Yachting Business

SP-High Modulus now marketed under the corporate brand Gurit

In order to provide their customers with better innovative composite solutions via a reliable supply chain, the SP and High Modulus has been officially rebranded as Gurit.

Brunswick authorized to seek a buyer for Hatteras Yachts and CABO

Brunswick Corporation has presented a plan to sell its Hatteras and CABO brands of motoryachts and sportfishing convertibles, both based in New Bern, N.C.

Relief supplies arrive in Fiji aboard luxury expedition yacht BIG FISH

Luxury expedition charter yacht BIG FISH arrived in Fiji Islands on the 31st of December, brining the much needed relief supplies to the victims of the Tropical Cyclone Evan.

Jebel Ali Golf Resort joins the ART Marine network of superyacht marinas

Situated in a luxurious yacht charter destination – Dubai, the prominent Jebel Ali Golf Resort, with its superyacht marina accommodating 140 yachts, has become a new member of the ART Marine Marinas network ‘Destinations’.

Expansion of Front Street Shipyard

After having purchased Belfast Boat Yard, Front Street Shipyard has started the second phase of its expansion. The company is also considering buying a 300-metric-ton marine hoist that will haul superyachts.

New Sales Manager for Horizon Motor Yachts Australia (HMYA)

The prominent Taiwan-based luxury yacht builder Horizon has recently selected Sean Madgwick as its new sales manager for Horizon Motor Yachts Australia (HMYA).

Jamaica introduces single annual yacht fee

Jamaica will be replacing its multiple yacht fees with a single annual fee, in order to boost the local nautical tourism and encourage yacht registration in Jamaica.

Horizon Yachts among top 10 shipyards in the 2013 Global Order Book

Horizon Yachts is proud to announce that they ranked 10th in the recently released ShowBoats International December 2013 Global Order Book, with 15 yachts currently in build, totalling 449 metres.

2013 Hainan Rendez-Vous spaces sold out

Hainan Rendez-Vous’ organisers have announced today, that the exhibitor spaces at the 2013 event, to take place from March 30 to April 2, have been sold out.

China Xiamen International Boat Show to be run by EuropExpo and Grand Pavois Organisation

CXIBS has announced that, starting from 2013, it will be organised by such successful companies as the EuropExpo and the Grand Pavois Organisation.

Luxury yachts NISI and ADASTRA and the booming superyacht industry in Asia

Asia is increasingly becoming one of the most important builders of luxury yachts, marked by innovation and styling, and such well known and award winning vessels as the NISI 2400 yacht or the spectacular trimaran yacht Adastra.

Future Fibres announce excellent 2012 and positive outlook for 2013

Future Fibres announce a successful year 2012, predicting a yearly growth of 30% and a great forecast for 2013.