Yachting Associations

Alloy superyacht CaryAli wins 2013 ISS Design Award

The lovely 39m Alloy explorer yacht CaryAli received the 2013 ISS Design Award in the ‘Best Motoryacht 24-40m’ category last night at the currently running Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show.

Pendennis-refitted luxury yacht A2 receives 2013 ISS Award

Beautifully refitted by Pendennis in 2012, the 1983 Feadship superyacht A2 (ex Masquerade of Sole) has been honoured with the 2013 ISS Award in the ‘Best Refit Yacht’ category.

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show featuring New Zealand as superyacht destination

A total number of 16 members of the New Zealand Marine Export Group, including such important luxury yacht builders as Alloy Yachts, are currently present at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2013, which has officially kicked off today.

2013 ISS Design Award for MCM project #155 luxury yacht CaryAli

Featuring sophisticated exterior design by Rene van der Velden and lovely interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon, the MCM project #155 superyacht CaryAli has been honoured with the 2013 ISS Design Award. The vessel was built by Alloy Yachts.

Winners of the 2013 ISS Design & Leadership Awards

Winners of the 2013 ISS Design & Leadership Awards were announced at the 23rd Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale, yesterday, on October 30, including such amazing vessels as luxury charter yacht Excellence V by Abeking & Rasmussen.

Highlights of the 2nd Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show taking place next month

Set to take place in the beautiful Thai yacht charter location – Pattaya from November 22 to 24, this year’s 2nd edition of the annual Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show will be showcasing the region as a leading marine tourism hub in South East Asia.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2013: Persistance rewarded in Maltese Classic

It has been another successful edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race this year, attended by 99 yachts from 19 countries. Royal Malta Yacht Club believes that the race will break the symbolic hundred entrant level next year.

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2016 bid won by ACOMAR from Brazil

ICOMIA Marinas Group and Brazilian Boatbuilders Association ACOBAR have announced that the 2016 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in April 2016. The 2014 edition will be officially launched at a this year’s METS Marina and Yard Pavilion.

QIBS 2013 to host meeting discussing Qatar Marine Association formation

The very first Qatar International Boat Show (QIBS) is set to kick off on November 12, being attended by such important luxury yacht builders as Sanlorenzo, Azimut, Bilgin, Benetti, Gulf Craft, and many others. The event will be also hosting a meeting discussing the Qatar Marine Association formation.

New Zealand yacht makers once again nominated for major international awards

Three prestigious New Zealand-based luxury yacht builders, including Alloy Yachts, Yachting Developments, as well as Fitzroy Yachts, have been shortlisted for the 2013 ISS Design Awards. The winners will be announced in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow, on October 23.

Omega Architects-designed 35m motor yacht GALACTICA PLUS nominated for 2013 ISS Award

Measuring 35 meters in length over all, the lovely superyacht Galactica Plus (YN16134) has been shortlisted for the 2013 ISS Design & Leadership Awards. This luxurious vessel was built by Heesen Yachts to a design by Omega Architects.

Grand opening of 7th Shenzhen International Boat Show

This year’s 7th Shenzhen International Boat Show (SIBEX) officially opened its doors yesterday, on October 24, with a grand opening ceremony in the exhibition hall beach bar. The event will last until October 27.