International classification society RINA has responded to increasing demand for superyachts in the UK and Northern Europe by opening a new plan approval and technical office in the UK specifically to support superyacht designers, naval architects and shipyards.
2011 looks set to be another successful year for the regional marine industry as seven boats and numerous luxury cars were sold at Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX). Transactions at the show exceeded USD $17 million with more expected post-PIMEX (approx THB510 million).
The Island Sailing Club (ISC), organisers of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, have confirmed that one of the best known global brands in technical sailing clothing design and manufacture, Henri Lloyd, has signed up to be the Official Clothing Partner for the 2011 and 2012 Races.
San Francisco will play host to a very different America’s Cup Finals in 2013. With a focus on enhancing the overall event experience, substantial enhancements are being added to both on and off the water elements. New vision, new boats, new formats meet a new venue.
The New Zealand marine industry will gather in Queenstown this March to discuss ways of boosting exports and maximising growth over the next four years.
On December 23, 2010 at 1015 PST Motor yacht Slojo arrived in Nuku Hiva the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, having completed the ultimate YAG Challenge. The total amount raised was more than $53,100.
On Friday, December 10, 2010, owners, guests and crew of M/Y Slojo embarked upon the ultimate YAG Challenge—pushing the limits to see how much money they can raise to benefit YachtAid Global (YAG), a charitable organization that orchestrates superyacht deliveries of humanitarian and developmental aid to children in isolated communities worldwide.
The prospects for boot Düsseldorf 2011 are bright. The mood in the international watersports industry has perked up noticeably after a difficult 2009. The upward trend is reflected by lively demand for exhibition space.
Feadship is once again the proud, principal sponsor of the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous taking place from December 16-18, 2010, celebrating the 10th year anniversary of superyacht events in Asia. Recognized as the world leader in the field of custom-built luxury motoryachts, Feadship has continuously been at the forefront of innovations in both technology and design.
The World Yacht Racing Forum began today in front of 300 delegates and media from all over the world. Marketing experts discussed the growth of the sport and agreed that the lack of continuity is its main issue.
British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) have reached agreement to form GMI (Global Marina Industries). This is seen as a natural evolution of work they have both been doing on marina training and certification in their own geographic regions but are now taking the opportunity to go global.
The Island Sailing Club (ISC) and J.P. Morgan Asset Management are busy putting together their plans to most fittingly commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the famous Round the Island Race in 2011, being held on Saturday 25th June.