Yachting News

Sea Shepherd Germany to Launch First Ship

Posted: 31st May 2017

Written by: Sea Shepherd Global

Dr. Bronner’s, the global top-selling natural soap and bodycare brand with its European headquarters in Dusseldorf, will join with Sea Shepherd Germany today, Thursday, 1 June in Bremen, Germany to hold a press conference and a pa... Read More

MYBA Beach Cleanup on World Oceans Day

Posted: 31st May 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 8th of June is World Oceans Day and MYBA is organising a beach cleanup with the support of the town council of Cap d'Ail and Cap Dive who will assist divers and snorkelers Please come and join us from 2-8pm at Plage Mala in C... Read More

Argentario Sailing Week 14-19 June 2017

Posted: 30th May 2017

Written by: Tessa Wiechmann

The 18th edition of Argentario Sailing Week kicks off on 14 June, and this year the yachts will race for four days compared to three in previous editions. Hosted by Porto Santo Stefano in partnership with the watchmakers Officine ... Read More

Casting Call: The Beauty of Yachting

Posted: 30th May 2017

Written by: Bluewater

Bluewater, the global superyacht company with offices on the French Riviera and the luxury skin-care, fragrance and make-up brand EISENBERG in Paris have joined forces to launch a competition to find the #BeautyofYachting to launc... Read More

Radio Holland to Supply 72 Vessels with Spliethoff

Posted: 29th May 2017

Written by: Annet Boers

Radio Holland Netherlands has been awarded a contract to supply 72 Spliethoff vessels with a.o. worldwide VSAT connections. In addition to the VSAT connections, Iridium OpenPort and FleetBroadBand, backup connections will be provi... Read More

Opening Day of America's Cup Postponed to Saturday 27 May

Posted: 26th May 2017

Written by: Americas Cup

The America’s Cup Event Authority and America’s Cup Race Management have announced that the strong winds in Bermuda has meant that day one of the America’s Cup Qualifiers and the Official Opening Ceremony have had to be postponed... Read More

Marine Relations Campaign in Southeast Asia

Posted: 26th May 2017

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

The Governor of Phuket, Norraphat Plodthong, recently welcomed the Indonesian Tourism Minister Arief Yahya to discuss collaboration in the development of marine tourism which will benefit superyachts visiting both nations. The pos... Read More

Superyachts Face Tidal Wave of Cyber Attacks

Posted: 25th May 2017

Written by: Ed Baker

Just as cyber attacks are on the rise across all sectors and all nations, leading cyber security company Computer Network Defence (CND) warns of a sharp rise in attacks targeting superyachts. As methods become ever more elaborate ... Read More

Volvo Ocean Race Strengthens Southern Ocean Commitment

Posted: 24th May 2017

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race will strengthen its historic connection with the Southern Ocean, and the tradition of racing around the world, while boosting its commercial offering to sponsors and Host Cities, by introducing radical changes... Read More

FarSounder Welcomes New Global Sales Director

Posted: 24th May 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

FarSounder, Inc. announced today that Michael Mathewson has joined the company in a newly-created position of Director of Global Sales. Reporting to CEO Cheryl M. Zimmerman, industry professional Mathewson is charged with addressi... Read More

ISA Yachts Collaborates with International Designers

Posted: 23rd May 2017

Written by: Gloria Belloni

The ISA brand is set to strengthen its identity through collaboration with top international designers, starting with the complete restyling of the Sport, Classic and GT ranges by Team for Design – Enrico Gobbi. Read More

Sea Shepherd Stops Poachers in Italian Marine Reserve

Posted: 23rd May 2017

Written by: Sea Shepherd Italy

The launch of Operation Siracusa marks the fourth consecutive year in which Sea Shepherd volunteers engage in day and night patrols to help defend endangered dusky groupers and sea urchins in the Plemmirio Marine Reserve (Area Mar... Read More

Dynamiq Builds First Superyacht with Porsche DNA

Posted: 23rd May 2017

Written by: Bogdan Gusarev

Monegasque yacht builder Dynamiq has joined forces with Studio F.A. Porsche to create an exclusive series of all-aluminium superyachts imbued with Porsche DNA. Lead by Managing Director Roland Heiler Studio F.A. Porsche has create... Read More

BWA Yachting Appoints New CEO

Posted: 18th May 2017

Written by: Francesca Fenucci

BWA Yachting, the global luxury yacht service provider, has a new chief executive officer at the helm. The board of directors has appointed Paschalis Patsiokas as interim chief executive officer, replacing the outgoing CEO Stefano... Read More

Rivergate on the Rise with Asia Pacific

Posted: 18th May 2017

Written by: Jeni Bone

This year's Singapore Yacht Show and Asia Pacific Yachting Conference proved to be the ideal venue for Australian businesses to network and showcase their expertise in this region. Representing Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Steve... Read More

Winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2017

Posted: 15th May 2017

Written by: Natalie Turner

The winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2017 were announced in Florence on Sunday evening. A total of 17 Neptunes were awarded to 15 yachts, including one adventurous owner and one luminary owner with a further seven yachts rec... Read More

Oculus Technologies Expands Team

Posted: 12th May 2017

Written by: Karin Berner

Oculus Technologies, the Dutch company behind superyacht infotainment solutions YachtEyeTM, Odyss, TRiN and ORBIIX as well as VXcruise and VXflight for the cruise and aviation industries, has made two new appointments to their fas... Read More

First Foreign-flagged Superyacht Chartering New Caledonia

Posted: 12th May 2017

Written by: Laurie Foulon

The popular 37m MASTEKA 2 has a new exciting destination. Following an extensive shipyard period, Captain Matthew Stafford looks forward to welcoming charter guests in New Caledonia. She will be available from 15 August to late Oc... Read More

Proceedings Against Denmark Over Pilot Whale Slaughter in Faroe Islands

Posted: 10th May 2017

Written by: Heather Stimmler

With the formal support of 27 Members of the European Parliament, Sea Shepherd Netherlands has officially submitted a request to the European Commission to launch infringement proceedings against Denmark for facilitating the slaug... Read More

French Social Security: The Answers, 17 May in Monaco

Posted: 9th May 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

In light of the recent Decree regarding changes to French Social Security payments for seafarers, GEPY, PYA and IYM are hosting a seminar at the Monaco Yacht Club on the evening of Wednesday 17 May from 6-9pm. Read More

ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group - Contract Revision

Posted: 9th May 2017

Written by: Barbara Fountoukos

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group, which represents quality refit, repair and maintenance yards, has launched the latest revision of its Standard Framework Contract which ad... Read More

Palma Vela Indicates Challenging Season for Maxi 72s

Posted: 9th May 2017

Written by: Kirsten Ferguson

It was a showdown this year at Palma Vela in Mallorca, with competitors in the Maxi 72 Class fighting to the very end. After completing six races over five days, Hap Fauth’s Bella Mente, along with Dieter Schon’s Momo and Dario Fe... Read More

2017 MYBA Charter Show Round Up

Posted: 28th Apr 2017

Written by: Sam Watson

The 2017 MYBA Charter Show, hosted for the first time in Barcelona's OneOcean Port Vell this year, came and went in a flood of excitement and... rain! Despite the missed opportunity for branded brollies the show was well organized... Read More

Winners of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

Posted: 27th Apr 2017

Written by: Jan Hein

Nelson’s Dockyard was the quintessential venue for the 30th celebration of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta sponsored by Panerai. For the final evening of a jam-packed week, the historic grounds blossomed with lights, tents, and ... Read More

Motor Yacht ĀKIKŌ Available in Australia & South Pacific

Posted: 27th Apr 2017

Written by: Ocean Alliance

Ocean Alliance is proud to welcome the 34m motor yacht ĀKIKŌ, meaning 'far from home' to the charter market in Australia and the South Pacific. The new owners completed an extensive refit period with McMullen and Wing in New Zeala... Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Posted: 21st Apr 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017 in recognition of its outstanding growth and contribution to international trade. The Queen's Award is the highest accolade for UK businesse... Read More

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Underway

Posted: 21st Apr 2017

Written by: ACYR

The 30th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, the first in this year's series of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge kicked off on Wednesday with a backdrop of spectacular vessels flanking Nelson’s Dockyard. Read More

2017 World Superyacht Awards

Posted: 20th Apr 2017

Written by: Natalie Turner

In just under a month, the World Superyacht Awards, hosted by Boat International Media, will attract the most influential players in the superyacht industry to Florence in Italy to honour the finest new superyacht builds delivered... Read More

Yacht Agents Luise Group Expand Operations

Posted: 20th Apr 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

Dedicated exclusively to shoreside support and VIP concierge services to the superyacht industry, Luise Group has announced significant expansion in the Mediterranean and the addition of several new offices. Read More

Banks Making Giant Profits on Overseas Transfers

Posted: 18th Apr 2017

Written by: Kevin Tullett

A quiet long weekend in FX was punctuated by the below Guardian article which highlights the extent to which the customer is being failed and cheated by FX services at large banks. Thankfully there are alternatives... Read More

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