Yachting News
At this year's Monaco Yacht Show visitors will discover a brand-new exhibition area devoted to luxury tenders and water toys. The new Tenders & Toys zone was created in response to the yachting industry’s desire to attract a young...
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Washington-based Kymeta, Intelsat S.A. and exclusive superyacht distribution partner e3 Systems have announced that the iconic 89m Maltese Falcon has completed the first ever sailing yacht sea trials with Kymeta communications sol...
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Following a misleading announcement from Nice Matin on Monday evening, and a statement from ECPY, MYBA (The Worldwide Yachting Association) has provided clarification: Any modification will have to be made as part of the next soci...
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The Federation of Nautical Industries has obtained a decision in principle from the Prime Minister Edouard Philippe to rule out the application of the social decree which has negatively impacted the yachting industry on the Cote d...
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Since March 2017, ECPY has mobilized against the application of Article 31 of the social security code which obliged the French resident sailors to be affiliated to the ENIM, regardless of the flag of the vessel and where they wer...
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Safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal will sponsor the 4-man rowing team in the 2017/18 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge as they bid to become first carbon neutral expedition to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The communication and sa...
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Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta, and exclusive superyacht distribution partner, e3 Systems, today revealed that the White Rose of Drachs has been performing the first-ever motor yacht sea trials with Kymeta communications solutio...
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Captain Richard Carr has joined APS Phuket to provide agency services to superyachts visiting the region. Richard has 22 years experience in private yachting, the last 10 of which he spent cruising Asia Pacific as captain on super...
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Yachting professionals, both onboard and ashore will not want to miss the PYA's biggest event of the year, an update on all the most important issues affecting the yachting industry over the past 12 months. The forum takes place o...
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During the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show Oculus Technologies will launch its brand-new product solution NAUTIQ, a smart communication tool for yachts taking service and safety to the next level, while making tasks easier and more ...
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BWA Yachting, the leading worldwide marine yachting agency, has strengthened its client services in both Greece and Italy after confirming alliances with A1 Yachting and Luise Group. With an unmatched network of offices around the...
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Over the last few months you may have heard people talking about the importance of declaring your income, using terms such as the Common Reporting Standard. Whether it's an issue you have decided to tackle head on, or something yo...
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Nongsa Point Marina & Resort in Indonesia has become the first marina in Indonesia to achieve Global Gold Anchor accreditation with a rating of 5 Gold Anchors from the Marina Industries Association.
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You will be aware that yachting is currently undergoing a dramatic time in France. The source of the problem mostly lies in France's decision to apply the provisions of Article 31 of the Social Security Act in isolation, and witho...
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As we approach the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show, Oculus Technologies celebrates seven years of innovation and creation. The company began as a small two-man operation with its first infotainment project on one superyacht and now has ins...
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On September 27, the Monaco Yacht Show will unveil a display of 125 extraordinary superyachts built by the most reputable shipyards and exhibited by the most influential brokerage houses.
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American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) in partnership with the Landing School has developed a six-part marine-industry certification course for project managers. The first certification program will launch at the R...
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Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT), who were recently awarded the Queen's Award for International Trade 2017, continues to go from strength to strength and is delighted to announce the appointment of Angus Gilmour as a Project Ass...
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Following termination of the contract between FIN and Reed concerning the management of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the French Competition Authority has dismissed FIN’s claim against Reed of "abuse of economic dependency" ruling...
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FarSounder's longest range sonar system FarSounder-1000 is slated to be the latest addition to the state-of-the-art equipment incorporated into the British Antarctic Survey's new Polar Research Vessel, the RRS Sir David Attenborou...
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For the fifth consecutive year, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and Christophe Harbour report another banner year in yachting and 20% continued growth year on year since launched. Christophe Harbour sites growing in‐season ...
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ECPY is pleased to announce you that the next Open Day will be on the 5th of September 2017 in Nice Port. For further information please contact Laure at info@ecpy.org or call +336 27 29 31 36 / +334 92 00 56 40.
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Over the past week stories have been circulating in the national and international press describing a woeful yachting season in the south of France. The Daily Telegraph, Nice Matin and Le Figaro have all reported a visible reducti...
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Please meet Martine van der Velde-O'Brien, our new Customer Relations Executive at Luxury Hospitality Academy. Martine understands what is involved in delivering the highest standards of service, in particular the protocols surrou...
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This year's London Boat Show will be different, with two parallel events offering visitors three shows in one venue. Running over five days, the aim is to widen its audience and reach, and to encourage industry involvement as the ...
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Port Denarau Marina in Fiji has received several awards at 2017/18 Marina Industries Association (MIA) Club Marine Marina Awards including the Best Community Support Initiative by a Marina. MIA President Andrew Chapman congratulat...
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Bluewater, providers of high quality training in Antibes, Palma and Florida has joined forces with Da Gama Maritime, onboard fire training specialists, to deliver MCA-accredited onboard training in Advanced Fire Refresher and Cris...
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e-Pilot by David Store Navigational Management is a new website designed specifically for superyacht crew, allowing you to create personalised cruising guides, annotate and make notes online, doing away with the need for bulky boo...
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Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: ENT) is introducing a new luxury brand, PRIVA by Global Eagle, that replaces its legacy brand MTN that operated solely in the yacht connectivity business. As the new luxury line of Global E...
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Andrew Weir Yacht Management, part of the AW Group, is pleased to announce the addition of AW Crewing Services to the Group’s portfolio of services. Based in the Isle of Man, AW Crewing provides crew sourcing for all ranks, MLC co...
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