Two new speakers have been announced for the eagerly awaited Marine13 International Conference and Trade Exhibition: Stephen Forth from SapientNitro, as well as Billy Kirkley from Clicks2Order. The day registrations are now also available for delegates unable to commit to two full days at the event.
Adrian Bevin of South Devon College and Adam Corney of Plymouth University have been appointed as Directors of the South West region of the British Marine Federation.
A new initiative focused on marina fish habit has been launched by the NSW Government Minister Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson. d’Albora Marina Rushcutters Bay in Sydney has become the first accredited Fish Friendly Marina.
Destined for yachts designed and/or constructed in the Netherlands, the Nautique Hollands Glorie Award 2013 went to the lovely Ribbon 45 SC superyacht tender by Ribbon Yachts.
The recently concluded inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean was a great success. The Class A winner has become the Swan 601 luxury yacht Stark Raving Mad, while the Class B winner was the Swan 42 yacht Arethusa.
Set to run in Antigua from April 17 to 18, the inaugural Inn Challenge Trophy represents a race for classic yachts in the style of the America’s Cup. It will be hosting the 80-foot yacht Mariella, built by Fife to a design by Alfred Mylne.
This year’s 6th edition of Moscow Boat Show officially opened on March 12, with guests of honor cutting the red ribbon. The event, which closed its doors on March 17, hosted over 350 companies from all over the world.
The Norwegian shipyard, Kleven, has signed a contract to build a 107-metre explorer mega yacht. This impressive Expedition Support Vessel will easily sleep up to 60 people. Its delivery is scheduled for December 2014.
The prominent Italian shipyard, Rossinavi, launched its first 49m Prince Shark series motor yacht Param Jamuna IV (hull FR 027) on March 16. Scheduled for delivery within the end of May, she will be displayed at the 2013 Monaco Yacht Show, together with superyacht Vellmari.
Situated in the beautiful summer yacht charter destination – Turkey, Atakoy Marina has been recently honoured with The Yacht Harbour Association’s 5 Gold Anchors.