Yachting News
Three Somali pirates are on trial for the 2009 hijacking of a French yacht, which lead to skipper’s death.
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A few years ago, the rich and famous of India were known by the yachts they kept, the parties they threw on it - popularly known as yacht parties - and the money they lavished on such luxuries.
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Two innovative and potentially life-saving products for sailors are among the creations vying for a £30,000 top prize in the James Dyson Awards.
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A Russian chemical tycoon is suing Dulux's owner for £62 million after claiming the paint company's incompetence forced him to redecorate his £200 million yacht.
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After a hugely successful launch at the Monaco Yacht Show we are delighted to announce that The Nautical Academy has officially opened its doors!
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The wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship could be loaded aboard a colossal salvage vessel, the Dockwise Vanguard, after a deal was struck with a Dutch company.
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He left Calgary when the Flames were Stanley Cup champions, acid-wash jeans were the rage and an obscure little band named Nirvana had just signed to Sub Pop Records.
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Monaco Marine signs a memorandum of understanding regarding redevelopment of Bois Sacré shipyard in Toulon Harbour near La Seyne sur Mer.
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A seismic vessel, the Ramform Titan, is dubbed "the world's ugliest ship". With a stern measuring 70m, she is also one of the widest.
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The accident happened when a fire broke out on board a boat packed with an estimated 500 Eritrean and Somali refugees as it neared the end of its journey from the Libyan coast and approached Lampedusa, Italy's southernmost scrap o...
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Luxury motor yacht Seafaris explodes off the Daintree coast of Queensland. Sixteen survivors who abandoned the burning vessel were rescued by a passing container ship.
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Singapore businessman Adrian Lee Chye Cheng, 33, is the super-yacht industry's dream come true.Young, wealthy and passionate about boats, he embodies an emerging market.
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Answers the following question: "What is the weirdest/craziest request you have had from a client during the building of his yacht?"
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A year after its launch at the Monaco Yacht Show, Warsash Superyacht Academy has announced a programme of international expansion to meet growing demand.
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Trailing 8-1 a week ago in the America's Cup, Oracle sailed away from Emirates Team New Zealand by 44 seconds on Wednesday to retain the Auld Mug.
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Are you planning on moving to, or working in Monaco or the Cote D'Azur? Do you already live or work in the area? We want to tell your story!
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MedAire will now place medical professionals on vessels for clients around the world. Doctors, nurses, paramedics and specialists are available for short-term or long-term placements based on a yacht’s specific needs.
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The Nautical Academy is delighted to announce the opening of its new superyacht crew training facility in Barcelona, Spain in collaboration with Marina Barcelona 92 (MB’92). The Academy will be our industries first full training f...
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Superyacht UK (SYUK) is thrilled to announce that they have confirmed the iconic Red Arrows to perform a spectacular display over Monaco during this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. This year sees the 10th anniversary of Superyacht UK wi...
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Julie Perry, author of The Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess, knows all too well about the yacht-owning super rich. After three years as a stewardess, visiting more than 40 ports in 18 countries, she's had to clean r...
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Le Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes, which took place between 10th and 15th September 2013 on the bay of Cannes, has been declared a resounding success by exhibitors, visitors and the managing companies of the show, the Federati...
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While the 23rd Monaco Yacht Show is about to unveil 103 exceptional superyachts in a few days, its organisers already announce 15 additional berths available from 2014. This development is a strong reply to the expectations of the...
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The capsized cruise liner Costa Concordia was sitting upright early Tuesday after the first step of an unprecedented effort to salvage the ill-fated ship. In a lengthy process involving massive pulleys, cables and steel tanks, a s...
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SCA has confirmed that Stacey Jackson (AUS) and Abby Ehler (GBR) have joined their all-female Team SCA crew for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15. Stacey and Abby will be joining the five selected crew announced earlier this year, whic...
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Edward Zammit Lewis, the Parliamentary Secretary for Competitiveness and Economic Growth for Malta, said on Wednesday, September 11th that he believes the country has the potential to turn into an “excellent leading maritime centr...
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Over 300 people turned out on September 6th on the IYCA for the launch of the ASAP Logbook related to the development of Port Vauban. ASAP, which is the Association in support of the development and activities of the Port of Antib...
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Cape Town will take the place of Recife on the route for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 in a direct change announced on Thursday at the city’s V & A Waterfront. The decision to go to the classic sailing city of Cape Town in South Af...
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America’s Cup organizers plan to start a racing league with 10 or 20 franchises if Oracle Team USA can rally to defend its title this year in sailing’s most prestigious competition. “Our plan is to start a world series of racing, ...
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As the seasonal migration of superyachts begins in late August from the Mediterranean to the wintertime cruising grounds of the Caribbean and South Florida, Dockwise Yacht Transport, operating for 26 years in the yacht transport i...
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Ayuk Ntuiabane, partner at Moore Stephens Isle of Man, leading providers of multi-sector accountancy, consultancy and wealth management services will address over one hundred of the superyacht industry’s key professionals and owne...
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