Yachting News

London P&I Club Strengthens team in Hong Kong Following Growth

Posted: 28th Jun 2022

Written by: Nicolle Bloomfield

Building on strong growth in demand for both Protection and Indemnity (P&I) and a suite of related maritime insurance products in Asia, The London P&I Club has bolstered its leadership team in its Hong Kong office, Read More

AkzoNobel Announces Gregoire Poux-Guillaume as new CEO

Posted: 28th Jun 2022

Written by: AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel has announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new Chief Executive Officer as of November 1, 2022, succeeding Thierry Vanlancker. Read More

Highfield Boats Triples Factory Space as RIB and Tender Production Continues to Grow

Posted: 28th Jun 2022

Written by: Steve Harrison

Leading aluminium RIB supplier Highfield Boats has released the first images of its brand new production space which steps up the company’s capacity with an additional 17,000 sq metres. Read More

Important Entry Changes into Thailand From July 1

Posted: 28th Jun 2022

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

A new provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has confirmed new eased Covid measures for international arrivals, including visiting yachts, coming into effect as of July 1. Read More

YellowV Expands Range of Unique Inflatable Products as Demand Increases

Posted: 28th Jun 2022

Written by: Nick Tuinenburg

Watersports and inflatable product specialist YellowV has announced new business growth and a significant expansion in its range of innovative equipment. Read More

Winch Design wins Best Interior Design Award for MY Synthesis

Posted: 24th Jun 2022

Written by: Lisa Stratton

Winch Design has won the award in the prestigious category of 'Best Interior Design, Motor Yachts 500GT and above' at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards for its work on the 74m MY Synthesis. Read More

Al Waab Scoops Triple Win at 2022 Design & Innovation Awards

Posted: 24th Jun 2022

Written by: Vripack

Coming in just below the 500 gross-tonne mark, despite a generous length of 55m, the Vripack-designed Al Waab, built by Alia Yachts, challenges the norm and sets new standards. Read More

Sunseeker Takes Home Innovation of the Year Award at 2022 Design & Innovation Awards

Posted: 24th Jun 2022

Written by: Nicola McKenna

Sunseeker is delighted to announce it has won the ‘Innovation of the Year’ award at the BOAT International Design and Innovation Awards 2022 for its spectacular X-TEND™ system. Read More

Greek Maritime Golf Event Supports HOPEgenesis

Posted: 24th Jun 2022

Written by: ActiveMedia Group

Greek Maritime Golf Event returns for the 8th year with the participation of distinguished executives of the Greek and global maritime industry, on September 8-11 2022, at Costa Navarino, Messinia. Read More

Silent Yachts Becomes Sole Owner of Italian New-Build Shipyard

Posted: 22nd Jun 2022

Written by: Alexander Razinkov

Following the news that Silent Yachts has been restructured as Silent Group, the privately Austrian-owned company is very proud to announce that it is now the sole shareholder of its Italian production site. Read More

Lloyd’s Register Acquires OneOcean in Maritime Growth Strategy Drive

Posted: 22nd Jun 2022

Written by: Lloyd's Register

Lloyd’s Register (LR), a global provider of maritime professional services, has acquired OneOcean, a leading supplier of voyage compliance, safety and environmental solutions, from Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone), a leading European mid-market private equity firm. Read More

Daroca Design and SP.9 Unveil 50m Superyacht Odisye

Posted: 22nd Jun 2022

Written by: Alejandro Crespo

London-based interior design studio SP.9 has collaborated with Spanish yacht design studio Daroca Design to create Odisye, a new concept for a 50m superyacht that signals a dramatic departure from conventional yacht design. Read More

Briland Club Marina Appoints New GM to Develop World Class Harbour Island Development

Posted: 22nd Jun 2022

Written by: Karen Hockney

Kirk Aulin, a long-time Harbour Islander, took over the role following talks with Briland Club owner Michael Wiener, who is developing the 27-acre site into one of the world’s leading lifestyle destinations. Read More

First Green Innovator Award presented at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show

Posted: 22nd Jun 2022

Written by: Susannah Hart

The first Green Innovator Award was presented at MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show on Friday (17 June 2022) to exhibitor ePropulsion UK, by technology and motorsports presenter, Nikki Dean. Read More

New Regulations for those Anchoring in the French Med

Posted: 20th Jun 2022

Written by: Christophe Bourillon

Last Thursday, 16 June, the Prefecture Maritime issued a new regulation regulating the mooring time for ships in the French Med territorial waters. Here is what the PYA has to say. Read More

Nominations now Open for Boat Builders Awards 2022

Posted: 20th Jun 2022

Written by: Eva van de Pol

Specialist marine electronics firm Raymarine is on board again as nominations open for what promises to be the biggest and best Boat Builder Awards yet. Read More

Positivity All Round at TYS Pattaya 2022

Posted: 17th Jun 2022

Written by: Andy Treadwell

After four days, just shy of 5,000 smiling visitors made some big purchases, and TYS exhibitors and partners alike unanimously agreed that it was good to be back at a yacht show, networking with the industry again. Read More

West System Sponsors Spirit Yachts Regatta

Posted: 15th Jun 2022

Written by: Zella Compton

Continuing decades of close collaboration and association, WEST SYSTEM® is sponsoring the inaugural Spirit Regatta which is taking place 25 June to 2 July in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Read More

Invictus GT320 Versilys: Where Marble Meets the Sea

Posted: 15th Jun 2022

Written by: Melissa Nasuelli

The lines imagined by Christian Grande for the Invictus range, right from the first GT280, have added a distinctive sculptural vocation to the typical dynamism of boating. Read More

Winch Design Creates First Series of NFTs to Aid Ocean Conservation

Posted: 13th Jun 2022

Written by: Winch Design

Winch Design has created its first series of NFTs, with all profits benefitting ocean conservation. The NFT 'Message in a Bottle' is the first in a series of three very distinct visuals and is a message to the wider world about the importance of ocean conservation.
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The Monaco Yacht Show Launches the Sustainability Hub

Posted: 13th Jun 2022

Written by: The Monaco Yacht Show Launches the Sustainability

The 2022 Monaco Yacht Show will mark the unveiling of the Sustainability Hub: this new exhibition area will welcome companies that specialise in technology aimed at reducing superyachts’ environmental footprint. Read More

Pelorus Creates Member Benefits for Holders of Oceanco’s NFTs

Posted: 13th Jun 2022

Written by: Pelorus

Experiential travel and yachting company Pelorus has developed a series of ‘utilities’, or travel experiences, to enhance the launch of superyacht NFTs created by world-class yacht builders Oceanco and superyacht designer Timur Bozca. Read More

Clothing Company OCEANR is Removing 1kg of Ocean Waste with Each Purchase

Posted: 10th Jun 2022

Written by: OCEANR

Founded in 2016 by water sports obsessive and keen environmentalist Tom Cotter, OCEANR has been causing a quiet revolution in sustainable fashion since its inception, designing high-end apparel for luxury resorts and superyachts all around the world Read More

Countdown Underway to Start of Superyacht Cup Palma

Posted: 10th Jun 2022

Written by: Daphne Morgan Barnicoat

The countdown has begun to the start of Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 with the four-day Mallorcan festival of sail all set to get underway in less than a month on June 29. Read More

Excitement Builds at TYS Pattaya Opens Tomorrow

Posted: 8th Jun 2022

Written by: Andy Treadwell

Set against a backdrop of unprecedented positivity that has engulfed the yacht industry over the past two years, Asia’s first boat show since 2020 opens tomorrow. Here's what's not to miss from this four-day celebration. Read More

Videoworks Grows Worldwide and Expands Offices in Netherlands and US

Posted: 6th Jun 2022

Written by: Ursula Brzoska

With over 25 years of experience and hundreds of innovative audio/video, entertainment, IT, lighting and comfort systems installed on board yachts that sail around the world, Videoworks completes two more important stages in its growth process. Read More

First Digital Logbook for Superyachts Set to Turn the Tide

Posted: 6th Jun 2022

Written by: OnboardOnline

L.J Commercial Services, long standing leaders in the production of printed logbooks for superyachts, has launched the first ever cloud-based platform set to revolutionise the market for digital log books. Read More

Williams Jet Tenders Launches New In-house Research and Development Space

Posted: 1st Jun 2022

Written by: Enya Newton

Williams Jet Tenders has invested in excess of £450K in a brand-new research and development space. This follows the company’s announcement in 2021 that it had invested more than £1m in a new state-of-the-art in-house moulding facility and fully equipped boat production unit. Read More

Gulf Craft’s Majesty 175 Claims ‘Motor Yacht over 40m’ Award

Posted: 1st Jun 2022

Written by: Gloria Belloni

The world’s largest composite-built production superyacht was crowned the winner in the ‘Motor Yacht Over 40 Metres' category at The International Yacht & Aviation Awards Ceremony at The Belmond Hotel in Cipriani on 27 May Read More

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta Opens Mediterranean Superyacht Sailing Season

Posted: 31st May 2022

Written by: Marialisa Panu

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta got underway today, an event organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the support of new title sponsor Giorgio Armani. Racing will run through Saturday, 4th June. Read More

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