fleet. Superyacht skippers and crew are reporting increasing demand for s... Read More

The 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show has Arrived

Posted: 30th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

After much anticipation, the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show has arrived at last and excitement fills the air as Nafplion buzzes to the chatter of yachting professionals, all of who are eager to inspect the luxurious line-up of crewe... Read More

The NZ Millennium Cup Gives Notice of the 2019 Superyacht Regatta

Posted: 27th Apr 2018

Written by: Isla McKechnie

The NZ Millennium Cup will be the first superyacht regatta to welcome in 2019 and has just released its notice of race. It’s the world’s most southerly superyacht regatta and is becoming well-known as a must-do event for yacht own... Read More

2018 MYBA Charter Show in Review

Posted: 27th Apr 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

The 2018 MYBA Charter Show has come to a close following four lively days in OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona. Two new Competitions were launched this year and the benchmark across the board was extremely high. Meanwhile, a record nu... Read More

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