Yachting Business

Lloyd’s Register Board appoints Chairman-elect and celebrates strong performance in its 250th year

Thomas Thune Andersen has been chosen to succeed Chairman David Moorhouse CBE when he retires at the end of 2010.

2nd Asia Superyacht Conference a success

The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference hosted over 220 participants in total from over 35 countries around the world. The event highlighted both the tremendous opportunities in the Asia region and the need for Governments, Associations and the commercial sector to work together.

Holland Jachtbouw Partners with ISS for METS Event

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) have announced that the Holland Jachtbouw Refit Centre will again be the ISS Silver Supporter and Presenting Partner for the organisation’s annual METS Membership Mixer held on Tuesday 16 November from 16.30.

Asia Pacific Superyachts Brings Strong Support to Asia Superyacht Conference

The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference showcased over 40 superyacht industry and speakers from around the globe and featured a strong representation from Asia and the Asia Pacific Superyachts Company.

French Marine Industry Association FIN rejoins ICOMIA

The French Marine Industry Association FIN (La Fédération des industries nautiques) has rejoined ICOMIA as a full member after an absence of several years.

Nautique announces Four Year Strategic Plan

Nautique announces the start of their new four year Strategic Plan.

2010 Monaco Yacht Show – A Great Success

This summary of the 2010 Monaco Yacht clearly shows, that this year’s event was a great success. The 2011 MYS is scheduled from 21st to 24th September at Port Hercules, Principality of Monaco.

Superyacht builder Ferretti Group Brasil opens showroom in Sao Paulo Brazil.

The Ferretti Group have opened a prestigious new area measuring over 1000m² located inside the exclusive ‘Shopping Center Cidade Jardim’ luxury mall in Sao Paulo, Brazil. More than 500 people attended the grand opening of Ferretti’s new Toys & Tools showroom in São Paulo, Brazil. The company sold four yachts within the first three days of opening.

Eddie Jordan joins the Oyster fleet with his Oyster 655 Yacht

Eddie Jordan joins the Oyster fleet with the Oyster 655 Sailing Yacht.

PGI’s breakfast briefing on Italian Superyacht Law and Tax

PGI and Superyacht Events’ breakfast briefing from the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show: “Superyachts: Italian Tax and Legal Issues. The lessons we have learnt and how to be safe in the future”

The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference Opened

The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference, which is running from the 12th October to 14th October 2010 has been successfully launched.

Lady Pippa Blake first Ambassador to the Volvo Ocean Race Legends Regatta.

Lady Pippa Blake, wife of the late, great Sir Peter Blake, is to be the first Ambassador to the Volvo Ocean Race Legends reunion and regatta, which takes place on 1-5 November in Alicante 2011.