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Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) to launch with press conference in Hong Kong

May 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A press conference with members of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) Founding Committee will be held in Hong Kong on 5th May 2011 to mark the launch of the APSA. APSA’s primary aim is to promote the Asia-Pacific region to the global superyacht community both as the world's "third cruising destination" and as a superyacht building and services location. ... read full story

Hoot for Yachting protest hits target in Palma De Mallorca Spain

May 02, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

At the Palma International Boat Show in Mallorca, the planned protest by all sectors of the Spanish and Balearic yachting / water sports industry reached a momentous level of volume at exactly 12.00 noon, on each day over the May bank holiday weekend. To see and hear a video of the ‘Hoot for Yachting’ protest... ... read full story

RS Global renovating at STP shipyard

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

 RS Global building specialist refit centre in Palma de Mallorca opens

RS Global (part of the Rolling Stock Group), with additional backing from investors including Palma Refit, are currently collaborating on the significant renovation project of the site formerly known as the “Grupo Guidet Building,” located within the STP shipyard. RS Global have been awarded the 12 year concession to manage the building, which will offer approximately 3,000 square meters of rentable workshop and office space on two floors, including a bar/restaurant. ... read full story

‘Hoot for Yachting’ protest planned for Palma De Mallorca, Spain.

April 28, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

A group of yachtsmen and nautical business owners, together with private and professional boat captains including recreational sea fisherman, are determined to express their disappointment with the local and national authorities in Spain and The Balearic Islands in a passionate and very practical way. The frustration that has bought them to this point has been... ... read full story

2011 MYBA Genoa Yacht Charter Show expands with extra dockage

April 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The MYBA Charter Boat Show which runs from 2 to 6 May 2011 has secured extra dockage at Marina Fiera in Genoa where the October sales show is held. The extra dockage was needed due to an increasing number of yacht registrations for the Charter Show which is one of the most important international exhibitions dedicated to charter professionals and superyachts. ... read full story

Malta’s Superyacht Industry Seminar “Yachting in Malta: the Way Forward”

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Organisers of Yachting in Malta’s seminar report an extremely positive response, locally and internationally based on reservations already committed. Titled “Yachting in Malta: the Way Forward”, this year’s event focuses on how Malta is meeting demanding requirements to become an internationally recognised centre of superyacht excellence. ... read full story

Royal Caribbean Cruises receives award from Seatrade for leadership program

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. received recognition for its shipboard “Building On Talent” leadership development program during this year’s Seatrade Awards Ceremonial Dinner. The ceremony, which took place at the Guildhall in London on April 14, 2011, included over 350 of the maritime industry’s key players, and celebrated the outstanding contributions made over the last year for safe, efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. During the awards gala, the Royal Caribbean was presented the “Investment in People” award. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92 and BWA Yachting announce Preferred Partnership Agreement

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BWA Yachting, global leader in marine agency and concierge services to the super/megayacht industry, and MB’92, the largest shipyard in the Mediterranean specialising in the refit and repair of super/megayachts, have signed a preferred partnership agreement, formalising the terms of a long standing relationship of cooperation and mutual support the two groups have shared for the past 10 years. ... read full story

2011 America’s Cup World Series: Dress rehearsals in Auckland, New Zealand

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In preparation for the 2011 America’s Cup World Series, which kicks off this August in Cascais, Portugal and features stops in Plymouth, UK and San Diego, event organizers will stage on and off the water dress rehearsals in Auckland April 26-29 and May 2-6. ... read full story

The International Yacht Awards hosted by design et al

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Yacht Awards held last Friday at The Savoy, London were hosted by design et al, a leading interior design magazine in the United Kingdom at The Savoy, London. The new award ceremony gave focus to some of the best superyacht designs on the water. Both new and established designers were recognised at the ceremony following a champagne reception dinner at the Savoy Hotel. ... read full story

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