Yachting Business

New Middle East area manager and new sales office for Benetti

The leading Italian luxury yacht manufacturer, Benetti Shipyard, part of the Azimut/Benetti Group, has announced the opening of a new sales office in Dubai, as well as the appointment of Nabil el Jammal as Area Manager for the Middle East at the currently running Dubai Boat Show.

Dubai Boat Show 2013: Boat sales reported within hours of opening

The sale of two of the exclusively distributed American-brand Malibu crafts has been reported by Dubai-based Luxury Sea Boats LLC at the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show, within hours of the event’s opening.

MTU engines as first choice on the Gulf Craft’s Majesty Yachts

Two of the world’s prestigious manufacturers in the superyacht sector, Gulf Craft and Tognum Group, announced their partnership, in order to provide their customers with better value, offering the German engines as first choice on the Majesty Yachts.

Gulf Craft to offer MTU engines in Majesty Yachts as primary engine option

MTU distributor Al Masaood and Arabian yacht builder Gulf Craft signed a preferred partner agreement at the currently running Dubai International Boat Show. This will allow the yachts in the Majesty series to be powered by MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines as first choice.

Exclusive agreement between Permare Group and Group United Yacht Sales

The prestigious Italian luxury yacht builder, Permare Group, has entered the US market by signing an exclusive agreement with Group United Yacht Sales.

Strategic Partnership between Wild Group International and ECOsuperyacht

The Palma-based ECOsuperyacht has become a new, strategic partner of Wild Group International, a company specializing in applying vinyl wrapping to superyachts.

Gulf Boating Conference to be held during Dubai Boat Show 2013

Boating experts will gather in Dubai on March 6, during the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show, in order to discuss the unique opportunities for lucrative GCC marine industry at the Gulf Boating Conference entitled “The Evolving Middle East Boating Market”.

C&N Marinas offering two superyacht berths for the price of one

Thanks to the special berth prices on offer at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, yachts owners can now save thousands on berths from 30m to 60m at Port Louis Marina in Grenada as well as Porto San Rocco in Italy.

Cooperation agreement between Veritais and Savage Marine

Veritais Ltd and Savage Marine have agreed to work together on new build as well as refit projects as the technology convergence gathers pace. The two companies have recently completed joint AV / lighting refit projects on board a 37m Rodriquez motor yacht and the 43m Dubois superyacht Koo.

Qtec-Group becomes new partner of FL-Coatings GmbH

Qtec-Group has become a new partner of the leading innovator in the field of yacht varnish development, FL-Coatings GmbH.

MDL’s Freedom Berthing network grows to 70 marinas across Europe

This year’s Tullett Prebon London Boat Show saw MDL Marinas sign a deal with French marina operator Sagemor that sees MDL’s Freedom Berthing network grow to 70 marinas across Europe.

New Middle Eastern Agent for Heesen Yachts

Al-Futtaim Marine has become a new agent for the prestigious Dutch luxury yacht manufacturer, Heesen Yachts, in the Middle East.