Yachting News

Private Weather Consultancy Launches Weather4Marine

Posted: 12th May 2015

Written by: Purple Cake Factory

Last month saw the launch of Weather4Marine, a division of new private weather consultancy MeteoGib. Based in Gibraltar, an area known for its changeable climate and lively winds, the Company aims to enhance safety at sea with be... Read More

The World Superyacht Awards Winners 2015

Posted: 11th May 2015

Written by: Boat International Media

The victorious winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2015 were announced yesterday at the 10th edition of the event in Amsterdam. Read More

Maritime Authority’s Director General Receives Global Award

Posted: 11th May 2015

Written by: Jamaican Maritime Authority

Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) was earlier today awarded the prestigious International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Themed Award for World Maritime Day 2015 "Maritime education... Read More

Marine Toys & Tenders Present the Wavekat P70

Posted: 11th May 2015

Written by: Marine Toys & Tenders

Marine Toys & Tenders are pleased to be the first to introduce the Wavekat P70 to the luxury yacht and marine leisure industry. Read More

Ocean Signal Sponsor Rowers on Altantic Record Attempt

Posted: 11th May 2015

Written by: Saltwater PR

With the reassurance of their Ocean Signal products on-board, two young rowers have started an unsupported Atlantic crossing to raise money for charity. Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina and Ventura Yachts Join Forces

Posted: 7th May 2015

Written by: Vilanova Grand Marina

Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona has reached an agreement with Ventura Yachts company, Spanish importer for Ferretti brands to establish the first national new generation Ferretti Service Point, that will allow to strengthen the te... Read More

Victory in Europe Day Notice to all Vessels

Posted: 7th May 2015

Written by: Maritime & Coast Guard Agency

On 9 May 2015, vessels in United Kingdom ports and harbours are encouraged to sound a
signal at a designated time of 1100 Hrs (1000 Hrs UTC) to commemorate and celebrate 70th anniversary of the VE Day.
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Ocean Signal is aqcuired by ACR Electronics

Posted: 7th May 2015

Written by: James Riegal

Ocean Signal Ltd, an innovative supplier of marine communication and safety equipment, has announced it has been acquired by Drew Marine Ltd. The business will operate as a unit of ACR Electronics, Inc. (ACR), a global leader in s... Read More

Dongfeng Wins 6th leg with Glorious Comeback

Posted: 7th May 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team (Charles Caudrelier/FRA) edged overall Volvo Ocean Race leaders Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (Ian Walker/GBR) by just three minutes and 25 seconds to win Leg 6 to Newport after an enthralling duel over the past 24 hou... Read More

Sunrise Yachts Launches 63m M/Y Irimari

Posted: 7th May 2015

Written by: Sunrise Yachts

M/Y IRIMARI, the first of the Sunrise 63 series, was launched on the 30th April after 30 months of construction. Read More

Superyacht Industry Heads to Amsterdam for 10th Annual Awards

Posted: 6th May 2015

Written by: Boat International Media

Now in its tenth edition, the World Superyacht Awards continue to draw an elite guest list of superyacht owners from around the globe and the most influential players in the superyacht industry. Read More

Equiom Appoints Tobi Mathews as In-house Consultant

Posted: 6th May 2015

Written by: Equiom Group

Leading international trust and corporate services provider, Equiom, has announced the appointment of Tobi Mathews as an exclusive, in-house consultant to its yachting and aviation teams. Read More

UK Diving Instructor Shot Dead on his Yacht in Bahamas

Posted: 6th May 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Gary Vanhoeck, 44, was shot twice on board his boat at the Stuart Cove dive centre in front of his wife when two men armed with shotguns 'accosted him and demanded cash' according to a police report. Read More

Asia Pacific Superyachts is Official NZ Inbound Tour Operator

Posted: 6th May 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

New Zealand-based superyacht agent, Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand (APSNZ), is proud to announce that effective immediately it has been registered as an official New Zealand Inbound Tour Operator (ITO) with the Tourist Expor... Read More

Volvo Ocean Race - Thrilling Finish Awaits in leg 6

Posted: 6th May 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team (Charles Caudrelier/FRA) felt the familiar presence of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (Ian Walker/GBR) to their stern on Wednesday as the thrilling Leg 6 of the Volvo Ocean Race headed for a potential ‘photo finish’ in ... Read More

Samuel Le Gall Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 5th May 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to welcome Samuel Le Gall to the Northrop & Johnson charter team. Samuel will be a luxury charter broker based in the Antibes office. Read More

Zuccon International Designs TESEO, a New 50m Explorer

Posted: 5th May 2015

Written by: Studio EffeEerre

Appointed by the prestigious CRN shipyard in Ancona to design a new yacht on an existing platform for the Explorer category, the studio founded by architects Gianni and Paola Zuccon presents Teseo, a 50 metre semicustom Expedition... Read More

Zuccon Designs 'Teseo' 50 Metre Explorer for CRN

Posted: 5th May 2015

Written by: Studio Effeerre & Andreasculati

Appointed by the prestigious CRN shipyard in Ancona to design a new yacht on an existing platform for the Explorer category, the studio founded by architects Gianni and Paola Zuccon presents Teseo, a 50 metre semicustom Expedition... Read More

Ocean Signal is aqcuired by ACR Electronics

Posted: 4th May 2015

Written by: Jules Riegal

Ocean Signal Ltd, an innovative supplier of marine communication and safety equipment, has announced it has been acquired by Drew Marine Ltd. The business will operate as a unit of ACR Electronics, Inc. (ACR), a global leader in s... Read More

Costa Rica Alert After Toxic Chemicals Spill

Posted: 4th May 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Costa Rica's government has issued an emergency alert after a ship carrying 200 tons of ammonium nitrate capsized off the coast of Puntarenas. Read More

Azimut Benetti Group: Double Triumph at Asia Boating Awards 2015

Posted: 4th May 2015

Written by: Studio EffeErre

The Azimut Benetti Group has received more new major awards, rewarding its efforts to consolidate its leadership position on the Asian market, owed entirely to the experience gained in over 30 years of continuous presence in the t... Read More

New Vestas Wind Yacht 70 per cent Built

Posted: 4th May 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Most of Team Vestas Wind crew members have been reunited in Bergamo, Italy, at the Persico shipyard where the rebuilt process progresses swiftly and on a very tight schedule to make it possible for the boat to be in Lisbon, ready ... Read More

Northrop & Johnson Asia Aligns with Anglo Eastern Ship Management

Posted: 30th Apr 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson Asia is delighted to announce its joint venture with Anglo Eastern Ship Management. Read More

£500m Drugs Bust in North Sea

Posted: 30th Apr 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

In the biggest drug bust ever in the UK, cocaine worth more than £500m was seized by HMS Somserset and Border Force cutter Valiant on 23rd April. Read More

Mission Accomplished for Antibes Celebrates Yachting

Posted: 30th Apr 2015

Written by: Antibes Celebrates Yachting

Over 1,500 visitors took part in the new Antibes Celebrates Yachting event which took place at the Bastion St Jaume in Port Vauban Antibes on April 24th and 25th. Read More

Denison Yacht Sales Named Top Workplace in South Florida

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: Denison Yachts

The Sun Sentinel has named Fort Lauderdale-based Denison Yacht Sales as South Florida's Top Workplace in the Small Employer Group of its Top Workplaces Award. Read More

Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) to Acquire MTN

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: EMC/MTN

Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire MTN Communications (MTN), a leading provider of communications and content for remote locations around the world. Read More

Cheeki Rafiki Tragedy: 'Structural Weakness' Blamed in Report

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

The loss of four UK sailors in the Atlantic was "a tragic accident", the head of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said, and the vessel may have been weakened by previous groundings and subsequent repairs. Read More

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Snatch Thin Lead

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Overall leaders Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (Ian Walker/GBR) positioned themselves ominously at the head of the fleet midway through Leg 6 on Wednesday as the six boats continued to jostle for position. Read More

Marine Hydraulic Solutions Silver Sponsors of Superyacht Cup

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: Chilliwater Ltd

MHS have upgraded their sponsorship for the Superyacht Cup this year, becoming Silver Sponsors of the event. Read More

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