Superyacht Technology News – Page 39
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NewsHamburg signs up for northern European superyacht route
Hamburg has joined a Dutch superyacht sector drive to craft a northern European superyacht route as an alternative to the well-worn Mediterranean and Caribbean sailing areas. Other northern ports are expected to follow suit.
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NewsDutch SY builder acquires new build halls
Dutch superyacht builder Oceanco has acquired two large build halls from Heerema Fabrication Group, a builder of offshore constructions that has fallen victim to deep cuts in investments in the oil and gas industry.
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NewsWestern Australia and Northern Territories vie for superyacht work
The success of superyachts cruising to the Kimberley area of northwest Australia is seeing an inter-state challenge develop between Western Australia (WA) and the Northern Territories (NT) to win the support and related opportunities of these visiting yachts.
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Romanian yard secures 155m superyacht contract
Damen Mangalia, a joint venture between Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group and the Romanian state, has secured a deal to build a 155m (580ft) superyacht for Norway’s SeaDream Yacht Club.
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NewsAustralia's largest-ever display of superyachts lined up for third Rendezvous
The 3rd Australian Superyacht Rendezvous (ASR), held from May 17-18 at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), will this year include the largest display of superyachts ever seen in the country.
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NewsSuperyacht milestone for Cape Town
For the first time ever, Cape Town’s historic Robinson dry dock has simultaneously hosted two superyachts, fuelling hope that the city’s port could one day accommodate a major superyacht maintenance and repair hub.
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New superyacht event launches today
The three-day Superyacht Gathering opened today in Auckland, New Zealand. Organised by industry professionals Linda Berry and Elle Brade, the event is an evolution of the previous, successful Yacht Vision conference along with smatterings of the long-gone NZ Days in Palma de Mallorca.
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Port of Fort Pierce yard deal delayed
St Lucie County, Florida selected Derecktor to lease and operate a megayacht repair centre at the Port of Fort Pierce in November of last year, with negotiations to take no more than three months and a contract signed by 5 March 2019 – a timeline obviously past.
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NewsSuperyacht Captains’ Forum attracts strong crowd
Over 350 guests attended the Superyacht Captains’ Forum in Viareggio, Italy last week as part of the 9th edition of YARE (March 20-23), the international aftersales and refit event dedicated to the superyacht sector.
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NewsHong Kong to open first Superyacht Management Services Centre
In a move which indicates China’s growing support for the leisure marine industry in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) has reached a partnership agreement with China Merchants Industry Holdings Co Ltd for the establishment of Hong Kong’s first Superyacht Management Services Centre in Tsing ...
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NewsUK shipyard up for sale
Following the announcement last November that Babcock, operator of the UK’s Devonport naval dockyard in Plymouth, was going to close its Appledore Shipyard in North Devon, the facility has now been put on the market.
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NewsEU adds Bermuda to tax haven blacklist
Bermuda is one of 15 countries that has been blacklisted by the EU for not having proper governance over tax standards. With Bermuda a leading superyacht flag and location for ownership structures, its blacklisting could have a direct impact on the yacht sector. The EU move appears to have come ...
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NewsFirst Custom Line 106 touches water
Custom Line, part of Italy’s Ferretti Group, launched its first Custom Line 106’ in Italy last week. The second member of the new planing range by Francesco Paszkowski Design took to the water at Ferretti’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona on Thursday.
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NewsSeawork plans larger Superyacht Trail for 2019
The three-day commercial marine and workboat exhibition is also planning new areas with leisure marine features
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NewsOpposition to NZ superyacht levy grows
Opposition is growing to an Auckland Council proposal for an anchorage tax on foreign-flagged superyachts longer than 40m that moor in waters off the city. If the levy is imposed, the New Zealand Marine Industry Association believes it would cut into the estimated NZ$360m that superyacht visits contribute to the ...
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NewsMajor investment proposed for Cairns Marine Precinct
A major multimillion-dollar investment is in prospect for the Queensland port of Cairns which, if implemented, could see local shipyard capacity enhanced and new common-user facilities developed. The proposals are contained in a study called the Cairns Marine Precinct (CMP) Growth Strategy.
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NewsTankoa appoints sales and business development manager
Italian superyacht-builder Tankoa Yachts has appointed Giuseppe Mazza as its new sales and business development manager. Mazza joins the company after serving as sales manager for Mangusta Yachts from 2016-18. Prior to that, he spent six years as marketing director for Itama and Mochi Craft.
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NewsThailand achieves new record for superyacht visits
The strong commitment to growing marine tourism pursued by the Thai government is gaining momentum – although, as always, there is more to do. The latest success indicator is a record number of superyacht visits to Phuket the main yachting centre in the countries.
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NewsCape Charles Yacht Center sold
Cape Charles Yacht Center in the US has been acquired by JB Turner, president and co-owner of Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, and Nicole Jacques, owner of Rhumbline Communications in Belfast, Maine. The new principals intend to expand the Chesapeake Bay shipyard into a premier superyacht refit and service ...
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NewsNew group lobbies for superyacht marina in Taiwan
A new group, the Kaohsiung International Marina Development Association (KIMDA), held its first meeting recently to develop plans for the establishment of a superyacht marina in Kaohsiung. The group was initiated by Captain Paul Brackley, who heads up Central Yacht in Hong Kong.
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