Yachting Business

SOS Marine winner of the Australian Business Award for Product Excellence and Best New Product in the 2011 Awards

SOS Marine has been recognised among Australia’s most progressive organisations, winning the Australian Business Award for Product Excellence and Best New Product in the 2011 Awards.

New Zealand Marine Export Group to host the Superyacht Captains Forum 15-16 September 2011

New Zealand Marine Export Group is hosting the Superyacht Captains Forum, 15-16 September 2011 in the new Viaducts Events Centre at the Auckland International Boat Show.

Superyacht services provider Dohle Private Clients expand

Döhle Private Clients, the Isle of Man based superyacht and corporate services provider, is continuing to expand its services and products. As a consequence five new […]

Sanlorenzo strengthens its financial position

In the worst ever year for the world economy 2009 – and even worse for the yachting industry – Sanlorenzo was able to limit its turnover reduction […]

Vicem Yachts announce Ali Tanir as new Marketing Manager

Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and megayachts, has bolstered its executive team by naming Ali Tanir as Marketing Manager. Ali Tanir is […]

Two new members join Saltwater Communications marine PR firm

Saltwater Communications hires two new members to join their creative team.

Ferretti Group & SHIG sign non-binding agreement to create joint venture

The Ferretti Group have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shandong Heavy Industry Group (“SHIG”) – a Chinese holding, controlling leading companies in the sector […]

Oyster 625 Sailing Yacht nominated for European Yacht of the Year

The new Oyster 625 sailing yacht Blue Jeannie that was launched earlier this year to great acclaim at Oyster Marine’s  Private View in London, has been […]

Honda RIB to circumnavigate Australia for prostate cancer awareness campaign

The Honda-powered rigid inflatable boat (RIB) measuring 8.6m will be home for two brothers as they spend 10 weeks going ‘over the top’ to raise funds […]

Wärtsilä acquires Cedervall

Wärtsilä has acquired Cedervall, one of the leading manufacturers of shaft seal and bearing systems for the marine industry. Cedervall is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the company has subsidiaries in Spain, China and Singapore, with manufacturing facilities in Sweden, China and Spain.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011 to feature SYBAss Pavilion for superyacht builders

The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show organizers will offer superyacht builders a new platform to display their latest creations and future […]

New Castel Volturno Marina for superyachts in Caserta, Italy begins construction

A new Castel Volturno Marina in Southern Italy has begun construction. When complete, the new superyacht marina will provide 1,270 berths including 25 superyacht spaces. Castel Volturno […]