METS 2014: Over ninety percent of exhibition floor already booked

The countdown to the METS 2014 is well and truly underway, with over ninety percent of the exhibition floor already booked and larger SuperYacht and Marina pavilions than ever. The event will run in Amsterdam RAI from November 18 to 20, 2014.

IFBSO concludes its annual Congress on a high note

IFBSO, the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers, has recently concluded its most successful Congress in recent history. The Federation celebrates a new direction and restructure in its 50th anniversary year.

ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group launches latest revision of its Standard Framework Contract

The latest revision of the Standard Framework Contract has been recently launched by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group.

New Member for ICOMIA Superyacht Coatings Applicator Group

De Koning Marine Service BV has become a new member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Coatings Applicator Group. The company has an extensive, 25-year experience in shot blasting, fairing and painting for both refit and new build luxurious mega yachts.

A highly successful 2014 ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress

Taken place in Turkey’s Istanbul, the ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2014 was a great success. The event concluded with the annual ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress Gala Dinner and Bosphorus Cruise on June 7.

New member for ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group

The Nautical Centre Prgin (NCP)-Repair Shipyard Šibenik Ltd. has become a new member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group. This represents quality refit, repair and maintenance yards.

Official opening of ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2014

The 2014 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference kicked off to global applause in Turkey’s Istanbul on Monday, June 2. The event is hosting some 225 guests coming from 27 nations.

New + Improved Global Environmental Legislation Guide released by ICOMIA

ICOMIA has published the New + Improved Global Environmental Legislation Guide, providing clear and concise outlines of the latest environmental legislation, affecting the EU, US, Asia and Australia.

Next week’s ICOMIA World Marinas Conference to host delegates from 27 different countries

Set to run in Turkey’s Istanbul from June 2 to 4, next week’s ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will be attended by delegates coming from no less than 27 different countries and represented by 75 different companies.

International Superyacht Coatings Conference 2014

December 11 and 12 will see Amsterdam host the 2014 International Superyacht Coatings Conference (ISCC). ICOMIA and SYBAss invite key stakeholders involved in the superyacht coatings process to participate in this conference.

ICOMIA announces success at IMO MEPC 66: Tier III Implementation Delayed until 2021

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has proudly announced a great success achieved at today’s 66th MEPC session in London: the implementation of Tier III for superyachts <500 GT has been delayed until 1 January 2021.

Two International Marina Scholarships announced by Global Marina Institute (GMI)

Two international scholarships are available this year to attend the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) courses in Australia and the UK, as proudly announced by the Global Marina Institute (GMI).