Our Maritime Business Magazines

Following an internal reorganisation, the Barclays Corporate Jets & Superyachts (CJ&S) team now forms part of Barclays Wealth, having previously been run as part of the Barclays Corporate business. CJ&S will continue to support the high end of the private jets and superyacht market. Carlo Sammartano (left), Head of Credit Product, said: “There is...

Heesen Yachts delivered Air, the sixth vessel in their 47m superyacht displacement class; a collaboration of the yard’s in-house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with pelican beak bow – Heesen’s recognisable trademark. The elegant lines combined with the sloped bridge windows provide a sleek appearance (Photo...

“The phrase that’s been used time and time again throughout 2010 is ‘cautiously optimistic’ and that prediction has certainly been borne out in the luxury yacht industry. The static market in 2009 was a difficult period for pretty much everyone connected to the large yacht market. Buyers, sellers, builders, owners, captains and service providers...

J Craft, the Swedish luxury powerboat manufacturer, has enjoyed strong sales throughout 2010 despite the tough economic climate. The last quarter has proved to be particularly successful, with multiple sales of its Torpedo models on the run up to the festive break. The Monaco Yacht Show marked the end of a successful summer season...

Superyacht builder Amels has sold two luxury superyachts from the Limited Editions range, both of them orders for the Tim Heywood-designed Amels 177. Managing director Rob Luijendijk explains: “Already the Limited Editions philosophy was doing very well, but in these past three years of global economic downturn, it makes more sense than...

Felix Sabates, Chairman of International Yacht Collection (IYC), announces the appointment of Bob Saxon as IYC’s President, effective 1 January 2011. “Bob Saxon’s unrivaled reputation, his understanding of the totality of the modern yachting business and his ability to understand owners and their needs are critical to our global...

Singapore will play host to a fleet of sailing and motor superyachts when the Singapore Yacht Show launches from 8 to 10 April 2011 at the exclusive ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove. This was officially announced by event organisers Informa Yacht Group, who are also behind the world-leading Monaco Yacht Show, the Superyacht...

Barcelona Vilanova Grand Marina reaches 12.5 million euros in berth sales. The moorings sold represent approximately 50% of the water surface for sale and occupancy during its second winter season has exceeded expectations. The project of a full service marina for superyachts is making good progress with the opening of the technical area’s first...

METS inc. the SuperYacht Pavilion 2010 was a bright finale to an economically difficult year with a modest rise in attendance over 2009 and a record number of 1,320 exhibitors. “The show was fresh and lively with a strong sense of optimism,” said METS senior product manager, Irene Dros. “There was a definite mood...

Mourjan Marinas IGY, the developer and manager of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has appointed Simon Maree as its Marina Manager for Lusail Marina, its flagship project in Doha, Qatar. Simon, an Australian from Sydney, will oversee the management and day-to-day running of the Lusail Marina, to be developed within the prestigious Lusail...

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) held their Annual General Meeting at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. The AIMEX is the peak body for the Australian Marine Export Industry. As part of the AGM the AIMEX board is elected with a continuation of some very key experienced directors who will be supported by...

Sarment fine wine advisory service, has appointed Clément Pelletier as Director of Sarment Yachts, the company’s specialised wine management service tailored to the requirements and challenges of large yacht ownership. Bringing together some of the industry’s finest award-winning sommeliers from the world’s top Michelin restaurants, Sarment Yachts provides yacht owners with impartial...

Staged just before the Superyacht Cup in Palma, The Future of Superyachts attracts an audience of superyacht builders, designers, managers, brokers, financiers, owners’ representatives, flag states, service providers, and other industry figures for two days of networking and debate. Following the conference in June 2011 there will be a separate one-day seminar about the Maritime...

There was a great celebration at Pendennis Shipyard when their latest sailing yacht Christopher, departed the construction facility to be launched into Falmouth waters. After this impressive vessel was manoeuvred into position over the slipway by the yard’s 400 ton travel hoist, Father Jonathan Bielawski from St Mary’s Immaculate Parish Church commenced the ceremony...

Fraser Yachts has appointed Kari Webber as its new Marketing Executive for the US. Webber will report directly to Patrick Coote, Marketing Director of Fraser Yachts. “We are very pleased to have Kari joining our team,” stated Patrick Coote. “She has an outstanding marketing background, with extensive experience in the yachting industry she will...

e3 Systems will be the main sponsors for the Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting Welcome Party on 6 December. They are joined by their co-sponsors MTN Satellite Communications, Jetstream and Da Gama Navigation Management.  In addition they will, throughout the show, demonstrate what they say are essential broadband services guaranteed to help make a charter...

As the 40m superyacht Janice of Wyoming recently moved down the slipway following service, paint work and maintenance it heralded the final stage of completing the 600 t slipway upgrade at Orams Marine Services, Auckland. Managing director Craig Park says the rebuilt slipway will enable the yard to more efficiently haul out the larger...

Based in Southeast Asia, Yacht Solutions has teamed up with Scott Taylor to head up its paint division to ensure the firm meets increasing demand for world-class yacht detailing and finishing. Mr Taylor brings 25 years experience in yacht painting, fairing applications and project management to the company, having been employed by such as...

From Bremen, Antalya and Monte-Carlo, the Drettmann–Sunrise Group, a new group of yachting companies emerges at the initiative of Herbert P. Baum, the German businessman and yachtsman who co-founded Sunrise Yachts, bringing together expertise and resources from Germany, Turkey and Monaco to offer high-quality, cost-effective yacht building solutions and services to the international...

Emerging into the light is the first Limited Editions Amels 212, the largest yacht yet produced with the Dutch shipyard’s Limited Editions formula. Managing director Rob Luijendijk comments: “We pioneered the concept with the Amels 171 and 177, and now we expand the range to the Amels 212, and soon 242.” She is planned...

Atollvic Shipyard announced that it will be supporting the World Superyacht Awards 2011. For the second consecutive year the Spanish shipyard will sponsor an award. Their chosen category is the ‘Best Displacement Motor Yacht under 500 GT’, and representatives from Atollvic will present the prize to the winner at the sixth annual ceremony of the...

Gulf Craft received the Arabian Gulf Yachting Award for its flagship, the Majesty 125, following the global debut earlier this year in Cannes. Commenting at the awards ceremony, Erwin Bamps, Gulf Craft’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “As one of the UAE’s leading manufacturers, the launch of the Majesty 125 marked a milestone, not only...

After launching three new products at the METS in Amsterdam, communications and safety at sea specialist, Ocean Signal, now announces a new distributor for its products. The company appointed Furuno France to handle its distribution throughout France. The new range of SafeSea EPIRB’s, SARTS and GMDSS VHF’s will be launched to French yachtsmen at the...

Perini Navi’s Andromeda La Dea arrived at Pendennis for her winter refit. She was the first Perini to circumnavigate the globe, and has visited both the Antarctic and the Arctic. With spacious living areas matched with state of the art AV systems, communication and navigation equipment this 47m vessel is built for entertainment as well...

The potential for sea tourism and its significance in the development of the economies of Greece, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea region will be examined during the first Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, scheduled for next summer. On the second day, the development of the yachting industry as a key revenue generator will...