The Isle of Man SuperYacht Forum will be attending the London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show, running from April 8 to 10, 2015. This new event will host such outstanding superyacht builders as Lurssen Yachts, Abeking & Rasmussen, Amels, and many others.
A major stake in UK superyacht and commercial repair and new-build company Burgess Marine has been acquired by London-headquartered private equity investor RJD Partners. RJD has committed £11m to fund the deal, as well as provide further resources for expansion through organic growth or acquisition.
Piers Wilson is the deserving recipient of the inaugural Superyacht UK Lifetime Achievement award. The all-new prize was presented to Piers at the annual Superyacht UK (SYUK) Technical Seminar on Thursday 15 January 2015.
MAGMA Structures is a global leader in composite technology. The company’s work includes creating an advanced ‘Dynarig’ – a highly efficient, reliable, practical, easy to use and, above all, safe sailing system – for the 88m Perini Navi luxury charter yacht Maltese Falcon.
It has been a very successful winter boat show season for the prominent UK builder Princess Yachts, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Princess S72 yacht made her premiere during the 2015 CWM FX London Boat Show and superyacht Princess 98 was the largest vessel on display at the 2015 boot Dusseldorf.
Madalina Eriksson has been appointed as new Business Development Manager for The Yacht Concierge – the biggest leisure marine concierge specialist. She will be responsible for overseeing and growing new business opportunities both in the UK and in key markets worldwide.
The prestigious British luxury yacht manufacturer, Princess Yachts, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The company is currently working on two new M class vessels: luxury yacht Princess 30M and super yacht Princess 35M, both expected to be launched this year.
During this month’s London Boat Show, The Yacht Concierge announced its partnership with Ventura, AFL Insurance Brokers and AIG to allow historic Riva yacht owners to take out bespoke insurance on their timeless Italian classics.
IGY Marinas’ Rodney Bay Marina, a breath-taking St. Lucia yacht vacation destination, has won the 2015 Superyacht Marina of the Year Runner Up from The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). This five-star marina can accommodate superyachts measuring up to 285ft in LOA.
Saturday, January 10, 2015 saw Sani Marina, a beautiful Greece yacht rental destination, host a private event in partnership with Sunseeker Hellas at the CWM FX London Boat Show 2015. Sunseeker Hellas offered guests a personal tour onboard the 28 Metre Yacht, 86 Yacht and 75 Yacht, all showcased at the event.
Pendennis super yacht ADELA and luxury yacht REBECCA will attend the upcoming Antigua Superyacht Challenge 2015. The event will run in the beautiful Antigua yacht vacation location from January 29 to February 1.
Top moments of the recently concluded, very successful CWM FX London Boat Show 2015 include luxury yacht builder Princess Yachts that has announced its commitment to exhibit at the London Boat Show for 2016 and 2017.