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Yachting Business Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Bellingham Marine chosen for private marina upgrade

November 02, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world's leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine has been hired by the private marina Harbour House for its upgrade. ... read full story

NMMA Canada about the importance of Recreational Boating Industry

November 02, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

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Canadian NMMA has discussed the recreational boating industry´s possibilities with The House of Commons Finance Committee. ... read full story

Princess Yachts’ new manufacturing facility in Plymouth

November 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Plymouth based Princess Yachts International has won financial backing from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) for a major investment in Plymouth’s Devonport dockyard. Plans to create a world leading boat building facility at the company’s South Yard site were approved by Plymouth City Council last year, following which the company sought a Government contribution... ... read full story

Waiting for China to wake: A perspective on China’s yachting industry

November 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Barry Jenkins -  in China to view the country's commitment to growing recreational boating. Credit MIAA

A recent estimate notes China is home to 970,000 millionaires, 40,000 ten-millionaires and 1,400 billionaires. Affluence is an economy driver and the Chinese are on a spending spree. With a population of 1.3 billion people, it’s no wonder the world is beating a path to the Chinese mainland. In the words of Napoleon: “when China... ... read full story

Gulf Craft’s Yachting Lifestyle Show 2011 in Qatar

October 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft Inc., the most prominent manufacturer of luxury yachts and leisure craft in the Middle East and Asia, hosted a unique ‘Yachting Lifestyle Show’, at The Pearl, Qatar from October 27-29 2011. The luxury yacht event and lifestyle show showcased the superyacht builder’s motor yachts as well as celebrated Gulf Craft’s 30th anniversary. Clients,... ... read full story

Amels 199 Superyachts to feature Synapsis Bridge Controls

October 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Raytheon Anschütz has been selected as the supplier of the integrated navigation system to new Limited Editions Amels 199 superyachts. Amels first introduced the new Amels 199 yacht at the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show and is currently constructing the first ship in its Vlissingen shipyard in Holland. The Dutch system integrator Alewijnse Marine Systems B.V.... ... read full story

Seakeeper appoints Tom Goeke as Chief Operating Officer

October 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Seakeeper, Inc, a worldwide leader in gyroscopic boat roll stabilization, has appointed a new chief operating officer.  Tom Goeke most recently served as chief executive officer of Kloeckner Pentaplast Group, a multinational manufacturer of industrial films and coatings. “Tom is the right man at the right time for Seakeeper.  With our sales more than doubling... ... read full story

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail 2012

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, the world’s premier boat show, will return to Miami, – the magic city for the 71st year of the successful boat show.  The Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail 2012 will run from the Feb 16th – 20th, 2012, showcasing thousands of the newest... ... read full story

Newport Charter Yacht Show acquired by Newport Harbor Corporation

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) has been acquired by the Newport Harbor Corporation (NHC), continuing a tradition of showcasing luxury charter yachts ranging from 24m (80 feet) in length up to the superyacht size of 45m (150ft) to the megayacht size of 68m (225+ feet).  Charter yachts from around the world will cruise into... ... read full story

50th Barcelona International Boat Show – 5 – 13 November 2011

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Barcelona International Boat Show will fill the sea with sails for its 50th edition in 2012. The event will be held in its two venues: Gran Via and Port Vell The International Boat Show of Barcelona 2011 is holding a very special edition to mark its 50th anniversary. One of the star activities is... ... read full story

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