Yachting News

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

ComMar To Represent McMurdo EPIRBs, PLBs and AIS Search and Rescue Products

Posted: 9th Oct 2014

Written by: ComMar

At the opening of the 2014 National Marine Electronics Association Conference & Expo at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida today, McMurdo announced the appointment of ComMar Sales to represent the com... Read More

US Navy to Deploy Armed, Robotic Patrol Boats

Posted: 8th Oct 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Technology adapted from Nasa's rovers on Mars could transform how the American navy operates, officials say Read More

Record Numbers of Exhibitors Heading for METS 2014

Posted: 8th Oct 2014

Written by: METS

With just five weeks to go before METS 2014 begins on Tuesday 18 November, a record number of 1331 companies have registered to attend as exhibitors in the Amsterdam RAI complex. Read More

ACREW - Looking Back at Monaco Yacht Show

Posted: 8th Oct 2014

Written by: ACREW

ACREW Monaco started some pertinent and poignant conversations during the Monaco Yacht Show from 24-26th September 2014. Read More

Media boss Kerry Stokes's Luxury Yacht Boarded by 'Armed Pirates'

Posted: 7th Oct 2014

Written by: ABC News - Liam Cochrane

A luxury yacht belonging to Australian media magnate Kerry Stokes has been robbed by "armed pirates" in Papua New Guinea who stole phones and laptops before escaping. Read More

Taylor Made Designs Give Away Free Oakley Sunglasses

Posted: 7th Oct 2014

Written by: Taylor Made Designs

Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is launching a new partnership with Oakley by giving away a free pair of Oakley sunglasses with every order over £500. Read More

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