Yachting Business

36m Royal Huisman Motor Yacht ARCADIA visits Dun Laoghaire Marina in Dublin

Built by Royal Huisman and delivered in 2006, the 36-metre expedition vessel ARCADIA visits the Dun Laonghaire Marine in Dublin, Ireland.

Partnership of British Marine Federation (BMF) and The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights

The British Marine Federation (BMF) has announced the partnership with The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights. The Shipwrights’ Apprentice Scheme (SAS) provides funding and support to marine apprenticeships.

Porto Montenegro’s latest marina extension now open to welcome the world’s largest yachts

Nestled in the fantastic Mediterranean yacht rental location – Montenegro, Porto Montenegro has successfully completed its marina extension. It now provides additional 150 new berths for yachts measuring up to 180m in LOA.

Record levels of Sunseeker Malta sales

It has been a very successful period for Sunseeker Malta, marked by the recent sale of the Sunseeker 40 Metre Yacht, the single biggest sale of a new superyacht that any dealership in Malta has ever made. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2015.

Dubai Maritime Vision 2030 supported by Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy

Supported by Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy, Dubai Maritime Vision 2030 represents a strategic base to promote the breath-taking Middle East yacht rental destination – Dubai and its highly competitive maritime segment.

New appointments for Azimut|Benetti Group

Azimut|Benetti Group, the world’s leading builder of luxury yachts, has reinforced the commercial area of the brand Benetti by re-organizing the internal structure.

EBRD arranging €30 million loan for two Croatian superyacht marinas

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is arranging a €30m loan to two Croatia-based superyacht marinas, Marina Dalmacija and Marina Borik, in order to finance works to modernize, expand and overhaul the two facilities.

Ferretti Group announces capital increase of €80 million

Italy’s Ferretti Group has announced a capital increase of €80m to support the group’s new relaunch and growth industrial plan. The increase was approved by Ferretti International Holding Spa.

Karpaz Gate Marina – A new member of ART Marine Marinas’ Destinations Network

Karpaz Gate Marina has recently joined the ART Marine Marinas’ international network of exclusive marinas, ‘Destinations’. New alliance will result in additional privileges for berth holders at elite list of exclusive marinas and allow more yachts to discover East Mediterranean region.

Port of Eden Marina – The Safe Harbour Project

After years of studies and lobbying, the NSW Government has allocated $10 million for a safe harbour in Eden’s Snug Cove in New South Wales, a beautiful Australia yacht holiday location. There are also the plans for a superyacht marina with about 200 berths, probably to be built in 2 stages.

Sunseeker Malta confirms sale of new Sunseeker 40 Metre Yacht

Sunseeker Malta has proudly announced the sale of a new Sunseeker 40 Metre Yacht, representing the largest Sunseeker superyacht that has been ever sold into the Maltese territory.

China Yachting Conference 2014 Speakers: Andrew Chapman and David Nixon

Mr. Andrew Chapman, Chairman of Marina Industry Association (MIA), Australia and Mr. Dennis Nixon, Professor, Director of Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island, USA, have been presented as two of the speakers of the upcoming China Yachting Conference 2014.