Yachting News

Northrop & Johnson - Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Invitation

Posted: 22nd Oct 2014

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

As the show's biggest exhibitor Northrop & Johnson invites you to join us at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Read More

Suez Contractors Picked

Posted: 21st Oct 2014

Written by: TradeWinds

A Royal Boskalis Westminster-led consortium has secured a contract to construct part of the ‘new’ Suez Canal. Read More

Absolute Boat Care Add Anode Replacement to their Superyacht Services

Posted: 21st Oct 2014

Written by: Absolute Boat Care

Absolute Boat Care have added Anode Replacement Service to their superyacht finishing services due to customer demand. Read More

300 Jobs at Risk at Sunseeker Luxury Yacht Maker

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: BBC News

Luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International has announced it could shed up to 300 jobs. Read More

Jamie Edmiston Appointed as Chief Executive of Edmiston

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: Paul Charles

After 18 years leading one of the world’s most influential yacht brokerage houses, Nicholas Edmiston, the founder, is to step back from the day-to-day management of the business. Jamie Edmiston will become Chief Executive with imm... Read More

Volvo Ocean Race - Violent Impact Halts Leaders in Their Tracks

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team lost the lead in the Volvo Ocean Race early on Saturday after the boat hit an unidentified object and broke their rudder. Read More

Transportation Improvements at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

The 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which takes place at seven locations from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3,is offering many convenient transportation and parking arrangements, designed to make attending the show convenient... Read More

1st Mare Forum Fort Lauderdale Yacht Summit

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: Mare Forum

On Wednesday October 29th the 1st Mare Forum Fort Lauderdale Yacht Summit 2014 will be held the day before and in the framework of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Read More

Hurricane Gonzalo Kills one in St Martin and Grows to Category 3 Storm

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: The Guardian

Storm sweeps into Caribbean with greater force than expected, destroying boats and moving north-west while continuing to grow Read More

Royal Caribbean Fined Over €600,000 for Overworking Crew

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Vessel Finder

The Netherlands has fined Royal Caribbean for violating labour rules and regulations, the local newspaper The NL Times says. Read More

Edmiston to Exhibit Three Yachts at FLIBS

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Edmiston

Edmiston, the leading yacht sale and charter company, will be in attendance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show between 30th October 2014 and 3rd November 2014 with three of their premier yachts, SAI RAM, DOMANI and ALL... Read More

Strategic Developments at Fraser Yachts

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Fraser Yachts

Fraser Yachts, is delighted to announce that Vassilis Fotilas has been appointed as the Commercial Director of Fraser Yachts Europe. Read More

Volvo Ocean Race - It Couldn't be Closer

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

All seven Volvo Ocean Race boats have tasted the lead at least once during five extraordinary days of racing since setting off from Alicante at the weekend in sailing which is re-writing the offshore rule-book. Read More

The World's Largest Cruise Ship Docks in Southampton

Posted: 16th Oct 2014

Written by: Express

The £800million Oasis of the Seas made its first ever call in to a UK port in Southampton this morning and is set to become home to 5,400 holidaymakers and 2,394 crew members. Read More

Positive Results Achieved at The 54th Genoa Show

Posted: 16th Oct 2014

Written by: Saloni Nautici

On the occasion of the 54th Genoa International Boat Show, which ended last October 6, the Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with UCINA Confindustria Nautica, organised a delegation of 108 foreign operators, including dealers... Read More

Oceanair Launches New Designer Venetian Blind Slat Collection

Posted: 16th Oct 2014

Written by: Oceanair

Aimed at superyacht designers and interior specialists, Oceanair is proud to debut their new Designer Venetian blind slat collection. Read More

Monaco Show 2014 - Some Facts and Figures

Posted: 16th Oct 2014

Written by: Monaco Yacht Show

This year, the extension of the Monaco Yacht Show, displaying a record exhibition of 115 superyachts afloat and 510 companies, met the strong demand of the industry and presented its best “yachting” offer to the visitors of the sh... Read More

Crew of British Hospital Ship Prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola Mission

Posted: 15th Oct 2014

Written by: The Guardian

A naval ship with a 100-bed medical complex and loaded with helicopters, landing craft, tonnes of emergency supplies and almost 400 personnel is preparing to head for Sierra Leone to help tackle the Ebola crisis. Read More

Duchess of Cambridge Becomes Sailing Charity Patron

Posted: 14th Oct 2014

Written by: BBC News

The Duchess of Cambridge has become the royal patron of a new sailing charity connected to Britain's bid to win the sport's America's Cup in 2017. Read More

M/Y SOVEREIGN for Sale with Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 14th Oct 2014

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Newcastle Shipyards’s 180-foot M/Y SOVEREIGN is now for sale with Northrop & Johnson brokers Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford. Read More

Ebola: All Eyes on Airports, but What About Seaports?

Posted: 13th Oct 2014

Written by: Hellenic Shipping News/Source CNBC

Federal officials tightened screening measures at all airports this week, requiring agents to monitor arriving travelers for “general signs of illness.” Travelers from West African would get their temperatures checked and answer q... Read More

Huisman's 'Beast'

Posted: 13th Oct 2014

Written by: Ocean Magazine

With the brief to build "an edgy, innovative weapon", Royal Huisman revealed more details of its 58-metre sloop at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series 2015

Posted: 13th Oct 2014

Written by: Sue Pelling

Race teams planning next season’s calendar could do worse than sign up for the Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series 2015 which runs from 16-24 January. Read More

Volvo Ocean Race - How Libby Outsmarted the Guys

Posted: 13th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Libby Greenhalgh took her courage in her hands and split with the rest of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet approaching the Straits of Gibraltar – and it briefly left the women of Team SCA in a good lead as they entered the Atlantic on M... Read More

Bring it On! Volvo Ocean Race Countdown

Posted: 10th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

For six guys and one woman about to take on the world’s toughest offshore challenge in just over 24 hours, the skippers of the 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race were in amazingly relaxed mood today. Read More

International Technical Boatbuilding Conference to Debut in Amsterdam

Posted: 10th Oct 2014

Written by: Boatbuilding Live

A new international marine-industry conference called Boatbuilding Live! (boatbuildinglive.com) will debut in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 17 November 2014. Read More

Barcelona Boat Show Comes at Right Time for Spanish Comeback

Posted: 10th Oct 2014

Written by: Purple Cake Factory PR

As Barcelona gears up for its biggest ever Boat Show, Marina Estrella believes the timing couldn’t be better as Spanish buyers are returning to the market after a number of years of absence. 175,000 visitors are expected at the f... Read More

New Announcement From YCA

Posted: 10th Oct 2014

Written by: YCA

Non‐profit association dedicated to professional Yacht Captains launches partnership with NSU to advance initiatives in executive education, leadership and management training, and research. Read More

Bali Boat Sinks Killing 17 Wedding Party Guests

Posted: 9th Oct 2014

Written by: BBC News

At least 17 people have drowned and two dozen are missing after their boat sank on the way to a wedding on the resort island of Bali, officials say. Read More

OCEANAIR Introduces Radio RA®2 - Wireless Blind Operation from a Mobile Device

Posted: 9th Oct 2014

Written by: Oceanair

With an emphasis firmly placed on simplicity and ease of use, Oceanair is proud to announce the launch of RadioRA®2 – a compact and practical Homeworks system, providing electric blind and curtain control, wirelessly from a mobile... Read More

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