Yachting News

Palladium Hires Business Developement Head

Posted: 17th Aug 2015

Written by: Palladium Technologies

Palladium Technologies is proud to announce the addition of Bob Ozer as its head of their Business Development Team. Read More

The £1 Billion Pound Harbour

Posted: 17th Aug 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

The Sardinian Harbour of Porto Cervo is brimming this summer with some of the worlds biggest and most impressive megayachts. The amazing spectacle last week of £1 billion worth of these impressive vessels did not go unnoticed. Read More

Pon Holdings and Parcom Capital reach agreement on Imtech Marine takeover

Posted: 14th Aug 2015

Written by: Pon Holdngs

Pon Holdings and Parcom Capital reached agreement on the takeover of Imtech Marine as a whole. The details of the takeover are currently being worked out Read More

Cruise Liner Called in to Help Migrants in Kos

Posted: 14th Aug 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

Greece enlists the help of a cruise ship to aid the processing of thousands of migrants on the already overwhelmed island of Kos. Read More

Bringing Google Streetview to the Mergui Islands

Posted: 11th Aug 2015

Written by: Burma Boating

Can't imagine what an archipelago with 800 remote islands, sea nomads and tiny villages looks like? Read More

El Nino forces Panama Canal to Limit Ship Size

Posted: 11th Aug 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Beginning on Septemer 8th, Panama Canal officials will restrict the size of ships that can pass through the waterway for the first time since 1998 as a drought brought about by El Niño causes water levels to fall. Read More

Safety for Cruising Couples is Must-Read for Adventurous Sailors

Posted: 11th Aug 2015

Written by: Cruising Club of America

The Safety at Sea Committee of the Cruising Club of America has just published an updated version of its highly regarded Suddenly Alone workbook, now titled Safety for Cruising Couples – Including “Suddenly Alone.” Read More

UK and Gibraltar Condemn Spanish Incursions Into British Waters

Posted: 10th Aug 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

A Spanish customs vessel and helicopter chased a suspected smuggler onto a beach in Gibraltar early on Sunday, in what the Gibraltar Government said was “an outrageous violation” of British sovereignty. Read More

Superyachts Select Stabia Main Port as Preferred Location

Posted: 10th Aug 2015

Written by: PYS

In just two short months since its inauguration June 9th, Stabia Main Port has become an important point of reference for super yacht captains. Read More

Metstrade Show Calls for Dame 2015 Entries

Posted: 10th Aug 2015

Written by: Metstrade

DAME Design Award – the world’s most prestigious design competition for new marine equipment and accessories – is now open for entries. Read More

Rowers Complete World Record North Atlantic Crossing for Charity

Posted: 10th Aug 2015

Written by: Saltwater PR

Tom Rainey and Lawrence Walters have raised thousands of pounds for Brain Tumour Charity during 93-day feat. The duo was welcomed by hundreds of family and friends and thousands of supporters having completed the arduous 3,800-mil... Read More

Sydney Announced as Final Act for 2015 Extreme Sailing

Posted: 6th Aug 2015

Written by: Extreme Sailing

Extreme Sailing Series™ organiser OC Sport has today confirmed Sydney as Host Venue for the final Act of the 2015 season, in partnership with the New South Wales Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Read More

Mets - DAME 2015 Proceeds Awarded to Sailability

Posted: 6th Aug 2015

Written by: Rai Amsterdam

METSTRADE show organiser RAI Amsterdam has announced that the proceeds of this year’s DAME Design Award will go to the Dutch charity Sailability Read More

Egypt Unveils Giant Suez Canal Extension Today

Posted: 6th Aug 2015

Written by: OnbaordOnline

Egypt is to inaugurate the new expanded Suez Canal today, giving rise to hopes for a new era with a boost to the country's economic recovery following years of turmoil. Read More

Experience Life in a Volvo Ocean 65 at 'Sail Amsterdam 2015'

Posted: 6th Aug 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race heads for its fifth 'ocean' during SAIL Amsterdam 2015, to be held from August 19 to 23 when Team Brunel provides a centre point for the giant nautical show. Read More

Ocean Youth Trust South buys Sail Training Vessel Prolific

Posted: 5th Aug 2015

Written by: Ocean Youth Trust South

Ocean Youth Trust South, one of the UK’s leading sail training charities for young people, is delighted to announce that the charity has just agreed the purchase of Prolific – a stunning vessel with real beauty and genuine charact... Read More

€25m Picasso Seized from Yacht off Corsica

Posted: 5th Aug 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

French customs have seized Picasso's 'Head of a Young Woman' from a British-registered yacht in the Corsican port of Calvi. Read More

Two Previews at Cannes Boat Show for Zuccon International

Posted: 4th Aug 2015

Written by: Zuccon Internaitonal Project

A stylish season beginning for Zuccon International Project that, in collaboration with Ferretti Yachts, will present two new projects in exclusive preview at the first international boat show of the season. Read More

Paul Burgess Joins Northrop & Johnson in FL

Posted: 4th Aug 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to welcome Paul Burgess as a broker in the Fort Lauderdale office. Read More

Rio 2016 Sewage Filled Olympic Waters

Posted: 4th Aug 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Following recent analyses of water at the 2016 Olympic venues in Rio, a report has prompted an urgent change of policy on testing. Read More

Gearing Up for the Largest Yachts Afloat

Posted: 3rd Aug 2015

Written by: Porto Montenegro

With approximately 730 yachts over 25m in length currently in production around the world, the demand for superyacht berths in the Mediterranean continues to outpace supply. Read More

Transatlantic Race 2015 Firmly in the History Books

Posted: 3rd Aug 2015

Written by: Media Pro

If the Transatlantic Race 2015 were easy, to borrow a popular expression, it wouldn’t be nearly as worthwhile an experience. Read More

Sunreef Yachts Launches Dragon Fly – 58 ft Sailing Catamaran

Posted: 3rd Aug 2015

Written by: Sunreef Yachts

Sunreef Yachts is proud to present the newly launched 58 ft sailing catamaran – Dragon Fly which after a series of sea trials and technical tests has already left its shipyard. She is now cruising to Lisbon in Portugal to be offic... Read More

Marina Port Vell Transforms into OneOcean Port Vell

Posted: 31st Jul 2015

Written by: OneOcean

One brand one world: Marina Port Vell transforms into OneOcean Port Vell as part of the International OneOcean Barcelona brand. Read More

Ancasta to Present CNB 76 at 2015 Southampton Boat Show

Posted: 30th Jul 2015

Written by: Ancasta

Ancasta has announced that the CNB 76 will be at Southampton Boat Show and is set to be the biggest sailing boat at the show, which takes place 11-20th September 2015. Read More

2016 ShowBoats Design Awards: Nominations Open

Posted: 30th Jul 2015

Written by: Boat International Media

Boat International Media is delighted to announce that the 2016 edition of the ShowBoats Design Awards will take place on Monday 22 February in Kitzbühel, Austria. Read More

Cyber Security: Now Byting the Offshore Marine Industry

Posted: 29th Jul 2015

Written by: SAMI

The Security Association for the Marine Industry (SAMI) is working with the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), to host a Maritime Cyber Security Workshop as part of London International Shipping Week (LISW). Read More

Cheeki Rafiki Report Sparks Calls for Mandatory Boat Keel Inspections

Posted: 29th Jul 2015

Written by: Get Surrey/Fergus McEwan

A marine engineer is calling for the introduction of mandatory inspections of keel bolts after last year’s tragic capsizing of a yacht in the mid-Atlantic Ocean that left four Britons dead, including a Farnham man. Read More

McMurdo Introduces PRISMA Connect – Real-Time Fleet Management System

Posted: 29th Jul 2015

Written by: McMurdo

McMurdo, the most trusted name in emergency readiness and response, today announced PRISMA Connect, a web-based integrated fleet management system that connects ship to shore in real-time for improved communication and operational... Read More

Exciting Fast Motor Catamaran 40’ Lightning

Posted: 29th Jul 2015

Written by: Andrew Trujillo Design

Andrew Trujillo Design, in collaboration with Adam Younger Design, has just completed the exterior design for a new power Catamaran. Based on a modified fast hull originally designed by Adam Younger for a racing series, she sports... Read More

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