A multiple-delegate registration initiative has been announced by the organizers of the highly anticipated Marine13 International Conference and Exhibition, in order for businesses and government agencies to be able to send more than one delegate.
The new ICOMIA Statistics Book is now available, providing reliable boating statistics.
The first member of Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) from the Far East, the well known Taiwan-based luxury yacht builder, Horizon Group, has recently participated in the SYBAss “The Superyacht Experience” event.
The Superyacht Intelligence Agency has demonstrated in its report, carried out earlier this year, that superyachts have a positive and important economic impact on the countries they visit. An example of this statement are luxury sailing yachts that will compete in the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup. They will bring significant economic benefits to New Zealand.
This year’s Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show saw Marcel Onkenhout, CEO of Oceanco, receive the ‘International Superyacht Society’s Excellence in Innovation Award’. Oceanco has been already honoured with ISS award: for the 82m charter yacht Alfa Nero in 2008, as well as for the 85m megayacht Sunrays in 2010.
November 13 saw the presentation of the format for the Rolex Capri Sailing Week/Volcano Race 2013. It will take place from May 18 to 24, with participation of such beautiful vessels as superyacht Nilaya.
Last week saw the 31th edition of Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, hosted by the breathtaking Nanny Cay Marina, positioned on a stunning Caribbean island of Tortola. A part of the event was the annual Culinary Contest.
Maxi Dolphin’s Nacira 67 yacht Shamlor has won the prestigious “Nautical Design Award” in the category “Sailing yachts up to 24 metres”. This lovely vessel provides beautiful accommodation in a master cabin and two double guest cabins.
The latest 60m CRN 130 megayacht Darlings Danama has been recently awarded with the prominent Nautical Design Award in the category ‘Interior Design – Motor Yachts’. This breathtaking vessel is able to comfortably sleep up to 12 guests in 6 well appointed cabins.
One of the Owners/Directors of VSY, Cristiana Longarini, was honoured with the Yacht Capital Marina Yachting Award 2012 at this year’s Genoa Boat Show. The yard’s 72m megayacht Stella Maris was a real star of the show.
Yesterday, November 1, saw the official announcement of Professional BoatBuilder magazine and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), presenting Kate Holden as the new IBEX Marketing Director and Sales Representative.