Yacht Industry News

New license issuance initiatives for foreign yachts for DIBS 2014 launched by Dubai Maritime City Authority

The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has introduced new license issuance initiatives for foreign yachts that will be participating in the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show 2014.

The biggest ever Monaco Yacht Show 2014 to feature 118 superyachts

An amazing number of 118 superyachts will be displayed at this year’s 24th edition of the biggest ever Monaco Yacht Show, set to take place at Port Hercules from September 24 to 27.

STP working on refit of 74m Amels mega yacht ILONA

The breath-taking 74m Amels superyacht Ilona is currently undertaking a refit at STP shipyard in Palma. With the scaffolding now in place, several STP-based specialist refitters have begun work at the firm’s boatyard.

ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Winners

The winners of this year’s ShowBoats Design Awards were announced during the Awards ceremony, which was held in Austria, yesterday, on February 24.

A great start for 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race

The highly anticipated 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 regatta started yesterday, attended by an amazing fleet of 60 yachts, including the impressive 203ft charter yacht ATHOS.

SW 100 sailing yacht CAPE ARROW competing in 2014 RORC Caribbean 600

The superb SW 100 superyacht Cape Arrow by Southern Wind has kicked off her Caribbean season with the 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 regatta. She is competing with the Russian sailing team HIGH SPIRIT on board.

New 80ft motor yacht R80 by Rapsody Yachts

Measuring 80 feet in LOA, superyacht R80 is a new flagship of the Dutch company, Rapsody Yachts. Featuring retro looks and fast sailing capabilities, she is expected to be completely built in the Netherlands.

New 46m sailing yacht GANESHA (hull 3067) by Vitters

Measuring 46 meters in length over all, luxury superyacht Ganesha (hull 3067) was delivered by Vitters last year. Expected to attend the 2014 St Barths Bucket, she features exterior design by Dubois, while her interior design is by Newcruise.

Five Vitters superyachts to participate in St Barths Bucket 2014

Five luxury vessels built by the prominent Dutch manufacturer Vitters will attend this year’s St Barths Bucket, including the all-new superyachts Inoui and Ganesha.

Eddie Jordan inspects his Sunseeker 155 Yacht BLUSH

Eddie Jordan inspected his Sunseeker 155 superyacht BLUSH for the first time since she hit the water last week. She is expected to start her sea trials next week.

Benetti Americas: New agents and sale of Benetti Vision 145′ motor yacht Hull BV019

Benetti Americas has announced two new agency agreements for Central America, as well as sale of the Vision 145′ superyacht Hull BV019, sold during the 2014 Miami Boat Show.

RORC Caribbean 600 to kick off today

The eagerly awaited RORC Caribben 600 will kick off from Antigua today, on Monday, February 24, 2014. The race will host the largest fleet of yachts ever to race offshore in the Caribbean.

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