All articles by David Robinson – Page 77
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NewsGreece introduces new rules for yachts
The Greek Maritime Ministry has announced new regulations for the operation of yachts and pleasure craft which come into force today and will last through to June 15, 2020.
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NewsBritish Marine hosts COVID-19 webinar
Seven working groups across all sectors to provide advice
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NewsHeysea Yachts launches 10th Asteria 108
Heysea Yachts, China’s most active superyacht builder, has just launched the tenth model in its successful Asteria 108 series. The 33.1m (108ft) vessel is set to be delivered in mid-June, after which it is scheduled to spend six months in Hong Kong followed by a voyage to Melbourne, Australia.
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NewsCOVID-19 protection, the latest superyacht ‘must-have’
In a circular about the sale of the 43m (141ft) expedition superyacht Marcato from Globe Regal Yachting, an emphasis was placed on its air-treatment system and anti-COVID-19 protection.
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NewsGMI chairman foresees ‘lasting change’ for marina training
Marina training will experience a “lasting change” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Tony Browne, chairman of the Global Marina Institute (GMI) and marina director of Porto Montenegro. The GMI, formed in 2011, is an organisation jointly supported by British Marine and the Marina Industries Association of ...
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NewsNew European head for Northrop & Johnson
Global superyacht brokerage and services group, Northrop & Johnson (N&J), has appointed a new head of European operations and also a new chief marketing officer.
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NewsItalian yards come to terms with new working conditions
With most, if not all, of Italy’s yacht-builders having returned to work this week, many are coming to terms with the health and safety rules set by the government, medical authorities and trade unions to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and support a gradual easing of the lockdown. A survey ...
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NewsFinancial businesses take action on COVID-19
Two financial businesses – a Bermuda-headquartered international insurer and a leading French bank – are taking steps to provide the financial resources to cover for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsSMM 2020 moves to new February 2021 timing
Next year’s trade fair will be the first international gathering of the maritime industry in 2021
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NewsHK designer unveils small electric commuter craft concept
Michael Young, a Hong Kong-based boat designer, has introduced a range of new designs for small electric commuter boats.
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NewsAIG takes major hit from COVID-19 with quarterly profits down 93%
AIG (American International Group), a major player in the international superyacht insurance market, has reported a 93% fall in quarterly adjusted profits largely due to COVID-19, which it describes as “the single largest catastrophe loss the industry has ever seen”. Part of the fall was due to money put aside ...
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NewsSailing and boat access rules in Spain to start easing from Monday
22,000 leisure craft in Balearic Islands unused since Spanish lockdown introduced
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NewsCovid-19 likely to change future working practices in marine leisure sector
More home working anticipated to become a regular feature going forward
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NewsNew hydrogen fuel cell initiative involves ABB and HDF
With the growing interest and discussion about the potential use of hydrogen as a fuel for superyachts, a new initiative to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems in France may move the whole process forward. If successful, it will also help reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector. The new initiative ...
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NewsYachts to be included in new port plan for Falkland Islands
Boat traffic is rising and there is a need for more enhanced facilities
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NewsThree yachts catch fire in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s emergency fire and medical services were called to the Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter yesterday afternoon after a fire broke out on board a boat and spread to two other yachts. Within around two hours, the fires were under control and no injuries have been reported.
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NewsDynamiq presents new yacht developed in collaboration with German car tuner Klassen
The GTM90 was due to have been launched at the now-cancelled Geneva Motor Show
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NewsYachting Developments restarts operations
Yachting Developments (YD), the New Zealand superyacht builder, has announced that it has resumed operations following a five-week break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption comes at a time when New Zealand is reopening on the basis that the country has for now managed to contain the coronavirus.
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NewsYacht transport continues despite uncertainty over Med season outlook
While the future of the Mediterranean season for yacht and superyacht cruising and charter is unknown at this point in time, arrangements to transport yachts into key Med locations continues apace. Taking the yachting centre of Palma in Mallorca as an example, a number of yacht transport ships have been ...
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NewsUS marine company to trial robot water taxis
A US technology company, Buffalo Automation, is planning to hold trials of an unmanned robot water taxi in the UK’s southwest port of Plymouth, hopefully this summer, once the Covid-19 situation eases.
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