A leading player in the local yacht repair and maintenance sector says new marinas across the Gulf spell a more buoyant future for the development of the region’s support and service industry, which in turn boosts the region’s ability to attract more yachts to its shores.
The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) in Singapore will introduce a the Advanced Power Pleasure Craft Driving licence in the second half of 2011 for those operating yachts 24m and above. “The Advanced Power Pleasure Craft Driving Licence is in anticipation of future pleasure craft which could be larger,” an MPA spokesperson told MediaCorp.
With less than eight weeks to go until the soft-opening of Karpaz Gate Marina, the first-ever luxury marina in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), anticipation has been building among yachting enthusiasts around the world, including those who have signed up to be among the first to use the marina’s berthing facilities.
Vilamoura Marina was awarded the Best Marina in Portugal at the BTL Portugal Trade Awards 2011, organised by Publituris. The awards ceremony was held in combination with a gala dinner in the FIL Pavilion in Lisbon, Portugal. During the awards, some of the best businesses, institutions, and professionals from fifteen various Portugal tourism groups were honoured.
Work is progressing rapidly on the first stage of Wynyard Quarter’s revitalisation on Auckland’s waterfront, which will be complete in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011. It includes North Wharf, Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Crossing, Gateway Plaza, the Viaduct Events Centre and Silo Park.
Preparations are well underway for the 2011 Superyacht Cup regatta from 22-25 June in Palma. So far, 16 yachts have registered for the event including five brand new entries that have never competed in the event before. Space at the Muelle Viejo only allows for a maximum of 20-22 entries.
The picturesque West Coast of Scotland is prone to heavy weather, and Rhu Marina, on the Firth of Clyde, is exposed to strong winds and treacherous currents. To protect the 240-berth marina and provide safe harbor for sailors year-round, installation expert Walcon Marine turned to SF Marina USA to replace the marina’s aging breakwater.
The New Zealand marine industry is deeply grateful for the generosity, sympathy and support they have received from around the world since the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. The earthquake was confined to Christchurch and Lyttelton, and many businesses there are already back up and running. New Zealand remains open for business and tourism, and appreciates the support of our international and domestic partners in their continued support with ongoing trading relationships.
The Dubois Cup is an exciting regatta that brings together many Dubois designed yachts, owners, crew industry associates and media alike. There are currently eight yachts confirmed Including three of Dubois’ prominent launches from the last year. Superyacht Kokomo (58.4m) sailing yacht Twizzle (57.5m) and yacht Zefira (49.7m