A tax exemption for superyachts listed with the Canary Islands Special Registry and has recently been agreed by the Spanish government. The official announcement on Spain yacht charter tax follows a series of meetings with the yachting industry and Canaries Registry officials. It was made in response to a binding legal consultation with the Spanish... ... read full story
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Charter Superyachts Receive new Spanish Canary Islands Registry Tax Exemption
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New Emeryville Marina by Bellingham Marine in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Emeryville Marina, operated by Marinas International, offers local boaters a world class experience. In 2010, developers of the marina hired world renowned marina contractor, Bellingham Marine, to completely rebuild the south basin including new docks with larger slips, upgraded utilities and more. Floating docks for the project were also supplied by Bellingham Marine from the company’s plant in Dixon, California. ... read full story
Oyster Marine appoints US Sales Manager
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Oyster Marine is pleased to announce the expansion of their USA Headquarters with the appointment of Dan Wurzbacher to the Sales Team. Dan will fill the role of US Sales Manager and will handle new yacht sales in the Oyster fleet, from the Oyster 46 to the Oyster 655, throughout the Americas and Caribbean. ... read full story
Singapore Yacht Show 2011: Stellar Line-Up of Exhibitors and Partners Unveiled
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Informa Yacht Group has revealed details of the impressive line-up of superyachts and exhibitors which will feature at the Singapore Yacht Show from 8 to 10 April 2011 at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, Singapore. The motor and sailing superyachts set to be displayed represent a stunning collection of modern and classic style yachts which are sure to impress show attendees and yachting enthusiasts. ... read full story
Oceantalk opens Australasia’s eyes to Iris Camera Innovations for yachts.
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When it comes to seeing underwater or in the dark, things have suddenly become a lot brighter. The camera technology innovator Iris Innovations from the UK has appointed Oceantalk its authorised distributor for Asia and Australia. The word ‘Iris’ may sound like a part of your eye or a camera lens. In fact it is a major innovator of a complete range of specialist cameras for demanding situations found on motor and sailing yachts. ... read full story
IYRS Lectures to focus books on great yachts and great adventures
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Beginning on March 8, the International Yacht Restoration School will host a series of evening lectures that will focus on books on great yachts and great adventures. During this four-part “Readers’ Series” lecture-goers will be drawn into the fascinating stories of the makings of great yachts, both grand and modest, and the adventures that are had on board. ... read full story
Beschier Kik joins WhisperPower board
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Beschier Kik recently joined the board of WhisperPower BV. In his role as Commercial Director, Kik will help the company develop into a global player in the field of power and propulsion systems in close cooperation with general director/owner Roel ter Heide. ... read full story
The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender
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The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender is a boat to do the "dirty work", a rib for all weather conditions offering a high performance and a navy keel with attentive construction and surprising lines. The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender has been dubbed, ‘the land rover of the sea’ and is the first fruit of the collaboration between the shipyard of Adro and the design company h3o. ... read full story
Heesen Yachts launch 50m Motor Yacht Satori
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Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on Friday, February 25, YN 15250 was launched at the shipyard facilities in Oss, the Netherlands. The Owner christened her Satori, a name that in the Zen Buddhist tradition refers to a sudden enlightenment that is considered the first step toward Nirvana. ... read full story
Westport launches superyacht Wabi Sabi – the eighth 164′ motor yacht
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Westport has launched the latest Westport 164 series motor yacht Wabi Sabi. The yacht features exterior styling and interior design by Donald Starkey with naval architecture by William Garden. Yacht Wabi Sabi was built under hull number 5008 and is the 8th yacht in the American yard Westport’s 164 range. ... read full story