All articles by David Robinson – Page 88
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NewsYacht transport vessel partially sinks with five large yachts onboard
Five large yachts were reported to be onboard a float-on/float-off yacht carrier operated by Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) when it partially sank in the Port of Palma de Mallorca today while trying to unload.
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NewsMore Caribbean islands to reopen in coming weeks
A growing number of Caribbean islands have already reopened to international visitors or have indicated when they will be doing so. These include the US Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, the Turks & Caicos islands, Anquilla, St Lucia and Aruba.
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NewsAzura Marine launches new solar-powered cat
The first of a new series of solar-powered catamarans by the Singapore-based Azura Marine was launched earlier this month in Bali, Indonesia. The appropriately named ’Solar Eclipse’ is the first hull of in Azura’s Aquanima 40 series, which currently includes the Aquanima 40 and Aquanima 45.
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NewsChina’s National People’s Congress proposes new Hainan investment initiatives
Control mechanisms for yachts included in new policies
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NewsEcho Yachts wins order for 56m catamaran yacht support craft
Western Australia-based Echo Yachts has won its first superyacht contract since delivery of two vessels for the same Singaporean owner, which included the 84m (276ft) trimaran White Rabbit.
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NewsCVC Capital Partners completes acquisition of D-Marin
New owners have plans for organic growth and acquisitions
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NewsCaribbean island locations start to open up
The Caribbean islands are in the early stage of opening up after tough lockdown regulations were put in place to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dutch Antilles island of Aruba has announced that it will open from June 15 and Grenada has also received its first yacht arrivals with ...
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NewsPalma Club de Mar to undergo €60m transformation
Work began this week on a €60m upgrade to Club de Mar Marina in Palma de Mallorca, one of the major marinas in this leading Mediterranean yachting destination. The project is currently the largest on a public space within the marine recreational sector in Spain using private capital.
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NewsCroatia’s open borders to kickstart yacht charter market?
The opening of Croatia’s borders to allow EU citizens to visit without any quarantine restrictions is expected to trigger the restart of the yacht charter market, which has already started to pick up since the weekend. In particular, boat owners and visitors from Germany, Australia and Slovenia are anticipated to ...
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NewsQuestion marks hang over future of Perini Navi
Speculation circulating in Italy today suggests that Perini Navi, a leading sail and motor superyacht builder, is suffering severe financial issues which may result in it entering bankruptcy while a restructuring plan is developed and implemented. The source of the speculation was an article into today’s Milano Finanza, an Italian ...
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NewsGroupe Beneteau appoints dealers in China and Australia
Beneteau Asia Pacific, the regional arm of Groupe Beneteau, has appointed two new dealers – one in China and another in Australia.
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NewsIreland eases lockdown, allowing marinas to reopen
Safety concerns raised with government over COVID-19 steps
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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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