Industry’s Original Awards Program, One Based Purely on Peer Review and Selection ISS (International Superyacht Society) has released its lists of finalists for the 2011 International Design Awards. For more than 20 years, ISS’s Design Awards—based entirely on peer review—has celebrated the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds the large yacht industry... ... read full story
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TYHA’s Gold Anchor Award Scheme recognised at the PSP Southampton Boat Show.
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The Gold Anchor Award Scheme, brought to all boat owners by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) has scooped the prestigious Practical Boat Owner (PBO) Green Initiative of the Year Award. The PBO award aims to recognise marine businesses and individuals who have taken steps to make the leisure boat industry more sustainable and environmentally friendly.... ... read full story
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to attend the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show
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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is a world leading maritime administration and the originator of the Large Commercial Yacht Code and is pleased to be attending the Monaco Yacht Show. Experts from the Agency will be available at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show on stand QS100 in the Superyacht UK Pavilion, Darse Sud Tent to... ... read full story
Imtech acquires Canadian marine company Groupe Techsol Marine
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Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) has announced the acquisition of the Canadian marine company Groupe Techsol Marine. This strategic acquisition means that Imtech has now a high-tech marine production site available in Canada. The acquisition also strengthens Imtech’s service and maintenance foothold in North-America. With over... ... read full story
Luxury motor yacht builder Sunseeker Yachts achieves strong profit growth
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Sunseeker Yacht Holdings (“Sunseeker”) one of the world’s pre-eminent luxury motor yacht manufacturers announces strong results for the financial year ending 31 July 2011*. Financial highlights: • EBITDA increased to £25.5m on sales of £275.5m (2010 equivalent: £4.9m and £304.5m respectively) • Continued growth in newer yachting markets such as Asia, Russia and Brazil complemented... ... read full story
200th Aquariva motor yacht launched by Riva
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The historical Riva model, Aquariva, has reached the momentous target of 200 units – success lasting over a decade. Aquariva, the historical Riva 33 footer motor yacht developed in the year 2000 by the designers at Officina Italiana Design, the exclusive designer of all the yachts in the Riva range, AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology... ... read full story
52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® to provide a Visitor-friendly Experience
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The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® organizers are continuing on an exciting path of enhancements to this year’s show with the addition of four new features that will create an even more convenient visitor experience. Greeters and Information Centers Show attendees will not need to look far to find strategically placed and uniformed boat show... ... read full story
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour Refit nearing completion
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The extensive refit of the iconic J Boat Endeavour sailing yacht is nearing completion at Yachting Developments Auckland yard. As a historic vessel, absolute care has been taken to preserve as much of the vessel as practical while taking advantage of twenty first century sailing systems, enhanced safety and improved functionality. There has been a... ... read full story
Princess Yachts acquires freehold for its South Yard site in Devonport Naval Base
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Princess Yachts announced the acquisition of freehold from the Ministry of Defense for its South Yacht site at the Devonport Naval Base. ... read full story
New Zealand Prime Minister opens Auckland International Boat Show
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The Right Honourable John Key opened the 13th Auckland International Boat Show at a function in the new Viaduct Events Centre on the evening of Wednesday, 14 September. It is believed to be the first time, a boat show in New Zealand has been opened by a prime minister. The audience included marine industry representatives... ... read full story