It was a big day for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers and supporters at Trearddur Bay on Thursday as HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton visited the lifeboat station to name the community’s new lifeboat, Hereford Endeavour.
After navigating through rough waters for several years, the marine industry is beginning to push forward on the throttle, according to survey results released today by GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) from the Miami International Boat Show. More than one-third of respondents (38%) expect sales to increase up to five percent in 2011, and 54% said that the best time for dealers to increase inventory levels is now.
Positive results for the ninth year of Seatec, held this year together with Compotec, the third International exhibition for composites and related technologies: 780 brands present overall (including 269 foreigners) compared to 753 in 2010; the total number of visitors from the industry up by 5%, that is 9,203 this year. 32.000 square metres of covered area occupied, over 40 side events in three days, a success that reconfirms Seatec’s and Compotec’s position among the top international trade fairs.
For the seventh year in a row, Showboats International, the prestigious journal that hosts the Global Order Book, has named Benetti world leader in the construction of custom yachts over 80 feet (24 meters) in length.
Oceanco is proud to announce its presence at the 2011 Dubai & Abu Dhabi Yacht Shows taking place from March 1-5 and March 24-26 respectively. Oceanco will also be present at the Hainan Rendezvous from April 1-4.
In occasion of the 23rd edition of the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show 2011, the Italian Trade
Commission, in collaboration with UCINA (Italian Marine Industry Association) awarded Sanlorenzo with the Nautical Design Award, recognition that the Italian shipyard distinguished itself by its efforts in promoting the “Made in Italy” brand in the USA.
Overmarine also announced they have entered into a new agreement with MarineMax the world’s largest boat dealer (listed on the New York Stock Exchange symbol HZO). Overmarine Group and MarineMax are starting a new business model that meets the demanding needs of their clients. The Group will be able to strengthen its presence and visibility in the American market with a reliable partner situated in 55 strategic locations providing a clear and direct link with the shipyard.
CBI 50 Superyacht Aifos by Cbi Navi features an amazing and breathtaking design that represents the perfect fusion of elements of a great brand: Cbi Navi, a shipyard which has been part of FIPA GROUP (www.fipagroup.com) since 2005.
The Viking display at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show featured 14 motor yacht models from 42 to 82 feet and was one of the most visited exhibits with 4,800 registered guests, a 50 percent increase over last year’s totals. Six Vikings were sold, including two 76 Convertible motor yachts, a 70 Convertible, two 60 Convertibles, and a 66 Convertible, a brand new model announced at the show.
Sanlorenzo, the prestigious Italian Shipyard attended the Duesseldorf Boot 2011 and sold two yachts, a SL62 and a SL82, fiberglass planning motor yachts produced in the Ameglia Division. During the Miami Boat Show in America, Sanlorenzo of the Americas sold a SL72 and a SL88 Ameglia planning fleet yachts; in particular the SL88 has been built in a specific American version.
Numarine enters the Superyacht category at the Dubai Boat and Abu Dhabi Yacht Shows with the debut of their 102 rph, which highlights the Numarine design team’s ability to combine graceful aesthetics, ultra-chic interiors and advanced high-tech engineering; delivering the unparalleled sensory experience motor yacht enthusiasts seek in the Gulf region.