In order to take advantage of opportunities in the emerging Gulf marine market, the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) will be once again promoting Victorian companies at the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show.
Set to take place at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi from March 5-9, this year’s Dubai International Boat Show will host 430 boats, including 19 luxury superyachts.
Burak Akgül and Vanni Marchini have been respectively appointed as Managing Director Sales, Marketing & Design and Managing Director Operations for Perini Navi Group, in order to reinforce the Italian luxury yacht builder on the global marketplace.
Ferretti Group announces the grand opening of its first Retail Concept Showroom in Palm Beach, Florida.
Montenegrin company Yu Briv has been awarded the tender for the second phase of construction in Porto Montenegro superyacht marina, situated in the popular Mediterranean yacht charter location – Montenegro. The marina will boast 470 berths upon completion of the second phase, planned for spring 2014.
This year’s Dubai International Boat Show will boast a dedicated Made in the UAE Pavilion for the first time in its 21-year history. This will host the country’s most prestigious yacht builders.
The top superyacht directory, Yachting Pages, has introduced an amazing new way to give superyacht sectors the spotlight they deserve, providing them with a whole month of increased market exposure.
The well known US superyacht tender builder, Hacker Boat Company, has opened a new showroom in South Florida. This can accommodate up to six boats and has access to the water for sea trials.
As part of its expansion strategy, the well known UK luxury yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats, has recently reinforced its international Yacht Division team with the appointment of Tom Richardson.
Front Street Shipyard will boast a new 485-US-ton hoist, ordered from the Italian company Cimolai, that is expected to be fully operational by August 1. The company has also begun the permitting process to expand their facilities.
Sevaris Marine has become a new, exclusive Australian importer of the European-manufactured range of NorthStar RIBs, ranging from the entry-level T Series yacht tenders, to the fully-customisable OP Series work boats, right up to the flagship RS Series ocean-going cabin boats.
In addition to Qatar and UAE, Oman is also working on its reputation as a new yachting destination. The brand new Mussanah Marina has been recently opened, providing 54 quality berths.