Superyacht Australia recently met with AMSA to discuss the critical issue of Marine qualifications in the Superyacht sector. This was another key issue raised during the Superyacht and Marine Export Conference held last month prior to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Australia is losing skilled marine industry personnel due to the fact their qualifications... ... read full story
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Yacht Solutions Secures New Superyacht Refit Facility in Bangkok
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THAILAND – Southeast Asia’s leading luxury yacht company, Yacht Solutions, has just secured a new superyacht refit facility in Bangkok Thailand. Responding to the need for more superyacht refit and repair facilities in the Asian Region from both owners of superyachts based in Asia but also those travelling from Europe, Yacht Solutions has found the perfect... ... read full story
Heesen Yachts launches 37 metre superyacht Aurelia
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Heesen Yachts has launched hull YN 15437, the 37metre semi-displacement superyacht christened Aurelia, ahead of schedule. Project-managed by Nakhimov, superyacht Aurelia is the tenth in the successful 37 metre class built by this Dutch shipyard. Powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines, the luxury yacht is an all-aluminium hard chine vessel with the... ... read full story
Destination UK promote the UK to visiting Superyachts
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“Destination UK” is a new initiative designed to promote the UK’s cruising grounds to visiting Superyachts in the lead up to the 2012 Olympics and the legacy years. The event is focussed on making it as easy as possible for Superyachts to visit the UK. The more Yachts we can attract, the more opportunities there are for SYUK members and the UK supply chain. ... read full story
iPhone Applications for Superyachts
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The Captain's Tool Box App for iPhone, iPod or iPad is an essential application for any marine situation. Any yachtsman, weekend pleasure boater or the professional master mariner should not be without this application both on and off the water. The Captains Toolbox app replaces several books, manuals, study guides and other resources in one easy to use application. ... read full story
Besenzoni’s new Helybase Concept for superyachts
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HELYBASE is a brand new helipad concept for superyachts designed by Besenzoni. Helybase is a self - levelling platform that reaches a surface of up to 60 square metres that is able to completely retract thanks to its petal shaped structure. ... read full story
Superyachts at the 51st Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®
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At the 51st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, there will be approximately $3 billion worth of sailing boats, motor yachts, super yachts, megayachts, electronics, engines and thousands of boating accessories from every major marine manufacturer and boat builder from around the world. Reservations have already been confirmed for a few very special superyachts including Megayacht Cakewalk by Derecktor Shipyards, motor yacht Northern Star, by Lürssen, Sailing Yacht Felicita West, by Perini Navi and Superyacht Bacarella, by Trinity Yachts. ... read full story
Porto Montenegro Superyacht Marina Open
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The new Marina at Porto Montenegro is now open and available for superyacht owners and charterers. The support facilities at the Porto Montenegro Marina include on-site customs and immigration, 24-hour security, duty-free fuel, grey- and black-water disposal, and provisioning plus a Crew Club, featuring a gym, bowling alley, tennis and squash courts, and an Internet cafe. ... read full story
Superyachts visiting the Maldives benefit from Visa Changes.
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The General Manager of Asia Pacific Superyachts is happy to share ‘good news’ for yachts returning to the Maldives or interested in a holiday exploring the area. The Maldives region has proven to be a Superyacht vacation paradise and one of the best travel destinations in the world. Now it’s even easier and less costly for yachts – now you can get 90 day stay, unlike previous regulations. ... read full story
13 Superyachts attend the Rendezvous in Monaco
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Today at the heart of Port Hercule in The Principality of Monaco, thirteen magnificent superyachts lined-up along the privatized Quai des Etats Unis for the largest ever edition of The Rendezvous in Monaco. Almost 700 metres of superyachts combined makes this the most significant collection of yachts ever to attend this exclusive event. ... read full story