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A new season for the Palumbo Malta Superyacht Facilities

August 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Palumbo Group has yet reached another successful milestone. After a year of the Group’s successful internationalization of its services from Messina and Naples to the Malta Shipyard, an area covering 270,000m2, the Group recently acquired the Malta Superyacht Facilities. The superyacht Yard is fully in operation and has in a few weeks carried out... ... read full story

Peters and May and Aurora Global Logistics join forces in Australia

August 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Peters and May, the world’s leading provider of international yacht logistics has appointed Aurora Global Logistics as their new network representative in Australia. Aurora Global Logistics are Australia’s largest yacht logistics company offering an unparalleled level of service and pricing to yacht owners, skippers and manufacturers alike. Peters & May’s current Australian agent, Peters &... ... read full story

Superyacht specialist Bjorn Johansson Design Ceases Trading

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Isle of Wight-based superyacht specialist Bjorn Johansson Design, announced it ceased trading as from August 1 2011, after 10 years in business. As many in the industry will know, the company’s founder, Björn Johansson, tragically died in January 2008. The directors decided to honour Björn’s memory – and the contracts his unique talents had... ... read full story

West Marine 2011 ‘Green Product of the Year’ contest

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

West Marine, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, is proud to announce that it is accepting nominations for its third annual Green Product of the Year Award. This year the contest has been expanded to include all of the U.S, including the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico and... ... read full story

Sevenstar yacht transportation expands network

August 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sevenstar, the world leading provider of yacht transportation services has opened an office in Sydney. It is being managed by Dean Sharples, a well-known figure in the marine industry in Australia. Sevenstar has also announced further expansion of its activities in the United States and Turkey. “As the number of clients increases in the Australasia... ... read full story

Marine Travellift names Erich Pfeifer as president and COO

August 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine Travelift has named Erich Pfeifer as president and chief operating officer succeeding Steve Pfeifer, who will remain Marine Travelift’s CEO and continue to serve the company in a strategic and advisory role. Pfeifer joined Marine Travelift in 2003 as sales manager and was subsequently promoted to sales director of the Americas and then vice... ... read full story

Moore Stephens join Griffin Yacht Club for superyacht crew at the Monaco Yacht Show 2011

August 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

GRIFFIN MARINE TRAVEL is pleased to announce that Moore Stephens Crew Benefits will be one of ten sponsors of the Griffin Yacht Club at Monaco Yacht Show 2011. “Moore Stephens Crew Benefits is a perfect sponsor for the Griffin Yacht Club,” says Pieter Rieder, Griffin’s SVP Commercial Development, adding, “Obviously Moore Stephens is known globally... ... read full story

ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group launches website

August 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group has launched their first website. The website aims to inform captains, owners, yacht managers and their representatives about the high quality work performed at the member yards and to help make an informed decision about which yard to use for their next refit. All ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group members have... ... read full story

Riviera’s CEO John Anderson announces retirement

August 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

John Anderson the Chief Executive Officer of Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder announced to the company's 400 strong staff his plans to retire and return to United States in September. ... read full story

The Macau (China) International Yacht Import and Export Fair

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The small Chinese territory of Macau is to host its first boat show – the International Yacht Import and Export Fair in October this year. The Macau International Yacht Import and Export Fair will be held at Fisherman’s Wharf Marina, adjacent to the Macau ferry terminal, from October 27-30. The Macau (China) International Yacht Import... ... read full story

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