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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

Tecnomar at the China International Boat Show

April 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the second consecutive year, Tecnomar attended the Boat Show in Shanghai (China International Boat Show), now in the 16th edition. This was a unique opportunity to reach out and work closely with the Chinese luxury yacht market, a market that is growing rapidly. ... read full story

Pure Superyacht Refit Appoints New Project Manager

April 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pure Superyacht Refit Appoints New Project Manager Ivan Jefferson

Pure Superyacht Refit, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has appointed a new Project Manager Ivan Salas Jefferson who will work with the existing team to provide a specialist refit management service for superyachts at locations across Europe. ... read full story

Peters & May reports significant growth in superyacht exports

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Peters & May, a leading global superyacht transportation provider has reported a significant growth in export volume for for both the UK & USA offices in the first three months of 2011. The company exported seven superyachts including 50m motor yacht Al Mirqab III and 40m yacht Garfield. In the same period the company transported 1164 yachts up to 30m and over 450 boats and yachts in March alone. ... 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

A new step in Ferretti Group Training; Latest Service University courses comes to a close

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010-2011 Service University of Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motoryachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious and exclusive brands in the nautical world, has recently come to a close. ... read full story

Lewmar appoints Rob Crowe as Aftermarket Sales Manager

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lewmar has appointed Rob Crowe in the role of Aftermarket Sales Manager. Based at Havant UK, Crowe will lead the Aftermarket Distribution Sales Team to support the existing Lewmar Distributors and expand the global network. ... read full story

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