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Christensen starts work on new OA yachts
Work to begin on new 36m tri-deck for Ocean Alexander

Marinas key to Jordan's new tourist project
New US$10bn Aqaba development to include superyacht berths

Hydro Tec builds 60m yacht at Naples yard
Designed by Italian studio Hydro Tec, Rina Green Star class yacht the Columbus 199 is in build at Palumbo Shipyard in Naples, Italy

UAE launches large yacht regulations
The UAE has issued new regulations for private yachts over 24m (79ft)

Hull of J Class Rainbow turned
The hull of the J Class yacht Rainbow has been turned at Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw

Superyacht show to stimulate Chinese development
The Chinese government is to step up yacht development on the island of Hainan with its first-ever yacht show in April

Lift Emotion supplies Trinity Yachts
Dutch lift maker Lift Emotion BV has delivered a passenger elevator and a small goods elevator for the 60m (196ft) Trinity yacht Bacarella

Heesen launches 50m yacht, christened SKY
Yacht has the largest displacement in Heesen's history

Spanish yard to expand superyacht service
Atollvic Shipyard to extend its facilities to offer more services and capacity to the superyacht industry

ISA reveals largest superyacht
Italian superyacht yard ISA's 63m (207ft) motoryacht is now visible outside the shed where she was built

Azimut plans four yachts over 30m
'Grande' ambition for Italian builder as it sets its sights on the custom market

Hopes high at Dubai Boat Show
SY sector keen to push for new business in expanding Middle East market

Gulf Craft launches Majesty 125 at Dubai show
Despite cutting production of smaller boats, Middle Eastern boatbuilder claims demand still strong for its superyachts

Costa Rica's Pacific Coast gets new marina
First phase of Marina Pez Vela set to open in early April

Tangier to boost yachting involvement
Moroccan city announces redevelopment plans for commercial port to include big boat facilities

Plans unveiled for new 40m
BMT Nigel Gee and Design Unlimited's new 40m cat capable of 41kt

Baltic Yachts broadens ownership
The 34 shareholders of Finland's Baltic Yachts have sold a minority stake in the business to local entrepreneurs Caj-Anders Skog and Jan Fors

Hermès exits joint venture with Wally
The French high-fashion house says that it is not experienced enough to complete the WHY superyacht project

Selex Communications teams up with ANT
The two electronics specialists signed a collaboration agreement at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show last month

Abu Dhabi show organisers respond to concerns
Reduced attendance and exhibitor complaints overshadow potential of event

YCO shares jump on positive trading statement
Superyacht services group anticipates break even 2009 after losses in 2008

Tahiti looks to attract more superyachts
Pacific Island looks to upgrade facilities to lure big boats

Fiji looking to maximise superyacht potential
Big boat tourism offers big potential for Fijian economy

Sunseeker brother steps down
Second Braithwaite brother resigns from Sunseeker board

Baglietto launches 42m Lucky Me
Italian yard introduces first of its Wide Body models, with three further launches set for next few months

Sanlorenzo unveils new 44m
First yacht from the Italian builder to be made entirely from steel and aluminium

Amico & Co installs 835-tonne travel lift
The Italian superyacht refit yard has scheduled €6.4m of investments for 2009/2010, with a further €4.6m lined up

Superyacht suppliers merge
Kevin Glancy and Jonathan Fawcett have announced that they are formally merging and appointing a group managing director

Heesen Yachts teams up with VistaJet
The Dutch superyacht builder has entered into a joint marketing agreement with one of the world's leading private aviation firms

New superyacht marina for Long Beach
Dredging to begin in March

Pendennis look to developed second yard for yachts over 60m
Priority on expanding Pendennis while building Devonport

Innovative answer to superyacht refit covers
Cost-effective shed helps SY refit market

Auckland sees progress on new superyacht facilities
New SY facilities sector creates 1,500 jobs

Maltese official in possible yacht yard conflict
Question marks over consortium director's interests

New superyacht show planned for China
The 2010 China Rendez-Vous will take place from April 2-4 in Sanya

Ghost and Jongert to build 55m yacht
Dutch boatbuilders Ghost Yachts and Jongert Shipyard will cooperate on a 55m (180ft) motoryacht with a fast displacement hull

METS 'early bird' deadline approaches
Companies wishing to book stand space at METS 2010 should reserve space by March 1 in order to qualify for the early bird discount

Aicon targets Lebanese market
The Italian yacht-builder has finalised a dealership agreement for the commercialisation of Aicon-branded yachts and superyachts with Sailing Plus

Mariotti Yachts launched
The Genoa-based shipyard built yachts with CNL, but has relaunched itself under the Mariotti Yachts brand

New appointments at Vicem Yachts
The Turkish boatbuilder has expanded its sales and marketing team

Major marina developments planned for Jersey
Multi-million pound project will encompass whole St Helier port

More superyacht berths lined up for Abu Dhabi
Regeneration for tourism, fishing and dhow building

Key West marina changes ownership
Conch Harbor Marina aims to be "best in Florida Keys"

IOM-UK yacht charter tax rules clarified
HMRC and IOM Yacht Forum meetings remove uncertainty

J Class racing regatta announced
2012 regatta programme could see nine yachts race around the UK's Isle of Wight

New Wally designs
Wallyship displacement yachts unveiled

Hargrave hails 2010 Miami show
Hargrave Custom Yachts' CEO calls show "weird and wonderful"

America's Cup to head back to America
The event will return to its traditional multiple challenger format

Dubai International Boat Show to host 73m yacht
Largest yacht in shows 18-year history

Vortech supplies 50m yacht project
Vortech Systems distributor Heinen & Hopman will install 28 Nautic Air units onboard a 50m (164ft) Heesen new build

Heesen opens Viareggio office
Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts has opened a PR and media office in the port of Viareggio, Italy

Rodriguez reports significant drop in sales
The French boatbuilder has reported a 73.4 per cent drop in sales during the nine months ended June 30, 2009

MSYS privatisation put on hold
MSYS moves into private sector when offer becomes adequate

SYBAss looks to expand membership
New candidate yards interviewed and possible refit group formation

Seychelles charm hit by piracy troubles
Pirate activity blights cruising paradise

Spanish superyacht marina fills up
Vilanova Grand Marina - Barcelona is expecting to achieve a 50 per cent occupancy rate in April — one year after its official opening

New design from Setzer Design Group premiered
Studio plans 56m project

Newport plans superyacht show
Rhode Island destined to host inaugural event in summer 2011

New communication package for visiting superyachts
Vilanova Grand Marina - Barcelona extend service offering

MB'92 leads way in carbon offsetting
Up to the end of 2009, the Spanish superyacht refit yard has offset almost 2 million kWh of electricity

Canadian businessman to sell 220ft superyacht at auction
Unreserved auction "a fair way to value something"

Deal with ART Marine adds charter dimension at Yas Marina
Yas Island's development to provide charter option for visitors and residents

Faststream adds superyachts to recruitment portfolio
Recruitment firm aims to bring commercial shipping disciplines to SY sector

Abu Dhabi Yacht Show exhibitors pursue Saudi Arabian business
Yas Marina provides new home for ADYS

Perini signs 40m supersail yacht
Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi Group has sold a 40m (131ft) cutter, the third contract signed by the company in 2009

Southern Wind Flagship launched
S/Y Thalima will be exhibited at Monaco Yacht Show

Work begins on new superyacht association
A group of industry professionals are hoping to launch a new superyacht association for the Asia-Pacific region

Monte Fino announces sale
London Boat Show sees 100ft superyacht sold

Sunreef Yachts names new dealer
The Polish catamaran builder has chosen Speedo Marine as its exclusive dealer for mainland China

Caterpillar reports 37 per cent drop in Q4 sales, 75 per cent drop in profits
Engine sales dropped by 30 per cent in 2009

Filippetti launches new yard
Italian marine industry veteran Fausto Filippetti has started a new company — Filippetti Yacht

C&N to develop Cyprus marina
Camper & Nicholsons Marina will help develop Limassol Marina in Cyprus, which has been green-lighted by the Cypriot government

Kaupthing's £300m yacht loan book up for sale
Ernst & Young handle the deal

Major step forward for SY market in St Kitts
First phase of Christophe Harbour resort nears completion

Auckland berth shortage keeps superyachts away
Captains call for more and larger berths

Twin Disc reports revenue drop on weak megayacht market
The company also reported a net loss for Q2

Changes at Sunseeker
Robert Braithwaite set to step aside as UK boatbuilder undergoes restructuring

Recovery gaining momentum in Florida?
Bradford Marine and Dania Cut join forces to expand offering

Italcraft launches latest take on the 'open' concept
Boatbuilder says its new Italcraft 90 redefines the 'open' experience

GHM cashes in with superyachts
Grand Harbour Marina (GHM) is putting its large yacht facilities to positive use in generating cash resources

Oyster beef up superyacht sales with Dahm International deal
Sales and marketing activity expanded across Europe

US builder plans future involvement with superyachts
American Custom Yachts hires new workers to cope with two new SY builds

New yacht design from Jongert
Dutch builder confident with new set-up

New designs open up Tricon's expansion options
Having delivered its first yacht built in China, the Argos 92, Tricon is now looking to further designs to increase its product range and open up expansion opportunities

50m yacht launched in Croatia
A new 50m (164ft) yacht has recently been launched at the Kraljevica shipyard in Croatia for a local company, Propela, the subsidiary of the Zepter International Group

Superyacht presence grows each year
While the London Boat Show includes several large yachts, its superyacht involvement tends to increase year-on-year

Superyacht berth options reviewed around Portland site
The UK south coast port of Portland, venue for the 2012 sailing events, is reviewing its options for berthing visiting superyachts

MARSEC-XL names new council member
Senior shipping executive Rune Loew has been made a member of the MARSEC-XL Foundation Council in Malta

S&S unveils new 56m
Following the recent launch of 52m Nazenin V, Sparkman & Stephens has unveiled a larger, 56m, sister model.

Superyacht furniture company increases capital
Italian supplier to superyacht business beefs up finances

Platinum Yachts merged in cost cutting move
All Platinum's activities will continue

Marine Group Boat Works expands
New refit facility in Mexico due to open this spring

Porto Montenegro enters refit joint venture with local shipyard
New facility provides full range of repair and refit services

Downturn causes Merrill Stevens to stop yacht work
US yard 'mothballed' until new orders received

MYBA withdraws from St Maarten Charter Show
Caribbean charter show may continue with different format

Heesen launches 47m 4YOU
Outfitting of hull number 14955 begins and hull number 15250 moves into completion stage

Amels Limited Edition 177 sold
Amels 177 enhances successful range

Azzura Marine still talking about Newcastle facility
Decisions will be taken early 2010

Plan for superyachts at 2012 Olympics
Dedicated marina facility in London's Royal Docks

Ghost Yachts and Gloss Design unveil the G180
Dutch yard's 'Impressive and elegant' debut

New Zealand adds new superyacht event to marine calendar
New event excellent opportunity to race Hauraki Gulf and enjoy NZ delights

UAE yacht market strives to cope with Dubai and downturn
Buyers returning, but downturn still has presence

New yacht consultancy company launches
Large yacht specialist Watkins now Watkins Superyachts Ltd

Abu Dhabi show moves to Yas Marina
The 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) will be held on Yas Island next year

First superyacht auction launched
January will see the introduction of Super Yacht Auction, a new global platform for selling superyachts greater than 24m in length

Mustang to enter superyacht market
Having purchased the 23.5m (77ft) and 26.5m (87ft) moulds from Warren Yachts earlier this year, Mustang is now developing plans to serve this new sector of the market

Numarine forms new distribution group
Boranova, recently founded by Numarine staff, now owns the exclusive sales rights for Numarine motoryachts in Turkey

Fiji targets superyacht sector
Marina owners also hope a reduction in import duties on new boats will stimulate the local marine industry

New UK superyacht facility for Southampton
The UK government has opened a new superyacht refit and repair facility in Southampton, England.

Auckland's superyacht centre to be changed
Viaduct Harbour to become world-class events centre

Yachting community monitors Dubai
The international yachting community will be watching Dubai with a mixture of concern and curiosity as the financial position of the Emirate continues to worsen

Gulf Craft names new COO
The UAE boatbuilder has appointed Erwin Bamps as the group's chief operating officer

Perini Navi oversees yacht transfer
A 55m Picchiotti-Vitruvius motoryacht from Italy's Perini Navi has arrived in La Spezia ahead of schedule

Peters & May arranges large shipment to East Asia
The UK logistics provider has arranged the shipment of Sunseeker's latest superyacht, the Sunseeker 34 Metre, to Hong Kong

Oceanco Launches 85m Y705
Tailor made Oceanco yacht will be delivered early 2010

Fiji focuses on marine tourism
Visiting superyachts offered superb cruising ground

India to promote yachting in Andaman and Nicobar islands
Anticipation of growing tourism industry

Pendennis launches International Yacht Support division
Refit base established in Italy

Kestral 106 build continues
Semi-custom sailing superyacht build on target for 2010 completion

YachtPlus launches Ocean Pearl
Second of four superyachts launched in Italy

Jersey eases taxes to attract more superyachts
Non-residents' yachts can now stay in the island for up to 18 months without incurring a visitor's tax

Pacific Northwest misses out on superyachts
The Pacific Northwest Yachting Association says the region is losing out to neighbouring provinces in the US and Canada

Up to 70 redundancies planned for Baglietto
Layoffs and a four-year industrial plan have been proposed to 'save' the Italian superyacht yard

BWA Yachting signs deal with IGY marinas
The company has been made the preferred superyacht service provider at all Island Global Yachting (IGY) marinas in the Caribbean

Ferretti Yachts and Pershing name French dealer
Abys Yachting in France is the latest addition to the sales network of Italian boat brands Ferretti Yachts and Pershing

'Show of confidence' at METS
Visitor levels virtually equal those of last year at METS incorporating the SuperYacht Pavilion 2009,

Federagenti Yacht names new advisor
Former UCINA secretary general Lorenzo Pollicardo has joined the Italian ship agents' federation Federagenti Yacht as the yachting section's new technical advisor

Humphreys designs 'ecHo' yacht
Humphreys Yacht Design has revealed initial plans for an 'eco-friendly' motoryacht being developed for Monte Fino Yachts

Brazil to host Class 1 powerboat championship
Rio de Janeiro is to host the Brazilian Grand Prix from March 26-28 at Marina da Glória in Guanabara Bay

New Zealand Yachts in receivership
The Whangerei facility will continue to operate as a refit yard

Ferretti reorganisation could see 300 layoffs
Riva, Ferretti and Pershing could become a single company while news on Apreamare's possible departure from the Ferretti Group is due within days

Isle of Man Yacht Forum names new officers
The superyacht trade association has appointed new officers who will stand for a two-year period before new elections are called

Refit takes centre stage at METS
Plenty of activity could be seen along the Repair & Refit Boulevard inside this year's extended SuperYacht Pavilion at METS

Sardinian luxury tax judged to be illegal
The European Court of Justice has judged the luxury tax imposed on the Italian island since 2006 to have been illegal

Gulf Craft makes management changes
Erwin Bamps becomes COO and Nasser Alshaali is named as the Middle Eastern boatbuilder's new CEO

Imtech to develop 'green' superyachts
Dutch technical services group Imtech Marine has teamed with Feadship and MTU to work on a 'green' superyacht project

Northrop and Johnson names new broker
Robert Jarrett joins US brokerage Northrop and Johnson in Rhode Island

Trumpy launches new tender range
New tenders for superyachts over 30m

Middle East projects progress
Major developments push forward

Yachts play a key part in growth of India luxury market
India adding 16,000 millionaires each week

Decision time for Azzura in two weeks
CEO optimistic and ready for decisions on groups future

Dockwise raise cash through direct share placement
Yacht transport company expects quarter million

Ferretti and Pinmar part company
Italian boatbuilding giant Ferretti has agreed to transfer its entire shareholding of Spanish superyacht painting company Pinmar SL

Designers Botin Carkeek form team with Atollvic yard
Winning race boat designers collaborate in superyacht construction

Digital catalogue for METS out now
The catalogue for METS incorporating the SuperYacht Pavilion is once again online in advance of the event taking place next week in Amsterdam

Awards for Dubois designed yachts
Two yachts from Dubois Yacht Design studio win awards at Ft Lauderdale Boat Show

Greek finance boss buys Maltese Falcon
The new owner of the revolutionary 88m (289ft) sailing superyacht is the boss of the hedge fund Ikos Asset Management Elena Ambrosiadou

IGY forms new strategic alliance in Middle East
The alliance will operate between IGY and a Maltese-based subsidiary of G-Marin, which is keen to develop marina-related activities

New design linked with Devonport
Devonport Yachts interested in new design company

Bermuda to boost superyacht capacity
Refurbished navy dockyard to become superyacht base