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Superyacht refit firm builds recycling centre in Port of Barcelona (18 March 2024)

MB92 Group, a superyacht refit, repair, and maintenance company with facilities in Spain and France, has joined with Pinmar to build a new plastic recycling centre in collaboration with the Barcelona Port Authority. The new 200m2 plastic recycling centre has more »

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Programme confirmed for The Balearic Superyacht Forum (26 February 2024)

Join us in Palma for the key event on the superyacht calendar for the Balearic Islands to explore an agenda brimming with compelling topics and insights… The programme is officially confirmed for the first-ever Balearic Superyacht Forum on the 24th more »

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The refits of tomorrow (13 February 2024)

As advanced technologies continue to disrupt the industry, today’s shipyards are leveraging these tools to unlock more customisation … A yacht refit spans a broad spectrum of scope and scale, from projects encompassing modest interior makeovers to the ambitious task more »

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Cellular connectivity in the superyacht realm (13 February 2024)

With a myriad of connectivity options now available, Valour Consultancy’s Joshua Flood assesses the current state of the market and its future… Following a recent report on maritime cellular technologies, Joshua Flood, Senior Research Consultant at Valour Consultancy, dissects an more »

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The benefits of in-water shipyard services (12 February 2024)

IGY Marinas offer three reasons why in-water shipyard services are a game changer for superyacht owners… 1. Substantial cost savings compared to traditional shipyard services. 2. The marina arranges ancillary services and provides logistic support, allowing the focus to be more »

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New environmental crew guidelines hope to reduce superyacht impact (12 February 2024)

Version 1 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines has been released by Water Revolution Foundation. Written for and by crew, the guide highlights best practices, offering information and inspiration for more eco-friendly behaviour onboard yachts. Aimed at achieving a substantial accumulated more »

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Great sales start to 2024 for Camper & Nicholsons (5 February 2024)

By Mid Jan 2024, Camper & Nicholsons says it has already sold four boats, the latest being a 27m Azimut. The 2020 model comes with five cabins, with exterior design by Stefano Righini. C&N brokered a 44.65m Feadship Blue Sky more »

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Save the date: The Balearic Superyacht Forum confirmed (2 February 2024)

Tickets are now on sale for our inaugural event of 2024, The Balearic Superyacht Forum in the heart of Palma, Mallorca commencing April 24th… Palma is the only place to be on the 24th and 25th of April 2024 as more »

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Camper & Nicholsons partners with NEOM’s Sindalah Island (1 February 2024)

Brokerage firm Camper & Nicholsons will be lending its yachting expertise to NEOM’s luxury island development Sindalah, which aims to become one of the premier yachting destinations in the Red Sea. Opening later this year, Sindalah will offer 86 berths more »

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‘If we build sustainably, they will come’ (26 January 2024)

MB92’s Rob Papworth and Philippe Bernard discuss the changing landscape of refit, new technologies and a shortage of skilled workers… Yachting has undergone significant transformations in recent years, and MB92 La Ciotat’s managing director Rob Papworth remains at the forefront more »

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Captain salaries on the rise (19 January 2024)

Quay Crew’s most detailed salary report to date reveals a rise in captains’ wages following a slight decline in recent years, amongst other findings… After a slight decline in recent years, Captain salaries are back on the rise according to more »

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The return of the Pinmar Golf Tournament (17 January 2024)

Remy Millott, CEO of GYG shares insights on what we can expect from this beloved event’s comeback in 2025… The potential revival of the Pinmar Golf Tournament, to coincide with Pinmar’s 50th anniversary in 2025, has been a hot topic more »

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REG publishes revised Yacht Code (17 January 2024)

Released on 1 January, this revision from the Red Ensign Group represents the first major update since 2019… The Red Ensign Group (REG) has announced a significant revision to its hallmark Yacht Code, a comprehensive framework that has helped set more »

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Camper & Nicholsons appoints Della Pearce as a Yacht Sales Advisor in Singapore (16 January 2024)

Della Pearce has joined Camper & Nicholsons as a Yacht Sales Advisor in Singapore. Della brings a wealth of experience in the yacht sales industry, specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/della-pearce-joins-camper-and-nicholsons

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How Camper & Nicholsons sets the standard for yacht management (26 December 2023)

Effective yacht management is integral to ensuring that a superyacht’s operation is aligned with the preferences and expectations of the owner. Leading this critical function at world-renowned yacht company Camper & Nicholsons is Marianne Danissen, head of the firm’s yacht more »

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Camper & Nicholsons announces exclusive sales agreement with Nuvolari Lenard (22 December 2023)

Brokerage firm Camper & Nicholsons has announced an exclusive sales agreement with Nuvolari Lenard for the sale of the Plus Capsule collection. The partnership sees Camper & Nicholsons appointed as the exclusive seller worldwide for the innovative Plus Capsule models, more »

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The Malta model (11 December 2023)

Alison Vassallo discusses Malta’s plans to build a thriving superyacht jurisdiction as it moves to provide more than just regulatory frameworks… The Maltese government has proposed a strategy detailing its vision for a thriving domestic superyacht industry, which was announced more »

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How Camper & Nicholsons helps its clients acquire their own new build yacht (4 December 2023)

Embarking on the construction of a superyacht marks a substantial and enduring endeavour, representing a significant investment. Against the backdrop of heightened demand and evolving owner preferences, the new build market is experiencing rapid transformations. SuperYacht Times spoke with Daniela more »

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Marina Port Vell: The jewel of the Mediterranean and a highlight of the 37th America’s Cup (27 November 2023)

Anchored in Barcelona’s historical and cultural tapestry, Marina Port Vell is a world-class marina specialized in superyachts perfectly positioned in the heart of Barcelona. Initially constructed during the 1992 Olympic Games, the marina has since evolved into an industrial player more »

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Vincent McCartney appointed Managing Director of new Camper & Nicholsons Corporate Services (17 November 2023)

Camper & Nicholsons have announced the launch of Camper & Nicholsons Corporate Services, their new service for yacht owners, appointing Vincent McCartney as Managing Director. https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/camper-nicholsons-corporate-services

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DNV’s energy predictions for the future (26 October 2023)

The recently released Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) by the Classification Society sheds light on the future energy transition away from fossil fuels… The annual Energy Transition Outlook (ETO), now in its 7th edition, presents results from their independent model of more »

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Why Marina Port Vell is the best place to live the 37th America’s Cup (19 October 2023)

Next year marks the 37th edition of the America’s Cup. From August to October, the world’s most talented sailors will descend on Barcelona in a bid to win the oldest and most prestigious trophy in sport – the Auld Mug. more »

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BWA Yachting Antigua reopens for business after major fire (11 October 2023)

Yacht services agency BWA Yachting Antigua has confirmed it is now open for business after a devastating fire at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina complex destroyed its office and contents last week. The cause of the fire, which started last more »

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MB92 brings refit to NEOM (9 October 2023)

The MB92 Group and NEOM have revealed plans to bring a refit and maintenance facility to Sindalah at the Monaco Yacht Show… Refit specialists MB92 Group have partnered with NEOM to establish a 10,000m2 repair facility in Sindalah on the more »

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Camper & Nicholsons makes management changes (2 October 2023)

Superyacht brokerage and service firm Camper & Nicholsons has made two key appointments, strengthening its management teams. Callum Peden (pictured above) joins Camper & Nicholsons as group marketing director from Y.CO in Monaco where he’s spent the last 15 years more »

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Rolls-Royce partners with superyacht firm to move fleet to sustainable propulsion (27 september 2023)

Rolls-Royce’s business unit Power Systems is partnering with superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company MB92 Group to provide sustainable propulsion and energy management systems for the group’s global fleet of existing superyachts. MB92 Group revealed the news on the eve more »

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Fraser Yachts acquires Greek charter agency (26 september 2023)

Brokerage firm Fraser Yachts has acquired a controlling interest in Atalanta Golden Yachts, a charter management agency based in Athens, Greece. Following an initial period of transition, the newly combined companies will operate under the brand Fraser Yachts Greece as more »

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New CEO appointed at Fraser (31 August 2023)

Brokerage firm Fraser has appointed Anders Kurtén as its new chief executive. Kurtén was most recently CEO at Finnish sailing yacht builder Baltic Yachts, where he helped spearhead and execute the company’s recent strategic turnaround. “We have conducted one of more »

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Where’s my crew at? (31 August 2023)

Yachting is proud of its maritime and navy heritage, so why isn’t there a similar approach when it comes to quality recruitment?As a relative newcomer to the industry, it seems obvious to me that there needs to be a greater more »

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Crew training budgets below par (31 August 2023)

Tim Clarke explains how recent survey results illustrate that yachts need to improve training options if they are going to retain quality crew… Less than a third of superyachts have a structured training budget onboard, according to results from a more »

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What next for crew in the post-yachting landscape? (29 July 2023)

Is the industry doing enough to tap into the experience of those who eventually decide to jump ship? Crew retention is a hotly debated topic within the superyacht industry. Dedicated conferences and multiple crew-survey data sets corroborate the conversations surrounding more »

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The Posidonia Problem (29 July 2023)

Swiss Ocean Tech’s Suzy Chisholm explains how increasingly strict EU regulations threaten to restrict anchoring access for large yachts in the Med… Attention, yacht captains, particularly those navigating vessels over 24 metres in the Mediterranean. The degradation of Posidonia meadows more »

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Freire Shipyard delivers Spain’s largest superyacht (27 July 2023)

Spanish shipbuilder Freire has delivered the 112m superyacht Renaissance to its owner. The flagship motor yacht, also known as hull NB724, is the first superyacht completed by Freire in a decade and is the yard’s largest yacht by length. It more »

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EU sets new battery sustainability regulations (21 July 2023)

After an EU Parliament vote, the European Council adopts new regulations strengthening sustainability rules for battery use and waste… The regulations from the European Parliament and the Council will apply to all batteries, including all waste portable batteries, batteries for more »

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BWA Yachting Partners with Sindalah (29 June 2023)

The Red Sea’s first superyacht destination to open in 2024… BWA Yachting has announced that it will establish an office at luxury island development Sindalah as the ‘key partner superyacht agency in NEOM’. The office will provide services for luxury more »

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Billionaires ‘disappointed’ after Naples bans superyachts (27 June 2023)

Megayacht owners are “thoroughly disappointed” that they won’t be able to dock in Naples this summer after the southern Italian city restricted entry to vessels over 75 metres in length. The harbourmaster at Naples’s Mergellina port has implemented the new more »

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Camper & Nicholsons extends its reach to Greece (1 June 2023)

Paolo Casani, Camper & Nicholsons CEO, highlights how the Athens office underpins its growth strategy, as the yachting horizon shifts… A strategic expansion into the Mediterranean is in the works for Camper & Nicholsons, marked by the announcement of a more »

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BWA Yachting on its ambitious expansion strategy (31 May 2023)

Since stepping into the position of CEO in 2017, Paschalis Patsiokas has overseen a remarkable three-fold increase in turnover for international yacht agency and yachting services provider BWA Yachting. In the latest CEO Series instalment, Patsiokas tells BOATPro News how more »

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IGY’s Málaga Marina: One of Europe’s Best Kept Secrets (26 May 2023)

Málaga is a city that often flies under the radar, which is remarkable when you consider all that’s on offer, not to mention one of the best year-round climates in the whole of Europe. Still less known than Marbella and more »

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SOS Yachting opens new office in Greece (8 May 2023)

SOS Yachting has opened a new office in Athens to support the region’s expanding clientele. According to the yard, the move reflects demand moving eastward with destinations such as Greece and Croatia rivalling the more traditional locations of France and more »

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Camper & Nicholsons opens Athens office (May 2, 2023)

Camper & Nicholsons, one of the oldest yachting companies in the world, founded in 1782, is expanding its luxury services by opening a new office in Athens as part of its global growth strategy after celebrating its 240th anniversary last more »

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Camper & Nicholsons announces new Singapore office and chief commercial officer (May 2, 2023)

Brokerage house Camper & Nicholsons has expanded its operations with a new office opening in Ocean Financial Center in Singapore. The new office is the second location in the region for Camper & Nicholsons, and follows the opening of the more »

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MB92 Group announces ‘Refit for the Future’ (26 April 2023)

The dedicated sustainability refit service aims to help reduce the environmental impact of yachts, cut operational and financing costs, and protect resale value… ‘Refit for the Future!’ aims to bring a wide range of sustainability solutions to the refit sector more »

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Palma Superyacht Village returns bigger and better to Moll Vell Marina (19 April 2023)

Palma International Boat Show and the Palma Superyacht Village will return bigger and better for 2023. The anticipated event will take place in Moll Vell Marina, Palma, Mallorca, from April 27 until April 30 2023. Set in Palma, one of more »

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Are lithium-ion batteries on yachts safe? (12 April 2023)

Pantaenius UK shares insights from an expert marine industry panel… The symposium took place in early March at the Solent offices of the leading marine law firm, Shoosmiths and was moderated by Elliot Bishop who leads the firm’s marine litigation more »

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Breakthrough on Spanish charter licensing (12 April 2023)

Lawyer and economist Miguel Ángel Serra explains the significance of a simplified charter licence that should be in place for the 2023 season… On 21 March, 2023, the Regulation on the Maritime Navigation Planning was published in the Spanish Official more »

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MB92 publishes sustainability report (12 April 2023)

‘The Superyacht industry is flying a little blind with insufficient data on sustainability’, according to the latest report from MB92 group… The MB92 report highlights the need for increased regulation and environmental assessment within the superyacht supply chain. Publishing its more »

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Report finds superyacht industry suffering from ‘insufficient’ sustainability data (24 March 2023)

A new report by superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company MB92 Group concludes that the superyacht supply chain is in need of increased regulation and environmental assessment to improve sustainability across the industry. The report, “A Joint Effort for the more »

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‘Innovation Corner’ to launch at Palma Superyacht Village (6 March 2023)

The Innovation Corner will provide a space for startups to showcase new technologies … Taking place in Mallorca from 27th April-1st May 2023, the Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) is the inaugural event of the Mediterranean yachting season. The 2023 more »

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MCA appoints CEO (6 March 2023)

Virginia McVea will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)… Virginia McVea’s appointment comes at an important time for the MCA, as it continues working to ensure the UK is the world’s best-performing coastal more »

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Camper & Nicholsons makes major changes to its Middle East team (6 March 2023)

Camper & Nicholsons has confirmed changes to its team in the Middle East on the first day of the Dubai International Boat Show. The superyacht brokerage and service firm, which recently opened a new office in Dubai, has appointed Giovanni more »

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Palma Boat Show develops new hub for marine startups (28 February 2023)

The Palma Superyacht Village will host an Innovation Corner during the 2023 Palma International Boat Show, providing a space for startups to showcase new technologies. Taking place in Mallorca from 27 April-1 May 2023, Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) is more »

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Dubai deal and shiplift enhance MB92’s portfolio (23 February 2023)

Jean-Marc Bolinger, CEO of MB92 Group, explains how the Dubai facility complements a period of unprecedented growth for the refit specialists… MB92 Group has had a busy few months. After announcing that it will be joining forces with Al Seer more »

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CEO Series: Jean-Marc Bolinger on MB92 Group’s unstoppable growth (1 February 2023)

Leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company, MB92 Group underwent significant changes throughout 2022. The yard introduced a 4,300-tonne shiplift at MB92 La Ciotat, announced Squircle Capital as a 93% shareholder and overhauled the management structure in each of its more »

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America’s Cup and Marina Port Vell Barcelona sign new partnership (23 January 2023)

America’s Cup and Marina Port Vell Barcelona have signed a partnership ahead of the regatta in 2024. Through this agreement, Marina Port Vell becomes the preferred marina for superyachts for the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in Barcelona between more »

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MB92 announces significant structural changes (18 January 2023)

MB92 adapts its management structure at its Spanish and French shipyards… Two well-known faces of MB92, Jordi Ariet and Rob Papworth, become respectively Managing Director of MB92 Barcelona and Managing Director of MB92 La Ciotat. Ariet and Papworth have been more »

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Astilleros De Mallorca and the road zero (12 December 2023)

Lucia Mingot opens up on the sustainability projects already underway at the refit shipyard… For this article, Guest Author Lucia Mingot, Director of Quality and Innovation at Astilleros De Mallorca, outlines some of the sustainability achievements that have been reached more »

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Camper & Nicholsons plans to expand in Southeast Asia and the Med after ‘record year’ (10 December 2022)

Superyacht brokerage and service firm Camper & Nicholsons has reported a ‘record year’ for 2022 and revealed further details of its plans for 2023. Across all departments in 2022, Camper & Nicholsons reports it saw 5.5 km of yachts managed more »

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MB92 La Ciotat inaugurates its 4,300-tonne shiplift, Atlas (24 November 2022)

MB92 La Ciotat formally inaugurated its brand-new 4,300-tonne shiplift, ‘Atlas’, yesterday. A lift strong enough to haul even the largest existing superyacht out of the water. The project has been in the pipe-line for 20 years now, conceived by Patrick more »

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Spanish yacht market yet to realise full potential (21 November 2022)

Lawyer & Economist, Miguel Ángel Serra, proposes a strategy to help evolve the Spanish yacht market… preferred destinations for clients chartering large yachts. However, this in no way implies that Spain is necessarily a ‘leader’ when it comes to yachting more »

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Green light for massive superyacht refit and repair centre in Palma (8 November 2022)

The expansion project had been blocked The board of the Balearic Ports Authority has approved a 120,000 square metre expansion of the commercial docks in Palma, which will mean that the principal shipyard in Palma, Astilleros Mallorca, can move to more »

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Supporting superyachts in Spain (7 November 2022)

President of Asociación Española de Grandes Yates (AEGY), Carlos Ara discusses the organisation’s remit to support and promote the superyacht industry throughout the Spanish mainland and its islands. At the forefront is bringing together key players in the industry to more »

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STP ahead of the expansion (21 October 2022)

Joan Rosselló, General Manager of STP Shipyard Palma, discusses the future of refit in Palma and its contribution to the Balearic Economy…… STP is an enormous refit and repair shipyard in Palma, Mallorca with 130,000 square metres of technical space more »

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The refit and repair haven in the Canaries (21 October 2022)

Calero Marinas offers a range of personalised services across the Spanish archipelago… Perfectly positioned between the Med and the Caribbean, the Canaries offer superb sailing conditions as the colder months in the northern hemisphere approach. Calero Marina Lanzarote’s 820-tonne hoist, more »

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New Cyprus office for BWA Yachting (14 October 2022)

BWA Yachting, the superyacht service agency, has opened a new office in Cyprus. Based at Limassol Marina, the office is set to help superyacht captains with shore assistance, port operations, provisioning and supplies, logistics solutions, and hospitality and events management. more »

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MarineMax closes US$480m IGY Marinas deal (5 October 2022)

US boat dealer group MarineMax has completed its acquisition of the IGY Marinas, in a deal set to significantly expand its existing marina and services business. The deal was first announced earlier this year, and completion was confirmed in a more »

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MB92 La Ciotat welcomes first client onto its new 4,300-tonne shiplift (4 October 2022)

The platform will be formally launched in late 2022… MB92 La Ciotat announced that its new 4,300-tonne shiplift has successfully hauled out its first client, the 60m superyacht Bella Vita, built by Lürssen in 2010. It will be joined by more »

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Camper & Nicholsons expands in the United Arab Emirates (4 October 2022)

Camper & Nicholsons (C&N) has announced the opening of its proprietary office in Dubai. Located in Mina Rashid marina, the new office will offer full-scale turnkey services to domestic and international clientele. Paolo Casani, CEO of Camper & Nicholsons, says: more »

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Al Seer Marine, MB92 and P&O Marinas to create superyacht service centre and refit shipyard in Dubai (28 September 2022)

Al Seer Marine, MB92 Group and P&O Marinas announce today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the view to set up a joint venture to develop the first dedicated superyacht refit and repair facility in Dubai. This more »

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BWA Yachting to open offices in Egypt (21 September 2022)

BWA to offer full services to superyachts transiting the Suez Canal and cruising the Red Sea… BWA Yachting announces the official opening of its new Egyptian offices. The international yachting agency operates globally and offers a full range of marine more »

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America’s Cup partners with global yacht agency (29 August 2022)

The official operations partner for the AC37 superyacht program will be BWA Yachting. It will be responsible for managing all the event berth bookings, access to VIP experiences and social calendar. “As a global organisation, BWA Yachting is a long-term more »

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Is GT just a gross misconception? (29 August 2022)

The lingering fascination with gross tonnage affects how superyachts are valued…but is there a better metric? The metrics by which we measure superyachts carry value connotations. But value to who? Misconceptions around the true definition of gross tonnage persist across more »

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MarineMax to acquire IGY Marinas for $480 million in cash (29 August 2022)

MarineMax expects the transaction to close in the first half of fiscal 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions… MarineMax, the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement more »

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Join some of the world’s best superyachts in Barcelona this winter (29 August 2022)

With summer now in full swing and superyachts enjoying a busy season, figuring out where to berth this winter is next on the agenda. For those owners and captains whose yachts are not heading to the Caribbean or in need more »

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MarineMax acquires IGY Marinas in $480m cash deal (25 August 2022)

US boat dealer group MarineMax has added Island Global Yachting LLC (IGY Marinas) to its portfolio, significantly expanding its existing marina and services business. MarineMax, the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has confirmed it is paying US$480 million more »

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Marina Port Vell – in the heart of Barcelona (25 August 2022)

Uniquely located in the centre of this iconic city, Marina Port Vell is the perfect destination in the Western Mediterranean… Marina Port Vell is a world-class marina for superyachts perfectly located in the heart of Barcelona. Originally built during the more »

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Quay Crew publishes crew salary report (15 June 2022)

Rotation is on the rise, what impact could this have on an already candidate short crewing landscape? The goal of attaining a rotational position is a driving force for many ambitious yacht crew. Rotation can be held up as the more »

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Camper & Nicholsons partners with Antonini Navi (9 June 2022)

Camper & Nicholsons International and Antonini Navi have partnered to promote the sales of the new Utility Platform 40, designed by the architect Fulvio De Simoni, for the shipyard of La Spezia. The agreement aims to increase visibility and promote more »

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Bi-weekly brokerage analysis (8 June 2022)

As the market approaches the midpoint of the year, the total sales sit slightly behind the equivalent date in 2021… There has been a steady period of activity from the broker sector once again, as we approach the midpoint of more »

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Camper & Nicholsons to accept cryptocurrencies (05 May 2022)

Luxury yachting company Camper & Nicholsons has announced it is now accepting cryptocurrencies as payment for all goods and services via BitPay. Camper & Nicholsons, which offers services related to the sale, purchase, charter, marketing, management, construction, project management and more »

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Palma International Boat Show opens with record numbers (05 May 2022)

PIBS opens its doors at Moll Vell with a record number of participating companies… This morning President Armengol and Vice President Yllanes inaugurated the latest edition of the Palma International Boat show which is set to run until Sunday the more »

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Fraser signs Commitment Charter (5 May 2022)

Fraser is proud to be among the first to sign the Commitment Charter of the new Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting initiative… The initiative is headed by the Yacht Club de Monaco and supported by HSH Prince Albert II, the more »

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What do you think of brokers? (5 May 2022)

Exploring where value is added and where improvements can be made to this essential sector… Anyone who understands the superyacht industry properly understands that good brokers and brokerage houses are worth their weight in gold, but not all brokers or more »

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MB92 interview: Challenging but exciting times for superyacht refit (April 8, 2022)

Superyacht Times travelled to MB92 La Ciotat in the south of France to talk to Jean-Marc Bolinger, the newly appointed CEO of refit specialists MB92 Group, and Chairman of the Board Pepe García-Aubert. Prior to his appointment, Bolinger had already more »

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MB92 Group appoints new CEO (April 6, 2022)

Jean-Marc Bolinger joins MB92 as CEO, Pepe García-Aubert will continue as Chairman of the group… MB92, the renowned refit group, had announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Bolinger as Group CEO. Pepe García-Aubert, former president and CEO of MB92, will continue more »

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New appointments at Camper & Nicholsons (March 28, 2022)

Luxury yachting company, Camper & Nicholsons, has made two new appointments this month. Jacqui Lockhart is the new Europe head of charter marketing, based in the Monaco office, while Bobby Bigio joins the company as retail charter broker, based in more »

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How might the war in Ukraine impact the superyacht industry? (March 3, 2022)

With war now raging in Ukraine and international governments posing heavy sanctions on Russian companies and oligarchs, questions are being raised about how this war in Europe may impact the superyacht industry. With superyacht crew already being displaced and the more »

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The good, the bad and the ugly (February 23, 2022)

In The Superyacht New Build Report we look at how wealth growth matches up against the number of fleet deliveries… In the upcoming edition of The Superyacht New Build Report we take a look into what the true potential of more »

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Boat Shows: Too many? Too few? Or just right? (February 15, 2022)

Has the pandemic caused lasting change or will the market revert to type where boat shows are concerned? Following the total shutout of boat shows in 2020, 2021 represented the first time the superyacht market was able to gather at more »

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Camper & Nicholsons appoints new sales advisor (February 15, 2022)

Camper & Nicholsons has appointed Maël Fiolet as its new sales advisor. Fiolet will join the company’s brokerage office in Monaco. A French national, Maël grew up on the Atlantic coast of France, spending his formative years sailing. He found more »

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Camper & Nicholsons appoints Thomas O’Nial as Sales Manager UK (January 19, 2022)

Camper & Nicholsons has appointed Thomas O’Nial as Sales Manager UK, who will be based at the brokerage’s Mayfair office, London. He has spent the last 10 years in the yachting industry, and has worked all over the world: from more »

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Number of superyachts being built reaches record high (December 13, 2021)

More than 1,200 superyachts are currently on order – a rise of 25 per cent on last year – according to the latest edition of the Global Order Book. The figures for 2021 have beaten the previous all-time record of more »

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Camper & Nicholsons signs with The Italian Sea Group (December 9, 2021)

Camper & Nicholsons International has signed a partnership with luxury yacht operators The Italian Sea Group (TISG) for the marketing of Admiral and Tecnomar motor yachts in China and Hong Kong. “We are extremely proud of this collaboration with an more »

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MB92 Releases First Report on Superyacht Industry Sustainability (30 october 2021)

The superyacht industry is running out of time to course-correct on sustainability if it and its playground – the oceans – are to survive the century, a new report finds. “The cost of inaction is evident and will be extremely more »

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MB92 Group’s Middle Eastern strategy (August 30, 2021)

Following the appointment of a business development consultant for the Middle East, we explore the wider strategy… The MB92 Group, the superyacht refit group, recently announced the appointment of Saif Al Rahbi as business development consultant – Middle East Region more »

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Pinmar Yacht Supply introduces initiative with Ecoworks Marine (June 28, 2021)

The in-store refill station for the EcoYacht Wash product helps to reduce the use of single-use plastics… Ecoworks Marine and Pinmar Yacht Supply have teamed up to introduce the first in-store refill station for the EcoYacht Wash product, providing customers more »

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RYA issued certificates are to be recognised in Spanish waters (May 26, 2021)

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has received confirmation that its International Certificates of Competence (ICC) and several of its course completion certificates and other Certificates of Competence remain valid for skippering Spanish flagged boats. The announcement comes following persistent and more »

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Balearic Yacht Show 2021 (May 18, 2021)

The Balearic Yacht Show is back in Palma de Mallorca on the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th of June 2021… Following the success of the event that took place in November 2020 with over 150 exhibitors, 3000 attendees and over more »

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IGY Málaga makes a welcome addition to the marina network (May 11, 2021)

IGY’s newest marina development may change the formula for superyachts in the Mediterranean… Island Group Yachting (IGY) has continued its expansion into the European marina market, with the announcement of a new superyacht marina development in the Andalucian city of more »

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Astilleros de Mallorca expands operations to Port Tarraco (April 20, 2021)

Astilleros de Mallorca shipyard has announced the opening of its new offices in Port Tarraco, Spain… Having established a new refit service location in Port Tarraco, Astilleros de Mallorca is now able to assist yachts with refit and repair solutions more »

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