Yachting Business

Strong demand for pre-owned yacht tenders confirmed by Superyacht Tenders (SYT)

Demand for the pre-owned yacht tenders continues to increase, but supply remains restricted. As a result, the Spanish yacht tender and service company Superyacht Tenders (SYT) is now actively seeking to increase its supply range.

Desty Marine to increase its service provision from Endeavour Quay

Endeavour Quay has proudly announced that Desty Marine will now operate a wider range of services on a full time basis from the Gosport boatyard. Desty Marine represents one of the largest luxury yacht repair and marine paint contractors in the Portsmouth Harbour.

Completion of Second Phase of Transformation announced by Kona Kai Resort & Marina

The second phase of the $22 multimillion transformation of Kona Kai Resort & Marina, situated in the fantastic America yacht holiday location – California, is scheduled for completion just in time for Fourth of July weekend and fireworks over San Diego Bay.

IFBSO concludes its annual Congress on a high note

IFBSO, the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers, has recently concluded its most successful Congress in recent history. The Federation celebrates a new direction and restructure in its 50th anniversary year.

Montenegro – A popular base for luxury yacht charter activity in the Adriatic

The fabulous Mediterranean yacht holiday location – Montenegro has become a popular superyacht destination, despite its remote access for suppliers, as confirmed by Berba, an experienced luxury wine provider that services a number of yachts in the Adriatic.

Continued rise of Riviera Yachts

It is a busy period for Riviera Yachts, Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury yacht manufacturer. The shipyard is currently working on 26 boats, including two flagship 75 Enclosed Flybridge yacht models.

New dealership agreement for Azimut Yachts in Saudi Arabia

Azimut Yachts’ new dealership agreement confirms its strategy of setting up the strongest dealership network in the Middle East. Samaco Marine, part of the AlNahla Group, will represent the prominent Italian luxury yacht builder in Saudi Arabia.

Porto Montenegro participates in China Rendezvous and Singapore Yacht Show

Nestled in the lovely Montenegro yacht charter destination, positioned in the Eastern Mediterranean, the five-star Porto Montenegro marina was present at the China Rendez-Vous as well as the Singapore Yacht Show for the very first time. Both events were held this spring.

A highly successful 2014 ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress

Taken place in Turkey’s Istanbul, the ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2014 was a great success. The event concluded with the annual ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress Gala Dinner and Bosphorus Cruise on June 7.

High-profile repeat bookings for Singapore Yacht Show 2015

Set to run in the fantastic Southeast Asia yacht charter location – Singapore from April 23 to 26, the 2015 Singapore Yacht Show is expected to be even bigger and better. Open bookings for the next year’s event are now available.

New member for ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group

The Nautical Centre Prgin (NCP)-Repair Shipyard Šibenik Ltd. has become a new member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group. This represents quality refit, repair and maintenance yards.

Great news for US Virgin Islands Yacht Charter Industry

Exciting images of three yacht carriers at the USVI port, following some positive news about a new 2014 Coast Guard Reauthorisation Act, which should help to boost the US Virgin Island yacht charter industry.