Yachting News

MUIR Expands European Presence in Italy

Posted: 30th Nov 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

In response to increasing international demand for MUIR products, Australian-based MUIR Windlasses is adding factory representative Federico Verona to its Italian team to bolster its strong European presence. Read More

The ACREW “Festive Spirit” Professional Development Event

Posted: 27th Nov 2015

Written by: ACREW

Europe´s biggest, newly expanded IMS Shipyard in Toulon will host the latest installment of professional development events by ACREW, with a festive twist! The signature blend of workshops, drinks and lunch, all complimentary to A... Read More

Spindrift - 4 days, 21 hours, 29 minutes in Jules Verne Trophy

Posted: 27th Nov 2015

Written by: Seaclear Communications

Spindrift 2 crossed the equator at 0.131hrs UTC on Friday 27 November, just under five days after setting off! Yann Guichard and his crew are on world-record pace. Read More

Solarglide Launches Mariscan for Container Shipping Market

Posted: 27th Nov 2015

Written by: Solarglide

Solarglide today announced the worldwide release of Mariscan through their new sub-brand Everything Containers, especially for the shipping container market. Read More

A Winning Case Presented by ICOMIA and MYBA

Posted: 27th Nov 2015

Written by: MYBA

In a world where concern about environmental pollutants is growing, it is natural for regulations about nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions to become stricter and for them to affect many industries. Read More

Australian Crew gets Ready for Extreme Sailing on Sydney Harbour

Posted: 24th Nov 2015

Written by: Extreme Sailing

With just over two weeks until the start of the Extreme Sailing Series™ 2015 season finale on Sydney Harbour, a local wildcard entry of Aussie sailors is beginning an intensive training build-up to try and spring a surprise on som... Read More

Diverse Projects Launches Refitted Support Vessel

Posted: 24th Nov 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

Auckland-based refit specialists, Diverse Projects, has just launched the support vessel, Advantage, after an extensive transformation that took place in under four months. Read More

Autonomous Yachts - Sci-Fi or Reality?

Posted: 24th Nov 2015

Written by: Palladium Yachts

Amsterdam was the platform last week for the Global Super Yacht Forum, and presented at this event was a workshop on "Autonomous Yachts". This session was chaired by Michael Blake, the President of Palladium Technologies, to a di... Read More

Tax Amendment Leads to Increased Charter in Balearics

Posted: 24th Nov 2015

Written by: AEGY

At the end of 2013 the Spanish Government amended the law relating to the much maligned matriculation tax which made chartering in Spain so prohibitive. The amendment resulted in an increase in charter activity in the Balearics in... Read More

Clear Yacht International Appoints New Partners

Posted: 23rd Nov 2015

Written by: Clear Yacht International

Clear Yacht International Appoints New Partners and Launches the First Integrated Sustainable Yacht Design Program. Read More

Boating Industry Association Appoints National CEO

Posted: 23rd Nov 2015

Written by: Medianet

The Boating Industry Association of NSW & SA has today announced the appointment of Howard Glenn as National Chief Executive Officer. Read More

Global Summit of Superyacht Trade Associations

Posted: 23rd Nov 2015

Written by: PYA

Representatives from international associations and countries including Australia, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, the USA and the Isle of Man gathered before the opening of METSTRADE 2015 to discuss collaboration on gl... Read More

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2015 Round-up

Posted: 23rd Nov 2015

Written by: Pierson Grant PR

The 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) wrapped up on Monday, November 9 and all signs point to another successful year for what some refer to as a "super bowl" of boating events. This year's show was the l... Read More

EMC Awarded US Patent

Posted: 20th Nov 2015

Written by: EMC Connected

EMC has again earned recognition from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (U.S. PTO). The latest EMC patent - US 9,130,644 B2 - is for a power booster that improves efficiency and performance of connectivity links with Medium Ear... Read More

Two Sealine Sport and Cruiser Nominated for Motor Boat Awards

Posted: 20th Nov 2015

Written by: Hanseyachts

The renowned magazine MOTOR BOAT & YACHTING has announced two Sealine yachts
as finalists in the approaching Motor Boat Award 2016
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Rum-fuelled Russian Sailor puts 7,000 Ton Ship on the Rocks

Posted: 20th Nov 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

An investigation has found that, after consuming two-thirds of a bottle of rum during his watch, a Russian sailor fell asleep allowing Lysblink Seaways cargo ship to run aground off the West coast of Scotland. Read More

METSTRADE 2015 Sets New Attendance Records

Posted: 20th Nov 2015

Written by: RAI

The 2015 edition of the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam has once again set new records in terms of attendance and reinforced its status as the B2B platform of choice for professionals from the global leisure marine equipment industry.... Read More

The World Superyacht Awards 2015 Nominations

Posted: 19th Nov 2015

Written by: Events BI

There are only two weeks remaining to make your nomination for the superyacht industry’s most celebrated awards before entries close on 30 November, 2015. Read More

ICOMIA: Future of Marinas in a Changing World

Posted: 19th Nov 2015

Written by: RAI

RAI Amsterdam in partnership with the ICOMIA Marinas Group and the HISWA Holland Marine Industry association has released the event theme for next year’s ICOMIA World Marinas Conference. ‘Future of marinas in a changing world’ wil... Read More

Paolo Vitelli wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted: 19th Nov 2015

Written by: RAI

Paolo Vitelli, founder and chairman of Azimut Benetti, has been presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement. The presentation took place at a gala dinner in the National Mariti... Read More

Bernhard Schulte Awards Radio Holland Contract

Posted: 18th Nov 2015

Written by: Imtech Marine

Radio Holland has been awarded a contract for the supply, installation and commissioning of 23 FMD-3300 Furuno Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) from Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM). Read More

METS Opens with Fascinating Keynote by Peter Sander

Posted: 18th Nov 2015

Written by: Rai Amsterdam

The 2015 edition of the METSTRADE show was opened for business on Tuesday 17 November with the traditional Breakfast Briefing at RAI Amsterdam. Hundreds of invited guests and media gathered to find out the winners of the DAME Desi... Read More

Historic Joint Win for Silver Jubilee Edition of Dame Design Award

Posted: 17th Nov 2015

Written by: RAI

The prestigious DAME Design Award has gone to joint winners for the first time in its 25-year history. Jury chair Bill Dixon presented the overall DAME award to the Lume On™ LED light from Spinlock and the Electric Stabilising Fin... Read More

Crewsaver Launches DAME Nominated ‘High Impact’ Buoyancy Aid

Posted: 17th Nov 2015

Written by: Crewsaver

Crewsaver launched its DAME nominated ‘High Impact’ buoyancy aid to the trade at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam on Tuesday 17th November 2015. The Crewsaver ‘High Impact’ buoyancy aid is state-of-the-art and r... Read More

Delamination Solution to Feature at METS

Posted: 17th Nov 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

Glasshape will present an answer to delamination issues in windscreens and windows at this year’s METS Trade Show. Read More

IMM Announces 180 Metre Dry Dock for Yachts in Caribbean

Posted: 16th Nov 2015

Written by: Tessera Consultancy

Yacht refit and project management specialist International Marine Management (IMM) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with ENA, the manager of a180-metre dry dock in Fort de France, Martinique, allowing exclus... Read More

Sir Peter and Torben Join ISAF Hall of Fame

Posted: 16th Nov 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

The careers and contributions of two Volvo Ocean Race legends have been celebrated at the ISAF Annual Conference in Sanya, China today. Sailing’s governing body has announced that it is inducting the late Sir Peter Blake (NZL) and... Read More

Dometic Presents Customised Solutions with Ship Wide Ventilation

Posted: 16th Nov 2015

Written by: Saltwater PR

HVAC specialist Dometic presents its Ship-Wide Ventilation product range, designed to improve safety, extend engine life, and optimise performance and efficiency for a range of boats. Read More

Stewardess Bible Launches Revised Print Edition

Posted: 13th Nov 2015

Written by: Kylie O’Brien

The revised print edition of The Stewardess Bible is currently available and offers even more tips and tricks for super yacht stewardesses. Read More

Sarah Ayton World Sailor of the Year

Posted: 13th Nov 2015

Written by: Extreme Sailing

With two Olympic gold medals and an OBE already to her name The Wave, Muscat’s tactician Sarah Ayton has this week been awarded the highest recognition a sailor can achieve, the International Sailing Federation Rolex World Sailor ... Read More

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