Yachting Business

CSA Annual Conference a Great Success

It has been a very successful Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) Annual Conference. The event took place from October 24 to 26 at Antigua Yacht Club in English Harbour, a fabulous Antigua yacht holiday destination, nestled in the Caribbean.

Seatrade Middle East Maritime Exhibition 2014: DMCA pavilion visited by H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al-Nuaimi

H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al-Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Public Works and Chairman of the National Transport Authority (NTA) visited the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) pavilion during the Seatrade Middle East Maritime 2014. The currently running event is being attended by 298 international exhibitors from 34 countries.

DMCA reveals details of Dubai Maritime Week 2016

This year’s Dubai Maritime Week will come to a close tomorrow, on Thursday, October 29. Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has unveiled some details of the 2016 event.

Royal Huisman announces expansion with the entrance of new shareholder Royal Doeksen

The Netherlands-based superyacht builder, Royal Huisman, has announced that it has a new major shareholder in Royal Doeksen. The expansion of the company will be a focus for Royal Doeksen Shipyard Holding, a need that is reflected in the Dutch shipyard’s ever-growing order book for both new build and refit projects.

Seatrade Middle East Maritime 2014 inaugurated by Sultan Bin Sulayem

The Seatrade Middle East Maritime 2014 has been officially open by H.E. Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and President of Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) today, on October 28, 2014.

H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem honoured with special award for key contributions to Dubai maritime sector

Yesterday, October 27, 2014, in the lovely Dubai yacht holiday location, saw H.E. Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and President of Dubai Maritime City Authority, receive a special award for key contributions to Dubai maritime sector.

Authorized Service Facility Agreement signed by Perini Navi Group and Rybovich

The Authorized Service Facility Agreement has been recently signed by Perini Navi and Picchiotti, both companies of the Perini Navi Group, and Rybovich. Next year, the 73m mega yacht Grace E will be hosted by Rybovich for service work.

NZ Marine companies to showcase new-to-US products at FLIBS 2014

This week’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will be attended by the NZ Marine companies, including the prominent NZ shipyards, McMullen & Wing and Alloy Yachts.

Dubai Maritime Summit 2014 starts

Dubai Maritime Summit 2014 kicked off today, on October 27, 2014. The event is set to reinforce Dubai’s position as world’s centre for maritime excellence & innovation.

DMCA to participate in Seatrade Middle East Maritime 2014

From October 28 to 30, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) will be attending the Seatrade Middle East Maritime, organized by Seatrade. The event will host a special pavilion, showcasing Dubai as a key player on the international maritime landscape.

Annual AGM of Asia Pacific Superyachts attended by Superyacht Agents from Asia and Pacific Regions

October 24, 2014, in the fabulous Thailand yacht holiday location – Phuket, was marked by the annual Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) AGM. The meeting drew agency directors, taking care of Superyachts in destinations from throughout Asia and the Pacific to Phuket in Thailand.

Inaugural Dubai Maritime Summit 2014 to start today

Today, Monday, October 27, will be marked by the opening of the very first Dubai Maritime Summit to discuss timeliest issues in global maritime industry. The event is organized by Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA).