Since 2009, Marina Barcelona 92 (MB´92) has invited superyacht refit clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. MB’92’s optional programme continues to attract participation from leading yachts, and is delivered in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story
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Amlin to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters
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Amlin plc is pleased to announce that a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters Limited ("Lead Yacht") from members of Lead Yacht’s board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority. ... read full story
The 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
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This year the Queensland, Australia, Sanctuary Cove Boat Show is Tipped to Offer a World Class Display for 2011. Dates are May 19 to Sunday, May 22 at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland. The 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has already confirmed a huge range of world releases which will be unveiled at the... ... read full story
New Concept Launches Anticipated at Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011.
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Some of the global superyacht industry’s most important players have signed up for the 3rd edition of the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) – the region’s only exhibition exclusively dedicated to the superyacht industry – and are predicting exciting new sales opportunities, concept launches and regional premieres for the event. ... read full story
Drettmann-Sunrise Group unveils plans
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The merger of the German Drettmann Group and the Turkish Sunrise Yachts has resulted in the Drettmann Sunrise Group, which has created a totally new option for all yacht owners and would-be owners. The new company will roll out its eagerly awaited market presentation in January 2011, adding new impetus to the international yacht market with its European design, innovative ideas and a wealth of accumulated experience. ... read full story
Allied Marine Expands to Newport
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As the primary distributor for the Ferretti Group brands in North America, Allied Marine has recently expanded its operations in the North East with the opening of a new office in Newport, Rhode Island. ... read full story
MIPIM 2011: Investment takes centre stage
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A key trend at MIPIM 2011: investors and financial institutions such as AG Real Estate, GE Capital Real Estate, Pramerica and Unicredit Group-Hypovereinsbank are joining the ranks of MIPIM exhibitors. This is a positive sign of investor willingness to seek greater visibility at the MIPIM and reflects a more active strategy from investors as they... ... read full story
3rd “La Belle Classe Superyachts” Symposium Monaco 2011
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International yachting professionals gathered at the Yacht Club de Monaco for the 3rd “La Belle Classe Superyachts” Symposium. They discussed various issues in the superyacht industry and reflected on the market of 2010, as well as looked forward to likely future developments in the superyacht industry. Rationalisation beckons in 2011 Monaco, 20 January 2011: under the... ... read full story
Lazzara Yachts Partners with The Crest Group
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Lazzara announced it has received a capital investment from The Crest Group LLC. Lazzara Yachts, a privately held company, is the worldwide leader in semi-custom pleasure yachts from 50’-130’. Built in Tampa, FL, Lazzara has continued to be on the leading edge of design and innovation in the yachting world. ... read full story
Water sports Oscars awarded at Boote Dusseldorf Germany
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Two top-class prizes were awarded at the opening weekend of the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2011. The eighth “European Yacht of the Year” awards were presented as part of the traditional industry reception hosted by Delius Klasing, Europe’s biggest water sports publishing company, and boot Düsseldorf. The choice is initiated by YACHT magazine. Another international award,... ... read full story