Belgium-based VVW-Nieuwpoort Marina has been recently welcomed by the ICOMIA Marinas Group as its new member. The superyacht marina’s general manager, Steven Desloovere, will be speaking at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2014, running in June.
Built by Alloy Yachts to a design by Rene van der Velden, the elegant 39-metre expedition yacht CaryAli has received the ShowBoats Design Award 2014 for “Best Exterior Styling & Design for a Displacement Motor Yacht 30-60 Meters”.
The highly anticipated Dubai International Boat Show 2014 will start today, on March 4. The event will be attended by 840 exhibiting companies and brands, including the leading superyacht directory, Yachting Pages.
The overall winner of this year’s RORC Caribbean 600 has become George Sakellaris’ RP72 sailing yacht Shockwave. The prize was presented to the yacht’s crew at Antigua Yacht Club on Friday, February 28.
The new ‘Miami Mega Yacht Marina’ project has been unveiled by Homero Meruelo, Owner of Miami Mega Yacht Club, and his team of architects and engineers. Including 16 berths for superyachts of over 200ft in LOA, the project will require Board of County Commission approval, which is to be considered today, on March 3.
The eagerly awaited Dubai International Boat Show will start tomorrow, with two of the largest superyachts in the history of the event on display: the 88m Oceanco mega yacht NIRVANA and the 88m Lurssen superyacht QUATTROELLE.
Special mention for ‘Environmental Benefits’ went to the Azimut|Benetti Group in recognition of its multi-site ‘BS OHSAS 18001’ certification, demonstrating the strategic value attributed by the company to investments in safety, quality and environment. The prize was presented during the awards ceremony of the ‘UIM Environmental Award’, which took place in Monte Carlo on March 1, 2014.
Princess Yachts South China has been announced as a very welcome addition to the list of sponsors and supporters of the GREAT Nations’ Cup 2014, which will be hosted by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. The superb Princess 32M superyacht will be anchored in Victoria Harbour, as part of a Black Tie Gala Dinner, set to be held on Friday, March 7.
Boasting the most bio diverse coral reefs in the world, the fabulous Indonesia yacht charter destination – Raja Ampat has hosted a record number of Superyacht Captains in the last six months, as stated by Richard Lofthouse and Captain Jimmy Blee from Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia.
Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives has proudly announced the rule change for tourist vessels visiting the enchanting Indian Ocean yacht charter location – Maldives. A new rule change now allows visiting vessels a much longer stay.
The superb 40m superyacht Columbus 40s Hybrid by Palumbo won the ShowBoats Design Award 2014 in three different categories: Interior Design, Enviromental Protection and Holistic Design. She will also receive the UIM Environmental Award 2013 on March 1.
The highly anticipated Dubai International Boat Show 2014 will feature the show’s largest ever superyacht, along with 42 global and regional yacht premieres and 750 exhibiting companies and brands. The event will take place at the Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi, running from March 4 to 8.