The Italian Superyacht Forum (ISF) and Superyacht Captains’ Forum’s (SCF) program has been unveiled. The ISF and SCF will run during the Yachting Aftersales and Refit Exhibition (YARE) in Viareggio, Italy on February 3, 2015.
Entries for the 2015 Young Designer of the Year Award will close at midday (GMT) on 9 January, 2015. The winner of the competition will be presented with a gold Neptune trophy and a €5,000 cash prize at the ShowBoats Design Awards, which will be held on February 23, 2015.
The newly formed partnership with Irwin Yacht Sales has been proudly announced by the well known US luxury yacht builder, Outer Reef Yachts. Irwin Yacht Sales will manage new boat sales and services for Outer Reef on the West Coast of the United States.
To be hosted by the lovely Phuket yacht rental destination from January 8 to 11, the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) 2015 will be once again attended by the premier Middle Eastern luxury yacht builder, Gulf Craft. The shipyard will be displaying some regional premieres during the event, including the Majesty Yachts product range.
The interior images of the second ‘Sunseeker 155 Yacht’ super yacht Project GOLD DIAMOND have been proudly unveiled by Sunseeker International. Due to be delivered in early 2016, the vessel will provide up to 12 guests with elegant and comfortable accommodation in six cabins.
My-Villages has announced that Horizon Yacht USA is now providing The Boat Village with all new yachts. The owners of new Horizon yachts can use The Boat Village to gain greater control and visibility of their equipment, receive maintenance reminders and assign tasks to their service providers.
Sea Level Yacht Design & Engineering from the Netherlands has unveiled an unusual 33m motor yacht refit project. The vessel was originally built for the Dutch navy in the 1960s as one of sixteen 33-metre minesweepers. The refit is currently underway at a yard in the Netherlands and delivery is scheduled for 2015.
Premier Ribs from the UK will be attending this week’s London Boat Show, unveiling the Speedmaster 737 Sarissa superyacht tender – the first of their range of luxury and performance Sarissa Ribs.
The 7th edition of the China (Xiamen) International Boat Show concluded on Xiamen Wuyuan Bay Yacht Harbor, Music Island on November 10th, 2014. One of the top three boat shows in China hosted more than 200 famous luxury yacht brands from over 20 countries and regions.
Wild Group International, the company specializing in the vinyl wrapping as well as finishing services for yachts worldwide, continue to expand their team. They have recently recruited industry professional Edouard Vignal to the sales team.
Senior management changes have been announced by the prestigious US luxury yacht manufacturer, Westport. Alex Rogers has been appointed to the position of Director of Sales and Ron Nugent has become the director of the company’s sales and service facility in Fort Lauderdale.