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BWA Opens Gibraltar Office
Posted: 21st March 2019 | Written by: Francesca Fenucci
Global yacht services provider BWA Yachting has strengthened its Mediterranean presence with the official launch of its Gibraltar office. They will now take the lead on changing the perception of Gibraltar from that of a 'tax-free pitstop' to a well-rounded destination offering an array of services for the yacht, owners and crew. -
25% Additional Custom Tax on US Built Yachts - What's going on?
Posted: 21st March 2019 | Written by: Thierry Voisin
ECPY would like to remind you that the additional tax imposed on US built yachts implemented by the European Union is applicable in all European Union countries. Negotiations with the French Customs Service have been ongoing since the summer of 2018 - here's an update... -
Tahiti and Monaco Superyacht Clusters Form Alliance
Posted: 21st March 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Tahiti Tourisme's Superyacht Cluster and Cluster Yachting Monaco signed a promising partnership on March 5. Composed of yachting industry professionals, both groups met in the prestigious setting of Monaco's Yacht Club to finalise an agreement which will allow them to develop close ties and implement joint operations. -
Acquera Yachting to Manage Ischia Helipad and Casamicciola Berths
Posted: 21st March 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Acquera Yachting announced today that they have been granted the commercial rights to manage the superyacht berths in Casamicciola Marina as well as the sole helipad on Ischia Island. The yachting haven located in the Gulf of Naples is home to the 158-berth marina and helipad that is a mere 15-minute flight from Naples Capodichino airport. -
ECPY Open Day in Nice
Posted: 19th March 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
ECPY, the European Committee for Professional Yachting, is hosting an open day in Nice this Thursday, 21st March. Following a MYBA hosted breakfast, guests will be able to visit the seventeen superyachts in attendance. -
Seafaring Heroes to be Honoured: Maritime Charity Calls for Nominations
Posted: 19th March 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is calling on members of the maritime and rescue communities to nominate those who have demonstrated outstanding courage and expertise in aiding those in peril at sea, for its 168th Skill and Gallantry Awards. -
e3 Launches eSAT for Kymeta
Posted: 19th March 2019 | Written by: e3 Systems
e3 launches eSAT airtime service for Kymeta that puts flat panel pricing on a par with 1m dome antennas for the first time. -
Yachting Gives Back Launches Easter Campaign
Posted: 14th March 2019 | Written by: Sarah Drane
According to the Balearic branch of the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN), almost 25% of the Islands’ population, around 276,000 people, is at risk of social exclusion – and that figure is rising. Yachting Gives Back, a concept founded by GYG’s Nick Entwisle, hopes to help close the stark disparity between rich and poor. -
Capri Classica - First Regatta Purely for Classic Schooners
Posted: 13th March 2019 | Written by: Federico Göttsche Bebert
The Capri Classica - the first ever regatta purely for classic schooners - will take place from 8-12 May, just before Capri Rolex Sailing Week. With a unique format and optimised courses, The Capri Classica is the first round of the International Schooner Association’s 2019 Schooner Cup Series, followed by the Monaco Classic Week (11-15 September) and Les Voiles de Saint Tropez (26 September- 6 October). -
International Maxi Association Launches New Mediterranean Inshore Series
Posted: 13th March 2019 | Written by: Maria Luisa Farris
This year the International Maxi Association celebrates its 40th anniversary with the introduction of its new Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge. Unlike the offshore circuit, the MMIC will run over a calendar year, kicking off with the Real Club Nautico de Palma’s Sail Racing PalmaVela in May, concluding in October with Les Voiles de St Tropez.
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Wyndham Harbour: The New Marina 30 Minutes from Melbourne
Posted: 17th May 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Wyndham Harbour is a new marina in Port Phillip Bay just 30 minutes’ drive from the Melbourne CBD. Stage one of the development, comprising 150 marina berths, cafés, waterfront apartments and housing has been completed and the significant addition of a 24 hour fuel dock has just been opened. Wyndham Harbour is set to be a thriving lifestyle destination for locals and visitors, offering state-of-the-art facilities, a service and repair yard and 1,000 wet berths. -
Top Yachts Heading to Season Finale at Samui Regatta
Posted: 9th May 2018 | Written by: Duncan Worthington
Samui Regatta organisers are expecting one of the most competitive line-ups ever of 50+ foot racing yachts including five TP52s at this year's regatta. Now in its 17th year, Samui Regatta in Thailand has been dubbed the 'Tropical Island Regatta' where daily prize-givings are on the beach at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, the racing conditions are fast and the weather is warm. -
Race Viewing from a Yacht at Monaco F1® Grand Prix
Posted: 7th May 2018 | Written by: Rebecca Whitlocke
The 76th edition of Monaco F1® Grand Prix will be held from 24 - 27 May on the world-famous circuit through the streets of Monaco. Chartering a yacht is the ultimate way to experience the event but race fans can also consider shared hospitality or a VIP package to watch the action from a private terrace. -
The NZ Millennium Cup Gives Notice of the 2019 Superyacht Regatta
Posted: 27th April 2018 | Written by: Isla McKechnie
The NZ Millennium Cup will be the first superyacht regatta to welcome in 2019 and has just released its notice of race. It’s the world’s most southerly superyacht regatta and is becoming well-known as a must-do event for yacht owners who like to get off the beaten track. -
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Team First Italian Crew at Baldwin Cup
Posted: 10th April 2018 | Written by: YCCS
In just a few days' time the Baldwin Cup 2018 will get underway in Newport Beach (LA, California) and for the first time in the history of this prestigious trophy an Italian team has been invited to participate. -
Volvo Ocean Race: A Devastating Week for Team Scallywag
Posted: 29th March 2018 | Written by: Volvo Ocean Race
All teams competing in the Volvo Ocean Race have been through a difficult week, facing challenging weather conditions whilst processing their personal grief at the loss of John Fisher of Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag who was swept overboard on Monday and following an unsuccessful search and rescue operation is presumed lost at sea. -
Save the Date: Ida Lewis Distance Race 2018
Posted: 29th March 2018 | Written by: Barby MacGowan
A late-summer sailing tradition loved by grand prix racers and cruising sailors alike, the annual Ida Lewis Distance Race is scheduled to start on Friday, August 17, 2018. Sailing boats of 28 feet or longer set off and return to Newport’s historic Ida Lewis Yacht Club on Rhode Island. -
New Entrants Join Superyacht Cup Fleet
Posted: 26th March 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
At the time of writing 17 awe-inspiring superyachts will be taking up the Superyacht Cup challenge in Palma de Mallorca from 19 to 23 June this year. Race enthusiasts can look forward to a stellar fleet, not to mention tight racing and a showdown as winners and losers of the St Barths Bucket and/or Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta vie for another trophy. -
Royal Huisman Turns its Largest Hull Ever
Posted: 23rd March 2018 | Written by: Royal Huisman
With an impressive overall length of 81m / 266ft and a sturdy plumb bow - making her not only powerful but recognizable all over the world - Project 400 is the largest yacht built by Royal Huisman to date. Upon her delivery in 2020 this contemporary schooner will be the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht. -
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Presents 2018 Yachting Calendar
Posted: 2nd March 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) officially presented its sporting calendar at the Franco Parenti Theatre in Milan on Thursday morning. The press conference opened with the presentation of the One Ocean Foundation and was followed by signing of the Charta Smeralda by 50 Italian yacht clubs and sailing class associations undertaking to respect and promote this ethical code of conduct. Signatures from Max Sirena, skipper of Luna Rossa Challenge and Laurent Esquier, CEO of Challenger of Record 36, organiser of the Selection Series for the next America's Cup, were particularly significant.
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Silver Arrows Marine Collaborates with Begüm Yachting
Posted: 6th March 2019 | Written by: Silver Arrows Marine
Silver Arrows Marine, creator of the unique Mercedes-designed ARROW460-Granturismo motor yacht, is taking the next step in its development with an exciting new collaboration with Begüm Yachting. -
MCA's Chief Executive to Keynote Superyacht UK Technical Seminar 2019
Posted: 1st March 2019 | Written by: British Marine
The 2019 Superyacht UK Technical Seminar’s keynote speech will be delivered by the Maritime Coastguard Agency’s new Chief Executive, Brian Johnson. At the British Marine Expo on 27 March he will be sharing his thoughts of the importance of the superyacht market to the global fleet. -
Sarnia Yachts Pre-Season Briefing for Captains and Crew
Posted: 28th February 2019 | Written by: Sarnia Yachts
On Thursday 7th March, Sarnia Yachts is hosting a pre-season briefing for captains, crew and industry professionals in the south of France, an opportunity to learn about industry changes affecting the forthcoming yachting season. Attendees will be able to ask questions through an interactive app (Slido) and will also be introduced to Sarnia’s new crew handbook, an essential resource for crew employment matters. -
MB92 Group's Development Continues Apace
Posted: 28th February 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Following a successful 2018 with the integration of Compositeworks and Blohm+Voss La Ciotat under the Group umbrella, MB92 makes a series of structural changes including appointing Henk Dreijer Chief Business Development Officer. Whilst MB92 La Ciotat is operating at full capacity, the Group awaits the delivery of a 4,800t shiplift in Barcelona to increase capacity there. -
Porto Montenegro: New Real Estate and a Superyacht Shipyard
Posted: 28th February 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The pages of the 2019 agenda mark new phases of development at Porto Montenegro including completion of the high-class Elena Residences and the renovation of a specialised superyacht shipyard at Bijela. -
Clear Ocean Pact Gaining Support
Posted: 28th February 2019 | Written by: Elizabeth Dann
It's hard to believe the Clear Ocean Pact was launched just three months ago. In this short time, the non-profit organisation has laid the foundations for what our industry desperately needed – a set of clear, manageable goals to unite superyachts in protecting the oceans. We review what the PACT has achieved so far and what its ambitions are for the months to come. -
Superyacht Tenders & Toys Announces Partnership with Henshaw Inflatables
Posted: 26th February 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The leading independent tenders and toys consultancy is to become the exclusive superyacht supplier for Henshaw transom fenders. -
Boat Builder Awards 2019 – Sponsors Quick to Sign Up
Posted: 20th February 2019 | Written by: METSTRADE
The countdown's already begun for the 2019 Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement. Raymarine, leading manufacturer of electronic equipment, has committed to a two-year headline sponsorship deal of the much anticipated annual awards that take place during METSTRADE, Amsterdam. -
Gold-Star Medical Insurance for Globetrotters
Posted: 15th February 2019 | Written by: Laurent Prévident
Keen to meet the insurance requirements of their highly mobile clientèle of yacht crew and expats, WYCC Insurance has created a new policy offering high-quality global cover. -
Superyacht Crew Recruitment: Where were the jobs in 2018?
Posted: 15th February 2019 | Written by: Marianne Burkhardt
YPI CREW, the global authority in yacht crew placement, has published its 2018 data, which gives invaluable insight into the yachting industry. Once again, the figures indicate that the industry is expanding. The number of vacancies on yachts using YPI's recruitment services increased by an impressive 16% compared to 2017.
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McMurdo Launches MEOSAR Online Knowledge Center
Posted: 1st July 2016 | Written by: Randel Maestre
McMurdo, the world’s most trusted name in emergency readiness and response, announced today that it has launched a web-based MEOSAR Knowledge Center. The site is a dynamic information portal for MEOSAR (Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue), the next generation version of the Cospas-Sarsat international search and rescue (SAR) satellite system that has helped to save over 40,000 lives since 1982. -
Mediterranean Single Data Roaming SIM
Posted: 28th June 2016 | Written by: Diane Franklin
e3 Systems has launched a great new service for the Med season. Their Mediterranean Data Roaming SIM covers 40 countries - just one SIM, so no more hassle changing cards and service as you move from one country to another. -
Tender Care Boats Adds Southport Boats Center Console Line
Posted: 27th June 2016 | Written by: Scott MacFarland
Tender Care Boats based in Fort Lauderdale has added Southport Boats center console models 272, 292 and 33 to their already robust line of yacht tenders, extending their offering to serve the demands of much larger motor yachts. -
Disney Magic's Glare Free Ride Into Newcastle
Posted: 7th June 2016 | Written by: Dale Parker
The Disney Magic, measuring an incredible 964 feet in length, ventured into Newcastle this morning with a glare free view from all bridge navigational windows, thanks to Solarglide's solar screens for ships. -
Solarglide: New Website for the Maritime Industry
Posted: 31st May 2016 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Solarglide Limited, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of their brand new website for the maritime sector. To promote the new site, clients can take advantage of ebooks and brochure downloads for the month of June. The website also features a number of exclusive offers for new enquiries this month. -
FLIR Systems & Navionics Launch New Navigation Features
Posted: 23rd May 2016 | Written by: Lance Godefroy
Raymarine®, a brand of FLIR Systems, and Navionics®, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating and outdoor markets, have collaborated on several new features available on Raymarine’s LightHouse II based multifunction displays, including Navionics’ award-winning Dock-to-dock Autorouting, SonarChart™ Live and Advanced Map Options. -
Marpoint Introduces 'Evo News' for Yacht Crew
Posted: 23rd May 2016 | Written by: Katerina Vasilaki
Marpoint introduces the most innovative crew welfare solution with Evo News, a customized, cost effective RSS solution delivering thousands of compressed articles to vessels around the globe. Maritime businesses can now customise their newsfeeds makng them as personal and low cost as possible. -
Proteum Appointed UK & Ireland Distributor for Moteurs Baudouin
Posted: 10th May 2016 | Written by: Celia Turner
Marine products specialist, Proteum, has been appointed as UK & Ireland distributor for the French marine engine manufacturer, Moteurs Baudouin, with immediate effect. The long established Cassis based company has a reputation for an unparalleled range of marine diesel engines, marine generators and auxiliary engines for the demanding commercial marine, fishing and shipping sectors. -
TEAM Italia Enjoy Double-figure Growth
Posted: 2nd May 2016 | Written by: Team Italia
TEAM Italia, an international leader in the navigation electronics sector for mega and maxi yachts, closed 2015 by reconfirming itself as a leading figure in the development of innovative technologies. -
Subtech Sports Award-Winning Waterproof Gear
Posted: 26th April 2016 | Written by: Saltwater PR
SUBTECH SPORTS is introducing its 100 per cent waterproof sport bag and laptop case which are precisely engineered to keep gear dry and safe in the most extreme conditions.
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London On-Water Boat Show Relaunched as London Yacht Show
Posted: 22nd January 2019 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The London On Water Boat Show has been renamed, rebranded and relaunched as London Yacht Show and will take place on-water at St Katharine Docks this May 8 - 12th 2019. The newly rebooted event will have a primary focus on luxury lifestyle, filling the requirement for manufacturers and dealers who attract high net-worth clients. -
First Ever British Marine Expo
Posted: 22nd January 2019 | Written by: British Marine
The inaugural British Marine Expo is the first of its kind, bringing together some of the association’s most popular events with fantastic opportunities to learn, network and sell. Delivering a two-day schedule of talks, seminars and networking opportunities, on 26-27 March 2019, this flagship trade event is a must attend for Britain’s most innovative and aspiring marine professionals. -
Supported by Inmarsat - Row4Ocean’s Record Bid Ends But Their Message is Heard
Posted: 10th January 2019 | Written by: Saltwater Stone
Supported by Inmarsat, Row4Ocean has been forced to abandon its ambitious attempt to break four ocean rowing world records*, but delivery of the team’s inspirational message about the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans continues to gather momentum after a courageous battle in the Atlantic. -
Union Challenges UK Government over Brexit Ferry Charters
Posted: 10th January 2019 | Written by: Nautilus International
The maritime professionals’ union, Nautilus International, has warned that the event of a no-deal Brexit could create a costly and damaging own goal for the British shipping industry. This follows the UK government’s move to spend more than £100m to secure additional ferry capacity to keep trade flowing. -
Plastic-free 2019? Superyachts and Companies Get Onboard
Posted: 8th January 2019 | Written by: Elizabeth Dann
While many New Year's resolutions are broken within the first month, one resolution with real staying power is gaining traction across the yachting industry: to reduce consumption of single-use plastics and embrace a more sustainable way of operating. Since the Clear Ocean Pledge was launched in November 2018 with the mission of promoting these changes in the yachting sector superyachts have been keen to join up. -
Mission Ocean: Turning Problem Predators into Reef Resources
Posted: 2nd January 2019 | Written by: Laura Beard
The non-native lionfish has become a big problem in the Caribbean, where it has no natural predators. Able to reproduce every 4 days, the fish has overrun local populations. Its spines discourage human hands but Mission Ocean came across an intervention in Bequia to teach locals to safely trap and prepare the fish, turning the pest into a tasty resource. -
Gyms on Yachts
Posted: 20th December 2018 | Written by: Josh Richardson
It has been a number of years since Larry Ellisson refitted Enigma in 1999 with a basketball court and made sports courts the latest superyacht 'must have'. Whilst many yachts have not got space, some notable newbuilds design activity areas in from the outset, utilising available space on deck to cater for sports lovers. Notable examples include the Feadships MY JOY and MY Anna which Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) have been involved in. -
The Mechanics of Chartering in Greece
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: Steven Marquis
Earlier in the year, Sarnia Yachts reported that the 2018 charter season had been difficult for Greece, due to the laws introduced in late 2017. This effectively limited the charter market to guests who were happy to start and finish their charter outside of Greek waters. However, towards the end of this year mechanics to obtain a Greek charter licence were put in place. -
Richard Mason on the Changes at Volvo Ocean Race
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: Justin Chisholm
A tide of change has swept over the Volvo Ocean Race since the spectacular conclusion of the 2017-18 race in June, most notably a change of ownership and a change of name. We hear from chief operating officer Richard Mason on the developments, challenges and hopes for the race going forward. -
YachtAid Global Superyachts Bring Clean Water Access to Children in the Galapagos
Posted: 18th December 2018 | Written by: OnboardOnline
A recent operation by YachtAid Global alongside three superyachts saw clean water access implemented across every school in the Galapagos. As well as the installation of storage tanks and filtration solutions, the operation delivered a reusable metal water bottle to every child and educated communities on the importance of conservation with the charity Mingas por el Mar.
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