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MYBA, The Worldwide Yachting Association, has announced that OneOcean Port Vell will be the new host of the MYBA Charter Yacht Show, previously held in Genoa, for the next three years. Barcelona was awarded the Show ahead of its s...
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Lujac Desautel was one of six finalists for The Young Designer of the Year Award 2016, with his stunning 45m concept yacht, 'La Petite Terrace', inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle and architecture and the work of renowned urb...
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The MYBA Charter Show has been based in Italy for 27 years, in both San Remo and Genoa so, for the 2016 MYBA Charter Show Chefs’ Competition, we wanted to pay tribute to Italian Cuisine, adored the world over.
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It's never wise to knock the competition, or to point the finger, but the banks are at it again! Currency markets are fierce and small businesses in particular should be aware of the hidden tactics at large.
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As the search continues from both French and Spanish maritime rescue services it is sadly looking more unlikely that there will be anybody, or indeed anything, found from the S&S 45′ yacht Sirius and her two crew after 11 days sin...
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Welcome to British Marine Thames Valley, a Regional Association within British Marine. The Association, which recently relaunched its 'Explore Thames' app, supports 80+ member businesses operating along the River Thames, and 100+ ...
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Marine products specialist, Proteum, has been appointed as UK & Ireland distributor for the French marine engine manufacturer, Moteurs Baudouin, with immediate effect. The long established Cassis based company has a reputation fo...
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The yachting community lost two great design talents just days apart in March. Pieter Beeldsnijder passed away on March 21, followed by Ed Dubois on March 24. Beeldsnijder was 78 years old. Dubois was 64.
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M/Y THE WELLESLEY, a 56 meter Oceanco earned the top accolade, “Best of the Best” at this year’s MYBA charter show in Genoa. This prestigious award encompasses the best concept, best refit, best management, best crew, best price a...
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The latest superyacht figures have just been released and they make excellent reading for the Dutch industry. Holland was responsible for a quarter of the world’s deliveries in terms of value in 2015.
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Adding to its roster of marina office locations at popular yachting destinations, Denison Yacht Sales has announced the opening of its four newest office locations.
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The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce Wright Maritime Group’s (WMG) support in providing yacht crew with STCW BST a one-year free membership in ISS.
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TEAM Italia, an international leader in the navigation electronics sector for mega and maxi yachts, closed 2015 by reconfirming itself as a leading figure in the development of innovative technologies.
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Last week, three British Marine members were honoured to receive prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. The Awards are decided and awarded by Her Majesty the Queen, making them the most coveted accolades in UK business.
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OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona has confirmed a partnership with YACHTZOO to assist with the promotion of home berth and yacht charter destination opportunities.
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Since 2009, the MYBA Charter Show has offset its “carbon footprint”, through Yacht Carbon Offset, and once again the impact of the event is counteracted by greenhouse gas reductions from a renewable power project in Turkey. And, f...
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The Council of Nautilus International at its meeting in April emphasised the Union’s political neutrality but agreed that the best interests of the maritime profession and the shipping industry would be secured by the UK remaining...
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On Wednesday April 20th, the 2016 MYBA Annual General Assembly (AGM) was held in the South of France. Apart from providing the opportunity for MYBA Members to review the year that passed and to discuss plans for the future, this y...
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International sailing charity, The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation has launched a new website which demonstrates how it is currently working to use sailing to promote health and well being, and develop personal skills that will ...
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SUBTECH SPORTS is introducing its 100 per cent waterproof sport bag and laptop case which are precisely engineered to keep gear dry and safe in the most extreme conditions.
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The bunker buoy app was originally launched around three years ago with the vision to produce an app that takes all the time consuming work out of making a fuel enquiry and gives the consumer the option to book the best quality fu...
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It is with great pleasure and excitement that we are able to announce a major financial investment in our company Oculus Technologies. This investment will serve to accelerate the growth of our company resulting in many new devel...
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Every year thousands of desperate people are fleeing their country by sea to escape persecution, war and violence. In 2014 the number of people arriving by sea in Europe was 219,000.
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ACREW’s mission is to provide excellence in continuous professional development for yacht crew. This week at the Palma Superyacht Show The ACREW Lounge is hosting a range of workshops and hospitality for crew in all departments i...
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Here at the PYA we are receiving numerous enquiries about STCW refresher training and it seems that many crew still do not understand that, from 1st January 2017, ALL SEAGOING CREW WILL HAVE TO HOLD CERTIFICATES THAT ARE LESS THAN...
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Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the launch of YN 17650, a 50m semi-displacement yacht during a private ceremony.
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The Luise Group, international leader to the superyacht industry, is set to announce new technological and partnerships for the 2016 Mediterranean season.
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Last week saw aspiring bartenders and mixologists from the industry compete to become the new Super Yacht World Class™ Bartender of the Year 2016 in front of an esteemed panel of judges, all of whom were Diageo Brand Ambassadors o...
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Northrop & Johnson is delighted to welcome Sales Broker Lou Sola to its team of international sales brokers. Lou will be working out of the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office, and also will be serving a client base in Central Americ...
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For the second year in a row, Northrop & Johnson was named “Best Asia-based Charter Company” at the 2016 Asia Boating Awards, held on April 7 at the Singapore Yacht Show.
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