Yachting Associations

SOLAS Big Boat Challenge 2013 to kick off today

A preview of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the 20th edition of SOLAS Big Boat Challenge is set to start in Sydney Harbour today, on December 10, 2013.

Australian superyacht industry to expand their brand in Asia

The Australian superyacht industry, along with Superyacht Australia, will be attending a series of meetings, seminars and networking functions in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Phuket in the week of 20th January, in order to expand their brand in Asia.

Full calendar of events for 2014 through to 2020 presented by ClubSwan

ClubSwan has presented the full calendar of events for Swan yacht owners for 2014 through to 2020, including the 30th anniversary edition of the popular Rolex Swan Cup.

Full consultative status for SYBAss at IMO

The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) has achieved the full consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

GMI announces awarding of Honorary Certified Marina Professional (CMP) designation to Larry Halgren

Larry Halgren has been honoured with the Honorary Certified Marina Professional (CMP) designation, as announced by the Global Marina Institute (GMI).

New Strategic Partnership between UKSA and Sturge Taylor

Youth charity, UKSA, has announced a strategic partnership with leading superyacht insurance company, Sturge Taylor.

Gladstone Marina awarded MIA Gold Anchor rating

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Gladstone Marina has been honoured with MIA Gold Anchor rating for its services as well as facilities, as recently announced by the Marina Industries Association (MIA).

First Superyacht Academy to be launched by Italianyachtmasters and NAVIGO in Italy

Italianyachtmasters is a new Captains club, founded last April. The Club will be collaborating with NAVIGO, a consortium of the major yards and industry of the Italian yachting production, in order to launch the very first Superyacht Academy in Italy.

ASMEX 2014 to feature significant key speakers

A number of important key speakers have been announced for the 2014 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export industry Conference (ASMEX), running from May 20 to 21. These include John Lu from Horizon Yachts, Farouk Nefzi from Feadship, as well as Erwin Bamps from Gulf Craft.

Marine15 to be held on the Gold Coast in Australia in 2015

Marine15 International Conference and Exhibition will be hosted by Australia’s Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast in 2015. The event will run from May 3 to 5, 2015.

New office opening for Fairline China

The all-new office has been recently inaugurated by Jebsen Marine, distributor for the leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline Boats in China as well as Hong Kong.

RMK Marine and Hot Lab-refitted motor yacht KEYLA – One of the top five ‘best refit’ yachts in 2012-13

Refitted by RMK Marine in partnership with Hot Lab, the 45m Trinity superyacht Keyla (ex Chevy Toy, Stanley Z) has been judged by the International Superyacht Society and International Paint, sponsors of the ISS Design and Leadership Awards, as one of the top five “best refit” vessels in 2012-2013.