Yacht Industry News

Sydney International Boat Show 2012 starts today

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre as well as Cockle Bay Marina Darling Harbour will host once again the Sydney International Boat Show, kicking off today and offering 5 great days.

Dockwise Yacht Transport teams up with New Zealand Millennium Cup

Dockwise Yacht Transport has recently announced a partnership with NZ Millennium Cup. Sailors participating in this popular yacht regatta will receive a special discount by DYT.

New website launched by JFA Yachts

The new website, available in French as well as English, has been released by the French superyacht shipyard JFA Yachts.

31st International Istanbul Boat Show to last 9 days this year

On request of exhibitors and visitors, the 2012 International Istanbul Boat Show will provide 9 fantastic days, with plenty of luxury yachts on display. It will run from September 9 to October 27.

Feedback from Antigua Sailing Week 2012 helps shape its 2013 edition

The organisers of the Antigua Sailing Week are aware of the fact that gaining feedback on their event via surveys is an important means of understanding how participants responded to the event and how they would like to see things change in the future.

Yacht & Boat Korea reveals dates for 2013

It was a great success for Yacht & Boat Korea 2012, with visitors numbers up and 147 local and international exhibitors participating in this popular event. The 2013 dates of the Show have been set for 2 to 5 May.

Front Street Shipyard acquires Belfast Boatyard

As part of its expansion strategy, the Maine-based Front Street Shipyard has recently purchased Belfast Boatyard, gaining 500 feet of deep-water frontage, 22 slips, 20 moorings as well as harbor floats.

Punat Marina – the oldest superyacht marina in Croatia

Today known as part of the Marina Punat Group, the Punat Marina is the oldest superyacht marina in the popular Croatia, providing 800 berths for superyachts up to 45 meters in length. Located on the magnificent island of Krk, the marina was founded in 1964.

Sembawang of Singapore reveals $4.9bn vision for the Gold Coast superyacht marina with delivery ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games

Providing around 19,000 jobs in the construction sector, Wavebreak is the new proposal of the Singapore-based engineering and construction firm, Sembawang. It consists of two cruise ship terminals, 12 superyacht berths, a 400 berth marina, along with Fisherman’s Wharf-style trawler centre.

The Crown Estate completes an £800,000 upgrade at Rhu Marina

Rhu Marina in Scotland has got an £800,000 upgrade, recently completed by the Crown Estate. This consisted of replacement of wooden-decked walkways as well as pontoons.

Make it in Great Britain Exhibition in London

Currently running until September 9, the Make it in Great Britain exhibition is the initiative of the British government to promote the best of the British manufacturing industry. The marine sector is represented by the prestigious UK-based builders, Sunseeker, Pendennis, as well as Discovery Yachts.

Bellingham Marine appoints David Lamont as New Operations Manager

As part of its New Zealand division, David Lamont will work as Operations Manager of Bellingham Marine, the respected superyacht marina builder, well known all over the world.

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