Yachting Business

Dubai International Boat Show 2015 to open tomorrow

The highly anticipated 23rd edition of the Dubai International Boat Show will open its doors in the lovely Dubai yacht holiday location tomorrow, on March 3, 2015. The event will feature 430 boats on land and water, as well as products and services from more than 800 international and regional brands and companies.

Middle East Yachting Conference 2015

Today’s Middle East Yachting Conference 2015 will bring marine authorities, top-level executives and eminent industry leaders together at the Dubai International Boat Show 2015.

New Representative for Mangusta and Mangusta Oceano brands in Singapore

The Overmarine Group has announced the appointment of Henry Goulding as its new representative for the Mangusta and Mangusta Oceano brands in Singapore. The Overmarine Group and Henry Goulding, will participate in the 2015 Singapore Yacht Show, running the lovely Singapore yacht charter location from April 23 to 26.

Partnership of ART Marine and SilverCent for new superyacht marina project in the Maldives

ART Marine have recently signed an agreement with SilverCent in Maldives to develop and operate a new superyacht marina project in the breath-taking Maldives yacht charter destination.

New training programme unveiled by Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand

Superyacht cruising in the fantastic New Zealand yacht vacation location has just received a huge boost with the news from Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand that for the first time it is now possible to undertake a training course to gain a Pilot Exemption Certificate, when cruising in Fiordland.

UAE to reinforce its position as Yacht Manufacturing Hub

The UAE is set to strengthen its position as yacht manufacturing hub as country’s USD 61 Billion maritime industry expands. Next month’s Dubai International Boat Show 2015 is expected to have AED 1 Billion worth of boats on display.

New logo and look unveiled by Amico & Co

Genoa-based superyacht refit & repair shipyard, Amico & Co, has officially presented a new logo and look with the pay-off “Remade in Italy”. In November 2014, the company inaugurated a new covered 102m dry-dock inside the yard, which immediately went operative with a major order on an 85m Mega Yacht.

New Dealer for Dominator Yachts in the Middle East

A very successful team headed up by Mr. Toufic Khoueiri has been appointed as new exclusive representative of the Dominator brand in the Middle East. Dominator will shortly be delivering the second Dominator 800 S yacht to the region.

Sold out 74th annual Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show a Huge Success

This year’s 74th annual Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show has been a resounding success. The event hosted 96,009 visitors from all over the world. Plans are already well underway for 2016.

Spain Yacht Charter: New Yachting Legislation IS Working

Great news for Spain yacht charter: thanks to the new yachting legislation, Network Marine Consultants administered no less than 33 superyacht charter licences in 2014. These brand new licences were for 25 motor yachts, four sailing yachts and four catamarans, up to a substantial 52 metres LOA.

First ‘Indonesian Cruising Guide’ launched by APS Indonesia

The all-new 250-page ‘Cruising Guide to Indonesia’ was described and introduced at the event, which was held by Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia in the fantastic Thailand yacht charter location – Phuket earlier this month. The Guide was given to each of the attending 20 superyacht captains in celebration of the launch.

New yacht support facility established by Stella Maris Yachting with MDL in Catalonia, Spain

Stella Maris Yachting, a yacht management company, has established a new yacht support facility in MDL’s Sant Carles Marina, a fantastic Spain yacht rental destination, bringing benefits to their Stella Maris Yacht Club members.