This year’s Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) exceeded all the expectations and set the tone for the marine equipment sector. The event welcomed 1,358 exhibitors from 48 countries, along with 21,086 visitors.
The breath-taking Maldives yacht holiday destination, nestled in the Indian Ocean, has been visited by plenty of luxury vessels in 2013 and 2014, as stated by Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives GM Mohamed Hammed. These include such outstanding vessels as the luxury charter yacht Cloud 9.
The picturesque waters of the lovely Bay of Islands yacht rental location, nestled in New Zealand, will host the 2015 NZ Millennium Cup from January 21 to 23. In 2015, the South Pacific’s premier superyacht regatta will feature the Dubois Race Day for the first time.
NZ Marine has unveiled a streamlined clearance process for foreign flagged yachts, wishing to charter in New Zealand waters. The new process removes the need for a bond, with an owner’s written guarantee to leave New Zealand waters after 24 months, now satisfactory.
The inaugural Christmas Boat Light Parade, held on 6 and 13 December 2014, saw a flotilla of 21 various sized and shaped yachts, superyachts and a mega yacht cruising from ONEº15 Marina Club to HarbourFront Cruise Bay and back.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been recently signed by Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The agreement’s strategic priorities include cooperation in maritime arbitration and investment in human capacity building.
A video with the highlights from the 2014 DISCOVERY Yacht expeditions, released by The International Seakeepers Society.
Last month, The International SeaKeepers Society returned from a successful shark tagging expedition aboard the 125′ Northcoast super yacht Fugitive and the 150′ Cheoy Lee motor yacht Qing, supporting the University of Miami and National Geographic. The expedition took place at Tiger Beach, a lovely Bahamas yacht charter destination.
The first Maritime & Ports Middle East Conference was hosted by Jumeirah Emirates Towers in the fabulous Dubai yacht holiday location yesterday, on December 10, 2014. The event was held under the patronage of Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA).
Quaynote Superyacht Conference & Networking Events will run concurrently with the 2015 Palma Superyacht Show, starting on April 30. Confirmed speakers and panel members include a world-renowned superyacht designer, Marnix Hoekstra – Managing Director of Vripack Naval Architects.
A video showing the prestigious Dutch manufacturer, Heesen Yachts, at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). During the event, the 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star (Project Omnia, YN 16465) received the 2014 ISS Design Award in the ‘Best in Design 65+’ category.
The recently concluded Hong Kong’s 2014 Marina Cove Boat Show featured three luxury vessels displayed by the Ferretti Group: Ferretti Yachts 690, Custom Line Navetta 26 Crescendo yacht, as well as Riva Iseo yacht tender. Their design represents a superb blend of timeless appeal and creative excellence.