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MLC insurance packages causing confusion say brokers
The plethora of MLC-compliant insurance packages being offered since it came into effect has the potential to confuse and obfuscate, say brokers. Unnecessary auxiliary products are often being sold as part of the packages.
Business
17 Sep 2013
When lightning strikes
What should crew do when a yacht is struck by lightning? We speak with Charles Taylor loss adjustors about what crew should do in this situation and the possible on-board aftermath of this freak occurrence.
Business
16 Sep 2013
Yacht Technologies presents optimised communication package at Monaco
The package includes turnkey VSAT, VOIP telephones, private GSM networks, Sat-TV and secure internal and external IT networks.
Fleet
10 Sep 2013
'Rebecca' to undergo major refit at Pendennis
German Frers designed 42m ketch 'Rebecca' will have a new teak deck and modification of interior spaces during her winter refit.
Fleet
10 Sep 2013
Net-Logic to launch new system at Monaco
VesselWatch is a multifunctional safety and communication system that reduces the number of devices crew have to carry, whilst increasing the features available. The system will be demonstrated and launched at Monaco.
Fleet
10 Sep 2013
'Soraya 46' launches in Turkey
The first flagship yacht from Soraya Yachts will be premiered at Monaco Yacht Show.
Fleet
09 Sep 2013
Elite adds bespoke mattresses to range under new partnership
Elite Yacht Linen will supply mattresses after it was appointed agent by Mattson's. The Swedish manufacturer, historically focused on the hotel sector, took its first order for a bespoke yacht mattress through Elite.
Business
09 Sep 2013
Taiwan and St Lucia discuss joint yachting initiatives
Discussions to boost the countries' respective yachting sectors in a joint plan took place during the Taiwanese President, Ma Ying-jeou’s, first State visit to the Caribbean island.
Business
06 Sep 2013
Pendennis announces signing of 31.3m sloop
Pendennis has announced the signing for a new build 31.3m aluminium sloop, to be designed by Dubois Naval Architects.
Fleet
06 Sep 2013
Williams Performance Tenders to debut at Monaco
The British tender builder will be exhibiting the Dieseljet 625 for its first appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show.
Business
06 Sep 2013
The fine art of insurance
A list of the world's most prolific art collectors reveals superyacht owners, unsurprsingly, to be at the very top. If their pieces find their way on board superyachts, however, there are fundamental principles to follow in considering insurance.
Business
05 Sep 2013
Art Marine announces changes under new leadership
One of the world's largest investors in growth markets has appointed a new CEO to lead its company, Art Marine, in a new direction. CEO, Gregor Stinner, explains his vision and why the Middle East still has the potential to be a prime destination for supe
Business
04 Sep 2013
Raytheon Anschütz to show latest generation Bridge Control series at Monaco
The German manufacturer will be demonstrating its latest generation Synapsis Intelligent Bridge Control series at Monaco Yacht Show.
Fleet
04 Sep 2013
PlanetSolar forgoes superyacht conversion to be platform for science
The 31m solar powered yacht is in London to mark the end of a 22 day mission to investigate the ocean's role in climate change analysis. This has led to the decision to drop plans for her original superyacht conversion, explained her owner's family at the
Business
02 Sep 2013
Lantic announces raft of software updates
Lantic Entertainment Systems has refreshed its software systems with a new movie subscription service and support for Russian keyboard users.
Fleet
02 Sep 2013
Imtech puts Indian Ocean on its VSAT map
Imtech Marine has extended coverage of its Global VSAT Network to include yachts in the Indian Ocean.
Fleet
29 Aug 2013
Rondal extends workshop
The mast builder says “the sky’s the limit” now for composite one-piece mast production under the roof of its new 78m long workshop.
Business
29 Aug 2013
Daring to dream
The latest issue of 'The Superyacht Owner' includes stories from the brave and the unstoppable. After a refit of fisheries vessel, the owner of 'Enigma XK' is ready to cruise the world's most inhospitable regions and ex-Microsoft Office owner imagines a
Fleet
28 Aug 2013
National Marine Suppliers opens waterfront store in Fort Lauderdale
The marine stockist and supplier has opened a waterfront store so customers can access goods more easily.
Business
28 Aug 2013
TSO Issue 9 is out
It is easy to get distracted during show season. With this in mind, for the latest issue The Superyacht Owner has not only put together a list of yachts not to be missed at both Fort Lauderdale and Monaco, but also compiled a mix of owner stories, pra
Business
28 Aug 2013
Satellite antenna domes to be thing of the past?
An innovative satellite communication technology company is collaborating with yacht communications systems integrator, e3, to commercialise a new form of metamaterials-based satellite for the superyacht industry. The result will be flat panel antenna
Fleet
28 Aug 2013
Lumotics grows network of authorised installers
Lumotics Marine has given authorisation to Landau UK and Palma-based Etech Yachting (ETY) to install its marine electrical systems.
Business
27 Aug 2013
Sea-Alliance opens Athens branch
The charter, brokerage and yacht management company, Sea-Alliance Group is expanding its Greek operations.
Business
27 Aug 2013
Wanda claims Sunseeker acquisition completed
Chinese conglomerate, Dalian Wanda Group has announced completion of the £320 million acquisition of British Sunseeker. The yacht builder has not yet commented on the significance of the deal, which it says it cannot confirm has gone through yet.
Business
27 Aug 2013
Gulf Craft appoints new company to represent Majesty yachts brand
Newly incorporated broker and yacht consultancy service, Bush & Noble, have been appointed to represent the Majesty Yachts line from Gulf Craft.
Business
27 Aug 2013
Vuda marina in Fiji approved as boarding station
The development will increase the arrival and departure experience for international yachts, according to the marina's general manager.
Business
27 Aug 2013
KVH appoints new VP of global mobile broadband sales
Mark Guthrie, new VP at KVH Industries will be overseeing sales for the company's new mini-VSAT Broadband service and TracPhone systems to be launched later this year.
Business
23 Aug 2013
Trendy toys
Charter brokers agree that a well-stocked tender garage is a real selling point for a charter yacht, especially when it comes to younger charterers or families. We explore some of the latest toy fads and some old favourites.
Fleet
23 Aug 2013
Benetti takes steps to stop lightning striking twice
In a statement issued to the industry, Benetti says it was not prepared for the extraordinary electrical storm that is thought to have struck its 56m yacht in the last stages of construction.
Business
23 Aug 2013
Rhebergen Composites to move into new home
Marine composites specialist, Rhebergen Composites, will be moving into a bigger space to improve operations and transport of large components. The new office in Wormerveer, Netherlands, will be open from January 2014.
Business
22 Aug 2013
City in full swing hints at start of superyacht market recovery
The City of London has contributed to the UK's biggest growth spurt in earnings for two years, and a 4% increase in bonuses. Seen as reaction to a buoyant Stock Market, wealth experts have predicted a "rise in yachts and jet sales" for the coming year.
Business
21 Aug 2013
Thermal imagers adjust prices in bid to capture market share
FLIR's acquisition of a micro-optics business puts it in pole position to provide the lowest prices for thermal imaging. At the same time a bespoke builder is adjusting its own pricing model to make its intruder and man overboard technology more affordabl
Fleet
20 Aug 2013
Superyachts unaffected by Gibraltar fishing rights dispute
A dispute over concrete blocks dropped off the bay of Gibraltar by the UK as an artificial reef has angered Spanish authorities, who perceive it as meddling in its proprietary waters. But yachts seeking fuel or cruising into the Rock need not worry, say i
Business
20 Aug 2013
'Ronin' leaves Lürssen after eleven-month refit
Ronin has left her builder Lürssen’s refit arm, to the ‘complete satisfaction of her owner’ after a substantial refit.
Fleet
19 Aug 2013
Mumbai marina could trigger growth of yachting in India
Mumbai Port Trust has announced plans for a marina, initially to solve the problem of the hundreds of yachts mooring out from the city's Gateway to India monument. But the marina could also signal the reawakening of a somewhat staid yachting culture and a
Business
19 Aug 2013
'Solandge' seen on sea trials
Lürssen has released stunning images of the 85.10m superyacht, 'Solandge' on her sea trials.
Fleet
16 Aug 2013
Tenders will show Monaco what Cockwells can do
Cockwells in the UK is known for building small sail and motoryachts. But two superyacht bespoke tenders on show at Monaco - including the 9.5m tender for explorer yacht 'Vitruvius' - should change all that.
Business
16 Aug 2013
Columbus 40m Sport Hybrid to make Monaco debut
The first hull of the Columbus 40M Sport Hybrid series is in her final stages of construction ahead of her launch and then debut at Monaco.
Fleet
16 Aug 2013
Horizon completes largest refit to date
'Saluzi' at 69.1m is the biggest project for the Taiwanese yard.
Fleet
16 Aug 2013
Tenders will show Monaco what Cockwells can do
Cockwells in the UK is known for building small sail and motoryachts. But two superyacht bespoke tenders on show at Monaco - including the 9.5m tender for explorer yacht 'Vitruvius' - should change all that
Fleet
16 Aug 2013
Ocean Refit announces site expansion
Carpentry and decking specialist, Ocean Refit, say they can now build teak decks of any size following acquisition of over 2,000m² of extra space.
Business
15 Aug 2013
Baron Services launches Velocity Weather API
The Weather Data Stream integrates into apps and navigation devices, delivering location-based and meteorologically accurate weather to warn users of severe weather, including hurricanes.
Fleet
14 Aug 2013
Atlantic hurricane season predicted to be ‘above normal’
NOAA in the US has predicted high levels of hurricanes in line with 2012, which yielded Hurricane Sandy.
Business
14 Aug 2013
Marina at Marigot Bay under new management
The St Lucia marina is working on infrastructure improvements and changes to its service following acquisition of luxury hotel group, Capella Hotels and Resorts.
Business
14 Aug 2013
Almouj marina opens first fuelling station
In partnership with Omanoil, the station will provide diesel and benzene fuels for up to three 45,000 litre tanks. The facility will also house a delivery area, an office for control and monitoring equipment and CCTV surveillance when it opens this
Business
13 Aug 2013
Port State MOUs to bring yachts under greater scrutiny this Autumn
Inspections focused on MARPOL Annex I and SOLAS' chapter on safety of machinery launch from September. Capturing the fleet in European as well as Caribbean waters, yachts could be caught out if oil log book keeping and safety procedures are not up to scra
Business
13 Aug 2013
Doyle Sails launches new sail fibre
Stratis ICE is said to be lighter than other fibre options but with comparable durability and performance
Fleet
13 Aug 2013
New PSC inspection campaigns set for Autumn
Several MOUs on Port State Control are launching concentrated campaigns that could catch out yachts either exiting the Med this summer, or arriving in the Caribbean for the start of the winter season.
Business
13 Aug 2013
Paris MoU prepares industry for MLC
The organization consisting of 27 maritime Administrations has issued a note for industry in advance of the MLC enforcement in August. As is expected, yachts should get ready for 'more detailed inspections' and Member States yet to secure a certificate ca
Business
12 Aug 2013
Lighting the way
Superyacht lighting designers are developing unique solutions for owners that could provide inspiration for projects pioneered by others.
Fleet
12 Aug 2013