The Australia-based yacht builder Riviera Yachts has managed to sell 12 yachts only the last month after its return to private ownership. The company is happy to be free of receivership constraints and is currently preparing for its first edition of the Riviera Festival and Boat Show, taking place in May.
The 3rd edition of the popular Hainan Rendez-Vous drew the largest number of Chinese Millionaires ever. With more than 280 companies present at the show, the superyacht industry was well represented by a fleet of 130 yachts, including such spectacular vessels, like the 44m Feadship motor yacht Helix or the 33.5m Horizon luxury yacht Lady Gaga and many others.
Babcock International Group PLC has successfully bought the remaining 30 per cent minority shareholding of its joint venture partner, the NZ superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts, creating Babcock (NZ) Ltd. The new firm, Babcock (NZ) Ltd has intentions to continue with its ongoing management contract of Devonport Dockyard in Auckland.
Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi now gives the possibility to book superyacht berths for this year´s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, taking place in November. The bookings are available for berths with and without trackside views and for yachts from 10 to 150 metres at rates starting from 10,395 AED (US$2,830) – yachts smaller than 10 metres at minimum rate of 10,395 AED (US$2,830).
The Ayla Oasis Development Company is currently working on a new prestigious residential tourist centre at Agaba on the Red Sea in Jordan. Ingemar participates by designing and constructing the floating structures for a new superyacht marina, which will boast around 300 berths for yachts between 10 and 35m.
Superyachts has partnered with Blue Coast Yachts to promote the brand in Asia. Exhibiting on this year´s Singapore Yacht Show, the company is happy to able to work with Blue Coast Yachts, currently working on the world´s largest sailing catamaran yacht Blue Coast 165.
UK Government launched yesterday its first marine industries showcase, celebrating the UK marine industry through five key themes, comprising leisure, naval, marine energy, commercial and marine science. The superyacht industry was well represented by Pendennis as well as Fairline.
The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg in Russia has appointed the Fast Track Sailing – an international sports agency – to establish the club as a world renowned yachting hub by developing sailing as a national sport in Russia.
One of the leading marine leisure event companies in the UK, Britannia Corporate Events, has invested in a brand new events facility in the centre of the prestigious Port Hamble Marina in Hampshire. Britannia will move from its existing offices in the marina to a new event facility at No.1 Waterside Buildings.
AIMEX has teamed up with Australia Unlimited to develop an internationally recognisable co-brand to promote the Australian Marine Export industry’s capability as well as innovation. The co-brand will serve to promote Australian marine technology, products and services to an international audience.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has organised the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai Boat Show 19-22 April 2012 to give the possibility to the Australian companies to reinforce their position in China.
Superyacht crew in Australia have the possibility to undertake globally recognised training and work around anywhere in the world, thanks to a new partnership.