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Marina at Keppel Bay meets rising demand for superyacht berths in Singapore

February 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With Singapore fast gaining repute as the destination for luxury superyachts, Marina at Keppel Bay has added two new state-of-the-art piers to meet this rising demand for quality berthing space. Designed and built by Bellingham Marine, the timely completion of the new berths represents the finishing touch to Marina at Keppel Bay’s third and final development phase. Marina at Keppel Bay can now accommodate 168 yachts, including superyachts of up to 280 feet. ... read full story

BMT acquires coastal, port and harbour engineering firm, JFA Consultants

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy is set to broaden its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region with the successful acquisition of port and harbour engineering specialists, JFA Consultants Pty Ltd based in Perth, Western Australia. This acquisition will help to enhance BMT’s offering, whilst complementing its existing expertise and knowledge through well-established subsidiaries already in the region including BMT WBM and BMT Design & Technology. ... read full story

MDL Marinas teams up with weather expert

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MDL Marinas has announced the arrival of a new weather expert to deliver the daily forecasts for all of its UK marinas. Dr. Simon Keeling - a self-confessed weather anorak since he was nine years old - has over 20 years experience in the weather industry and is an expert in forecasting for sailors around the UK. A regular columnist in the yachting press, Simon has previously presented weather forecasts on many TV networks, including BBC and GMTV. ... read full story

Doğuş Marinas Group ready to welcome the megayacht owners

February 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Doğuş Marinas Group is one of the top marina groups in Turkey, providing high standard services to the yacht owners within their three marinas located in Turkey and one marina in Croatia. ... read full story

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Both power and sail Superyachts from throughout the globe arrived in Phuket, Thailand, first anchoring at Nai Harn Bay. The next day’s first “sailing event” was to Pansea Bay and The Surin Phuket in continuing the prestigious 10-year anniversary celebration held December 16-18, 2010. ... read full story

New General Manager for Cesme Marina

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cesme Marina in Turkey is pleased to announce the appointment of new General Manager, Kemal Saatçioğlu after a highly successful construction programme and initial operational season. Cesme Marina, a joint venture between Camper and Nicholsons Marinas and leading Turkish investment company, IC Holding, opened in June 2010, and has since enjoyed high berth occupancy and growing levels of visitor interest. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona Superyacht Marina Launches Spring promotion

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, the first marina in the Mediterranean specially conceived for superyachts, is offering one-week free dockage this Spring to yachts visiting the marina. This new commercial campaign is particularly targeting those superyachts coming back from the Caribbean in search of a facility that will allow them to prepare for the summer charter season. ... read full story

Environmental Foundation to rebuild Reefs in Phuket, Thailand.

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Groundbreaking corporate social responsibility group, the Pure Blue Foundation, has successfully generated THB400,000 (USD13,000) during its inaugural gala fundraising auction “Coral Couture”, in aid of rebuilding damaged reef ecosystems in Phuket’s Phang Nga area. ... read full story

International Marinas Conference and Trade Show Australia

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition is being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 20-22 June 2011. Held every two years for the last six years the event has gone from strength to strength with the last event attracting over 400 participants. 20% of participants come from destinations outside Australia. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92’s continued leadership through Yacht Carbon Offset

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 2009, Marina Barcelona 92 (MB´92) has invited superyacht refit clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. MB’92’s optional programme continues to attract participation from leading yachts, and is delivered in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story

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