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Charter boom in Croatia
Following a spike in charter activity in Croatia, SuperyachtNews.com spoke to Dorijan Dujmic, managing partner at BWA Yachting about the catalyst for this upturn.
Business
07 Aug 2015
A work in progress
SuperyachtNews.com spoke to Udo Kleinitz, newly appointed Secretary General at ICOMIA, two months into his new role to identify his personal goals and the changes ICOMIA is looking to implement moving forward.
Business
06 Aug 2015
Restructuring at Princess Yachts
SuperyachtNews.com spoke to Kiran Jay Haslam, marketing director at Princess Yachts about the restructuring at the yard, announced at the beginning of July, and what is in the pipeline for the Plymouth based yacht builder.
Business
28 Jul 2015
The land of opportunity
SuperyachtNews.com speaks to consultant Bob Saxon about the potential for Cuba as a US yachting destination, and where the situation stands on progress being made with US-Cuban relations.
Business
24 Jul 2015
Onto something new
Joe Foggia has taken on a new role at Northrop & Johnson following his departure from Christensen Shipyard. SuperyachtNews.com spoke to Foggia about the move.
Business
22 Jul 2015
Capitalising on your large asset
A problem within the charter market, which is growing in prominence is the lack of quality 50m+ yachts to meet the demand. SuperyachtNews.com spoke to Nick Burleigh to find out exactly what the issue is and what needs to be done to solve it.
Fleet
15 Jul 2015
PYP acquires Hydrasud
PYP has acquired Hydrasud in La Ciotat, France, a move that will help the company expand further into the new build and large yacht sector.
Business
13 Jul 2015
Becoming more 'Abell'
Redevelopments abound in Australia, with Abell Point Marina completing the development of its facilities on the central Queensland Coast. SuperyachtNews.com spoke to Luke McCaul, marketing and business development manager at the marina about what the chan
Business
09 Jul 2015
Transaction complete, please remove your card
Local news reports have indicated that Henry Luken, 50 per cent shareholder in Christensen Shipyards, has successfully purchased all assets from receiver, Miles Stover, which includes the completion and construction of three hulls.
Business
08 Jul 2015
Waiting at the foot of the Acropolis
In light of the current economic strife in Greece, commonly known as the 'bed of civilisation', SuperyachtNews.com spoke to yacht owner Harry Vafias and partner at Cape4 Yachting, Michel Chryssicopoulos to find out how this economic peril will affect the
Business
07 Jul 2015
Trinity Yachts acquired by Harvey Gulf International Marine
On 25 June, Harvey Gulf International Marine, a company specialising in marine transportation, acquired Trinity Yachts and Gulf Coast Shipyard, with the creation of affiliate company Harvey Shipyard Group, managing all shipbuilding assets.
Business
30 Jun 2015
'The Heesen cathedral'
Construction on Heesen's new 85m dry dock has begun, with completion scheduled for October 2016.
Business
23 Jun 2015
You shall not pass
The proposed French mooring tax that has previously caused uproar among the marine community in France has been halted in its passage to government. SuperyachtNews.com spoke to Freddy Desplanques to find out more.
Business
19 Jun 2015
Permission granted
Ocean Village's Marina Bay in Gibraltar has taken another step forward in development, with Gibraltar's Development and Planning Commission granting planning permission for the new superyacht berths and short stay rental apartments.
Business
12 Jun 2015
Paris MoU agrees on inspection campaign for MLC
The Paris MoU conglomeration of port states has established a Concentration Inspection Campaign (CIC), which has been agreed on in order to verify compliance with MLC 2006, for 2016.
Business
11 Jun 2015
New Colombian addition to ICOMIA
ICOMIA has announced the addition of a Colombian association, ASONAUTICA, which will focus on supporting the marine industry and promoting nautical tourism along the coast of Colombia.
Business
08 Jun 2015
Hope for Christensen
Local news reports and court documents indicate that in a bid to keep Christensen Shipyards afloat Miles Stover, receiver, of Turnaround Inc is looking to sell all assets to Henry Luken, who currently owns 50 per cent of the company.
Business
05 Jun 2015
Royal Huisman appoints new managing director
Dutch shipyard, Royal Huisman has announced the appointment of Roemer Boogaard as managing director.
Business
01 Jun 2015
Russian oligarchs disappear over the horizon
With private jet company, Bombardier Inc paring output of its Global 5000 and Global 6000 business jets due to lowered demand from Russia and China, SuperyachtNews.com spoke to charter broker Valeria Alekhina at Fraser Yachts about whether similar effects
Business
01 Jun 2015
Marina Port Vell opens business hub
SuperyachtNews.com speaks to Marina Port Vell's commercial director, Anella Alcott about the opening of a business hub at the marina and where this positions Barcelona in Europe's superyacht industry.
Business
29 May 2015
Fincantieri acquires share in Camper & Nicholsons International
Fincantieri has invested a minority share in luxury yachting experts, Camper & Nicholsons International.
Business
27 May 2015
Small but mighty Malta
Beautiful scenery and clear-blue waters, famous heritage, notoriously welcoming people and a well-placed superyacht marina makes Malta an attractive superyacht destination in the Mediterranean. The Superyacht Owner talks to Captain Bob Corcoran of M/Y Sam
Owner
27 May 2015
Khan's vision for Jacksonville Shipyards to go forwards
The proposal by Shad Khan and Iguana Investments for the development of the Jacksonville Shipyards, has received the highest score of three proposals put forward earlier in the year.
Business
19 May 2015
Mooring in the cradle of civilisation
Athens Marina, located in Faliro Bay just a stones throw away from the heart of Europe's historical capital, is perfectly located for the intrepid explorer and adventurous yachtie. The Superyacht Owner seeks out the attraction of this ideally located mari
Owner
18 May 2015
Planning ahead
SuperyachtNews.com speaks to Francois Van Well, vice president business development at Rybovich about the company's plans for development in Riviera Beach.
Business
18 May 2015
Mondomarine acquires Cantieri di Pisa
Mondomarine has acquired Cantieri di Pisa in an agreement that includes the six boats that the yard has under construction.
Business
11 May 2015
EMC to acquire MTN
Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) has announced it has signed an agreement, to acquire MTN Communications in a move that is hoped will strengthen both companies in the communications sector.
Business
29 Apr 2015
Making the buyer 'confident' in Benetti is key, says Luigi Adamo
Speaking to Maarten Janssen, Luigi Adamo, general manager, Benetti highlighted improving customer assistance in increasing its fleet presence in Asia at the Singapore Yacht Show 2015.
Business
28 Apr 2015
Kymeta partners with e3 Sytems for flat panel antenna solution
Kymeta appoints e3 Systems as its partner for customised flat panel antenna solutions for superyachts.
Business
28 Apr 2015
Benetti takes on Asia
Benetti has announced its plans to open two offices in Hong Kong, appointing Luigi Adamo as the general director, in an expansion that is hoped to continue into Japan and Indonesia.
Business
23 Apr 2015
ICON Yachts signs its largest contract yet
ICON Yachts has signed an 80m+ project, which has a scheduled completion for summer 2017, the largest for the yard so far.
Business
23 Apr 2015
IMS 700 site open for business
Naval repair and maintenance shipyard, IMS Shipyard has opened its new IMS 700 site, complementing the existing IMS 300 site.
Business
21 Apr 2015
Taking on Turkey
The Superyacht Owner puts a spotlight on Palmarina, the fourth addition to C&N Marina's 1782 Club, and what Turkey as a destination in itself has to offer to the superyacht industry.
Owner
21 Apr 2015
Fraser Yachts goes full-service
Fraser Yachts and V.Delta of V. Group have partnered to provide project management services to superyachts.
Business
17 Apr 2015
OCEA opens new facility
French company OCEA has announced the opening of a new site in Les Sables d'Olonne, catering to yachts up to 85m
Business
16 Apr 2015
A duty to the Maldives
The Maldives has implemented zero per cent import duty on luxury vessels visiting the island.
Business
10 Apr 2015
Proposal for refit facility in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Florida's Downtown Investment Authority are currently reviewing proposals for the investment in the Shipyards, with the latest proposal from Shitaki Marine Enterprises following a proposal from the Jaguars' Shad Khan.
Business
06 Apr 2015
Scotland the brave
The Superyacht Owner spoke to Captain Malcolm Banks, assistant project manager of the build on S/Y Elena and founder of Scottish Yacht Services about his experience and knowledge of chartering and cruising the area that he also calls home.
Owner
27 Mar 2015
Berth right
Ultimateberths.com, a website offering berths, slips and moorings for sale or rent, will be launching their latest version of the website in the next few weeks, in the throes of the ever demanding berthing sector.
Business
26 Mar 2015
Sale of R&Q Marine Services to Hiscox Ltd confirmed
Insurance group, Hiscox Ltd has bought Randall & Quilter Marine Services, a sale that the insurance firm believes complements its existing services.
Business
23 Mar 2015
Meeting pollution head-on
Lloyd’s has published its analysis from the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response committee meeting, with some superyacht specifics to address.
Business
19 Mar 2015
Benetti completes a successful first quarter
Benetti continues a busy first quarter with the launch of three yachts at its shipyard in Livorno.
Fleet
18 Mar 2015
Furuno launches new NavNet TZtouch2
Electronics company, Furuno, has launched its new NavNet TZtouch2, with a presentation at its site in Portsmouth.
Fleet
16 Mar 2015
Middle Eastern promise
The Middle East stands as a relatively under-subscribed superyacht arena despite it being home to a large portion of superyacht owners. Extremely seasonal, the charter yacht availability in the region is limited and local yachts tend to be designe
Fleet
12 Mar 2015
Gibraltar gears up for a superyacht marina
Captain E.S Geary has been appointed as technical consultant for Ocean Village's proposed superyacht marina project in Gibraltar, which aims to have planning permission confirmed by the end of March.
Business
11 Mar 2015
Rossinavi returns to the golden age with M/Y 'Tansaray'
Rossinavi's reproduction of the classic FR209, is set to be launched in April, following a technically challenging build whilst maintaining the yacht's classic form.
Fleet
09 Mar 2015
IMPA ACT maps out trends for the supply chain
IMPA ACT has identified three key trends that the maritime supply chain should be aware of for 2015, which could prove constructive for superyacht industry suppliers.
Business
05 Mar 2015
Heesen delivers M/Y 'Asya'
Heesen has announced the delivery of M/Y Asya to her owners.
Fleet
04 Mar 2015
'Umbra' refit completed
Auckland’s Diverse Projects have completed the extensive refit on 'Umbra', with a specialist management company.
Fleet
03 Mar 2015
Final call...
The discounted offer on The Superyacht Intelligence Annual Report has now ended...
Business
27 Feb 2015