The all-new Pacific Yacht Conference, set to take place in Canada’s Vancouver on May 28 and 29, will be officially opened by British Columbia’s Minister for Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, the Honourable Shirley Bond.
The upcoming Dubai International Boat Show will be hosting the leading international as well as UAE-based luxury yacht builders. The maritime industry saw USD170-220 million in investment in 2013, with the World Expo 2020 driving international interest for leisure crafts.
The 2014-2017 Board of Directors as well as Past Presidents Council have been announced by the International Superyacht Society (ISS).
Plans for the upcoming International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) are well underway. The 2014 event will be hosted by the Tampa Convention Center, running from September 30 to October 2.
MDL Marinas has proudly announced the successful completion of the £650,000 renovation of Woolverstone Marina.
It is now possible to register for the 2014 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, set to run in Sardinia’s Porto Cervo from June 3 to 7. The 2014 entries include such breath-taking vessels as the 62m Holland Jachtbouw charter yacht ATHOS.
North Queensland’s Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard has been certified with the ‘Fish Friendly’ status, as part of the International Clean Marina program coordinated by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).
HISWA Holland Yachting Group will sponsor the international art fair TEFAF Maastricht (The European Fine Art Fair), starting the new Holland branding campaign: ‘Think Yachts, Think Holland’ during the event.
The lovely Italy yacht charter location – Porto Rotondo in Sardinia will be hosting the Solaris test and sailing days, running from May 31 to June 8, 2014.
Superyacht Australia undertook a trade mission last month, in order to encourage greater awareness as well as partnership with their neighbours in the Asia region.
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is currently seeking the 2014 nominations for its annual Awards of Distinction. The Awards will be presented at the ISS’s International Awards for Design & Leadership Gala during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
BWA Yachting – Croatia has released the new regulations update, regarding VAT on Croatia yacht charters and other related news.