Yachting Business

Seaview to launch new Max-Prop ECOWIND propeller at Boot Dusseldorf

Seaview Progress, part of PYI Inc, will launch the new Max-Prop ECOWIND propeller at Boot Dusseldorf. The Max-Prop ECOWIND is a four bladed propeller designed to combine maximum efficiency and perfect balance without vibrations under power, while automatically feathering to a low drag position when sailing.

Seaview appoints Interform Marine

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of mounting solutions for marine electronics, Seaview, has appointed Interform Marine as its distributor for the UK and Ireland.

Princess Yachts welcomes new team members

Alan Paterson and the team from Princess Yachts Australia are excited to announce the addition of two of the marine industry’s leading big boat sales professionals to their growing team – Steve Dittmar and Ian Swan.

Princess Yachts chooses confirms Dometic Marine as Approved Supplier

Dometic Marine will be the exclusive supplier of air conditioning and sanitation equipment to Princess Yachts, following the announcement of a contract extension made today (Thursday 20th January 2011). As part of the new, exclusive purchasing agreement Dometic Marine will supply its prestigious Cruisair® and SeaLand® brands to the entire Princess range.

64th Annual BIG Seattle Boat Show 2011

The 64th Annual BIG Seattle Boat Show 2011 continues for 10 days over two full weekends. From kayaks to mega yachts and everything in between, this show has it all.

China and Korea Lloyd’s Register marks a significant year for new yacht construction

Lloyd’s Register’s teams in China and Korea have established a strong position in terms of ships ordered in 2010 which will be built to Lloyd’s Register class. Lloyd’s Register’s share of 2010 orders is, respectively, 29.6% in China and 28.3% in Korea.* While orders are from traditional areas of strength such as Greece, the continued expansion of ship owning in Asia is also driving demand.

Paolo Casani is the new CEO of Azimut Yachts Division of the Azimut-Benetti Group

  Paolo Casani is now the new CEO of the Azimut Yachts Division of the Azimut-Benetti Group, the leading company in the luxury nautical sector. Casani […]

Success at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show 2011

The 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show has proven to be popular with visitors and exhibitors alike. The new-look Show attracted 109,778 visitors from all over the country and abroad, 7% up on the final attendance figure for the 2010 Show and 2% behind 2009. Together with the Outdoors Show & The London Bike Show, the total combined attendance number of visitors to ExCeL and all three shows is 140,164.

Hanseyachts AG: Positive outcome at the end of Trade Fair Season

A few days before the beginning of the Düsseldorf boat exhibition BOOT, Greifswald-based Hanseyachts AG, one of the world’s leading and highest-selling yacht makers, now sees clear signs of a more permanent recovery in the water sports market.

Changes in French VAT Exemption for Commercial Vessels

France has published a change in its VAT law and policy relating to commercial vessels. Published as Article 70 of Law No 2010-1658 of 29 December 2010 amending Article 262 of the unified French Tax Code, the Code Général des Impôts, the change now limits VAT exemption only to those commercial vessels operating on the high seas.

MIPIM: United Kingdom Country of Honour

The 22nd edition of MIPIM, the world’s foremost real estate market, shines the spotlight on the British property industry by naming the United Kingdom as its Country of Honour.

Bransom Bean Joins Worldwide Yacht Brokerage Curtis Stokes & Associates

Curtis Stokes & Associates has had an international presence since the company started and has recently enhanced their international reach with the addition of Bransom Bean as a new sales associate to be based in Isle of Man in the British Isles. He will be part of a widely experienced brokerage team with the ability to manage and service clients around the globe.