As of 1st September 2010 Ferretti Yachts announced, that all the yachts under 80ft will change their yacht range name.
The 2010 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), which will commence in 4 weeks and has already surpassed last year’s exhibitor registration – a number show organizers are attributing not only to the slow resurgence of the boating industry but also to its new central location in Louisville and additions to the show landscape.
Carex International Shipping Company offers new affordable options for those wishing to have a yacht shipped overseas from the USA. The company ships yachts from the main ports in the USA, including Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Jacksonville, Baltimore and Savannah, to international destinations around the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Team appoints Farr Yacht Design to design the Volvo Open 70 yacht for the Volvo Ocean Race. The second announcement is that Jason Carrington has been hired as the team’s Technical Manager.
Aqualuma will be a major sponsor of the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida, taking place from 28th October through to 1st November 2010
SP-High Modulus will be exhibiting their products at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010 from 22nd to 25th September 2010.
Thrane & Thrane signs contract with Inmarsat for upgrading and adding new functionality to its Broadband Global Area Network.
Simrad Yachting together with Sportmanship Marine sign a four year contract with Nimbus Group.
Drettmann talk about positive signals from market and potential investors.
More delegates announced to speak at the 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference held from 12th – 14th October 2010.
International Marine Management (IMM), professionals in managing repairs and refits for yachts greater than 80 metres are opening a repair base for megayachts in Guadeloupe.
Young Queensland sailor Jessica Watson has been announced as Tourism Queensland’s 2010 – 2011 Sailing Ambassador by Tourism Parliamentary Secretary Steve Wettenhall and Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor.