Inchcape Shipping Services is to acquire Global Marine Travel, effective 31 May 2010. Global Marine Travel is a specialist travel agency and related service provider to the marine, offshore and yachting industries providing a global travel solution to its customers from its head office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and from offices in Vancouver and the... ... read full story
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Designers discuss a new boat class for America’s Cup
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An important step was taken towards creating the next America’s Cup boat when 19 designers met in Valencia. The main point of discussion was, whether to develop a monohull or a multihull for the 34th America’s Cup. The conference was held at the home base of BMW ORACLE Racing during its successful 33rd America’s Cup... ... read full story
Velux 5 Ocean Yacht Race 2010 / 2011 – Hill & Knowlton to handle media
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The VELUX 5 OCEANS, the solo round-the world yacht race which starts October 17, 2010, has appointed leading strategic communications agency Hill & Knowlton to handle a global media relations brief utilising their network of offices around the world. Through their network, centrally co-ordinated from London, Hill & Knowlton’s Sports team will assist the race... ... read full story
Sanlorenzo Launch Yacht Anastasia M
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Sanlorenzo celebrates the launch of motor yacht Anastasia M, another semi-displacement flagship Sanlorenzo superyacht. The prestigious Italian Shipyard is focused on the production of exclusively tailor-made motor yachts according to the requirements and style of every single owner, has recently launched another flagship of the GRP navettas with semi-displacement hull (SD line) and Anastasia M... ... read full story
Boustead Yachts Malaysia in new-build talks with European Superyacht Shipyard
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Malayasia's Boustead Yachts (BY) is in negotiations with an unnamed but established European superyacht yard to start building production superyachts between 25m-30m (82ft-98ft). ... read full story
International Sailing Federation ISAF reafirms anti piracy recommendations
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Military Authorities have issued further warnings of piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden and the Northern Indian Ocean region. As a result the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has re-issued advice on guidelines. ... read full story
Marlink opens satellite communications in Australian waters
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Marlink, the global provider of satellite communications (Sat Com) to the maritime industry has announced an extension to its VSAT Ku-band service which will now cover sea routes around Australia for the first time. Working with Australian Satellite Communications Pty Ltd, the expanded service will also benefit vessels in the South West and South East Pacific travelling to and from Australia. ... read full story
Peters & May USA Yacht Transport shipped more than 350 boats last month
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Peters & May USA Yacht Transport shipped more than 350 boats last month which is a "significant increase" over the preceding months, the company reports. While April is a busy month for vessels moving to the Mediterranean for the summer, the company has also seen increases in the Australian, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern markets. ... read full story
Yacht VANTAGE Launched – the Palmer Johnson PJ 150
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The PJ150-7 VANTAGE features an open-plan salon, bar and dining area for ten. The Yacht's master suite has a private study, his- and-hers bathrooms and a walk-in dressing area. There are two double cabins with ensuite bathroom and two cabins, each with two single beds and one Pullman. Yacht VANTAGE can accommodate twelve guests and eight crew members. There is a fully integrated, centralised entertainment system throughout. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy: Training starts in La Maddalena
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Official training sessions began in La Maddalena, Sardinia today for the ten teams participating in the Louis Vuitton Trophy from 22nd May to 6th June. ... read full story