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Asia Pacific Superyachts Phuket expands headquarters
New staff are being recruited to support the new office

Horizon receives new RP110 raised-pilothouse order
The order is the result of a one-day visit to the Horizon shipyard

World of marine meets up at 2013 ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress
Delegates converge on London for four-day event

Clemens van der Werf resigns from Dockwise Yacht Transport
Clemens played an important role in the development of the Yacht Transport business within the Dockwise group over the last decade

Pendennis Palma completes refit of classic motoryacht Fair Lady
Fair Lady's six month refit at Pendennis Palma has recently been completed, including a five year MCA LY1 survey

ISS promotes Malta with industry seminar
The seminar will be held in Malta on Wednesday 11 September 2013

Sevenstar Yacht Transport adds two new sailings
The sailings are leaving from Palm Beach and Victoria respectively

IPM Group launches loyalty program for its clients
The club will include a calendar of events for IPM Group marina visitors

Heesen Yachts launches 50m Crazy Me
The yacht has a visionary owner who encouraged Heesen to push the boundaries of creativity and design

Andrew Weir Yacht Management confirms compliance with MLC 2006
The confirmation has been received well in advance of the application date of the convention

Amels sells second Limited Editions Amels 199
The yacht features avant-garde styling from Tim Heywood with a distinctive signature scimitar bow

First AmerCento's superstructure arrives at Viareggio
Versilmarina shipyard is now full steam ahead to complete the 30m project by Amer Yachts

Sunreef hosts first Pomorskie Rendez-Vous
The event was inspired by the Hainan Rendez-Vous

Oceanskies launches crew employment division
Oceanskies Crew Limited is the company's own dedicated non-EU offshore crew employment and payroll vehicle based on the Channel Island of Guernsey

Dörries Maritime Services identifies yacht building facility in Germany
Strategically located in northern Germany, the facilities are close to some of industries best subcontractors and suppliers

Drettmann Yachts expands portfolio with berth brokerage
Drettmann staff will be able to locate free berths at a selection of Mediterranean marinas

Oceania Marine acquires shipyard properties
The properties are located at Port Whangarei in New Zealand

Genoa Airport Marina teams up with Olbia Marina
Partnership to complement each other's services

Inukshuk and Wavelength launched
Marine Construction Management has overseen the two 27m-plus sailboat projects on behalf of their owners

RFIB expands yacht team
Ashley Rudd has been named broker of the yacht insurance firm

ISS Regatta Raises £5550 for Sail 4 Cancer
With support from the ISS racing fleet, MTN Satellite Communications (through Pinmar Charities) and Airship, Sail 4 Cancer will receive a total £5550 in donations

Dubai Maritime City Authority signs MoU with Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority
The two groups will collaborate on maritime planning and regulation, environment protection, training and research

New initiatives to boost pleasure boat tourism in Sardinia
Reduced fuel taxes, lower VAT and investment in port infrastructure were just some of the measures discussed at this year's Satec conference

International Paint expands in Croatia
Boltano d.o.o. has joined the company's distributor network

Sunseeker in talks for majority stake purchase
The UK boatbuilder could be sold to China's Dalian Wang within weeks

Appointments at Ocean Alexander
The US yacht sales company has added two new brokers to its west coast team

Blue Haven Marina in Turks and Caicos officially opens
The marina caters to yachts up to 67m (220ft) with no beam limitations

National Marine signs up as GO2 stockist
The decision came in response to a growing number of requests for the product from National Marine customers

YDSA and RINA join forces to benefit members
The membership enables reciprocal arrangements for members of both organisations

Marina Ibiza becomes the only port in Ibiza to renew Blue Flag
There are only nine ports in the world to have been certified as a "5 Blue Star" Marina

e3 Systems and Inmarsat strengthen relationship
Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has appointed e3 Systems as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of Global Xpress (GX)

New yacht ownership scheme tailors to economic climate
MarNav superyacht owners share ownership of five superyachts, ranging from 35 to 60 metres

Feadship launches Sea Owl
The yacht has left the yard for sea trials with the official launching scheduled for July

Abeking & Rasmussen delivers Secret
The build order of the yacht was placed by Burgess and commissioned for an experienced yacht owner.

Superyacht Australia clarifies misleading carbon tax information
Clarification provided by the Australian Taxation Office confirms that superyachts visiting the country to cruise recreationally are not subject to the carbon tax increase

Lantic opens showroom in the Netherlands
Facility is the first public demonstration suite

Technical marine firms launch 'The Consortium'
Aage Hempel Netherlands, Tijssen Elektro and e3 Systems have joined forces to offer a new-build service for superyachts

Visa restrictions detrimental to UK marine industry
Potential customers cannot easily visit Britain to view boats

Superyacht Business moves office
We have left our previous location in Croydon and have moved to IPC Media's headquarters in the Blue Fin Building

BMT expands into the Asian market
BMT Asia Pacific, based in Singapore and Hong Kong, is geographically well positioned to help deliver naval architecture and engineering services into the region's yacht builders

Sevenstar Yacht Transport appoints Wiebke Bokelmann
Bokelmann used to work for Global Boat Shipping GmbH& Co

Benetti launches 56m Lady Candy
Lady Candy has been built in steel while her superstructure is made with aluminium

Trinity Yachts sells equity stake to investment firm
The new organization, Gulf Coast Shipyard Group, will operate Trinity and International Yacht Collection

Porto Montenegro signs deal to supply GO2 fuel additive from its fuel dock
Porto Montenegro is a leading Adriatic superyacht destination capable of berthing yachts of up to 150m LOA

ASMEX - Conference strikes positive note as Australian superyacht sector looks to embrace new market challenges
Speakers highlight the need for a strategic advance by Australian firms into new markets, while strengthening those that already exist

Mangusta launches new model
The Mangusta 94 is a completely new model measuring just under 30 metres in length

Heesen's Galactica Star completes sea trials
The yacht exceeded the top speed demanded by contract by almost two knots

Bowline Yacht Transport hires Australian representative
New representative Suzette Pelt will be based on the Gold Coast

Sunreef Yachts introduces IPS system to the Power Catamarans range
The IPS system will be offered on all power catamarans available at Sunreef

New MD for satellite communications provider, NSSLGlobal Ltd
Ray has held the position of chief operating officer since the beginning of 2012

Horizon RP105 Agora successfully completes first sea trial
Agora cruised at 17 knots and reached a top speed of 22.5 knots during her sea trial

Superyachts en route to Porto Cervo
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is gearing up to accomodate more than 35 superyachts

Halyard rebrands communications
The UK-based marine exhaust specialist has introduced a new brand identity

Ferretti to expand further in Asia Pacific
The company outlined its development plans at a press conference in Qingdao

Moonen Shipyards launches the Moonen 100 Explorer
Although classed as an MCA Short Range Yacht, the Moonen 100 Explorer is also suitable for long ocean passages

Perini Navi launches 60m Seahawk
Seahawk, the first yacht in the new Perini Navi 60m series, has been launched and the mast stepping operations completed

Changes made to FLIBS events
Various date changes have been made to the events line-up at this year's Ft Lauderdale boat show

VEEM cleans up at Australian awards night
VEEM achieved great recognition at the Australian Marine Export and Superyacht Industry Awards

MARPOL NOx Tier III amendment could be delayed five years
The Russian delegation proposed the delay which was met with resistance from the USA

The Amels 180 Limited Edition Engelberg is christened
Engelberg is on schedule for delivery to her owner at the end of May 2013

MIA marina course delivered for first time in Taiwan
The syllabus included a detailed analysis of the marina industry both locally and overseas

Refurbishment begins at St Katherine Dock
Improvements are scheduled for completion by the end of autumn

Oceanair wins 2013 Observer & Gazette Business Award
The UK marine blind manufacturer was named Large Business of the Year

MBO at Ocean Yacht Systems
The UK firm has undergone a management buy-out

Princess names new board member
Richard Lambert has joined the UK builder's board as M Class director

PCA celebrates 21 years
The celebration took place on the classic English motoryacht, Seafin in the Solent off England's south coast

Dogus Group wins Galataport tender
The Turkish conglomerate bid $702m to run the Istanbul Salıpazarı Port Area for 30 years

Charter focus for Adriatic show
Crewed yacht charter was the focus of this year's 5th Adriatic Boat Show in Croatia

Istanbul yacht port up for tender
The Haliç (Golden Horn) Yacht Port and Complex Project will be tendered on a BOT basis

Port Tarraco upgrades power system
The Spanish marina now provides a 6.6kV onshore power system for superyachts

Palmer Johnson launches its flagship PJ 210
The yacht measures 64m LOA and can achieve a top speed of 28 knots

Official post show release for MYBA Genoa Charter Show
Following the Superyacht Buisness review of the MYBA Genoa Charter Show, here we publish the official post show press release.

Plans made for Thailand's first dedicated superyacht facility
Yacht Solutions and Italthai Marine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to create Thailand's first dedicated superyacht facility in Bangkok

Piet Brouwer opens office in Palma de Mallorca
The office and workshop are located on the Carrer Monseñor Palmer, within walking distance of many of Palma de Mallorca's marinas

Admiral launches 40m Cacos V
The yacht was designed by the naval architect Luca Dini in cooperation with the Group Style Centre

Perini Navi Group announces dates for fifth regatta
The Perini fleet will meet in Porto Cervo for the fifth edition of the regatta

MTU builds new R&D test facility
Operation of the new facility will create 20 new roles for technicians

Hodgdon Yachts delivers two custom tenders
This pair of 8.5m tenders were designed by Andrew Winch Designs

New luxury marina for northern Peru
Colan Marina to be built near Paita

Baglietto launches new 44m yacht Monokini
The launch marks the Italian yard's return to the market after its acquisition by the Gavio Group

British sailor dies during America's Cup training accident
Andrew Simpson, a double Olympic medalist, trapped beneath the AC72 yacht after it capsized

Overmarine Group expands in the Balearics
The Italian superyacht builder has opened an office in Palma

Canados introduces new model to flybridge range
The yacht will be able to achieve a top speed of 28.5 knots with a cruising speed of 24.5 knots

Superyacht Business at MYBA Charter Show
The 25th edition of the show attracted charter agents from across the globe, as well as a diverse and wide selection of exhibiting yachts

Sanlorenzo launches three yachts in one week
The Italian superyacht builder has delivered the 24m Pioppi, 29m B2 and 40m Liliya

Lürssen yard acquisition to focus on yachts and naval repairs
The Lürssen Group to take over Peene-Werft shipyard on Thursday

Positive feedback from Palma International Boat Show
Official figures indicate that approximately 37,000 visitors attended the 30th edition of the show

Mangusta 108 delivered to owner
The 33m (110ft) yacht can achieve speeds of 34 knots with a cruising speed of 32 knots

Bonsink Yacht Painters joins ICOMIA Super Yacht Applicator Group
Bonsink Yacht Painters is an all-round international painting company specialising in water sports since 1982

Heesen Yachts launches 65m Galactica Star
Delivery to her owners is scheduled for June 2013

Perini Navi turns first hull in the 70-metre series
The yacht will be the second longest sailing yacht in the Perini Navi fleet after The Maltese Falcon

Bermuda marina targets superyachts
A "Millionaire's Row" for superyachts gains traction in St George's marina, with a second marina nearby under development

NZ superyacht marina increases capacity
Silo Marina in Auckland is doubling capacity and creating 10 berths to make boat movements easier

Zuccon SuperYacht Design presents 90 metre concept
The 90m concept yacht will have a beam of 13.5m and a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure

Seakeeper extends warranty period and expands
New Seakeeper gyro customers have a choice of either extending the 2-year warranty to unlimited hours, or creating a total package of three years/3,000 hours

CRN launches 43m Lady Genyr
Lady Genyr was launched in a private ceremony attended by the owner's family, the workers and the top management of CRN

Michael Payne appointed CEO of Camper & Nicholsons International
Payne qualified as a civil engineer before pursuing a career at sea, ultimately achieving the rank of captain

Bernard Olesinski launches first-ever website
Online platform www.olesinski.co.uk to go live on May 1

CMC relocates to new head quarters in Tuscany
The move was strategic - allowing the company to be closer to the largest Italian shipyards - as well as affording more space

Surprise party held for Pantaenius owner
Harald Baum has spent 50 years with the firm

The Amels 199 is born
In a few weeks the 60m (197ft) yacht will set out on her maiden voyage to Norway to explore the fjords

Imtech Marine introduces IM IPTV
The system reduces costs by eliminating the cable TV infrastructure and works via a plug-and-play IP network

Holland Jachtbouw signs contract for 46m performance sloop
It will be the first time that Holland Jachtbouw has worked with Tripp Design

Icon Yachts design concept wins award
The new Icon-ER175 yacht concept has been honored with the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2013

e3 Systems reports on Future of Technology Seminar
e3 Systems plans to make this an annual event to showcase technology of the future

Boskalis acquires Dockwise
Boskalis to complete acquisition by paying €18.50 per share for outstanding shares

Antibes Yacht Show: fewer exhibitors, higher attendance
Organizers say this year's shift to larger yachts had a positive impact

Singapore Yacht Show reports on successful event
In its third year the show has more than doubled its number of exhibitors

Ocean Alexander names new distributor
Giaroli s.a.s. will exclusively represent the brand in Europe, Russia and Turkey

Marine Results appoints specialist surveyor
Vintner brings to the company many years of yacht repair management experience

The International Superyacht Society unveils plans for UK based regatta
The regatta's official charity will be Sail 4 Cancer

WallyCento Hamilton wins international yacht & aviation award
The winners are chosen by members of the public via online voting

Fine-art-style auction sells 78m expedition yacht
The inaugural Prestige Yacht Auction had 22 yachts for sale. One was sold at auction, while several others gained contracts following the auction

YPI Crew awarded Lloyd's Register MLC 2006 accreditation
The team has been attending and taking part in conferences and seminars since 2008

New PWC rules for Dubai
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has introduced new rules that cover the allocation of resting areas for PWCs

International Maritime Employers' Council conference focuses on implementation of MLC 2006
The key-note speaker, Dr Cleo Doumbia-Henry was one of the chief-architects of the Maritime Labour Convention

NZ Marine Industry launches social media network
'Friends of NZ Marine' is a new initiative designed to connect Kiwis working on or around boats worldwide

Nordhavn 120 close to delivery
The yacht will make her own way from China to Canada to meet her owners

Harkvoort launches Apostrophe
A Russian Orthodox priest blessed Apostrophe on Saturday 13 April 2013 in a ceremony at the Hakvoort yard

Aziza ready for launch at ISA
Aziza, features a full-displacement hull, which should achieve a top speed of 14 knots

Feadship Heritage Fleet launched in Amsterdam
The association has been created for the owners of Feadships that are more than thirty years old

Alena Zilayova appointed as YPI charter fleet manager
Zilayova has spent the last three years working for KK Superyachts

New superyacht facility in Thailand
Yacht Solutions at Ital Thai Marine will offer full shipbuilding and repair capabilities

Heinen & Hopman opens South Korean subsidiary
The Dutch climate control specialist now has an office in Busan

Future Fibres opens UK R&D facility
The Future Fibres Innovation Centre will conduct advanced research across all composite technologies

Lindenau changes "core" business
The German shipyard will focus exclusively on ship repairs, conversions and maritime services of commercial, government and naval vessels

Management firms for yachts and private jets announce joint venture
Floating Life and Blu Jet Capital launch Yacht&Jet Life

Perini Navi opens office in China
The complex at St. Regis Resort includes the only superyacht marina in China

Vripack becomes Admiral-Tecnomar agent
Vripack Brokers to look after the Italian brand in The Netherlands

Vicem launches Vulcan
The 46m project will debut at the upcoming Antibes Yacht Show

Ferretti launches new flagship
The Ferretti 960 is the largest planing yacht ever built by the Italian yard

Hydro Tec reveals design for new 57m Explorer
The project was developed to optimise space onboard

Royal Huisman yachts dominate St Barths Bucket Regatta
Hanuman has taken four consecutive first place positions in the J Class race whilst Unfurled has taken the crown in Gazelles

RMS St Helena transports yachts and crew for the Governor's Cup
Andrew Weir Shipping has arranged logistics for the race between St Helena and Cape Town

Appointment at IGY Marinas
Lee Hicks has been promoted to general manager of American Yacht Harbor

Dubois launches Twilight
The 38.1m yacht is the first in the Oyster 125 range

Lantic wins superyacht contract
Danish developer of integrated A/V systems signs a supply agreement with Fitzroy Yachts

Oc3an.com teams up with Yachtica
Marine equipment e-commerce website to exclusively distribute Yachtica in the Balearics

Two Mangustas sold
Contracts have been signed for Mangusta models 108 and 165

Auction sale for M/Y Triton
The 163-footer will be sold to the highest bidder on 26 April

Summer delivery for second Canados 120
Project follows the launch of sister-yacht Far Away last year

Nuovi Cantieri Apuania is full steam ahead
The Italian yard has announced the construction of its first 76ft sailing yacht project and plans for two new superyacht models

Lürssen launches 180m Azzam
The world's largest yacht will be delivered later this year

M/Y Lady Moura gets special makeover
UK company Wild Group International has installed marine grade tint vinyl film on the window's vessel as part of a renovation contract

Viking receives MLC declaration of conformity
The company has been awarded the first MCA-audited ILO MLC2006 Declaration of Conformity to a Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service within the UK

Doyle secures contract with Perini Navi
US Sailmakers to supply complete sail inventory for the Perini Navi 60m performance sloop

Amels 180 Engelberg on schedule for delivery
The 55m vessel has taken to the water for her delivery in May

Palma superyacht show expands exhibition space
60 moorings for yachts over 24m have been added to meet exhibitor demand

Novurania consolidates retail sales division
The US yacht tender manufacturer has consolidated its Esprit Nautics division with its corporate manufacturing facility in Vero Beach, Florida

International Technic Marine gets financial boost
Private investors have joined the French shipyard