Racing at Rolex Capri Sailing Week, hosted by the Yacht Club Capri, starts tomorrow, Wednesday 26th May. World-class sailors from all over the world have gathered on the magical island in the Bay of Naples. The historic Italian outpost rises nearly 600 metres from the cobalt blue sea, creating a micro-climate that is a unique... ... read full story
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CO2 emissionsthe main topic o at the inaugural meeting of Germanischer Lloyd’s Baltic Cammitee
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CO2 emissions was the main topic of discussion at the inaugural meeting of Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL) Baltic Committee. More than 20 shipowners, yards and maritime supply industry from 10 countries around the Baltic Sea attended the conference in Copenhagen last Friday. The meeting joined the Scandinavian and Polish Committee and included several shipowners and yards... ... read full story
The British Marine Federation (BMF) Welcomes the Measures to Help Small Businesses
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Following the publication of the Coalition Government’s programme in the Queen’s Speech today, The British Marine Federation (BMF) welcomes the measures to help small businesses through these tough economic times. Rob Stevens, Chief Executive of the BMF said: “The BMF welcomes the reversal of the rise in employers’ National Insurance Contributions. At a time of... ... read full story
Sealine International announces their return to the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show
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Sealine International has joined the list of exhibitors who will showcase products at the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show at ExCeL after an absence of two years. Andrew Williams, Managing Director at National Boat Shows said: “We are delighted to welcome Sealine International back to the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show... ... read full story
Ferretti Yachts receives more awards in China
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Ferretti Group brand Ferretti Yachts, active within the sphere of the production of flybridge motor yachts measuring 14 to 27 metres, is becoming increasingly better known in China. This has been confirmed by top level awards won in contests of international importance and significant visibility, such as the China International Boat Show 2010 in Shanghai and Gafencu magazine’s Best Of the Best Award in Beijing. ... read full story
SYCARA IV receives Judges’ Special Award at the World Superyachts Awards 2010
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Burger Boat Company is proud to announce that Superyacht SYCARA IV has been awarded the Judges’ Special Award at the 2010 World Superyachts Awards ... read full story
Princess Cruises honoured by Port of San Francisco for environmental efforts.
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Three Princess Cruises ships -- Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess and Star Princess have just been named as gold-level winners of the Port of San Francisco 2009 Cruise Ship Environmental Award. The awards honor the ships’ “outstanding record in safeguarding the environment and protecting the air and water quality of San Francisco Bay during their port calls.” This is the fifth year Princess ships have earned this prestigious distinction. ... read full story
2010 British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta flooded with yachts
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This year, for the first time, the regatta forms part of the high profile 2010 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Series, which as well as the Cowes event, features some of the world's leading classic yacht regattas, including the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and the Régates Royale, Cannes. ... read full story
Smaller boat sales lead boating industry recovery in US
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As Memorial Day approaches – one of the most popular boating weekends of the year – the recreational boating industry trade group, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the industry’s national consumer awareness program, Discover Boating, report an improving trend in small aluminum boat sales; boats typically purchased by first-time boaters for fishing and navigating... ... read full story
Austal establishes global Yacht & Ship Refit service offering
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Austal has established itself as a major provider of worldwide vessel maintenance and management, securing more than 1000 service-related jobs in 16 different countries over the past year. Many of these contracts involve non-Austal vessels and range from refitting steel offshore support vessels to planned vessel maintenance of high speed aluminium patrol boats. Earlier this... ... read full story