It has been another successful edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) this year. The five-day event was marked by beautiful weather and an amazing participation of more than 1,000 exhibitors.
ISA 470 super yacht Aquamarina has completed her refit in Australia. Italian company, Videoworks, has worked together with the shipyard to undertake the refit.
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) and its strategic partners have recently met to review developments in Dubai’s maritime sector. Regular meetings are planned as part of Authority’s continuous efforts for safe and vibrant territorial waters.
The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course in Dubai came to an end with a great success. The event hosted 15 participants from across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show has named Miami Marine Stadium as a new home for 2016 and 2017. This allows the restoration of the stadium to begin in earnest.
It will be all going on in the Superyacht Pavillion at the upcoming 2014 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS). This prestigious venue will play a host to the International Superyacht Society Membership Mixer, set to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
Work on Alewijnse’s latest permanent superyacht refit and servicing subsidiary at La Ciotat in France is progressing rapidly. It will open for business soon.
It has been a very successful 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for the prominent Taiwan-based builder Horizon, with four luxury yachts on display. The company is now preparing to attend the 2015 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show, with a beautiful P110 superyacht on display.
The new Vanuatu Yacht and Superyacht Association (VYSA), the region’s first professional superyacht industry association, has been formed to improve and develop all aspects of the yacht and superyacht industry in the lovely Vanuatu yacht holiday location, nestled in the South Pacific.
Coast New Zealand, specialists in handmade luxury luggage, textiles and furnishings for the superyacht industry, have proudly announced the launch of their all-new Classic Canvas Collection. This combines hard-wearing materials with casual elegance.
Hugues Jacquin has become a new Chief Financial Officer at Sunseeker International. Sunny Thakrar, previously Group Finance Director, will now focus on his principal role as Group Executive Director.
Photos of the breath-taking 162m mega yacht ECLIPSE in Bermuda. This voluminous vessel was built by Blohm & Voss to a design by Hermidas Atabeyki in 2009.