Yachting Business

British Embassy Beirut’s British Business Award 2013 for Princess Yachts Distributor for Lebanon

In recognition of their 100th Princess yacht sale in the Middle East earlier this year, Chehab Marine, sole distributor of Princess yachts in Lebanon, has been honoured with the UK Trade and Investment and the British Embassy’s first ever ‘British Business Award’.

Two new Brand Representatives for Sanlorenzo in Europe

As part of its strategy to strenghten its presence in Europe, the prestigious Italian luxury yacht builder, Sanlorenzo, has has opened two new Brand Representative offices: Sanlorenzo Spain as well as Sanlorenzo UK.

The Italian Sea Group: Yacht refit division under brand Nuovi Cantieri Apuania

In addition to Admiral Tecnomar, specializing in motor and sailing yachts construction, The Italian Sea Group also includes Nuovi Cantieri Apuania Refit for commercial ships, as well as yachts.

Record numbers of superyacht contracts for Marine Group Boat Works

Following this year’s America’s Cup in San Francisco, San Diego-based Marine Group Boat Works is seeing a historic number of superyachts in its facilities, as well as a sister marina, Fifth Avenue Landing.

Opening of VanDutch Center Ft. Lauderdale

VanDutch America has recently inaugurated the new VanDutch Center Ft. Lauderdale, located on 2300 East Olas Blas Boulevard.

Introduction of VanDutch in Latin America

As part of expansion strategy, VanDutch has inaugurated 7 new centers in Latin America, including Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Columbia, Venezuela, Brazil and Chile/Argentina.

Monaco Marine La Ciotat enjoys busy refit season

Monaco Marine in La Ciotat is enjoying a busy season with numerous yachts currently under refit at the yard and three superyacht already delivered since early September: Zita yacht, luxury yacht 360° and Kolaha superyacht.

New Country Manager Americas and new After Sales organization for Benetti

Fabrizio Scerch has become a new Country Manager Americas for Benetti, as part of the company’s strategy to widen the oversight on the strategic international markets.

New Horizon U.S. Preferred Partner for Great Lakes Region

Bay Marine has become the Horizon’s U.S. Preferred Partner for the Great Lakes. The company will provide sales support as well as comprehensive service to Horizon clients in the area.

New Sanlorenzo China Holding Limited to distribute Sanlorenzo yachts in China

In collaboration with Sundiro Holding, the prestigious Italian luxury yacht builder, Sanlorenzo, has proudly announced the opening of a new office in the centre of the Asia-Pacific region and the establishment of Sanlorenzo China Holding Limited.

Expanded distributor network for Princess Yachts in the USA

Boston Yacht Sales has become a new distributor of Princess yachts in northern New England in the USA, in order to enhance the customer experience in this popular boating area.

Australian superyacht industry to attend Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

Superyacht Australia will be present at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, representing the Australian superyacht industry, in order to ensure that Australia’s capability, facilities and product and service providers are well profiled in the US market.