Yachting News
IGY Sète Marina has introduced rapid COVID-19 testing for vessel guests, crew and vendors, as well as for private jet and helicopter passengers on request. Appointments are required for testing and should be scheduled 48 - 72 hours prior to departure to allow time for results.
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British Marine has announced that it will be postponing the 52nd edition of the Southampton International Boat Show until September 2021 due to the COVID-19 guidelines regarding large-scale gatherings. However an alternative, smaller event may be possible.Read More
The 27m solar catamaran Ocean Eco 90 will be ready by the last quarter of 2021 and will have virtually unlimited range. Engineers and technicians are completing the molds for hull and superstructure and the catamaran will be available with hybrid or full electric propulsion.
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The organisers of the 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival have released a statement to say that this year’s event will go ahead as planned from September 8-13 at the Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes.
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Northrop & Johnson announces its acquisition by MarineMax, Inc., the largest recreational boat and yacht retailer in the US. This follows its 2019 acquisition of Fraser Yachts, making MarineMax the dominant leader in the superyacht services business.
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America's Cup teams are returning to the water after over two months away after the coronavirus pandemic forced shutdown of a global road show. Teams and enthusiastic followers of America’s Cup are thrilled to see the world’s oldest sports’ trophy moving forward.
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Pelion Consulting, the specialist in superyacht and maritime cyber security, is delighted to announce that Campbell Murray has joined them as their new Chief Security Officer. Campbell brings with him more than two decades of cyber security experience and knowledge.
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The Norwegian government have announced that citizens and people with residency in EEA and Schengen countries can travel to Norway from July 15 provided the levels of infection are acceptable. Quarantine will no longer be required on entry from these countries and regions.
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The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in agreement with the Nautor's Swan shipyard and the International Maxi Association has confirmed that the traditional September regattas, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Swan Cup, will take place this year.
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France has lifted restrictions on its internal European borders and is moving towards gradually opening its external borders from July 1, as is all Europe. People coming from EU member states are now able to enter French territory without restrictions and are exempt from quarantine.
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With a length of 100 feet, the breath-taking new Ferretti Yachts flagship takes the company into uncharted territory. Majestic, versatile and suitable for all markets, Ferretti Yachts 1000 has reshaped spaces and changed the whole approach to life on board.
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Over recent weeks, Informa Markets has been in discussions with stakeholders and partners within the superyacht industry to better understand the challenges facing yacht owners, shipyards, brokers and other key participants in the face of the disruption due to COVID-19.
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The renowned international HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction will offer a newly-designed programme around the theme ‘Dare to Share’ - a mix of scientific presentations and applied knowledge sharing on yacht design and yacht construction focused on everyday practice.
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Following the release of ECPY's new Transport Agreement at the beginning of the season, there are bound to be questions on how it works and how it differs from the MYBA Charter Agreement. ECPY is therefore holding a training session for members and non-members on Wednesday 1 July 2020 at Terminal 2 of the Port of Nice.
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Ocean rower Lia Ditton has embarked on her bid to set the fastest ever time for a solo crossing from San Francisco to Hawaii. She departed on the 2500-mile journey from San Francisco East Bay on June 17 to challenge the all-time record of 52 days set by Rob Eustace in 2016.
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Bering Yachts has confirmed the sale of a Bering 145 - a full-custom 45-metre superyacht designed by Bering Yachts’ in-house team of naval architects and engineers - for delivery in January 2022. It has a full displacement steel hull of 514 metric tonnes.Read More
The Maldives has announced an ease in lockdown restrictions starting from June 29, 2020. As per the current plan, the first phase allows for the arrival of private jets and visiting tourists and yachts, with safety guidelines in place.
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Evolution Yachting has announced the introduction of a revolutionary new unique pricing model for yacht agency fees, divided into three tiers according to different geographical regions that is clear and easy to understand.
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The PYA once again brought together a panel of experts, this time to give us an update on yachting in the Mediterranean including the latest travel regulations and guidelines from its regional partners for port entry, anchorage and cruising in Italy, Greece, Malta, France and Monaco.
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In their last article, Securewest explored some of the wider health and safety considerations for organisations returning to some sense of ‘normal’ business travel. This article explores traveller anxiety in more depth and suggests ways to address this complex challenge.
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There has been an amendment to the Italian Budget Law for 2020 regulating the application of Italian VAT on short term yacht charters, which now only recognises ‘the delivery of the services’ of the charter of yachts outside the European Union if sailing in this region is adequately proved.
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Sunday June 21 will see the end of the state of emergency in Spain, with Catalonia announcing that it has lifted the restrictions and entered the ‘new normal’. Movement within Spanish territory will be unrestricted and borders will be open to other EU/Schengen countries.
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With a growing number of yacht owners keen to venture into unchartered territory, BWA Yachting has launched Berkeley Rand to design and engineer off-the-grid expeditions, from remote polar regions to desert island archipelagos.
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Living up to its role as forerunner, Azimut Yachts is the first shipyard to choose a system patented by Nasa to renew and sanitise the air on board its yachts. Called MMVS, the system will be fitted to new models produced by Azimut Yachts, starting with the new Magellano 25 Metri.
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Evolution Yachting has announced the launch of a new in-house provisioning brand Galley & Pantry across its 20 offices in nine countries throughout the Mediterranean, helping chefs to source food from local suppliers with the support of a hub company in Barcelona.
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Worldwide resident and European at heart, Natalia Langsdale is the founder of Made with Love by Natalia. Everyday the sea greets her with its mesmerising colours that make up the Côte d'Azur, lapping waves and bringing treasures from the sea and inspiring her designs.
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Attracting several of the regions superyachts since officially opening in February 2020, the $100 million superyacht yard at The Boat Works is winning over captains and owners with its world-class facilities and unique hospitality.Read More
Imperial has announced the launch of a new diesel-electric superyacht in collaboration with The Italian Sea Group – Admiral and Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design. The 77m Project Blue Marlin will be a masterpiece in her range, with a delivery programmed for 2023.
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As Gulf Craft gradually adapts to the new normal, the Emirates pioneer builder of luxury yachts and leisure boats is looking at advancing its operations and management while adopting new technology that fits its new strategy amid this pandemic.
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In March this year, Sovren Group acquired Aigua Sea School in Palma de Mallorca to launch a new era of the Sovren Nautical Academy in Palma and Barcelona. Shortly after the acquisition, the pandemic struck and all schools were closed through Spain and most of Europe.
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