17 May 2012

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Study reveals damage of Spanish Matriculation Tax on superyacht industry

Publication of an Economic Impact Study has highlighted the affect of Spain's Matriculation Tax upon its economy. The report finds that registration under the Spanish flag has fallen 77% since 2007, with just 11 vessels out of MYBA's 1,189 carrying the Spanish flag.

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USSA makes progress in Washington

For the last four years, the USSA has been regularly heading to Washington DC for advocacy work. This year was a watershed moment for the Association at the American Boating Congress, hosted by the NMMA in late April.

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Business, Florida style at ASF 2012

Superyacht Events has rolled out the entertainment programme for the American Superyacht Forum. Fun events will provide needed downtime in between the three days' (21-23 May) hard hitting series of sessions.

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Fleet Latest

Horizon Yachts' 32m superyacht 'Summer Wind' of the shipyard's RP97 series has successfully completed her sea trials in Kaohsiung harbor and is now ready for delivery to her Australian owner. More

  • Location
    Taiwan
  • LOA
    32m
  • Shipyard
    Horizon Yachts

The yacht industry is not a cottage industry as it once was. It’s got bigger. The law needs to grow up, to catch up with where the industry is now."
Adrian Jones

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Sanlorenzo launches Experienced Yachts refit programmeSanlorenzo launches Experienced Yachts refit programme

Following the launch of two superyachts, Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has launched its Experienced Yachts programme, a comprehensive management and refit programme dedicated to second-hand trade-in yachts. More

D-Marin acquires two marinas in CroatiaD-Marin acquires two marinas in Croatia

The operators of Mandalina Marina have acquired a further two marinas in Croatia. An investment of €17 million is projected for one of the marinas... More

Eurozone crisis has potential to affect 2012 seasonEurozone crisis has potential to affect 2012 season

Electoral chaos in Greece, the transfer of power in France and banking reforms in Spain have heaped further pressure on the Euro, a pressure that the superyacht industry is not immune from. The summer season is likely to be affected by these external pressures. More

Week in Superyacht Brokerage: large sales and large reductionsWeek in Superyacht Brokerage: large sales and large reductions

The week dating 8-14 May 2012 saw the sales of 59m 'Vicky' and 50m 'Dakota, amid enormous reductions - the 70m 'Reverie' was reduced by $10 million for the second time in 2012 - as well as seven additions to the sales fleet, including Tom Perkins' 1930 'Atlantide'. More

New products from Transas MarineNew products from Transas Marine

Transas Marine extends its range of software, integrated solutions and hardware technologies for the marine industry. More

FL-Products yacht coatings used on three superyachtsFL-Products yacht coatings used on three superyachts

In November 2011 FL-Products launched three yacht coatings: FL-Yacht Titanium, FL-Yacht Diamond Gloss, and FL-Yacht Diamond Gloss Ultra. Six months after the products' launch, they are proving popular, with three superyachts choosing to use the coatings. More

Ferretti moves Bertram Yachts to Merritt IslandFerretti moves Bertram Yachts to Merritt Island

The Ferretti Group-owned Bertram Yacht is relocating its main facilities 200 miles north of its current Miami location to Merritt Island, Brevard County this year. After 50 years building sport fishers at the current location, the decision has been made to head upstate to the new 37-acre site. More

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In our case, we chose to use a standard tool for time tracking instead of just something that would only track our vacation. The best thing about it is that it has a web server and we can still use it offline. As the manager, I am able to monitor and tr … More

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Hi AlistairWe have a good english speaking contact based in Bizerte if required.Please let me know if you need details:Sarnia Yachts LimitedLa Plaiderie HouseSt Peter PortGuernseyTel +44 1481 754851E-Mail: bruce.maltwood@sarniayachts.comWebsite: www.sarni … More

Crew Study - Questionnaire

1.  How did you get into the yachting industry?I stumbled into yachting when I starting working for a shipyard building motor yachts (Oceanfast) in my home town Perth Western Australia. It was a natural progression once I completed my apprentice … More

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Press Releases

Wayne Shepherd promoted to general manager marina operations of Mourjan Marinas IGY

Shepherd has been Mourjan Marinas IGY’s regional operations manager and will now take up the reins of the Dubai-based company’s portfolio. More

Floating Life International revamps its website

Floating Life International has recently rejuvenated its company website with a new site format and several new features. More

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