All articles by David Robinson – Page 105

  • Inmarsat's Fleet One on a Beneteau yacht
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    Inmarsat extends Fleet One deal to two other Groupe Beneteau brands

    2019-03-13T14:32:00Z

    The partnership that began last year between Inmarsat and Groupe Beneteau brand Lagoon has now been extended to include both CNB and Beneteau, with other group brands likely to follow.

  • DNV GL's Maritime Operational Centre in Hovik, Norway
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    Leading classification society introduces remote surveys

    2019-03-13T08:00:00Z

    All vessels classed by leading classification society DNV GL can now make use of a new option to have some inspections undertaken remotely using the new Veracity data platform. This new digital option could prove a significant development and ease pressure on the number of available surveyors.

  • Cairns
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    Major investment proposed for Cairns Marine Precinct

    2019-03-12T11:49:00Z

    A major multimillion-dollar investment is in prospect for the Queensland port of Cairns which, if implemented, could see local shipyard capacity enhanced and new common-user facilities developed. The proposals are contained in a study called the Cairns Marine Precinct (CMP) Growth Strategy.

  • Sports-Partner CEO Lars Erik Wilhelmsen
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    IEC Telecom boosts involvement in Scandi yacht-racing

    2019-03-12T10:42:00Z

    Global satellite communications firm IEC Telecom has strengthened its ties with the Scandinavian yacht-racing sector through a new collaboration deal with Sports-Partner AS, organiser of the Skagen Race.

  • Port Louis's Caudan area
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    Green light for Mauritian masterplan

    2019-03-12T08:00:00Z

    The strategic development plan commissioned for the Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA), which runs up to 2040, includes options for both new facilities for yachts and upgrades to existing facilities.

  • The 140m Ocean Victory from Fincantieri is the largest yacht to ever visit New Zealand
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    Fincantieri acquires minority stake in Italian shipbuilder

    2019-03-11T15:55:00Z

    The global shipbuilding and Italian state-owned group Fincantieri has acquired a minority stake in the Genova Industrie Navali (GIN) shipbuilding business. The transaction also includes an option for Fincantieri to buy a minority stake in the T Mariotti shipyard, a subsidiary of GIN which has a dedicated yacht-building arm, Mariotti ...

  • Panos Kirnidis, CEO of PISR
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    Palau Ship Registry introduces new registration options

    2019-03-11T10:21:00Z

    The Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) has introduced three new yacht registration options for chartering. Yacht owners can now choose from a one-year, three-year or five-year registration that offer different costs and come with no annual fee.

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    AYH pursues initiative to record history of yachting

    2019-03-08T14:54:00Z

    The annual general meeting of the Association of Yachting Historians (AYH), held last weekend, highlighted its core objective of recording the history of yachting in the UK and elsewhere.

  • Winch Design helped lay the keel of Nobiskrug’s 77m Black Shark
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    Winch Design reports strong 2017/18

    2019-03-08T14:42:00Z

    London, UK-based superyacht design studio, Winch Design Ltd, increased its turnover and pre-tax profit in the financial year ended May 31, 2018. The company, which also undertakes design work on houses, aircraft and other projects, described its yacht design activity as being ‘stable’.

  • BIA president Alan Blake
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    BIA rejects plans for 25% tax on new and used boats in New South Wales

    2019-03-08T08:00:00Z

    The plan put forward by the New South Wales Labour Party to impose a 25% tax on new boats and second-hand recreational boats has been rejected by the Boating Industry Association (BIA), which was surprised by the announcement.

  • The Maritimo X50 will be making its global premiere at Sanctuary Cove in May
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    Maritimo reports strong sales from Miami show

    2019-03-06T14:23:00Z

    Australian yacht-builder Maritimo has reported that it experienced strong sales at the recent Miami International Yacht Show. The company, which is actively working to grow its presence in the North American market, used the show to debut two enclosed flybridge models – a beach club version of the X60 and ...

  • The Kaohsiung International Marina Development Association
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    New group lobbies for superyacht marina in Taiwan

    2019-03-06T12:15:00Z

    A new group, the Kaohsiung International Marina Development Association (KIMDA), held its first meeting recently to develop plans for the establishment of a superyacht marina in Kaohsiung. The group was initiated by Captain Paul Brackley, who heads up Central Yacht in Hong Kong.

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    V.Group acquires Global Marine Travel

    2019-03-05T11:36:00Z

    V.Group and Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) have switched their agency and marine travel interests between each other. It has not been disclosed if any money has changed hands or whether it is a straight swop of two business activities.

  • The port of Molinar is undergoing a €3m revamp
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    €3.1m upgrade for Balearic port

    2019-03-04T15:29:00Z

    A €3.1m upgrade to the port of Molinar in Palma de Mallorca is due to begin on March 18. The upgrade will include improvements to the marine facilities and related onshore buildings.

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    DMCA upgrades Sea Dubai initiative

    2019-03-01T08:00:00Z

    The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has used the 2019 Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) to launch new smart services and unveil an upgrade to the Sea Dubai initiative launched a year ago.

  • The Dubai Harbour project is due for completion in 2020
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    UAE to introduce 180-day cruising permit

    2019-02-28T12:45:00Z

    The UAE is planning to introduce a 180-day cruising permit once a number of outstanding points have been resolved. The initiative forms part of the country’s future strategy to attract more superyachts to the region, and its ambitions to develop the UAE’s marinas – particularly in Dubai – for winter ...

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    Gulf Craft focuses on non-superyacht range at DIBS

    2019-02-27T11:19:00Z

    Gulf Craft is calling 2019 “The Year of Nomad Yachts” as it harnesses a smart approach to family yachting with its range of environment-friendly vessels. In line with its serious steps to reduce its carbon footprint, Gulf Craft will be offering customers the solar-power option for all its yachts in ...

  • Oceanco's 105m Esquel is an exploration vessel with superyacht sophistication
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    Oceanco unveils new explorer SY concept in Dubai

    2019-02-27T10:28:00Z

    The unveiling of a new superyacht concept by Oceanco has been a regular feature at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) for several years, and for 2019 that concept is the 105m Esquel explorer superyacht. Oceanco says the design was “conceived and designed to explore new territories”.

  • Greek flag
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    Greek government approves marine tourism project

    2019-02-26T10:14:00Z

    New €40m marina planned for Santorini

  • Dubai-web
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    Egyptian firm makes first-time DIBS appearance

    2019-02-26T08:54:00Z

    Dolphin Marine Group, an Egyptian supplier of marine equipment and services, is making its first-ever appearance at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) to grow its Middle East presence and highlight its planned expansion for later this year.