All articles by David Robinson – Page 64
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Informa reports £739.9m loss as Covid-19 disrupts events schedule
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global events calendar is shown in the reporting today of the first-half results for UK-listed Informa Plc, the world’s largest events business. Informa has reported a statutory pre-tax loss of £739.9m for HI 2020, a 398% fall on the profit of £248.3m ...
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Azimut-Benetti CEO announces closer brand links & new model plan
Group financial results better than last year and nine new models planned over the next 18 months
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UK maritime training business fighting to survive
Red Ensign Training hit hard by Covid-19 and impact on marine industry
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Yacht Racing Forum 2020 postponed
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused the postponement of another key marine leisure sector event in the UK. The Yacht Racing Forum 2020 (YRF), which was due to have been held in Portsmouth on November 23-24, has been postponed until 2021 but it will still take place in Portsmouth. This follows ...
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Riviera reports strong sales of flagship model
The launch at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May last year of three Riviera Sports Yacht models in a new Platinum Edition saw the Australian boatbuilder move up a gear into a more luxury styling. The success of that initiative has been highlighted with news that it has ...
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UK investment group buys into Perini Navi
Italian brand reports €140m losses over nine years and no-go deal with Sanlorenzo
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World Yacht Trophies 2020 held despite Cannes cancellation
While the 2020 Cannes Yachting Festival was unfortunately cancelled, one the key events traditionally held during the event – the19th edition of the World Yacht Trophies 2020 – still went ahead.
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JFA Yachts launches first Long Island 78 Power
French mono and multihull boat builder, JFA Yachts, has expanded its semi-custom catamaran range with the launch of its first 23.7m (78ft) Long Island 78 Power. The yacht has been sold and will shortly be delivered following sea trials.
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Spain sees fall in superyacht activities
Charter and shipyard work impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
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Seastema delivers innovative new bridge console for latest Benetti superyacht
Benetti’s 44m Diamond 145 Class benefits from new space-saving system
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Popular cruising destinations impose stricter rules
The Seychelles and Maldives have both tightened restrictions on cruising yachts – one for regulatory purposes and the other for Covid-containment
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Nautor’s Swan adds new model to ClubSwan series
New ClubSwan 80 seen as a new concept for Maxi yachts
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Covid causes eastern shift in superyacht traffic
Greece, Turkey and Croatia emerge as most popular 2020 superyacht cruising grounds
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Superyacht concierge business gains support from US investor to survive Covid-19
Supporter is World Fuel Services shareholder and global marine fuel company
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Rolls-Royce launches Power Lab to develop future fuel technologies
Marine focus on innovative and net zero carbon drive and energy solutions
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Plan for new green marina on Phuket with 220 berths up to 70m
First hearing about project recently held
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GYG issues strong first-half trading update
CEO Remy Millott: “The team’s focus on improving margins is starting to flow through” Global Yachting Group (GYG), the UK-based superyacht painting, supply and maintenance firm, has issued a positive first-half trading update for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The announcement comes not long after ...
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Genting HK plans debt restructure
Hong Kong-listed Genting HK has been forced to take desperate steps to address the serious financial impact of Covid-19 on its core activity as the largest cruise ship operator in Asia. It owns Star Cruises, Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises. Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman & Chief ...