The Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria has sent out the call for nominations for this year’s BIA Victorian Marine Industry Awards to recognise Victoria’s leading marine manufacturers and suppliers. Award categories follow last year’s successful format, with the Industry Achiever being selected from the eight category winners for the foremost of these prestigious awards.... ... read full story
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Marine Industry recognise Victoria’s leading marine manufacturers and suppliers in Australia
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Gulf Craft debuts Majesty 88 luxury yacht
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Gulf Craft, the region’s largest and internationally renowned boat manufacturer has announced its participation at the fifth Beirut International Boat and Super Yacht Show which will get underway from 19th May. During the five day show, marine enthusiasts will be able to experience Gulf Craft’s signature luxury yacht – the Majesty 88 through its dealer,... ... 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
Heesen launches their 3700 Yacht Willpower
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Heesen Yachts have recently launched superyacht WILLPOWER a Heesen 3700 series motor yacht in the Netherlands. Yacht Willpower is hull number 14537 of the successful 3700 series and as such she is similar to her sister-ships with respect to her exterior yacht design and other specifications. Her interior however is customised and will be fully polished completed for delivery to the yacht’s owner after sea trials and testing. ... read full story
Xiqui Mas steps down from his Vilanova Grand Marina Chairman post
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After five years of Presidency at Vilanova Grand Marina, Xiqui Mas steps down from his post. Involved as a shareholder, creator and a promoter, Xiqui Mas has been with the company from the outset. This change is due to the different directions chosen by other marina shareholders, which are fundamentally different from Xigui Mas’ original... ... read full story
PORTLAND MARINA DORSET READY FOR 2012 OLYMPICS
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Portland Marina is built on a former Royal Naval Air Site. The marina will form part of the venue for sailing events for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games and is positioned next door to the UK’s National Sailing Academy. ... read full story
Telemar Yachting Opens Office in Fort Lauderdale USA
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TELEMAR YACHTING -telemar-yachting,the Viareggio-based superyacht electronics company providing Navigation, Communication, Audio/Video Entertainment systems, Computer Integration, Security Systems and Airtime to the world's superyacht industry, has opened its Americas office in Fort Lauderdale. "This permanent base in the yachting capital of the Americas rounds out our coverage of Asia, the Mediterranean and the Americas,"said Andy Gifford Telemar Yachting's General Manager. Just off Fort Lauderdale's 17th Street superyacht centre and near Fort Lauderdale International Airport, the new Telemar Yachting offices at 1831 Cordova Road will be managed by Mark Theissen, Telemar's Business Development Manager, expanding the company's presence in the Americas and the Caribbean. ... read full story
The Blue Coast 95 Custom Catamaran to be launched this summer.
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The Blue Coast 95’ which will be the 4th largest catamaran in the world when completed is under construction at the H2X shipyard in La Ciotat. The catamaran Blue Coast 95’ was designed by Jean‐Jacques Coste and is the first maxi-catamaran of this new range created by Coste Design and Partners. The official launch of the Blue Coast 95 will take place during the Cannes boat show from 8 to 13 September 2010. ... read full story
Boat/Yacht Sales Tax Cap Passes in Florida State
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We want to thank all those who heeded our Call to Action and wrote their State Legislators in support of this easure. Your efforts have paid off.” Littlejohn urged FYBA members and marine industry professionals throughout the state of Florida to write Governor Crist in support of the bil Florida has been losing boat sales and service revenue to other states and countries who offer more favorable sales tax treatment. ... read full story
Australia: The 2010 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Opens Thursday
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The 22nd annual Show is staged at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast from Thursday, May 20 to Sunday, May 23 from 9am to 5pm daily. ... read full story