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Blue Sea Systems marine electrical products awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification

May 20, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Blue Sea Systems, a Bellingham-based manufacturer of marine electrical products, has achieved certification to the ISO 9001:2008 quality standard. Previous certification, to the ISO 9001:2000 standard, was held for three years. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the largest developer and publisher of International Standards in the world. The ISO 9001:2008 standard contains a set... ... read full story

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Australia Begins

May 20, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

 Visitors can view boats and marine displays from 424 exhibitors. This is the third highest exhibitor tally in the Show’s 22-year history. The four-day event, from today through to Sunday, May 23, is staged at Sanctuary Cove in the northern area of Queensland’s Gold Coast, Australia. “We are delighted to see so many exhibitors at... ... read full story

TripAdvisor has announced St Martin, Anguilla and Antigua & Barbuda as winners of its 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards.

May 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

St Martin and Antigua and Barbuda has been named as TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico for 2010. The Traveler’s Choice 8th annual competition is the largest ever with over 35 million real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travelers. This makes it unlike any other honors award in the world. ... read full story

Megayacht RED SQUARE under construction at the Turkish shipyard Dunya Yachts

May 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Megayacht RED SQUARE is a 72m luxury motor yacht currently under construction at the Turkish shipyard Dunya Yachts. Production is well under way and Superyacht RED SQUARE is expected to be launched in April 2011. ... read full story

Benetti Classic 120 Superyacht OCEAN DREAM ready for charter.

May 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury Benetti Classic 120 motor yacht OCEAN DREAM, (hull BC 122) was launched in January. The Benetti Classic 120 yacht has now been delivered and is set for a summer season of chartering in the Mediterranean. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo Launch Yacht Anastasia M

May 19, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sanlorenzo celebrates the launch of motor yacht Anastasia M, another semi-displacement flagship Sanlorenzo superyacht. The prestigious Italian Shipyard is focused on the production of exclusively tailor-made motor yachts according to the requirements and style of every single owner, has recently launched another flagship of the GRP navettas with semi-displacement hull (SD line) and Anastasia M... ... read full story

Atlantic Marine Purchased for $352m by BAE Systems

May 19, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Linda Hudson, president and chief executive officer of BAE’s US business said: “The acquisition of Atlantic Marine’s operations, highly skilled workforce, and marine fabrication capabilities will enhance BAE Systems’ ability to serve customers in the naval support and upgrade sector.” ... read full story

Boustead Yachts Malaysia in new-build talks with European Superyacht Shipyard

May 19, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Malayasia's Boustead Yachts (BY) is in negotiations with an unnamed but established European superyacht yard to start building production superyachts between 25m-30m (82ft-98ft). ... read full story

Fairline Boats appoints BJ Marine in Ireland

May 19, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With over 30 years' experience in boat sales and service, BJ Marine will trade as Fairline Ireland and undertake sales and service operations of the previous authorised Fairline dealer for the region. ... read full story

International Sailing Federation ISAF reafirms anti piracy recommendations

May 19, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Gulf Of Aden and Indian Ocean Piracy

Military Authorities have issued further warnings of piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden and the Northern Indian Ocean region. As a result the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has re-issued advice on guidelines. ... read full story

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