Yachting Business

Dubai Maritime Week 2014 to start today with high-profile participation

Today, Monday, October 27, 2014, will see the start of the 2nd Dubai Maritime Week, organized by the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA). The event aims to act as a strategic platform for regional and global maritime industry leaders and government officials.

Fairline preparing for new product introduction program

As part of their preparations for an extensive new product introduction program, Fairline Boats has appointed Stefan Whitmarsh as Head of Engineering and Ben Harrison as Engineering Manager.

Gulf Craft to open New Luxury Yacht Facility in Dubai Maritime City

Gulf Craft has announced that they will invest $100 million over the next five years in developing the approximately 900,000 square foot freehold plot, located within the marine district of Dubai Maritime City (DMC). This will include facilities for the construction of high-end luxury mega and superyachts.

Ferruccio Rossi Appointed as New Group President / General Manager of Sanlorenzo Spa

The prestigious Italian luxury motor yacht builder, Sanlorenzo, has recently appointed Ferruccio Rossi as its new Group President / General Manager, in order to strengthen and improve the company’s position in the global market.

Barcelona Boat Show 2014 closes its doors

The Barcelona International Boat Show has recently closed its most-visited edition to date, reflecting signs of recovery in the sector. The event hosted more than 54,000 visitors.

New office and showroom for Benetti Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Benetti’s commercial success in the Americas is consolidated. The Tuscan luxury yacht manufacturer has recently inaugurated the new sales and post-sales office in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale – capital of American and world yachting.

YachtInfo FLIBS 2014 Schedule and Overview announced by ISS

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has announced the schedule and overview of its educational program, YachtInfo. This will be held during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).

Dubai Maritime Summit 2014 to start next week

Dubai Maritime Summit 2014 is set to kick off next week. The event, organised by Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), will host regional and global industry leaders.

Yachting Pages announces record sales at Monaco Yacht Show 2014

Yachting Pages Media Group has reported a 93% increase in sales at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show, in comparison to the 2013 event. MYS 2014 featured a record 115 superyachts and 510 exhibiting companies, and welcomed 32,921 visitors.

First Malaysia Yacht Show (MYS) 2015, November 27 – 29

From November 27 to 29, 2015, Port Dickson, a lovely Malaysia yacht holiday destination, will play a host to the very first Malaysia Yacht Show (MYS). The event is expected to feature more than 4000sqm worth of yachts, boats and luxury lifestyle exhibits.

DMCA to host Dubai Maritime Week 2014 on October 27

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has completed the preparations for the 2nd Dubai Maritime Week. TO run on October 27, 2014, the event will include a series of high-level activities, opening up the communication channels between the government bodies and the leading regional and international experts.

Opening of Sanlorenzo Australia

Italian shipyard, Sanlorenzo, has inaugurated ‘Sanlorenzo Australia’ – a new embassy for its Made-to-Measure motor yachts in the Australasian region.