Yachting News

TEAM Italia's Superyacht Technology Village - SeaTec 2017

Posted: 21st Mar 2017

Written by: TEAM Italia

TEAM Italia, leaders in integrated navigation systems, will take part in SeaTec in Carrara from 29-31 March showcasing its new Superyacht Technology Village. Coordinated by TEAM Italia, a range of leading technology companies will... Read More

Nautilus Seminar: Update on Changes to MLC

Posted: 21st Mar 2017

Written by: Danny McGowan

Nautilus is holding a one-day seminar on Thursday 23 March to examine forthcoming changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) which seek to improve the protection of abandoned seafarers and provide compensation for death ... Read More

METSTRADE & IBEX: All About Marinas

Posted: 20th Mar 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Development and growth in the marina sector continue apace, fuelling the popularity of industry forums such as the Marina & Yard Pavilion at the METSTRADE Show in
Amsterdam and the addition of a new Marina & Yard Pavilion at IBEX...
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Sea Shepherd Assist Liberian Coast Guard's Arrest of Shrimp Trawler

Posted: 20th Mar 2017

Written by: Sea Shepherd Global

On 13 March, Star Shrimper XXV, a Nigerian-flagged fishing vessel was boarded in Liberian waters by the Liberian Coast Guard, assisted by Sea Shepherd crew, Israeli maritime advisors and conservationists. The vessel was fishing wi... Read More

East Mediterranean Superyacht Forum - 1 June 2017

Posted: 19th Mar 2017

Written by: Alison Singhal

As taxation tightens in western Europe, the beautiful cruising grounds of the east Mediterranean are attracting growing interest among the superyacht community.
Consequently, Quaynote Communications and Oceda S.A. are jointly pro...
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Gobal Yachting Group Acquires Majority Stake in ACA Marine

Posted: 16th Mar 2017

Written by: Ian Douglas

The Global Yachting Group (GYG), parent company of Pinmar, Pinmar USA, Rolling Stock, Pinmar Supply and Techno Craft has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the leading French superyacht finishing company ACA Marine. Read More

ICOMIA Marinas Group Welcomes New Member D-Marin

Posted: 15th Mar 2017

Written by: Barbara Fountoukos

Marina design and operations specialist, D-Marin, has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Marinas Group. D-Marin is a Doğuş Group company established to set a new benchmark in marina design... Read More

Nilaya Wins Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous

Posted: 15th Mar 2017

Written by: Jill Campbell

Nilaya has won its second consecutive victory at the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous. The 111-foot sailing yacht built by Baltic Yachts won all three races in Class A by an average of more than six minutes. Read More

Team AkzoNobel to Race New Volvo Ocean 65 in VOR 2017-18

Posted: 13th Mar 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

Team AkzoNobel, led by Dutch skipper Simeon Tienpont, will compete in a brand new boat in the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race, The new Volvo Ocean 65 is under construction at Persico Marine in Bergamo, Italy, and is due for completion in... Read More

America's Cup Inspires Crewsaver’s ErgoFit 50N EX Lifejacket

Posted: 13th Mar 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

With the America’s Cup fast approaching, high performance sailing is on everybody’s mind. In a new era of high tech sailing comes demand for personal safety equipment which led Crewsaver to develop their ErgoFit 50N EX, a revoluti... Read More

Mediterranean Yacht Show, Greece: 29 April - 2 May 2017

Posted: 12th Mar 2017

Written by: Greek Yachting Association

The Greek Yachting Association's upcoming Mediterranean Yacht Show takes place in the medievial town of Nafplion from 29 April to 2 May 2017. This major yachting event in Greeece showcases a range of luxury yachts and offers yacht... Read More

Exceptional Diving Attracting More Yachts to Tahiti and Fiji

Posted: 10th Mar 2017

Written by: Christelle Holler

Fiji and Tahiti are becoming ever more popular during the off season as a growing number of captains and owners are attracted to the South Pacific's year round opportunity to experience special underwater encounters, such as swimm... Read More

Van der Valk Open New Facility in Golden Jubilee Year

Posted: 9th Mar 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands is celebrating its golden jubilee this year with the opening of a new construction hall with seven major projects to be launched during the year. The new hall, which will enable Van der Val... Read More

Kymeta Poised to Disrupt the Satellite Communications Industry

Posted: 9th Mar 2017

Written by: Lindsay Sloan

Kymeta, known for its revolutionary flat, electronically steered satellite antenna and is set to disrupt the satellite industry with two important announcements this week: The commercial availability of the Kymeta mTenna u7 satell... Read More

Huge Haul of Shark Fins Discovered Despite International Shipping Ban

Posted: 9th Mar 2017

Written by: Sea Shepherd Global

Despite a worldwide ban on the transportation of shark fins by major shipping carriers, a three-month investigation by the marine conservation group Sea Shepherd Global - as part of their global shark defense campaign Operation Ap... Read More

UIM Awards Celebrate Powerboating World Champions

Posted: 8th Mar 2017

Written by: Matteo Spinelli

The world’s leading powerboat racers were celebrated at the UIM Word Champions Awards this week with over 450 guests in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Sporting Monte Carlo, Monaco. Supported by the Shanghai-... Read More

FX Snap: Brexit Bill Defeated Again, China Prints Trade Deficit

Posted: 8th Mar 2017

Written by: Kevin Tullett

(GBP/USD) remains exposed to further downside risks & GBP remains weighed by another setback faced by the UK PM Theresa May in her effort to trigger the Article 50, after the Brexit Bill failed to pass through the House of Lords f... Read More

RH Marine Opens New Office in Barcelona

Posted: 8th Mar 2017

Written by: Anita Zoeteman

RH Marine has opened a new office in Barcelona to meet growing demand for refitting and servicing yachts sailing in the Mediterranean. RH Marine has acquired a large installed base offering service, upgrade, refit and rebuild expe... Read More

Calling all Captains: PYA Survey on Pools & Jacuzzis

Posted: 5th Mar 2017

Written by: PYA

At a recent meeting concerning the Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code, it was noted that there is currently inadequate guidance in the industry around the use of pools and Jacuzzis onboard yachts. As a result, the PYA is keen to ge... Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys: Custom Options with Nautique

Posted: 4th Mar 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

With a significant rise in sales of watersports tenders, Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) is pleased to have been selected by Nautique to assist in the sales and service of their range of tenders to yachts. SYTT has an establish... Read More

METSTRADE Invites Marine Charities to Apply for DAME 2017 Funding

Posted: 2nd Mar 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

METSTRADE had a fantastic year in 2016, breaking all recordswith an increase in attendance of 8% and a 7.5% rise in exhibitor numbers. In total, the Show welcomed 15,541 unique visitors from 11,091 different companies. Read More

Red Bull Sailing Team Returns to Extreme Sailing Series™

Posted: 2nd Mar 2017

Written by: Extreme Sailing Series™

2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ season gets underway in Muscat, Oman, from 8-11 March, with a mix of stadium and coastal racing set against the stunning backdrop of Muscat’s Old Town. Eight international teams including two wildcard... Read More

New Sponsor for 2017 Sydney Harbour Regatta

Posted: 2nd Mar 2017

Written by: Di Pearson

With entries at a record high of 170, Middle Harbour Yacht Club announces a new major sponsor has joined forces with the Sydney Harbour Regatta, NSW’s largest keelboat regatta. This year’s regatta will include the Sydney 38 OD Int... Read More

Show Management Acquired by Informa

Posted: 1st Mar 2017

Written by: Active Interest Media

Show Management owned by Active Interest Media's Show Management/YPI producer of five of Florida's largest boat shows, has been purchased by Informa a London-based academic publishing, knowledge and events company, which currently... Read More

Benetti Yachtmaster: An Italian Success

Posted: 1st Mar 2017

Written by: Caterina Cappiello

Azimut Benetti Yachtmaster’s European event 2016/2017 offered three days of entertainment, professional content, workshops and team building activities, with a range of social activities for over 200 attendees. The focus this year... Read More

J Class to Race in its First World Championship

Posted: 1st Mar 2017

Written by: International Maxi Association

Just over 100 years since the advent of the Universal Rule, to which they were originally built, this year the magnificent J Class will race its first ever World Championship in Newport, Rhode Island, from 21-26 August. Read More

Sales Broker James Munn Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 28th Feb 2017

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson welcomes James Munn as a sales broker in Antibes where he also will be an advisor and supporter to yacht owners in order to to facilitate all facets of yacht ownership. Read More

Exciting Events at Newport Shipyard 2017

Posted: 24th Feb 2017

Written by: Barby MacGowan

Magnificent yachts, with masts rising 15-25 stories high will be heading north to the 'City by the Sea', Newport Shipyard, in New England after the America’s Cup in Bermuda in June for an exciting schedule of events over the comin... Read More

ClubSwan 50 on Display at Stockholm Boat Show

Posted: 24th Feb 2017

Written by: Nautor Swan

This year's Stockholm Boat Show "ALLT FÖR SJÖN” (everything for the sea) sees a premiere for ClubSwan 50 and the cruising boat Moore 55. This is Sweden´s largest boat show which runs from 4 - 12 March 2017, focusing on Grand Prix ... Read More

AVYachts: Shared Yacht Ownership & Vacation Services

Posted: 23rd Feb 2017

Written by: Kathy Kennedy

Champagne toasts during Yachts Miami Beach marked the launch of AVYachts, a shared yacht ownership company that offers members shared ownership at 1/5th the cost of full ownership as well as VIP concierge services for the ultimate... Read More

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