In deep sorrow for the sudden loss of Salvatore Basile, the Ferretti S.p.A. Board of Directors met under the chairmanship of Norberto Ferretti and appointed Giancarlo Galeone, Group shareholder and Director, as new Chief Executive Officer, conferring the relative proxy and powers. ... read full story
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Tecnomar at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show
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Tecnomar attended the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011 which took place from March 24-26 at Yas Marina. The three-day event confirmed the shifting trend towards larger yachts within the industry, with the Middle East continuing as one of the main markets for larger scale yachts. ... read full story
Viking Yacht Company turns 47 Years Old
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Today marks a special date in the history of the Viking Yacht Company. Founded by brothers Bill and Bob Healey 47 years ago on April 1, 1964, what began as a small, wooden boat building company has developed into the world's largest privately owned and family operated manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sportfishing convertible yachts. ... read full story
PAE builder of Nordhavn Yachts obtains new location for headquarters
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Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc., builder of Nordhavn yachts, is pleased to announce that it has obtained a new location for its headquarters, which will house sales, project management, engineering, accounting, commissioning and shipping/receiving under one roof. It also allows for the company’s projected expansion needs as they anticipate growth from increased sales and new designs in the coming years. ... read full story
C A Clase appoints McKenna Townsend PR
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C A Clase, the UK’s leading distributor of marine electronics, representing brands including KVH, MB Quart Nautic, Nauticomp and Telestar, has appointed McKenna Townsend PR (MTPR) as its retained PR consultancy. ... read full story
Baltic Yachts obtains ISO14001 and 18001 certificates
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Baltic Yachts is the first company within the global boat industry to have obtained the DNV Quality, Safety and Environmental certificates. The development and implementation of the business quality management systems ISO 9001 (in 2008), ISO 14001 (in 2004) and the OHSAS 18001 (in 2007) mean that the company is aware of the customer’s quality... ... read full story
e3 Systems signs 100th VSAT contract
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e3 Systems have been pioneers of VSAT satellite services on super yachts. In addition to installing the first ever VSAT antenna on a super yacht in 2003, they have provided VSAT services on the world’s largest yacht, MY Eclipse. e3 Systems has now announced that it recently signed its 100th VSAT contract. ... read full story
Baltic Yachts to create more efficient yachts with CATIA from Dassault Systèmes
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Dassault Systèmes has announced that Baltic Yachts a Finnish yacht builder of composite yachts from 50ft-260ft, has chosen CATIA to Streamline Development and Production to create better faster and more efficient yachts. Founded in 1973, Baltic Yachts is globally known for its pioneering custom yachts combining innovative materials and technologies with high quality craftsmanship. ... read full story
Gulf Craft make and impact at Middle East Superyacht Briefing and Boat Shows
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Gulf Craft are proud to announce that Erwin Bamps, COO of Gulf Craft, opened the Middle East Superyacht Briefing on 24 March 2011 as the first speaker at the industry seminar. Furthermore, in the Middle East this March, Gulf Craft have reported highly successful shows at the Dubai International Boat Show and the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, where once again their stand was the centre of activity and attraction and the successful launches of the new concept Gulf 95 Exp and the Majesty 70 took place. ... read full story
ONE 15 Marina Club completes 3rd Phase of marina expansion creating a 270-berth marina in Singapore
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ONE°15 Marina Club Singapore had announced the completion of its 3rd Phase marina pontoons expansion in time to host the Singapore Yacht Show which takes place from 8 to 10 April, 2011. The expansion has created an additional 66 berths, added to the 204 already completed in Phase 1 and 2, and fulfils ONE°15 Marina Club’s promise to its members for a 270-berth marina. ... read full story