Yachting News

Antarctic Coastal Waters 'Rising Faster'

Posted: 2nd Sep 2014

Written by: BBC News Jonathan Amos

Melting ice is fuelling sea-level rise around the coast of Antarctica, a new report in Nature Geoscience finds. Read More

Imtech Marine Nav/Com Partner for Ship Owner Groen

Posted: 2nd Sep 2014

Written by: Imtech Marine

At the end of July the first newbuild ship for Ship owner Groen (Scheveningen), ‘7-Oceans’ was delivered at Damen Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam, in the Netherlands. Read More

Rebels Fire on Ukrainian Ship at Sea

Posted: 1st Sep 2014

Written by: Voice of America

Pro-Russian separatists have fired on a Ukrainian broader patrol ship in the Sea of Azov by firing artillery from the shore, and a Ukrainian military spokesman said a rescue operation was under way. Read More

New Appointments Within the Azimut/Benetti Group

Posted: 1st Sep 2014

Written by: Azimut/Benetti Group

Azimut|Benetti Group, the world's leading producer of luxury yachts strengthens the commercial area of the brand Benetti re-organsing the internal structure. Read More

Crewsaver Launches the New Crewfit 165N Lifejacket

Posted: 1st Sep 2014

Written by: Crewsaver

Crewsaver is excited to reveal the Crewsaver ErgoFit Extreme lifejacket at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Designed exclusively with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing to meet the specific needs of the ocean racer. Read More

Freighter Anchored Is Virtual Prison Ship For Crew of 20

Posted: 29th Aug 2014

Written by: CBS Philadelphia

Twenty crew members have been stuck aboard a cargo ship in the Delaware River since April, and it’s uncertain when they’ll be allowed to come ashore. Read More

CMC Marine at the Monaco and Genoa Boat Shows

Posted: 28th Aug 2014

Written by: CMC Marine

The Tuscany based company, beside the usual participation in the Genoa Boat Show 2014, this year, for its first time, will also take part in the Monaco Yacht Show 2014. Read More

Should You Pee In the Sea?

Posted: 28th Aug 2014

Written by: The Weather Channel

You know peeing in a swimming pool is totally unhealthy for you and everyone else in it. But what about relieving yourself in the ocean? Read More

Ancasta Announces “Biggest Brokerage Event of 2014”

Posted: 28th Aug 2014

Written by: Marine Advertising Agency

Ancasta International Boat Sales has announced what is set to be “the biggest brokerage event of 2014” which will take place this year between the 3rd and 12th October. Read More

Tempus Fugit: For Sale

Posted: 27th Aug 2014

Written by: Camper & Nicholsons

Camper & Nicholsons International are delighted to welcome the 27.43m (89'11) Tempus Fugit to the sales fleet. Read More

Lifeguards Rescue Frenchman from Burning Houseboat

Posted: 27th Aug 2014

Written by: Daily Mail UK

A lone Frenchman lost everything when his house boat burst into flames off the North East coast. The man was sailing in his 38ft yacht from Iceland to Holland. Read More

Challengers Announced for 35th America’s Cup

Posted: 26th Aug 2014

Written by: Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Five challenging teams have officially been recognized by the Golden Gate Yacht Club of the America’s Cup Defender, Oracle Team USA. Read More

Spain Apologises to Monarch After Suspected Yacht Drug Smuggling

Posted: 26th Aug 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Spain has been forced to apologise to the King of Morocco after officers patrolling for drug smugglers and human traffickers attempted to board the North African royal's yacht. Read More

Enjoy the MYS Experience with Evolution

Posted: 25th Aug 2014

Written by: Evolution

Great news for those who don´t have a stand but would like an exclusive area for meetings at the Monaco Yacht Show! Read More

3,500 Boat Migrants Saved since Friday

Posted: 25th Aug 2014

Written by: Yahoo News

Italy's maritime search and rescue saved 3,500 migrants and found 19 corpses in the Mediterranean since Friday as thousands attempted to cross to Europe by boat. Read More

SNAME Maritime Convention News

Posted: 25th Aug 2014

Written by: SNAME Maritime Convention

The technical program for the 2014 SNAME Maritime Convention features over 75 technical paper presentations authored by marine industry experts on a wide range of issues. Read More

Proceeds of DAME Award Bring Sailing Fun to Disabled

Posted: 25th Aug 2014

Written by: Metstrade

In a festive launching ceremony in Hoorn (NL), a specially adapted Hanse 303 was christened METS on 24 August and joined the fleet of the Dutch Sailability foundation. Read More

Horizons Creates Financial Stability for Your Yachting Career

Posted: 25th Aug 2014

Written by: Currencies Direct

A team of professional advisers have teamed up to create products to help your money work just as hard as you do. Read More

M/Y Eclipse Under New Technical Management

Posted: 21st Aug 2014

Written by: Andrew Weir Yacht Management

Andrew Weir Yacht Management is pleased to announce that the company has been contracted as the sole provider of technical management services to M/Y Eclipse. Read More

Man Killed In Boat Fire At Manhasset Bay Marina

Posted: 21st Aug 2014

Written by: CBS New York

A homicide squad was investigating Wednesday night after a man died following a boat fire at the Manhasset Bay Marina, authorities said. Read More

Innovation Takes Centre Stage at METS 2014

Posted: 20th Aug 2014

Written by: Metstrade

Innovation has been a crucial theme at METS since this leading B2B marine equipment trade show opened its doors in 1988. Read More

US Navy Wreck Found in Java Sea

Posted: 20th Aug 2014

Written by: BBC News

The US Navy has confirmed a wreck found on the bottom of the Java Sea is the USS Houston, a cruiser sunk by the Japanese in World War Two. Read More

Harbour Dues Cut in Greece

Posted: 20th Aug 2014

Written by: Yachting Monthly

Following months of controversy regarding the new Greek circulation tax, the Greek government has introduced two changes which cut harbour dues. Read More

Tourists 'swim six hours' after boat sinks off Indonesia

Posted: 19th Aug 2014

Written by: The Guardian

A group of 10 tourists, including two Britons, had to swim more than six hours to safety after their boat sank in rough seas while travelling between islands in Indonesia. Read More

Dinghy Sailor Rescued Trying to Sail to US

Posted: 18th Aug 2014

Written by: BBC News

A sailor was rescued three miles off the coast of Dorset after trying to sail to the US in a 14ft (4.3m) dinghy. Read More

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: 27 Sept - 5 Oct 2014

Posted: 18th Aug 2014

Written by: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

The most beautiful boats in the world at the 15th Les Voiles de Saint Tropez! Read More

French Paddle Boarder Rescued after 40 hours at Sea

Posted: 15th Aug 2014

Written by: The Independent

It was the night of the supermoon and Clémence Lapeyre slipped out of the beachside house to enjoy the moonlit night from the sea on an old paddle board. Read More

Heesen Yachts Delivers M/Y Elena

Posted: 14th Aug 2014

Written by: Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts would like to announce that on July 11th 2014, Y/N 16847, formerly Project Margarita, now christened M/Y Elena was delivered to her owners. Read More

Ocean Paradise: Largest Boat at Cannes Yachting Festival

Posted: 14th Aug 2014

Written by: Cannes Yachting Festival

Benetti’s Ocean Paradise at 55m will be the largest boat at Cannes Yachting Festival, 9th -14th September 2014. Read More

Body of Man Recovered after Two Rescued in Yacht Search

Posted: 14th Aug 2014

Written by: The Irish Times

The body of a man has been recovered after two people were earlier rescued following the capsize of their yacht off the Cork coast last night, lifeboat rescue teams have said. Read More

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