Yachting News

Perkins to Supply Propulsion Engines to New TS Royalist

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Box PR

Perkins has been selected as the preferential supplier for the propulsion engines for the new Training Ship Royalist which will enter into service in 2015. Read More

New Yachting Legislation is Working in Spain

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Network Marine consultants

It’s now well over a year since all charter yachts operating Spain, irrespective of size, could claim exemption from the infamous matriculation tax, and several months since non-EU-flagged superyachts were allowed to charter withi... Read More

Northrop & Johnson Opens New York Office

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is thrilled to announce our new premier sales office in New York City, New York. Read More

Boost for Superyacht Cruising in New Zealand

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand announce new training programme that will allow superyachts to cruise New Zealand’s Fiordland pilot-free. Read More

Warning: Lenovo Superyacht Computers Exposed to Potential Hacks

Posted: 2nd Mar 2015

Written by: Andy Levy/Great Circle Systems

If any of your marine computers are newer Lenovo laptops, I’ve got some urgent news for you. Bloomberg Business reported on February 19 that Lenovo Group Ltd. has admitted to pre-installing software on some of their laptops that c... Read More

MAPFRE Wins 4th Leg of Volvo Ocean Race

Posted: 2nd Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

MAPFRE (Xabi Fernández/ESP) emerged victorious despite a pair of major setbacks in Leg 4 following one of the tightest-fought finishes in Volvo Ocean Race history on Saturday night. Read More

Melanie Langley to speak at Superyacht Conference

Posted: 27th Feb 2015

Written by: Moore Stephens

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits (“MSCB”) Senior Adviser, Melanie Langley will join other superyacht industry experts presenting at Quaynote Communications’ Conference, “The Future for Captains and Crew” on 1 May 2015 in Palma. Read More

Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards

Posted: 27th Feb 2015

Written by: Media Pro International

US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards ceremony returned to the iconic New York Yacht Club in Manhattan to celebrate the sailing accomplishments of Terry Hutchinson and Stephanie Roble. Read More

Minn Kota‘s New Ulterra Trolling Motor

Posted: 27th Feb 2015

Written by: Minn Kota

Continuing its legacy of innovation, Minn Kota announces Ulterra, the next evolution of trolling motors. Read More

Two Azimut Yachts Making Debut at Dubai Show

Posted: 26th Feb 2015

Written by: Azimut

The Italian shipyard will have five models on display at the Dubai International Boat Show this March 2015. Two are making their debuts in the Middle East, a rapidly developing market thanks to the dealer network built by Azimut Y... Read More

No Sleep Until Auckland for Volvo Sailors

Posted: 26th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Victory in the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race was so close that Dongfeng Race Team skipper Charles Caudrelier (FRA) could almost taste it on Thursday, but with just over 500 nautical miles (nm) to go, he was taking nothing for... Read More

Introducing the Exceptional 747 Mirage Air

Posted: 26th Feb 2015

Written by: Frauscher

Frauscher launches the 747 Mirage Air. Derived from the closed bow 747 Mirage the new model is not only the most beautiful center console boat in the market with breathtaking style and design, it offers lots of space in a flexible... Read More

Showboats Design Awards Winners 2015

Posted: 25th Feb 2015

Written by: Showboats Design Awards

The ShowBoats Design Awards honour the creative talents behind the most innovative, elegant and inspiring new yacht designs from the boards of the world’s leading yacht design studios.The Showboats Design Awards was held in Kitzbu... Read More

Bleak Picture for North Sea Oil and Gas Industry

Posted: 24th Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Oil & Gas UK has declared that the financial situation within the industry is so dire that large areas of the North Sea could be 'sterilised', with oil companies unable to finance exploitation of unused fields. Read More

Sunseeker to Expand with Launch of Sunseeker Cyprus

Posted: 24th Feb 2015

Written by: Sunseeker

As marina development in Cyprus gathers pace, the Sunseeker London Group is delighted to announce the future launch of Sunseeker Cyprus this spring. Read More

Feadship 'Como' Steals the Show at Showboats Design Awards

Posted: 24th Feb 2015

Written by: Feadship

Feadship Como won all three categories for which she was entered at last night’s Showboats Design Awards. At a glittering ceremony in Kitzbühel, Austria, the 46-metre Feadship won the golden Neptune awards for Naval Architecture, ... Read More

Is This Picture For Real?

Posted: 23rd Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

An incredible photograph from Team Brunel (Bouwe Bekking/NED) apparently showing three crew members suspended in mid-air as the Volvo Ocean Race Leg 4 leaders sped through the Pacific Ocean, has sparked a fierce social media debat... Read More

ACREW First Event of 2015

Posted: 23rd Feb 2015

Written by: ACREW

ACREW prepare for their first event of 2015 on Friday 27th February at the IYCA Dock in Antibes. Read More

Piet Brouwer Helps Build Brewery in Ethiopia

Posted: 20th Feb 2015

Written by: Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology

In mid-2013, the Company's Power Solutions department was awarded a highly valued commission for the complete turnkey installation of a power plant and primary distribution network in a new beer brewery near Addis Ababa in Ethiopi... Read More

China's Dong Feng in No Mood to Celebrate

Posted: 19th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo ocean Race

China’s Dongfeng Race Team, skippered by Charles Caudrelier, were in no mood to celebrate Chinese New Year on Wednesday after being relegated to the back of the fleet for the first time since the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 started. Read More

Charity Trek With Rugby World Cup Winners

Posted: 19th Feb 2015

Written by: Y.CO

This April, a team from Y.CO will take on an extreme challenge for charity: headnorth, a 100km trek from Ice Camp Barneo to the Geographic North Pole, the highest point of Planet Earth. Read More

Cape Scott Reveal New 'Explorer' Yacht Design

Posted: 19th Feb 2015

Written by: Cape Scott

Cape Scott have revealed their latest design; a 42m (137ft) go-anywhere explorer yacht, with accommodation for 12 guests and a crew of up to 6. Read More

Oceanco 107m 'Stiletto' to be Unveiled at Dubai Boat Show

Posted: 19th Feb 2015

Written by: PR Newswire

Oceanco is proud to announce its presence at the 2015 Dubai Boat Show taking place from March 3‐7 at the Mina Seyahi Marina. Read More

Stunning Revolver 44GT Debuts in Middle East

Posted: 18th Feb 2015

Written by: Revolver Boats

It will be a first time for Revolver Boats at the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show 2015 which will be held from March 3rd to the 7th. Following a successful season in Europe, the Italian shipyard will exhibit its most recent... Read More

Roman Abramovich's £1.5bn Yacht 'Eclipse' in Shipyard

Posted: 18th Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 536ft mega-yacht has been pictured in the dry dock at the Blohm Voss shipyard in Hamburg where it was originally built in 2010/2011. Read More

Ford Boats Appoints New Dealer for Germany

Posted: 18th Feb 2015

Written by: Hanseyachts

Fjord Boats has appointed Unique Yachts Germany GmbH, based in Bad Groenenbach, in the south of Germany, as its official distributor for Germany and will provide sales, service and support for the full Fjord product line. Read More

Quadrofoil Hydrofoiling Personal Watercraft

Posted: 18th Feb 2015

Written by: Quadrofoil

Companies Quadrofoil, Slovenia and Alumero Group, Austria have signed a letter of intent, stating that Quadrofoil will establish a mass production of itsenergy-efficient advanced ecological personal watercrafts on Alumero’s premis... Read More

Senior Appointment for Dominion Marine

Posted: 18th Feb 2015

Written by: Jenny Oliver

Dominion Marine Corporate Services, part of the ICM Group of companies based on the Isle of Man, has announced the promotion of senior manager Simon Roberts to the position of Head of Yachting Services for the Group. Read More

Italian Coastguard Saves Thousands of Immigrants From Certain Death

Posted: 17th Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Italian Navy and Coastguard have carried out massive rescue operations over the last few days. Over 2,000 migrants were recovered and brought to Europe and the volume of human trafficking was so great that one single Italian N... Read More

The Marina at Christophe Harbour Opens

Posted: 17th Feb 2015

Written by: Christophe Harbour

It was unquestionably one for the history books. Fireworks, Grammy-Award winning artists, and superyachts as far as the eye could see. The Marina at Christophe Harbour certainly opened with a bang. Read More

x

Search articles with keywords