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Rationalisation requested for Marine Qualifications for Superyacht Industry

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Australia recently met with AMSA to discuss the critical issue of Marine qualifications in the Superyacht sector. This was another key issue raised during the Superyacht and Marine Export Conference held last month prior to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Australia is losing skilled marine industry personnel due to the fact their qualifications... ... read full story

Superyachts require better definition to increase superyacht cruising in Australian waters.

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following on from the issues raised at the recent Superyacht and Marine Export Conference Superyacht Australia met in Canberra with the deputy CEO of Australian Marine Safety Authority, Mick Kinley. The Australian government is currently working on a raft of maritime regulatory reforms. These include writing the national law that will establish a single maritime... ... read full story

100m motor yacht Duel design by Alex McDiarmid

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, is pleased to share his latest superyacht design, the 100m motor yacht concept “Duel”. Following the international media coverage generated by 46m motor yacht Dramatic and the 85m superyacht Iwana, these new designs again push some of the boundaries in Superyacht styling. The project sees... ... read full story

Raymarine Nederland opens

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Raymarine, the leading manufacturer of electronic products to the leisure marine market, is opening its Netherlands office on 1st July 2011.  Raymarine Nederland has been set up to provide a dedicated sales, service, technical support and country distribution facilities within Holland.  The office will be based at Velp, near Arnhem, in the South East of... ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Sailing yacht Foxy Lady Wins

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The surprise overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. Foxy Lady finished the race in a time of 48 hours and four minutes, at 12:08 CEST today, and went on to win on corrected time by 11 minutes, 30 seconds... ... read full story

Panerai British Classic Week and HERO combine forces

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sixty classic yachts and sixty classic cars will come together in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in July during Panerai British Classic Week when Officine Panerai, the British Classic Yacht Club and The Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation (HERO) will host an event for classic yacht and car enthusiasts. The week-long sailing regatta, (16th-23rd July),... ... read full story

Henshaw Inflatables’ Sea Pool set to make a splash at Monaco Yacht Show

June 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Sea Pool from Henshaw Inflatables, the UK-based leading manufacturer of inflatable tubes for RIBs, will make an eye-catching exhibit for visitors to this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Offering a safe haven for swimmers, a 4m x 3m Sea Pool will be anchored just off the main pontoon area. This is the first time... ... read full story

Seabed Lease approval brings Victoria International Marina closer to construction

June 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

WAM Development Group and its Community Marine Concepts Ltd. partnership have received approval from BC’s Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for a seabed lease where it can build docks for the Victoria International Marina. “This is an important step in the approval process that will soon bring one of the most modern,... ... read full story

Overmarine Group Signs agreement with La Mar Aqua in Turkey to promote Mangusta

June 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Overmarine Group new strategy continues to grow through a selection of exclusive partners in the main target markets. After last February agreement with the successful American boating player, Marine Max, with 60 different sales points and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Overmarine announced last week in Istanbul at the prestigious Hotel Les Ottomans on... ... read full story

Outer Reef Yachts sign exclusive agreement with Ken Freivokh Design

June 25, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Outer Reef Yachts Europe Limited are delighted to announce that they have appointed Ken Freivokh as their exclusive European designer for layout and semi-custom interiors for their range of semi displacement trawler-style yachts. Outer Reef Yachts are renowned for their exceptional sea-keeping and all-weather cruising abilities. Outer Reef Yachts recognise since entering the EU market... ... read full story

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