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USCG Illegal charter crackdown continues
The United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) focus on illegal charter operations continues in full force with the latest unlawful operator nabbed in Key West, Florida, just off the community’s legendary Mallory Square. The operator faces fines on up to US$39,936.
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NewsSailing charters up in US Virgin Islands
While the Caribbean is recovering from two years of severe hurricane seasons, the demand for sailing charters in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) is growing, and so are the fleets destined to accommodate it.
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Finnish boat sharing platform goes global
New Skipperi web service to be introduced in Scandinavia next year
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Industry rallies behind 1st Thailand Charter Week
The first Thailand Charter Week is producing strong interest from regional and international companies in the charter and marine tourism sector. The show is anticipated to have a successful first edition at the Phuket Yacht Haven venue, with 22 yachts confirmed so far.
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Owner of illegal Miami charter gets federal prison time
Dallas Ladd will serve 30 days in federal prison as the result of an illegal charter operation he ran, despite US Coast Guard warnings to cease and desist. The 38-year-old Miami Beach, Florida resident is also prohibited from owning or even boarding a boat for three years after his release, ...
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Annapolis Yacht Sales announces charter division
Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) is partnering with Navigare Yachting to bring a new yacht charter service to the Chesapeake Bay area of the US.
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Port of San Diego drafts illegal charter ordinance
Many major US cities are seeing an increase in illegal charter operations, and the Port of San Diego, California, is releasing a long-awaited draft ordinance that would give the port district oversight of charter vessel operations.
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US jet charter firm moves into yachts
US flight charter service Apollo Jets is moving into the yacht market through its acquisition of Cambridge Yacht Group.
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SA cat builder targets charter market
St Francis Marine is modifying its factory and plans to employ more staff in preparation for launching into the charter market next year
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Member of ‘yacht robbery group’ arrested in Moscow
Following the theft of a US$2m yacht named Ghost 3 from Turkish charter firm GMM Yachting, Interpol has been on the case in search of the thieves.
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NTSB: Dive boat crew asleep when fire broke out
All six crew members of the ill-fated dive boat Conception, which caught fire 2 September killing 34 people off the California coast, were asleep when the blaze broke out in violation of regulations requiring a commercial vessel to have a crew member stand night watch.
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Biograd Boat Show expands to meet demand
An extra exhibition hall has been added to accomodate new Croatian Charter Expo B2B event
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Pontoon boat accident leads to calls for rental rule review
In the wake of a rental boat capsize that dumped 15 vacationers in the Ocean City Inlet channel in Maryland on August 1, some are questioning regulations surrounding boat rentals and what repercussions rental companies face when an accident occurs.
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The Moorings announces new range of powercats
New 534PC features solar panels, modern interiors and underwater lights
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Leading boatbuilders to benefit from large-scale charter fleet order
The Moorings, Sunsail and Footloose have announced a $130m investment in new charter products by parent company Travelopia Yachts. Jenneau, Beneteau, Lagoon and Robertson Caine are among the brands which will be receiving orders according to the charter operator
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Linssen to build 10 more craft for French charter firm
Linssen Yachts of the Netherlands will build another 10 self-drive rental craft for France’s Locaboat Holidays. Since late 2017, it has already delivered 28 steel Pénichette Evolution motoryachts, which it has jointly developed with Locaboat.
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Sunsail invests £3.75m in new Jeanneau charter fleet
Sunsail has announced the addition of several new Jeanneau yachts to its UK charter fleet. The investment, worth £3.75m, will deliver 15 new Sunsail 41.0 yachts in 2020, with the planned addition of a further 10 yachts the following year.
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Yacht tourism takes centre stage in Greek elections
Government must work harder at supporting the marine industry, SITESAP president tells political hopefulls
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Two Oceans Marine launches SA’s biggest-ever composite catamaran
Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing has launched South Africa’s biggest composite and leisure catamaran, the company announced on Tuesday.
