Yachting News
Bargate Murray, the multi award-winning luxury asset law firm, is delighted to announce the promotion of Dominic Bulfin to director, who joined as associate in 2019.
Read More
YPI CREW, the leading authority in yacht crew recruitment, has now published its 2020 Crew Salary Report. The report comprehensively outlines the average salary range for each crew position, providing a handy point of reference for both employers and crew.Read More
With so much uncertainty regarding current coronavirus restrictions, there have been many questions from vessels looking to return to French waters. The current restrictions are limiting and there is no date for the current end of the decree in place.
Read More
MHG Insurance have announced that Claudio Cimini has joined the company as Manager, Marketing and Client Relations. He will be responsible for broadening MHG’s European footprint in the marine industry and will be based in the company’s office in Hamburg, Germany.
Read More
While rules covering commission testing for newbuild ballast water system installations are due in June 2022, Maritec believes shipowners should not be reluctant in carrying out further testing of a system they consider to have already passed stringent tests during the type-approval process.
Read More
Created in 2021 to help the yachting industry lessen its impact on the environment via the human-nature bond, wellness design and sustainability features, BioBlu’s mission is to improve the health of owners and guests on board a yacht as well as the health of the sea around them.
Read More
Transom fenders, as they are commonly known, are now being introduced to other areas of superyachts where they were once not needed, or those spaces even existed. But which type of fender works where?
Read More
WYCC has reinforced its commitment to health and wellness with its new telemedicine service, which allows users to access the right care without leaving their home or vessel.
Read More
EYOS Expeditions, the world’s foremost provider of private yacht expeditions, and Nansen Polar Expeditions, have joined forces in a strategic alliance combining their collective expertise to introduce a new expedition yacht experience in the polar regions.
Read More
Following a six-year campaign, it has finally been announced that foreign flagged visiting superyachts will now be welcome to spend the winter seasons in Thai waters, and offer their yachts for charter without having to pay VAT on the value of the vessel.
Read More
The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) has launched its Digital Service Record Book (D-SRB), available to all members and yacht crew who need to have their sea service verified, a service the PYA undertakes on behalf of the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Read More
International Marine Networking is a new digital networking opportunity that will connect superyacht and marine industry leaders from the US, European and UK markets each week of March followed by a monthly event from April onwards.
Read More
Heesen Yachts has announced the appointment of a new Chief Commercial Officer, Friso Visser, who will lead the sales and marketing team and take responsibility for maintaining the company's global position as a leading Dutch yacht builder.
Read More
Cox Powertrain has announced that the French amphibious boat builder, Iguana Yachts, has successfully commissioned its first Cox diesel-powered tender for the 142m superyacht, NORD.
Read More
Inspired by evolving client expectations and perspectives, the vision of Yomira’s founding partners Neil Hornsby and Amanda Armstrong is a turning point for the future of yacht charter.
Read More
Inmarsat Research Programme has released a new report outlining how to meet the cyber security responsibilities expected of superyacht owners, managers and captains when the new International Maritime Organization Obligations come into force next year.
Read More
Laurence Lewis, the director of YPI CREW talks about the effects Covid-19 has had on yacht recruiting and what predictions can be made for this year, including the positions that experienced the biggest drops and which saw more recruitments.
Read More
In an industry where ethics, insight and the ability to deliver unforgettable client experiences count for everything, Fraser is proud to announce that Melanie Burke has been awarded IYBA Charter Professional of the Year for 2020.
Read More
OMNIYON is the first app to deliver seamless access to media and comfort control, with clients offered the opportunity to control their luxury environment 24/7 from anywhere in the world.
Read More
ACREW+ is designed to provide superyachts with measurable tools to improve crew retention and performance. Not only does this service provide a cost saving to the vessel, it also positively impacts the overall crew experience.
Read More
From PCR tests to entry forms, here is everything you need to know when entering France. For people aged 11 or older, a virology screening test (PCR) carried out less than 72 hours before boarding showing no Covid-19 contamination is required.
Read More
With ship data consumption doubling during 2020, an increasing number of superyacht owners and managers are among those benefiting from Inmarsat’s high-speed service with its fast-growing ecosystem of digital applications and value-added services.
Read More
The 2021 Porto Montenegro ACREW Superyacht Winter Games in Tivat will take place on 20th and 21st February, with teams undertaking challenges separately and a maximum of four people per team.
Read More
This innovative online training class allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of how to commission, service, and maintain the Argos series of 3D Forward Looking Sonars.
Read More
Frédéric comes to Fraser with an in-depth knowledge of the luxury market having held a number of international roles with postings to New Delhi, Savannah, London, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Read More
In light of the recent outbreak of coronavirus infections in Thailand and the latest announcement of restrictions on inter-provincial travel, Thailand Yacht Show has been postponed once more until later in the year.
Read More
Simpson Marine, Asia’s leading yacht sales and services company, reports a very busy year in 2020 with sales of over 200 million USD and 112 new and pre-owned yachts sold in 2020.
Read More
David was a passionate sailor from an early age. In fact he kept his brokerage license until only a few years ago. The first sailboat he ever crewed on, during high school, Anna R Heidritter, remains on Fraser’s emblem today. Read More
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and FLIR Systems, Inc. have jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion.
Read More
United Yacht Sales, the world’s largest professional yacht brokerage firm with more than 175 yacht brokers worldwide, has been sold. After 19 years, founder, Peter Schmidt has sold the majority portion of the company to Brian Boettler and professional yacht broker Captain Jeff Palmer.
Read More