Stichting Sailing Kids Foundation (SK) – a Netherlands based charity that organises sailing holidays for seriously ill children and their families – will receive the DAME (Design Award METS) donation for 2011. The charity was selected by the METS Committee out of seven applications it received after issuing a call for entries. SK arranges free... ... read full story
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Griffin Yacht Services
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Griffin Global Group forms Griffin Yacht Services Griffin Global Group, the world’s largest specialist in marine and offshore travel, is expanding its Superyacht offering with a dedicated yacht division, Griffin Yacht Services. The new division will build on Griffin’s 34 international offices and over 40 years’ experience managing the unique travel requirements of organisations and... ... read full story
Sustainable Marina Development, a publication by John Hogan and Lyndall De Marco
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A new book is being launched on June 20th at the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) Marinas 2011 conference in Melbourne Australia. The book is the first of its kind to promote sustainability principles specifically to developers, owners and stakeholders of marina developments. The book will be launched by Alistair Murray, CEO of Ronstan,... ... read full story
Boat Asia 2012
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TMX Show Productions, producers of Boat Asia, today announced plans for Asia’s largest and longest running boat show to return to the breath-taking Marina at Keppel Bay from 12 -15 April 2012. Since it moved to Marina at Keppel Bay in 2007, Boat Asia has become a driver for the marine industry in Singapore and the... ... read full story
Contechs Marine to exhibit at Monaco Yacht Show and METS
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The UK based bespoke interior and exterior yacht specialist, Contechs Marine, is exhibiting at two major events this year as the company expands into the global superyacht and refit sector. Contechs Marine has secured its place at the Monaco Yacht Show in September and the Superyacht Pavilion of METS in November, where the company will... ... read full story
Clements Marine produces super-sized P Bracket for 46m motor yacht
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Clements Marine has just shipped their 2 largest P Brackets that they have cast at their own foundry in Bedfordshire. With a cast weight of 1.1 tonnes each and standing nearly 1.8 metres high the brackets have been built for RINA rules. The brackets were delivered to Amartech for a 46m twin screw motor yacht... ... read full story
Trinity Yacht’s Billy Smith Speaks at Various Superyacht Symposia
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Gulfport, Mississippi: Trinity Yachts, LLC is pleased to announce that in both June 2011 and May 2011, Vice President, William (“Billy”) S. Smith will, and has, offered his insight and deep understanding of issues affecting the large yacht industry. On 20 June 2011, Billy will be the first featured speaker at the prestigious 6th Annual... ... read full story
Ferrettigroup Brasil production facility in Sao Paulo Officially opens
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The Ferretti Group has reinforced its leading position and strengthened its investment in the Brazilian market with the inauguration of the new Ferrettigroup Brasil production facility located on the outskirts of São Paulo. The Ferretti Group is a world leader in designing, building and marketing motor yachts that encompasses a unique portfolio of the most... ... read full story
IMTRA introduces Valencia and Majorca LED lights for Superyachts
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IMTRA, a leading manufacturer of advanced LED solutions, announced today availability of its new Valencia and Majorca LED courtesy lights. The largest courtesy lights available from IMTRA, the Valencia and Majorca are designed to illuminate walkways and steps on large vessels and megayachts. The energy-saving LED fixtures feature an indirect LED light source that eliminates... ... read full story
Ronstan win the Victoria Exporter of the Year award
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The sailboat hardware market and the architectural rigging market are worlds apart, but in Australia they’re both dominated by one powerhouse player. Ronstan’s end-to-end design, manufacture and distribution operation has grown to become the only serious competitor. This was confirmed today at the Victoria Marine Industry Awards where Ronstan not only took out best manufactured product category but also the supreme award of Victoria Exporter of the Year. ... read full story