Yachting Business

Nominations Open for 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards in Monaco

Nominations for the third annual ShowBoats Design Awards that will take place during The Rendezvous in Monaco on June 22, 2012 are now open. The ShowBoats […]

69m Sailing Yacht C2227 Sold – The first in the Perini Navi 69m Superyacht Series

The Perini Navi Group has closed the year 2011 on a positive note with the signing of a sales contract on a new 69m sailing yacht […]

STAR Capital acquires Blohm & Voss’ civil business from ThyssenKrupp

STAR Capital Partners has reached an agreement with Thyssen Krupp to acquire Blohm & Voss´ civil business.

New Superyacht-inspired £25 million Luxury Hotel at Ocean Village Marina

MDL Marinas in partnership with Harbour Hotels prepare plans for a superyacht-inspired £25 million luxury hotel at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.

Australian and China Marina Industries strengthen relationships

Australian and China Marina Industries strengthen ties.

Busy 2012 for Nautor’s Swan, including two Swan 100 yachts under construction

Nautor’s Swan are looking forward to the new year with their yard’s capacity almost full. The shipyard is currently working on two Swan 100 yachts, a Swan 90, a Swan 82 and Swan 80 as well as refitting a number of other stunning Swan sailing yachts.

2011 China Yacht Industry Forum

2011 China Yacht Industry Forum, open by Zheng Wei Hang of the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA) was attended by around 400 delegates.

Couach Group purchased by Nepteam

The French shipyard Couach Yachts has been recently sold to Nepteam.

Three new superyacht orders for Jongert Yachts and refit of 27m sailing yacht Vivid

It is a very successful period for the Dutch shipbuilder Jongert Yachts following three new superyacht orders in the past few weeks, for 2 motor yachts signed at Monaco Yacht Show and one sailing yacht signed at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Australian companies impressed by METS 2011

Australian companies have reported a big success at this year´s METS.

Vicem Yachts and Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay together

Turkish Vicem Yachts and Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay put their forces together in the name of a unique international marketing initiative: Vicem´s yachts available for Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay clients.

Marketing Director at Princess Yachts Andrew Williams resigns

Marketing Director Andrew Williams resigned from his role as a Marketing Director at Princess Yachts International in order to follow his dream to ‘strike out on his own in business’.