Yachting Business

Dubai International Boat Show signs World’s leading superyacht yards

Dubai International Boat Show will be hosting the biggest cluster of Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) members in the show’s history. Amels, Benetti, Burger Boat Company, B.V., Fincantieri, Heesen Yachts, Lürssen, Oceanco, Sanlorenzo and Trinity Yachts have all confirmed their participation.

International Yacht Forum Hamburg

On February 12th 2011 sailors from Europe and from overseas will fill the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. With 12 speakers from the countries of Australia, Germany, England, Ireland and the United States the 2nd International Yacht Forum in Hamburg look set to become an exciting and – especially for racing yacht owners – an extremely useful program.

RINA strengthens UK yacht expertise

International classification society RINA has responded to increasing demand for superyachts in the UK and Northern Europe by opening a new plan approval and technical office in the UK specifically to support superyacht designers, naval architects and shipyards.

Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX): US$ 17 million of trade at 4-day event

2011 looks set to be another successful year for the regional marine industry as seven boats and numerous luxury cars were sold at Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX). Transactions at the show exceeded USD $17 million with more expected post-PIMEX (approx THB510 million).

BMEA Trade Mission to Vietnamese Shipyards and BMEA Pavilion at Maritime Vietnam 2011

The British Marine Equipment Association (BMEA) is organising a Trade Mission to Vietnamese new build, conversion and yacht repair yards within striking distance of Ho Chi Minh City. BMEA then plan to attend the International Trade Fair in Ho Chi Minh City from Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th March.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011 & 2012: Henri Lloyd Official Clothing Partner

The Island Sailing Club (ISC), organisers of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, have confirmed that one of the best known global brands in technical sailing clothing design and manufacture, Henri Lloyd, has signed up to be the Official Clothing Partner for the 2011 and 2012 Races.

The Wave Marina, Muscat, Oman

Oman’s premier marina development The Wave, Muscat, strengthens Mourjan Marinas IGY’s growing portfolio of major projects in the Middle East. Dubai-based marina developer will develop and […]

Azimut Yachts and Atlantis at the London Boat Show 2011

Azimut Benetti Group presents two great small boats at the Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show: Azimut 38 and Atlantis Verve 36. Two projects that have […]

Green Marine to relocate production facility to Hythe Marine Park

As result of strategic support given by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), Lymington-based composite yacht builder, Green Marine, is to move its production facilities to Hythe Marine Park.

San Francisco celebrates a new America’s Cup

San Francisco will play host to a very different America’s Cup Finals in 2013. With a focus on enhancing the overall event experience, substantial enhancements are being added to both on and off the water elements. New vision, new boats, new formats meet a new venue.

Outer Reef Yachts and Kadey-Krogen Yachts announce joint venture

Outer Reef Yachts of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Kadey-Krogen Yachts of Stuart, Florida, have entered into an agreement in which Outer Reef Yachts will represent Kadey-Krogen Yachts through all of the Outer Reef Yachts established International sales and service locations.

Rodriquez Group’s subsidiaries SNP Boat Service S.A. and Le Yacht S.A. Merge

The shareholders of SNP Boat Service S.A. and Le Yacht S.A., RODRIGUEZ GROUP’s subsidiaries who directly and indirectly owned up to 99.51 % and 99.34 % of their respective share capital, approved on December 31st, 2010 the merger agreement between the two companies.