All articles by David Robinson – Page 82
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NewsSuperyachts to play key role in Bermuda’s economic recovery
The Atlantic island of Bermuda has missed out on a number of international yacht regattas and sports fisher boat competitions, but the island’s government is now actively pursuing the superyacht market with the objective that it could make a key contribution in the country’s economic recovery.
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NewsNew 50-berth marina planned for Andaman Islands
Plans are underway to develop a new 50-berth marina at Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
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NewsGlider Yachts enters administration
The Glider concept was developed by MD Robert McCall UK start-up Glider Yachts Ltd, which over the past eight years has been developing an innovative new design of high-performance, high-speed yacht based on two gliding hulls and a raised superstructure, has entered administration. IBI understands that the ...
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NewsMaritimo reports North American demand back to pre-Covid-19 levels
Resurgence of interest for both new and pre-owned boats over last six weeks
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NewsUK council to buy key shipbuilding facility in Cowes
Following a meeting yesterday, the UK’s Isle of Wight Council has reaffirmed its intention to acquire Venture Quays, the part of Cowes harbour which hosts the iconic Columbine Building and home to Wight Shipyard.
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NewsSpanish telecoms satellite operator expands coverage
Through an expanded partnership agreement, Hispasat, the Spanish telecommunications satellite operator, will be able to offer better connectivity to the yachts and commercial ships that use its systems in the Mediterranean and Latin America.
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NewsNorwegian superyacht-builder goes bankrupt after loan agreement ends
Kleven Verft down to share in build of new superyacht-style cruise ship
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NewsPalumbo Superyachts renews Marseille yard concession for another 21 years
With a 21-year renewal of the concession of its shipyard in Marseille, Palumbo Superyachts is planning new investment to enhance the facilities for handling superyacht repairs and refit. The concession renewal came into force on July 1, 2020. In response to the renewal, PSY Refit has approved significant investments to ...
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NewsNew Ecuadorian-based superyacht cruise company to start operations in December
Kontiki’s 39m (128ft) yacht is currently undergoing a major refit at Astilleros Maridueña’s shipyard in Guayaquil A new Ecuadorian-based superyacht cruise company called Kontiki Small Yacht Expeditions is due to commence operations in December with two planned cruises along the coast of the South American country. ...
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NewsGreater freedoms introduced for yachts in Hainan Free Trade Zone
New rules will run until the end of December 2024
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NewsBarbados to join list of Caribbean islands reopening to tourists
Barbados will join the growing list of Caribbean islands opening up after the lockdowns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic as from July 12. The news was announced by Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.
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NewsAzura Marine to build Aquanima solar-powered catamarans in Spain
Flurry of enquiries following recent launch of first cat
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NewsSt Maarten to reopen to tourists from July 1
The Dutch Caribbean island of St Maarten, a key yachting destination, is to reopen to tourists from North America and Europe as of July 1. This adds to the visitors which have been arriving in St Maarten since June 22 from a number of local Caribbean destinations, subject to them ...
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NewsPlans for new Greek superyacht yard rejected
The proposal was part of a €612m investment plan for Piraeus port
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NewsCyprus on track to significantly increase marina capacity over next few years
Four projects at different stages of development
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NewsMaldives to reopen to visitors from next week
The Indian Ocean island country of the Maldives, which extends across several chains of islands, will be opening up to tourists and visitors such as yacht crew and passengers on Monday 29 June. Maldivian airports will open on July 1.
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NewsLatest NZ-built superyacht to be completed this month
The 26.2m (86ft) superyacht power catamaran Rua Moana is the latest large yacht project to be completed in New Zealand. The yacht will be used for charter and is already being marketed as such by a number of local charter companies.
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NewsMalta allows superyacht crew changes
The Maltese government has introduced a new ruling that lifts the travel ban relating to yachts calling in Malta with crews only onboard. This will allow yachts to use Malta for crew changes, a particularly difficult aspect for superyachts as a result of the lockdowns and travel bans due to ...
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