Karpaz Gate Marina (KGM), the eastern Mediterranean’s newest superyacht marina – located on the stunning Karpaz peninsula of Northern Cyprus – is fast becoming the region’s most desirable over-wintering destination. The marina’s brand new facilities, competitive prices and mild winter climate make the marina and resort an attractive destination for those struggling to secure aberth in
Read More... Posted on December 3, 2011 by Jenny Pearce
Antiguan based sailing charter and maritime training company, Ondeck, has announced a focused commitment to the wider yachting community to run additional courses for Captains and their crew. Ondeck is currently the leading provider of RYA/MCA courses in Antigua and over the next few months hopes to gain valuable input from Superyacht Captains and crew regarding
Read More... Posted on November 22, 2011 by Elizabeth Brookes
Substantial refit projects for the mighty 93m schooner EOS and the 40m motor yacht Be Mine underline the strong credentials Royal Huisman’s specialist refit capability, huisfit, is bringing to its first appearance at METS. A year ago Royal Huisman took the decision to broaden the scope of its already comprehensive refit capability. huisfit offers access
Read More... Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jurjen van 't Verlaat
ADI is assembling since 1956 designers, companies, researchers, teachers, critics, journalists around the design subjects: consumption, recycle, education. It’s protagonist of Industrial Design development, as a cultural and economical fact. Its purpose is to promote and help to make effective – with non profit purpose – the most appropriate conditions to design goods and services,
Read More... Posted on November 9, 2011 by Mario Gornati
International Yacht Training Florida (IYT), jumps ahead of the curve as always the industry leader, they introduced the first ever ECDIS training for yachties. As of January 1 2012 begins the process for certifying operators using the ECDIS equipment and will be mandatory for vessels equipped with the EDCIS system under IMO regulations. The LY2
Read More... Posted on November 6, 2011 by Adrian Gordyn
What’s New in Yacht Gear For those seeking the newest and perhaps the most feature-rich personal watercraft for their fleet, Yamaha has completely redesigned its FX lineup for 2012. The luxury-performance series includes four models that are 7.5 inches longer than previous years for a lengthier, more comfortable seat when riding with multiple passengers. In
Read More... Posted on November 1, 2011 by Nick Marshall
100% environmentally safe. Non-toxic. No acid. No caustic sodas. No phosphates. Meet the Clean Marina Program. ECO-100 and ECO-300 Teak Cleaners are now available for purchase from Teakdecking Systems and their distributors. ECO-100 Teak Cleaner Powder is a new high performance, concentrated teak cleaner. Even though ECO-100 Teak Cleaner Powder contains no acid, caustic sodas
Read More... Posted on October 25, 2011 by Press Release
KVH’s new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore features a showroom, test center, and training center for partners and customers Demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality maritime satellite communications and entertainment solutions for mariners in the Asia-Pacific region, KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) officially opened its new Asia-Pacific headquarters, KVH Industries Pte Ltd., in Singapore today. The
Read More... Posted on October 20, 2011 by Press Release
IGY Marinas, one of the world’s leading marina operators, and Yacht Chandlers, one of the premier providers of yacht supplies and services, are pleased to announce a strategic alliance. Yacht Chandlers will be providing its full complement of services at Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas, USVI, and at the Yacht Club at Isle de
Read More... Posted on October 19, 2011 by Sarah Bensimon
Bay Ship and Yacht Co. (BSY) located in Alameda, California in collaboration with naval architects Kirilloff and Associates of Green Cove springs, Florida, and Jeffrey Botwin of Herringbone Design of Los Angeles, California have been awarded the contract to lengthen the expedition yacht SuRi by adding a 36 foot mid-body hull and superstructure plug for
Read More... Posted on October 13, 2011 by Press Release