Yachting News
The bureaucratic saga of French legislation imposing social security obligations on seafarers has been watched intensely by the yachting community, stoking fears around employment and the effect on the local economy. After months ...
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On Thursday 26 April the winners of the 2018 MYBA Superyacht Chefs' Competition were announced at a joyous prize giving ceremony in OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona. This year saw the launch of the Meet & Greet competition alongside ...
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At a time when everyone is concerned about the environment, Péjout Marine Services goes one step further. For its participation to the Marina High Tech Show (MHT18) which will take place on May 24 and 25 2018 at Villeneuve Loubet ...
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The 35th Palma Boat Show drew to a satisfying close yesterday having welcomed over 35,000 guests. With 300 boats in the water – 48% more than 2017 – and a brand new 72 metre floating bridge to enhance the visitor experience, exhib...
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After much anticipation, the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show has arrived at last and excitement fills the air as Nafplion buzzes to the chatter of yachting professionals, all of who are eager to inspect the luxurious line-up of crewe...
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The 2018 Inmarsat Superyacht Connectivity Report is an extensive connectivity survey on the usage and demands for connectivity onboard the global superyacht fleet. Superyacht skippers and crew are reporting increasing demand for s...
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The 2018 MYBA Charter Show has come to a close following four lively days in OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona. Two new Competitions were launched this year and the benchmark across the board was extremely high. Meanwhile, a record nu...
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In February METSTRADE spoke to Captain Marja Kok who is dedicating her time and energy to convincing her fellow professional crew on superyachts that they can find better ways of providing drinking water onboard without the use of...
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Fraser, the world’s leading full-service yachting company, is delighted to announce the opening of its new office in Barcelona. Located in the OneOcean Port Vell marina, this new office will provide the full range of Fraser servic...
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Esthec commercial director Marcel van der Spek was unanimously appointed as the new chair of the board of the HISWA Holland Yachting Group during the annual members meeting on 18 April. He will be joined by two new board members: ...
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As part of its members' assistance service, the PYA has seen a marked increase in the number of incidents of sexual harassment reported by yacht crew members. In light of the recent global #metoo movement, the PYA would like to ex...
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The European yachting market now has a cost-effective UK-based dry dock in which to embark on survey work thanks to a joint venture between Penzance Dry Dock, and YachtProjects International Llc.
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The International HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction has reached its Golden Jubilee year, a unique milestone for an event of this type. This scientific get-together is organised bi-annually to shine a light on ...
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The commercial team at Port Vauban will be attending this spring’s most important yachting events to unveil plans for the development of Europe’s largest yachting hub. Given that Port Vauban's current consignment of contracts for ...
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Fraser is delighted to participate in the very first edition of The Superyacht Show, which will take place in Barcelona from May 2-5th 2018. The show aims to provide an opportunity for charterers and buyers as well as their repres...
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After the successful launch of Camper & Nicholsons Asia in 2017, Carmen Lau, the Managing Director and Board Director of C&N Asia, announced at the Singapore Yacht Show that the branch would be expanding further and has made new a...
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FarSounder's flagship forward-looking sonar, the FarSounder-1000, is the latest cutting-edge gear slated to equip the Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN) future fleet replenishment tanker, HMNZS Aotearoa (A12). The company's longest r...
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Attendees of the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show 2018 are invited to the opening ceremony on Saturday 28 April, taking place at 19:00 in the stunning port of Nafplion. Mr Michael Skoulikidis, President of the Greek Yachting Associati...
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Acquera Yachting founder and CEO Stefano Tositti and G&K Yachting Managing Directors Georgios Mourkakos and Kostas Skiathitis have announced a preliminary agreement for Acquera Yachting to acquire 100% of G&K Yachting’s agency div...
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At the MYBA Charter Show in Port Vell, Barcelona, the Thompson, Westwood and White team will be showing some of their finest yachts. We give you a sneak preview of Double Down, The Wellesley, Blu 470 and Manifiq.
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West Nautical prepares to introduce a fresh new approach to professional services for the superyacht sector, beginning with the appointment of Kurt Fraser as commercial director. West Nautical has developed an excellent reputation...
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The e3 team looks forward to welcoming visitors at the MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona and at the Palma Superyacht Show from the 27 April to 1 May.
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Introducing Spencer Buley Group, the quintessential British brand that specialises in bespoke, superyacht new builds & refurbishments, private sales of yachts and highly desired luxury assets. Founders, Ashley Spencer Hurrell and ...
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Van der Valk in the Netherlands has received the order for the third in its impressive line of Explorer motoryachts. This 28-metre project with a raised pilothouse is being built for a repeat client and will benefit from the full ...
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Camper & Nicholsons Marinas is delighted to announce that Porto Lotti is the newest member to join the exclusive Camper & Nicholsons Marinas 1782 Club; a by-invite-only club that provides international marketing reach to some of t...
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Last year saw Mallorca-based e3 systems introduce Kymeta flat panel antennas to the yachting world at the Palma Show and this year, they are launching a first-of-its-kind bandwidth on demand service.
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BWA Yachting Spain has teamed up with The Superyacht Show, a client-centric showcase that aims at delivering the greatest customer experience by attracting high quality superyachts, yachting companies and a selection of hand-picke...
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BWA Yachting, the international superyacht services provider, is delighted to announce the official opening of its newest corporate office in the prime location of Monaco-Montecarlo, in addition to the long-established BWA Yachtin...
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MYBA has the pleasure of announcing its new board members, who will oversee the internationally renowned and influential yachting association for the next two years. The President, Gaye Joyeau-Bourgeois heads up a panel of highly ...
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The UK P&I Club has made a significant donation to the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) to support its work developing resources, training and building preparedness for maritime mass rescue operations.
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