Andrew Williams to move to Princess Yachts International

Andrew Williams, Managing Director of National Boat Shows today announced that shortly after the forthcoming Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, his fifth since joining NBS, he will be leaving to take up a new position as Marketing Director at Princess Yachts International.

Pendennis busy with superyacht builds and refits

Pendennis are pleased to be heading into another very busy winter season. With two New Builds, a Ron Holland 150’ Sailing yacht Christopher and sailing yacht Barracuda 105 Sloop (B105), due to be handed over shortly and several refits already at the yard it is indicative that the market is still buoyant.

Perini Navi Superyacht Andromeda la Dea arrives at Pendennis for winter refit

Perini Navi Sailing yacht Andromeda La Dea arrived at the Pendennis Shipyard for her winter refit at the beginning of November and is undergoing work for her 20 year ABS survey. The 47m Superyacht Andromeda La Dea was the first Perini Navi to circumnavigate the globe, and has visited both the Antarctic and the Arctic.

METS 2010: C A Clase rewarded for 2010 performance

C A Clase, the UK’s leading distributor of marine electronics for leisure and commercial users, received two prestigious awards during this year’s METS from manufacturers KVH and Nauticomp -the ‘Biggest Total Turnover in 2010’ and ‘Distributor of the Year’.

Pearl Motor Yachts launch luxury yachts to Asian market

Pearl Motor Yachts has announced its worldwide expansion with the appointment of its first dealership in Asia. Ocean Bright Marine will promote Pearl’s range comprising the hugely successful Pearl 60, the new contemporary styled Pearl 50 and the new flagship Pearl 75 which is due to launch early next year.

Walcon wins contract to expand Jachtahaven Yerseke Marina in Zeeland

Walcon Marine’s Dutch (Benelux) distributor Infra Trading BV has won the contract to supply new pontoons for the expansion of the marina at Yerseke, on the Eastern Schelde estuary in the Dutch province of Zeeland which is a popular boating destination due to its many islands and fine beaches.

Walcon completes superyacht jetty at the Bahrain Marina Club

Walcon Marine has completed a superyacht jetty at the Bahrain Marina Club. The assignment marks a return for Walcon to a location that they first worked at nearly thirty years ago when they built the existing 150 berth marina at the club.

Permateek introduces lightweight decking for yachts

Permateek has announced the introduction of Permateek Light an exceptionally light and versatile decking that is up to 20% lighter than other types of synthetic decking material.

Henshaw Inflatables Sea Pool and Inflatable Jet Ski Dock for Superyachts

Henshaw Inflatables, is launching innovative new products designed for the superyacht market, the inflatable Sea Pool MKII and the new Inflatable Jet Ski Dock at METS 2010.

Revolutionary ‘Mood Magic’, Superyacht lighting by Lumotics Marine

Lumotics Marine, has developed ‘Mood Magic’, the world’s first integrated lighting controller for superyachts. Making its world launch at METS 2010, this unique lighting control unit has been designed to manage a mixed system of Halogen and the latest colour-changing LED lighting for universal application on superyachts.

Peters & May appoints exclusive Russian agent

Peters & May has entered a new partnership with Logistics Department BG as its exclusive agent for Russia who has a strong presence in the Russian leisure boating industry. Logistics Department BG’s parent company Burevestnik Group represents many yachting brands in Russia including Avon, Baja, Boston Whaler, BWA, Cigarette, Chris-Craft, Fairline, Malibu, MasterCraft, Mulder, Riva, Royal Tender, Seabob, SeaRay, and Sunseeker.

Sunseeker’s new 40m motor yacht heading to PIMEX 2011 Thailand

The newest and largest of the Sunseeker range, the Sunseeker 40 metre luxury motor yacht, was unveiled recently at the Southampton Boat Show. A motor yacht […]