Our Maritime Business Magazines

The Yacht Technologies division of Selex Communications, a Finmeccanica company, recently introduced their new Integrated Antenna Solutions (IAS). This is a process that seamlessly integrates antennas into the physical fabric of the vessel, enabling visually intrusive protruding masts and aerials to be partially or completely removed from...

The Egg and Dart Yacht Designs in the range from 35 up to 123 m now include eleven different models with different specifications. One of these designs is their new Ranger 58m, designed for yacht owners who are keen on independent, worldwide exploring. The 3D model is nearly finished, details will be presented at the...

The yachting division of Van der Velden Marine Systems, will exhibit green BARKE rudder at the Monaco Yacht Show. The rudders are developed to deliver excellent manoeuvrability and high-lift. Another benefit is the fuel savings its offers compared to conventional rudders, thanks to a reduction in travel...

The 2010 Australian Marine Industry Export Awards run by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) were announced last Thursday. Anchoring system builder Muir Engineering received the award for Best Marine Industry Export Performance, for a large exporter. John Muir was awarded the Marine Industry Export Champion...

Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties (VBH) presents their control system for onboard high-tech systems with the integration of the iPad. Recently the company has equipped 12 areas of an 85m superyacht with iPads. The company believes this device perfectly suits the superyacht...

The Porsche Design Group feels confident about the forthcoming 2009/10 financial year end. The company will continue its strategy of dynamic growth. The Group reports that business has been good for the Porsche Design luxury brand and there are now 105 Porsche Design Stores and Shops worldwide, an increase of 25% over the previous...

Salamanca Capital Investments, the Mayfair based investment advisory business and part of the Salamanca Group, has announced the acquisition of Barcelona Marina, known locally as Marina Port Vell. The Marina was acquired from Global Via whose parent company, FCC, is one of Spain’s largest construction...

With an active racing season well underway, a fleet of top maxi yachts have committed to being in Porto Cervo to compete at the 2010 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. The event is a favourite gathering for these competitive and striking sailing craft, which will meet off Sardinia’s spectacular Costa Smeralda from 5 to11 September....

Southern Wind proudly introduces its new SW 102 Deck Saloon. The project is the result of the experience gained by Southern Wind during the past 4 years, with the construction of 11 SW 100, 1 SW 110 and 1 SW 94, the latter close to its launching date. The project is signed by Nauta Design and Farr Yacht...

The services needed when arriving in a strange port are many and very varied. The “Advice Service” team, which Marina Ibiza has cleverly set up, has thought of an extremely varied range of services, from restaurant bookings to ballroom dancing teachers and complete on-board event organisation...

It is now less than two weeks to go until Pendennis hosts the second  Pendennis Cup in Falmouth. With over 200 crew visiting for the week’s racing and another 150 guests, the event will provide plenty of excitement and entertainment on and off the water. The largest yacht attending is Adela at an impressive...

Vicem Yachts report that they are currently undertaking a major business expansion plan in terms of investments, research and development, production facilities, organisation, new markets penetration and, above all, new products and new lines. In addition, it announced the worldwide premier of a new 25m...

At the Monaco Yacht Show, four partners in technology of the Imtech Marine Group join forces in one combined booth; Imtech Marine & Offshore, Radio Holland Netherlands, Van Berge Henegouwen Installaties and Free...

Four of the latest Dubois designed yachts are finalists for the next ShowBoats Design Awards. The winners will be announced 26 October at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Dubois’ nominies are sailing yachts Bliss, Valquest and Salperton, and motoryacht Loretta...

Royale Oceanic provides a range of services to the superyacht industry, with particular focus on vessels over 60 m. The company experienced a growing demand for physical presence in Monaco and now opens a new office in the yachting centre, simultaneously providing a meeting centre during the Monaco Yacht...

To strengthen their yachting crew services, Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited (MSCB), a product placement provider of niche financial and HR products specifically for Superyacht crew, announced a strategic new alliance with Nautilus International, a nautical international trade union and professional...

F40 is the latest project designed by Giorgio Vafiadis. The 40m yacht, under construction at the Golden Yachts shipyard, will sail the seas as early as next season. With its long profile, elegant yet sporty, the F40 has a hull of significant volume, with a low and sleek superstructure. The yacht accommodates 14 guests and 6...

An international fleet of 30 yachts will line up 23 August, for the start of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race – a fully crewed non-stop race organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The last race took place in 2006 and then was also sponsored by Sevenstar, a leading provider of yacht transportation...

Nordic Mast and Southern Spars have announced their merger. This creates a combined entity with over 350 staff that will be better equipped to compete on the world stage, supplying a comprehensive range of high quality carbon fibre masts, booms and carbon rigging to meet the demands of all market...

ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) has launched a new website. In addition to being easier on the eye with a fresh visual design, the new website aims to better serve ICOMIA’s members by allowing them to interact with each other as well as with ICOMIA itself, via discussion threads and social...

Royal Van Lent (Feadship) has delivered the 68m Lady Christine to her owners. Built for experienced yacht owners, she features an exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects and a remarkable debut superyacht interior from British designer Rodney Black. The owners will showcase her to an invite-only audience at the upcoming Monaco...

The technical sea trials of MY Lucia-M, the first Jongert 3900MY, took place. Jongert reports that the way in which the 39m yacht maneuvers, at all speeds, is remarkable. “It’s unbelievable”, says a spokesman of Jongert Shipyard, “This yacht weighing over 200 metric tons maneuvers like a runabout.” Photo courtesy of E.J. Bruinekool...

The Informa Yacht Group and the Superyacht Singapore Association presented an international group of speakers for the second Asia Superyacht Conference in October.  The conference joins over 200 key superyacht industry influencers for two days of intense debate, case study presentations, interactive discussions and networking...

Amels has sold the first Sea Axe 6711, a 67m fast yacht support vessel, which is due for delivery in spring 2012. The vessel will be build by Damen Shipyards and is the largest vessel in the Sea Axe range. It boasts 360 m² of exterior deck space and 140 m² interior deck space,...

The US based Burger Boat Company launched its new, custom built Tri-deck motoryacht. The 43.3m Sea Owl was developed for an experienced American yachting family, and is the result of a collaboration between the Burger Design Team, Vripack Engineering and Andrew Winch Designs. The family’s plans include extensive cruises to ports around the...