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It is with very deep regret that we announce the sudden death of Roger Horner, Group Managing Director of e3 Systems. The e3 team is a close-knit group and we are all shocked and saddened by his passing. Roger was more »

On October 19th, the Superyacht Alliance for Professional Standards is founded in Malta by the founding members MYBA, SYBAss and IAMI, in the presence of Hon Minister Dr. Aaron Farrugia, Malta’s Minister for Transport. This new organisation will initiate new more »

Port Denia Superyacht Marina & Shipyard is very pleased to officially announce that our new 620 Tonne Travel Lift is now operational. Work has been completed on our brand new dry dock area which can now accommodate additional yachts up more »

COMPLETE MARINE FREIGHT understands the yacht owner and captains needs when it comes to shipping No matter if it is a motor or a sailing yacht – no matter the size.We are also experts in trucking boats through the whole more »

On the occasion of the 33rd MYBA Charter Show 2023, Port Denia Superyacht Marina & Shipyard is very pleased to officially announce the exciting expansion of our shipyard, which includes the creation of a brand new dry dock area to more »

Ocean Capital Partners is a leading, international company in the ports and maritime industry. With over 50 years of experience, Ocean Capital Partners is renowned for its innovative approaches in consulting, management and investment services and dedication to customer assistance more »

A colleague of mine at GMBA, David Lewin, and a man I regard as a nautical industry authority, wrote an article in July declaring the lack of leadership the major mainstream players have so far provided in the sustainability of more »

The Spanish Large Yacht Association (AEGY) has produced its 6th annual report on the state of the charter market in the Balearics. The AEGY was instrumental in convincing the Spanish government to make changes in 2013 to tax legislation which more »

*Sister companies from grupoarbulu – one of the world’s leading independent marine electronics groups – agree to share resources and enhance service offering. e3 Systems and Aage Hempel are pleased to announce the signing of a new strategic co-operation agreement more »

New VSAT service developed in conjunction with Media Broadcast Satellite GmbH makes Kymeta a truly competitive connectivity solution for all vessels. Palma de Mallorca – 18 March, 2019: Palma-based e3 Systems, the leading independent communications integrator, today announced the launch more »

*e3 introduces BIG DATA GLOBAL, delivering great value 4G data, with no commitments, unlimited usage and coverage across the world Palma-based e3 Systems, the leading independent communications integrator, today announced the immediate availability of BIG DATA GLOBAL, the latest addition more »

Some 5,545 recreational boats were registered in Spain last year, reflecting a stable domestic market The number of recreational boats registered in Spain last year reached 5,545 units – a 3.3% increase over 2017 levels. Of this total, 4,037 boats more »

Palma-based e3 Systems, the global superyacht communications provider, today announced they have been awarded TIER 1 Value Added Reseller (VAR) status by Inmarsat for two of its flagship services, Fleet Xpress and FleetBroadband. e3_FX_press_release_approved    

Palma-based e3 Systems, the exclusive superyacht distribution partner for Kymeta™ communications solutions are pleased to announce the commercial availability of the Kymeta™ mTenna™ PLUS and mTenna™ SELECT, which combine multiple flat-panel Kymeta KyWay™ terminals to provide an installation that is more »

*And announces official sponsorship of environmental charity Asociación Ondine Palma-based e3 Systems, the leading global communications integrator and solutions provider for the marine industry, today revealed details of their innovative Bandwidth on Demand for VSAT service. Launched in partnership with more »

Produced by the Spanish Large Yacht Association – Asociación Española de Grandes Yates (AEGY) In October 2013 the Spanish government made an amendment to the infamous “matriculation tax” which had prevented many superyachts from registering to charter in Spain. This more »

Leading solutions provider extends global reach to meet demand for new flat panel technology. To meet the growing demand for Kymeta™ flat panel antennas and terminals, Palma-based e3 Systems, the leading global communications integrator and solutions provider for the marine more »

Palma-based e3 Systems, the global superyacht communications provider today announced the immediate availability of the BIG DATA EUROPE SIM. Created especially to meet the ever-changing needs of guests, crew and all onboard, this groundbreaking 4G data SIM is a first more »

e3 Systems, a leading communications integrator and solutions provider for the marine industry, has approved Atlantic Radio Telephone (ART) in Miami, as one of its first e3 Certified Distribution Partners (CDP) for Kymeta products. The role of the CDP will more »

BIG DATA EUROPE from e3 delivers 4G data like never before. It’s the cheapest data afloat with rates as low as €2.5/GB; the more you use, the less you pay; and there’s no limit on how much or how little more »

Palma-based e3, the leading global communications integrator and solutions provider for the marine industry, today announced the appointment of Mat Cros to the senior role of Channel Sales Manager. Cros joins from Marlink where he was Director of Sales for more »

Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) has launched a new and flexible Fleet Xpress plan for superyachts to address the seasonal luxury market, and through its partner e3 Systems has signed up the first superyacht Beagle Star V, a luxury sail yacht, to the more »

Palma-based e3 Systems and Kymeta – the company delivering on the promise of global, mobile connectivity – are proud to announce that they have been awarded the International Superyacht Society Award for Excellence in Innovation In early 2017, Kymeta released more »

Increased connectivity for superyachts brings with it increased security risks. Over the past 12 months the yachting world has been increasingly targeted by cyber criminals, ensuring that the highest levels of protection are fundamental to the security of corporate data, more »

Months-long sea trials on iconic sailing yacht demonstrate continuous connectivity using Kymeta KyWay™ flat panel terminals and connectivity solutions in Caribbean, across the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean Redmond, Washington and Palma de Mallorca—September 12, 2017: Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta, Intelsat more »

* Months-long sea trial on world-renowned motor yacht, the White Rose of Drachs, on display at Monaco Yacht Show REDMOND, Wash. & PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta, and exclusive superyacht distribution partner, e3 Systems, today revealed that the more »

e3 Systems and Kymeta Corporation sign an exclusive global distribution agreement to deliver innovative flat panel satellite solutions to the superyacht market. 6th June, 2017, Mallorca, Spain – e3 Systems announced today that Kymeta has named the company to be more »

* VAT WORKSHOP – 16:30h 24 APRIL 217 – DURING THE MYBA CHARTER SHOW – BARCELONA Programme: Openning speech: Toni Tió, Presidente of Barcelona Cluster Entry costums formalities and Inward Processing Relief in Spain: Beatriz Alonso, Evolution Yacht Agents Update on charter more »

6th September 2016, Mallorca, Spain: After three years as Kymeta’s Collaboration Partner for Yachting, e3 Systems has earned the designation as a Kymeta Certified Partner (KCP) for their metamaterials-based electronically steered flat panel satellite solutions. The e3 team has worked more »

SOS Yachting is an independent, specialized service company offering fiscal agency and fiscal representation services to EU and non-EU yacht owning companies chartering in the EU. SOS Yachting operates in Spain, Croatia, France and Italy and has a current client more »

Last Saturday June 18th the Balearic Islands Government submitted for hearing process and public consultation the future Decree that will regulate the activity of yacht chartering. The text of the Decree has received input from the National Association of Nautical more »

SAVE THE DATE: 24TH – 27TH APRIL 2017 We are pleased to announce that the 2017 MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona will take place from Monday 24th to Thursday 27th April 2017. Registration will be open from Monday 16th January more »

OneOcean Port Vell awarded MYBA Charter Show OneOcean Port Vell is extremely proud and happy to have been chosen as the host venue for the MYBA Charter Show for at least the next three years in Barcelona! Chosen ahead of more »

Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has achieved the first commitment to its Fleet Xpress service by a superyacht owner just weeks after commercial launch in a deal secured through Inmarsat distributor e3 Systems. The more »

Our location is an ideal turnaround destination for those yachts seeking to be based in the Spanish/Balearic region this summer. These are a few of the benefits of coming to Barcelona’s city center marina: • Duty-Free Fuel • Excelent provisioning more »

Last week the e3 team congregated at their head office in Mallorca to celebrate the company reaching its 20th birthday. Team members travelled from Malta, France and the US to spend a busy week on product briefings, team building events more »

OneOcean Port Vell Barcelona, has been granted a permit to extend the TPA tax free benefit scheme to yacht owners berthed at the marina during their stay. Traditionally only applicable for yachts in ship yards, OneOcean Port Vell has now more »

At the end of 2013 the Spanish Government amended the law relating to the much maligned matriculation tax which made chartering in Spain so prohibitive. The amendment resulted in an increase in charter activity in the Balearics in 2014, however more »

2015 not only marks the 25th edition of MYS but also marks the 15th year that e3 have exhibited. Technology moves at a fast pace and e3 Systems has been at the forefront of introducing innovative communication solutions to the more »

One Brand, One World: Marina Port Vell transforms into OneOcean Port Vell as part of the wider international OneOcean Barcelona brand. OneOcean Ventures announces the incorporation of Marina Port Vell and its luxury services and facilities into the OneOcean Barcelona more »

Latest positions uploaded on IBI-Jobs.com Featured companies hiring today on IBI Jobs include: Beneteau is looking for an enthusiastic and performance-driven Area Sales Manager to join its export team. Princess Yachts Mexico wishes to appoint a Sales Support Manager with more »

*The competion that will take place in palma´s Bay will start next wednesday *This regatta will move over 1.000 people during the 4 days of the event. *The economic Benefit impact for Palma can exceed 4 million euros. The Moll more »

The second edition of “Best of Yachting” Port Adriano brings back together once again all the best of yachting shipyards. This is an indispensable event that will take place the following 22nd, 23rd and 24th of May. A unique meeting more »

  A plan with exclusive promotion has been designed for spring season Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona knows that after thousands of navigated miles and months of activity in the Caribbean, the superyachts are planning their back trip to the more »

* The 32nd edition of the Boat Show Palma & Palma Superyacht Show organized by the Innovation Management Institute and -integrated in the Balearic Government- will be held between April 30th and May 4th * The high demand of participation more »

e3 Systems, a leader in maritime telecommunications, IT, TV and content solutions for the superyacht market, announced today a partnership with Kymeta Corporation, the leading developer of metamaterials-based antenna technology, to provide customization services including Kymeta flat panel antenna solutions more »

e3 Systems are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Francis to the role of Airtime Director. Francis joins e3 after occupying several senior positions in companies in the Maritime VSAT industry. He also established and ran his own Communications more »

Y Lantimar Yachting is an experienced global business that provides a comprehensive service to yachts, delivered by professional port agents. Our local teams have an in depth knowledge of shore-side operations and hold key contacts in all Spanish ports. This more »

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona announces an agreement with Burgess and Inwards Marine as central agents for the sale of moorings in the Marina. The agreement refers to all berths for superyachts available, including a 130 metres berth. With this more »

grupoarbulu, the largest marine electronic group in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, has acquired 100% of the Danish group NAVTEAM A/S, one of the market leaders in marine electronics service for comercial vessels in Denmark and most more »

Technology is changing rapidly and the seminars provide a forum for delegates to be updated by experts on the latest innovations, knowledge and expectations in the communications industry. e3 Systems have organised two more seminars which will take place in more »

The 2014 season got off to a good start for SOS Yachting. On the 4th February SOS Yachting took part in the Italian Superyacht Forum (ISF) organized by the British global media the Superyacht Group (www.thesuperyachtgroup.com) together with Navigo against more »

A number of leading Greek yachting companies have announced the formation of a new yachting association, called the Greek Yachting Association (GYA), and the creation of a new Charter show earlier his week. The GYA was setup by a number more »

After some delays, last Wednesday October 30th the Spanish Official State Gazette (BOE) published Law 16/2013, of October 28, 2013, adopting measures regarding environmental tax issues and other tax and financial measures. That Law modifies the  matriculation/registration tax exemption established more »

Please be informed that today has been finally published in the State Official Gazzete (BOE) –see link below- the Law 16/2013 of October 28th, adopting measures regarding tax and environmental issues and other tax and financial measures, which includes the more »

FleetBroadband … an alternative to VSAT? 27 September 2013 – Times are changing – and FleetBroadband is changing too. In partnership with Inmarsat, a world leader in maritime communications, e3 is introducing FleetBroadband (FB) Service for Yachts. ‘FB for Yachts’ more »

Low-profile, flat panel antennas will enable global access to high speed internet and HDTV services with minimal impact on yacht designe. e3 Systems – which specializes in communication systems for high-end yachts, – and Kymeta Corporation – the company commercializing more »

July 3rd, 2013. The Official Gazette of the Spanish Congress has published the bill, with reference number 121/000054, adopting measures regarding tax and environmental issues and adopting other tax and financial measures. The bill, to be processed through an urgent more »

After two years of intensive, strategic research, a unique service aimed at revolutionising superyacht ownership and charter will be launched in the latter part of 2013. Developed by superyacht captain and veteran yacht management professional Werner Trotz, the MarNavProgram tailors more »

An Agreement was signed between Aage Hempel Netherlands, Tijssen Elektro and e3 Systems at the end of May to form The Consortium. The Consortium is a collection of 3 expert technical companies, each with their own pedigree and skill sets, more »

ESTIVA “Arts By The Sea” is a multicultural festival which, for the first time, is to be held in Port Adriano, the port created by Philippe Starck. From 13 to 21 July, Port Adriano invites you to enjoy an artistic more »

The Superyacht Cup Palma, which will be held from June 19 -22nd, is very pleased to announce return of sponsors Claasen Shipyard, Marine Port Vell and Rondal. Now in its’17 th year, The Superyacht Cup attracts some of the most more »

The turnout was boosted by the addition of the 1st Superyacht Brokerage & Charter Show Around 37,000 people flocked to Moll Vell last week for the 30th Palma International Boat Show. The strong turnout was largely attributed to the 1st more »

e3 Systems hosted a seminar just before the beginning of the Antibes Yacht Show last week at the Automobile Club de Monaco. The keynote presentation was given by Dr. Waguih Ishak from Corning Glass who wowed the audience with Corning’s more »

This new initiative will take place in the heart of Palma’s historical city and will run concurrently with the 30th Palma Boat Show. Six major international brokerage companies will be exhibiting their best yachts, either for sale or for charter more »

Yacht Solutions, one of South East Asia’s leading superyacht service providers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ital Thai Marine to create Thailand’s first dedicated superyacht facility in Bangkok. Located near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River in more »

Due to overwhelming demand from companies wishing to exhibit their yachts, the inaugural Palma Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show has been forced to increase its area. Held from 1 to 5th May within the Palma International Boat Show, over 60 more »

This year the first official edition of Port Adriano Club de Regatas Silver Bollard Regatta will be held in the Balearic waters under the custody of the Federación Balear de Vela (FBV) and in colaboration with the Club Náutico Santa more »

The inaugural Superyacht Fiscal Management Meeting, staged by the Superyacht Events team, took place on 7 March in Brussels – an apt location for a discussion of the pertinent tax issues affecting Europe’s major grounds, considering its role as European more »

e3 Systems have announced the opening of a new office in Fort Lauderdale and the appointment of a US VP for Direct Sales, David Horacek. Horacek joins e3 from Linkscape, a maritime VSAT service provider. His previous positions have all more »

e3 Systems are hosting this original and innovative event at the Automobile Club de Monaco on the 17th April. Superyachts have always been early adopters of new technology and their owners’ needs are light years ahead of other market sectors. more »

Barcelona based Vilanova Grand Marina has launched ‘My Mooring Package’, a new concept in marina services available to superyachts from 35m (115ft) in length visiting the marina this spring. The new concept aims to provide first-class services at competitive rates more »

The opening of the 51st Antigua Yacht Charter Show on 2nd December 2012 will see the official launch of e3’s Digicel 4G LTE service 4 Yachts. e3’s MD Roger Horner commented: “e3 is delighted to be launching this brilliant new more »

* Global leaders Aage Hempel and CRAME, both grupoarbulu members, have the pleasure to announce we will start the process of integration of both companies in Spain on the 1st of December of 2012. We expect that the integration process more »

4th and 5th March 2013, Malta The full conference agenda can be seen at: http://www.quaynote.com/ankiti/www/?code=malta13&f=programme Quaynote is delighted to announce 2 new one day back-to back-conferences, uniquely aimed at exploring opportunities in both the Business Jets and the Superyachts markets. more »

The shareholders of Pinmar and Rolling Stock have formed a new multi strategy company for the superyacht industry called Global Yachting Group. The creation of the Global Yachting Group will strengthen and support these two highly regarded companies and their more »

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We are pleased to announce that the 24th Pinmar Golf, co-sponsored by Awlgrip, will be held in Mallorca on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 October 2012 (and a possible overflow on the Wednesday) with a spectacular Prizegiving Dinner and a more »

China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA) has joined the association as a full member The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has announced that China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA) has been approved as a full member. more »

Pinmar Supply is pleased to announce the opening of their new Barcelona shop in Marina Barcelona 92, one of the finest superyacht facilities in the world. It is ideally located next to the main gate of MB´92 and has entrances more »

e3 assisting in providing cutting-edge communications in Antigua The Government of Antigua & Barbuda and Digicel recently launched cutting-edge Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution (4G LTE) technology to 85% of the population of the twin island state. The Government and more »

e3 Systems has announced today a major step in their strategic development plan with the sale of 60% of the Group equity to grupoarbulu, whose headquarters are in Madrid. Roger Horner, the Group Managing Director of e3 Systems said: “We more »

Just to let you know that the following can be viewed on NTVE as of today. * Exclusive interview with President Jose Ramon Bauza from The Future of Superyachts Conference. * Conference Presentation by Norma Trease from Salamanca Group (Marina more »

THE BEST OF THE NAUTICAL WORLD From 26th till the 28th of May, a large number of nautical companies will show their products and services to all sea enthusiasts during the Portals Nautical Weekend. During the three days of the more »

e3 Systems have appointed Lynne Devereux as Regional Sales Manager on the Côte d’Azur and Alessio Belli as Business Development Manager in Italy. Lynne Devereux, an accomplished Business Development Executive, most recently with De Valk Yachts and prior to that more »

It’s on a beautiful sunshiny day that Antibes Yacht Show closed its doors Sunday, April 15th, 2012 making it the fourth and final. Exhibitors have completed the show’s 6th year with a mile. Indeed, 13,380 visitors came to admire the more »

e3 Systems are very pleased to announce that they have signed a Partner Agreement with Aage Hempel International AS. Aage Hempel provides marine electronic services and has offices in Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Portugal, Malta and Panama. Aage Hempel will represent more »

Sea Tel recently informed e3 Systems that their sales in 2011 have now earned them a place in the top ten of their seventy plus dealers in Europe. This achievement reflects the close collaboration of the two companies in offering more »

Mallorca based marine electronics company e3 systems has been awarded Platinum Provider status by MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the leading global VSAT satellite communications provider and top choice for more than 50% of the world’s top 100 largest yachts. The more »

International insurance company Pantaenius has renewed a three year sponsorship agreement with the Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma. The agreement also includes sponsorship of the special Olympics edition of the Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK taking place from 22-25 July, a more »

Astilleros de Mallorca expands its activity in STP with a second new workshop at the Global Building to provide a larger mechanical and technical support. ASTILLEROS DE MALLORCA has specialized in the refit and repair of yachts for more than more »

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