All articles by David Robinson – Page 91
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NewsUAE development to include marinas
A new Dhs15bn (US$4bn) project has been announced in the UAE regarding the development of a ‘riviera-styled’ neighbourhood at Ghantoot on the border between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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GCCM to invest A$100m-plus to double capacity
On the anticipation of larger superyachts visiting Australia in the coming years, Gold Coast City Marina Shipyard (GCCM) has announced plans for a A$100m-plus investment to double the size of its facility in Coomera. GCCM has already handled superyachts of over 70m (230ft) such as the 73m MY ...
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MB92 wins La Ciotat shiplift concession
An €84m investment in expanding its facilities was announced by La Ciotat Shipyards at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. The €84m included €64m for a new 4,000-tonne capacity shiplift facility and €20m for a new marina village.
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Malta Maritime Summit to review island’s marine industry
The annual Malta Maritime Summit, which runs from October 2-5, will present an opportunity to review the island’s significant marine industry and identify where changes and improvements are appropriate.
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NewsAmico announces major expansion of Genoa refit facilities
Amico & Co, the Italian superyacht refit and repair yard based in Genoa, is launching a major expansion of its facilities believed to be worth some €35m.
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NewsNobiskrug unveils 80m Artefact at Monaco
A new 80m (263ft) hybrid superyacht named Artefact (formerly known as Project 790) has been unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show. The vessel, which has a refreshingly different exterior look, is set to be delivered next year.
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NewsFerretti expands superyacht involvement
At its annual Monaco press conference, Italy’s Ferretti Group said that yacht sales since September 1 – a period that included the Cannes Yachting Festival and a special Monaco marketing event – totalled over €100m.
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Perini Navi outlines growth plans
Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi has provided an update on its corporate structure, product range and order book. Following the restructuring of the company last year, the Tabacchi family has increased its shareholding so that it now has a 75% stake in the company. Since the changes, all Perini Navi ...
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Lürssen fire may result in €590m insurance claim
The recent serious fire at Lürssen’s Bremen-Aumund shipyard in Germany, in which a 100m-plus superyacht in a floating dock was damaged to an unknown degree, presents the prospect of an insurance claim as high as €590m.
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NewsCannes Yachting Festival 2018 ‘best of recent years’
The 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF2018), its 41st edition, was described by a number of exhibitors as “the best of recent years”. However, the announcement of plans to move the sailing yachts and multihulls to Port Pierre Canto for 2019 has generated mixed opinions.
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NewsBenetti presents future SY build plans at Cannes
Benetti provided details of the three main superyacht ranges that it plans to focus on at the Cannes Yachting Festival last week – the Oasis 135’, Diamond 145’ and four BNow model series.
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Inmarsat agrees exclusive communications deal with Lagoon
In a move that further extends its involvement with the global yacht industry, Inmarsat is partnering with the Lagoon catamaran arm of Groupe Beneteau to offer its Fleet One service to owners of the brand.
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Numarine reports strong sales of explorer yachts
Turkish yacht-builder Numarine has reported strong sales performance for its XP series of explorer yachts. The company is currently hosting the global launch of its 26XP model at the Cannes Yachting Festival, along with the European launch of its 32XP model. A new, larger model is now being developed and ...
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Ferretti reports strong financial position, confirms Wally negotiations
A strengthening financial position, growing levels of investment, and several new model launches each year have become a consistent position for Italy’s Ferretti Group. For 2018, the company is also looking to increase production capacity at its shipyards and has confirmed that it is in negotiations with Wally Yachts to ...
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Azimut unveils three new flagships at Cannes
Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group presented its latest financial data at the Cannes Yachting Festival today, highlighting that they had a better year with an emphasis on growth. Part of this was the previously announced management changes but also, in terms of Azimut, the announcement of two new flagship models that will ...
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NewsSanlorenzo in expansion mode
To reach 60 years is an achievement for any business in the yacht market, but to do so in the manner of Italian superyacht builder Sanlorenzo sets a challenge for any competitor.
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Dominator Yachts expands range
Dominator Yachts, the Liechtenstein-headquartered superyacht brand, is currently working on three new projects to expand its model range and is also enlarging its international office network.
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Larnaca marina development plans on track
Recent reports that plans to redevelop Larnaca marina and port were on hold have been rebutted by the Cyprus Transport Ministry. According to Cyprus Property News, the competition process for the upgrade project is back on track and the relevant tender documents have been delivered to potential bidders.
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Tasmanian marina has A$20m upgrade
The first phase of a major A$20m redevelopment project at the Margate marina located at Barretta 20 minutes south of Hobart in Tasmania, is set to open this month. This first phase will have 50 berths for yachts of 10m-25m (39ft-82ft) and it will be immediately followed by the second ...
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Scottish Boat Show undergoes layout revamp for 2018 edition
The organisers of the Scottish Boat Show are moving their act up a gear to take account that following the demise of the London Boat Show, it is the UK’s second largest marine leisure event. The three-day free admission event is expecting to attract in excess of 14,000 visitors.
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