Yachting News

UK P&I Club Supports IMRF Maritime Mass Rescue Projects

Posted: 11th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

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. Read More

Vertex Tech Promises Joy of Fast Flight Metres Above Sea

Posted: 10th Apr 2018

Written by: Gonzague Leruth

London-based innovation company Exclin Ltd has revealed its new concept: the Vertex Recreational Vehicle – a next-generation, fuel-efficient vehicle concept that will offer pilots an exhilarating, low-altitude flight over sea. Bas... Read More

Palm Beach International Boat Show Reports Continued Growth

Posted: 10th Apr 2018

Written by: Marielle Sologuren

Four days of picture-perfect weather set the stage for the 33rd annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, welcoming more exhibitors and guests than ever before to the spectacular display along Flagler Drive. A steady stream of sh... Read More

Vertex Tech Promises Joy of Fast Flight Metres Above Sea

Posted: 10th Apr 2018

Written by: Gonzague Leruth

London-based innovation company Exclin Ltd has revealed its new concept: the Vertex Recreational Vehicle – a next-generation, fuel-efficient vehicle concept that will offer pilots an exhilarating, low-altitude flight over sea. Bas... Read More

Superyacht Owner Urged to Pay Crew Following Court Hearing

Posted: 5th Apr 2018

Written by: Nautilus International

Nautilus is urging the multi-millionaire owner of one of the world’s largest private yachts to urgently pay more than US$1m of wages owed to crew members following a court hearing this week.The yacht concerned is 95m Indian Empres... Read More

Inmarsat Secures Order for 150 Fleet One Terminals

Posted: 4th Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Inmarsat has received a first major commitment to its brand new Americas Leisure Plan for Fleet One, devised especially for sailing and motorboat users cruising in waters around North and South America, through an order for 150 Fl... Read More

Limassol Marina's Luxury Homes Selling Fast

Posted: 4th Apr 2018

Written by: Laura Harrison

Limassol Marina has reported that 80% of the private seafront villas have been sold, with only 15 now remaining. The sales success story of the first superyacht marina in Cyprus is a testament to the strength of the yachting prope... Read More

AEGY Report Reveals Astronomical Rise of Chartering in the Balearics

Posted: 4th Apr 2018

Written by: Pablo Peiro

In October 2013 the Spanish government made an amendment to the infamous “matriculation tax” which had prevented many superyachts from registering to charter in Spain. Since then, the Spanish Superyacht Association (AEGY) has prod... Read More

Support Blue Ocean, the Eco-Catamaran Project

Posted: 3rd Apr 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Blue Ocean is a project run with the support of the Eco Sail the World Association based in La Rochelle, France. The team's vision is to construct a catamaran using the latest eco technologies, which will serve as a platform for e... Read More

MYS supports the 2018 Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean

Posted: 29th Mar 2018

Written by: Johan Pizzardini

The Monaco Yacht Show joins forces with the Event Committee of the 2nd edition of the Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean, that will be held on the terraces of Opera Garnier on the opening day of the Monaco Yacht Show, Wednesday... Read More

ECPY and MYBA Call for Changes to French Social Security Regulations

Posted: 29th Mar 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

“Yachts are abandoning French waters for more welcoming jurisdictions and French-resident crew are having increasing trouble finding jobs,” declares MYBA President, Fiona Maureo, adding her voice to the lobbying cries of the ECPY,... Read More

Disabled Sailing Gets Boost with S\V14 and FAREAST YACHTS Collaboration

Posted: 28th Mar 2018

Written by: Duncan Worthington

In exciting news for the disabled sailing community worldwide, the S\V14 organisation are proud to announce that FAREAST YACHTS will produce the S\V14 at their production base in China and in a remarkable offer, will supply the fi... Read More

Innovation Award Celebrates the Career of Giuseppe Carnevali

Posted: 28th Mar 2018

Written by: Massimo Procopio

A standing ovation saluted Giuseppe Carnevali, co-founder and President of Navionics, who changed the way the world navigates, as he received an award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association, at the Miami International ... Read More

Fiji Expects Leap in Visiting Yachts in 2018

Posted: 26th Mar 2018

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

In 2017, Fiji received a record number of visiting yachts. Port Denarau Marina, considered a hub for visiting luxury yachts, welcomed 65 superyachts and 554 yachts last year, showing strong growth in the aftermath of Cyclone Winst... Read More

DMS Holland to Develop Stabilisers for Fast-Planing Yachts

Posted: 26th Mar 2018

Written by: Monique Caminada-Kolkman

Following the successful development and subsequent launch to market of the electric roll damping system for yachts up to 30 metres, the MagnusMaster, DMS Holland has now started, in cooperation with Brabant Engineering, the devel... Read More

Torqeedo and WhisperPower collaborate to develop DC Generator

Posted: 22nd Mar 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

To extend the range of a yacht or ship equipped with a Torqeedo Deep Blue Hybrid electric propulsion system, Torqeedo has, in close collaboration with WhisperPower, developed a 25 kW 350V DC variable speed diesel generator. This i... Read More

e3 Systems Meets Global Demand for Kymeta Flat Panels

Posted: 21st Mar 2018

Written by: e3 systems

e3 Systems is expanding its global network of certified distribution and installation partners to meet the demand for new flat panel technology. Read More

Biggest Yet Boat Builder Awards Launched for 2018

Posted: 21st Mar 2018

Written by: Annemarie Burgmans

A new date on the opening night of METSTRADE, two new award categories, and spectacular entertainment promise to make this year's celebration of achievements in the boat building industry the best yet. Read More

JFA Yachts Shipyard Equipped with New 400T Travel Lift

Posted: 19th Mar 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

JFA Yachts is a well established yacht building and refit shipyard in Concarneau, North-West France. Concarneau harbour has just been equipped with a 400 T Travel lift and 2 marine flat-bed trolleys of 200T capacity each. With a m... Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys Expands Team

Posted: 16th Mar 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Superyacht Tenders & Toys has welcomed Tash Cooper to the team in Customer Services. With its ever expanding product lines, SYTT is now offering ‘more than just Toys and Tenders’ and is manufacturing its own brand of products here... Read More

Why Attend MEDYS 2018?

Posted: 15th Mar 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

As the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show approaches, the Greek Yachting Association is once again looking forward to a very successful event in which the crème de la crème of crewed luxury yachts registered in the EU will gather at the... Read More

SEACURE® Nominated for Green Technology Award

Posted: 15th Mar 2018

Written by: Patrik Wheater

Evoqua Water Technologies’ SeaCURE® Ballast Water Treatment system has been nominated in the technology category of the GST & Shipping2030 Europe Conference and Awards. The Green Ship Technology of the Year Award is presented to a... Read More

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Sail into Edinburgh Marina

Posted: 15th Mar 2018

Written by: Laura Harrison

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas confirmed today that it has agreed terms with Edinburgh Marina Granton Harbour Limited to design, commission, manage and operate the new Edinburgh Marina, the centrepiece of the unique £500 million wate... Read More

Expansion of Camper & Nicholsons' Port Louis Marina Gains Government Backing

Posted: 13th Mar 2018

Written by: Laura Harrison

The Government of Grenada supports the plan to increase the number of berths available in the Southern Caribbean at Camper & Nicholsons' sought after Port Louis Marina. The support of additional berthing facilities and new pontoon... Read More

HMY Yacht Sales Breaks Sales Record in February

Posted: 12th Mar 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

HMY Yacht Sales, one of the largest yacht dealers and brokerage firms in the world with 12 locations and 45 yacht sales professionals on staff, is excited to announce their accomplishment of reaching record sales in February. With... Read More

Global Eagle Receives $150 Million Investment

Posted: 9th Mar 2018

Written by: Global Eagle

Global Eagle, a leading provider of media, content, connectivity and data analytics to markets across air, sea and land. has announced that it will receive a $150 million investment from Searchlight Capital Partners and that it in... Read More

World Superyacht Awards 2018

Posted: 9th Mar 2018

Written by: Boat International

The remarkable list of nominations for the World Superyacht
Awards boasts 68 of the finest superyachts launched
throughout 2017. Each year, the line-up of yachts reveals
the strides regularly made in superyacht design, and this...
Read More

Marinanow Announces Acquisition of MooringSpot

Posted: 9th Mar 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

In an important development for the European nautical market, Marinanow, an online booking platform for Mediterranean marinas, has announced its acquisition of MooringSpot, the Monaco based market leader in marina berth marketing ... Read More

Yare Captains Networking Forum Programme

Posted: 9th Mar 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Yare Superyacht Networking Forum is a leading B2B event for the yachting industry unique in its focus on nurturing links between captains, suppliers and stakeholders. This year the event takes place from 18th to 21st April in ... Read More

e3 Systems Promises the Cheapest 4G Data with Big Data Europe Sim

Posted: 8th Mar 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Palma-based e3 Systems, the global superyacht communications provider today announced the immediate availability of the BIG DATA EUROPE SIM, which delivers the cheapest 4G data, unlimited usage and coverage in over 40 countries. Read More

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