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United Yacht Transport adds confirmed vessels to meet higher than expected demand in North America!

Press Release: For immediate release Fort Lauderdale, Florida With three confirmed vessels so far in March, United Yacht Transport is continuing to grow its position as the leader in North American yacht transport. United Yacht Transport is having higher than expected peak season demand in North America and is continuing to add vessels in April and May to meet this demand. United Yacht Transport has gone from start up to market leader in under two years. In the last 12 months they have run more sailings and shipped more yachts in North America (between the east and west

Launch of the Superyacht Owners’ Guide new website www.syog.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The new website of the Superyacht Owners’ Guide (SYOG) went live on 23 February 2015. The superyacht community now has access to the new on-line version of the Superyacht Owners’ Guide luxury book - which is launched annually at the Monaco Yacht Show - in an easy-to-use digital format. The launch of the new website offers superyacht owners or potential owners holistic, topical and informative guidance and concrete tips. It is also full of the necessary contacts for their new-build, refit or repair project, and adopts a ‘best practice’ approach to planning,

Increase in motivated buyers at the Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami

Press Release: For immediate release The 27th annual Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami hosted by Show Management starts with a wealth of happy faces and industry productivity. The show which runs until Monday 16th February looks to receive more visitors than ever and so far the exhibitors are very happy with the quality of attendees. Paul Haber, President of United Yacht Transport who signed up with Yachting Pages Media Group at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show last October commented, "The initial vibe seems like there are more motivated buyers than in previous years. We look

Interior designers see rise in contemporary looks on board superyachts

Press Release: 11/02/2015 For immediate release According to experts there has been a clear move in the new build and refit sectors from the high gloss ‘bling’ finishes we have grown accustom to, to a more subtle contemporary matt finish. Matt Shelton from Cove Interiors, a superyacht interior finishing company, confirmed that the yachting sector has seen a rise in natural washed effects and more exotic timbers. With technical advancements and new stylistic trends, it is no surprise that yacht interior designs are changing. When taking to Yachting Pages, Christian Leyk from Ken

Safety management system software for the yachting market

Press Release:  09/02/2015 For immediate release Ocean Time Marine has updated its superyacht safety management system (SMS) software; the first integrated management system to assist with ISM compliance.  The company specialises in safety at sea and ashore and has outlined the ISM Code requirements that vessel operators must follow.  The software guides users through the writing of a safety management system for private and commercial vessel operation.  The template asks a range of questions about the vessel and operations. Users can select and customise the procedures,

Navantia S.A. launches VIP restricted area for crew

Press Release:  04/02/2015 For immediate release Refit and repair shipyard, Navantia S.A. has announced the launch of its new restricted ‘Yacht Club’ at www.navantia.es/yacht for crew members. This exclusive club can be accessed from any computer or smartphone, and is linked to a VIP card and password. When speaking to Yachting Pages, Navantia S.A. commented, “This new service provides exclusive information and services to our clients during their stay at Navantia S.A., Cartagena. “The service was put in place to complement our bilingual yacht crew assistance service and allows

COGS 4 CANCER REPORT RECORD GROWTH AT LONDON BOAT SHOW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Day 5 of the London Boat Show saw Cogs 4 Cancer riders Ben Young and Steve Crowe along with Sunseeker founder and major sponsor, Robert Braithwaite present Cancer Research UK with a cheque for €285,560.   Sixteen Cogs 4 Cancer riders including many superyacht captains and business owners cycled more than 700km over six days from Ancona (Italy) to Antibes (France) raising money for Cancer Research UK and local French cancer charities.   Fundraiser and managing director of SYM Superyacht Management, Ben Young commented, “Thanks to the amazing generosity of

US Obamacare affects international marine industry

Press Release: 18/12/2014 For immediate release Obamacare, otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the recent healthcare plan in the USA, is affecting the superyacht industry, according to yacht insurance expert Eva Maria Karlsson of Superyacht Insurance Group (SYIG). Eva Maria, who is president/broker at SYIG commented, “The biggest challenge presently is “Obamacare”. Interestingly enough, it’s actually affecting the international marine industry, in that we now have to cope with tighter guidelines regarding time spent “in-and-out of the US” waters. Most underwriters

European and UK distributors wanted for unique deck shoe

Press Release: For immediate release Biion Footwear launched this year and has already impressed the American fashion lifestyle market. They are now promoting their famous twist on the Oxford Brogue-style shoe to the superyacht industry. Following their success at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Biion is now looking for European and UK distributors for their products. A fashion shoe with a practical edge, this new product has become a huge hit in the golfing industry, and after Biion visited the Yachting Pages Media Group stand at a recent yacht show

European and UK distributors wanted for unique deck shoe

Press Release: For immediate release Biion Footwear launched this year and has already impressed the American fashion lifestyle market. They are now promoting their famous twist on the Oxford Brogue-style shoe to the superyacht industry. Following their success at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Biion is now looking for European and UK distributors for their products. A fashion shoe with a practical edge, this new product has become a huge hit in the golfing industry, and after Biion visited the Yachting Pages Media Group stand at a recent yacht show

Olbia becomes a popular choice for the super-rich

Press Release: 11/08/2014 For immediate release Traditionally, summer sees the super-rich flocking to the French Riviera, however with property prices in Cap Ferrat, and “Billionaires’ Bay” in Cap d’Antibes regularly topping €30m for a summer home, Private Jet Charter has reported that today’s discerning travellers are heading for the enclaves of Sardinia. Wendy Courtenay, of luxury aviation company Private Jet Charter said, “The Côte d’Azur is, of course, where the wealthy are reunited with their superyachts, but recently we have seen an increase in the world’s rich and famous

Award-winning crew announced

Press Release:  19/11/2014 For immediate release FORT LAUDERDALE: Yachting Pages awarded a GoPro camera and iPad mini to elated crew members at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, sponsored by FunAir and Global Marine Communications (GMC) who donated the prizes. During the five-day event, members of Yachting Pages, a specialist in products and services for the superyacht market walked the docks surveying captains and crews.  All those surveyed were entered into a competition to win a GoPro camera donated by FunAir.  The winner was chosen by random on the last

Ancona to Antibes - The Superyacht Shipyard Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE After the success of last year’s inaugural charity cycle ride in aid of Cancer Research, 16 riders from the yachting industry are back in the saddle again! The Cogs 4 Cancer team will be riding from Ancona (Italy) to Antibes (France) via Monaco, in aid of Cancer Research UK, Clinique Tzank in Mougins and the children’s cancer unit at the Lenval hospital in Nice. The C4C riders are setting off from CRN Shipyard in Ancona on the 5th October 2014. They will travel 850km in six days and will arrive in Antibes via a special ‘Tribute Stage’ from San Remo through

Rihanna & Royals back Cogs 4 Cancer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Support for this years’ Cogs 4 Cancer charity bike ride is flooding in from superstars, superyacht owners, industry leaders and businesses and even two Royal Families. With Barbadian superstar Rihanna now lending her support, this year’s epic ride looks set to beat last year’s success, which saw Cogs 4 Cancer rising through the Just Giving charts ending up with a top 1% hit for 2013! Riding in aid of Cancer Research UK, Clinique Tzank in Mougins and the children’s cancer unit at the Lenval hospital in Nice, sixteen superyacht stars will leave Ancona (Italy) in

Superyachts turn to global fuel companies

Press Release: 29/09/2014 For immediate release There has been an increase in superyachts using global fuel companies for their fuelling needs, according to leading yacht services company Guadeloupe Yacht Concierge. Instead of using local yacht agents or fuel companies when cruising the world’s most inspiring destinations, superyachts are more frequently using global fuel companies to follow them around the world, supplying bunkers whenever they are required. According to Ariane Graf at Guadeloupe Yacht Concierge, “We are receiving less and less requests for fuel from superyachts

Crew selfie and survey winners announced

01/10/2014  For immediate release  Yachting Pages handed out two iPad minis and two GoPro cameras to shocked competition winners at the Monaco Yacht Show. The competitions were run in association with Global Marine Communications (GMC) and Veritais who donated the prizes. To enter the competitions captains and crews filled in surveys and posted images of themselves on social media with copies of Yachting Pages in a bid to win the sought after prizes. Costas Charalambous, sales director from GMC and Michelle Williams, website and digital marketing manager from Yachting Pages

Cogs 4 Cancer to celebrate 850km cycle with Royal Hotel Party

The Cogs 4 Cancer riders would like to invite superyacht professionals and members of the public to join them for a celebratory party & dance therapy event to mark the end of their six-day charity cycle ride.  After cycling 850km from Ancona Italy, the sixteen riders and their support team will be celebrating their accomplishments at the Royal Hotel Antibes on Saturday 11th October. Dance therapy is offered to cancer patients in the USA as a complementary method of reducing stress and muscle tension - which is exactly what the Cogs 4 Cancer riders and support team will need after six

Gibraltar’s superyacht industry set to expand

Press Release: 08/10/2014 For immediate release The superyacht industry in Gibraltar is set to expand, according to leading yacht agent in Gibraltar, World Marine Service (WMS). Already known for its high quality fuel at great prices as well as its British produce supplies, WMS revealed that Gibraltar is working hard to become more than just a “fuel stop” for superyachts. Yachting Pages spoke to Mark Lincoln, operations director of World Marine Service (WMS) who commented, “We have been working together with other members of local private industry, to improve the “Gibraltar product”

Partying like a superstar in superyacht style

Press Release: 16/10/2014 For immediate release From dancing on the beaches of the Maldives to electrifying, full production parties for just two guests, entertainment on board superyachts can be beyond extravagant. Yachting Pages spoke to one of the world’s leading entertainment and event management companies, Riviera Organisation , to understand just what events and parties on board superyachts can entail. Caroline Mackley of Riviera Organisation explained how one summer they created a

Drop in Spanish matriculation tax results in sharp rise of charter yachts

Press Release: 17/10/2014 For immediate release Spanish charter experts, Charter&Dreams has reported a sharp rise in the number of Spanish charter yachts due to changes to the previously high matriculation tax. Only charter boats less than 15m were exempt from the 12% levy; however the Spanish government has modified its duty laws to remove this threshold, extending the exemption to all charter yachts operating in Spanish waters. Judith Estrella, owner of Charter & Dreams commented, “Before the tax exemption, only 15 yachts over 24 meters were operating in Spain. This summer,

Record sales for Yachting Pages at Monaco Yacht Show 2014

Yachting Pages Media Group, a specialist in providing products and services to the superyacht market has announced record sales at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Having exhibited at the show year on year, Yachting Pages saw a 93% increase in sales in comparison to the 2013 show.  Sarrah Macey, global events manager for the company said, “I think this reaffirms that although visitor numbers saw a slight decline compared to previous years, the quality of attendees has increased. “We sent a smaller sales team than ever, but saw our best sales at the show.  I think this is down to

St Kitts and Nevis superyacht industry to grow with new marinas

Press Release: 23/10/2014 For immediate release St Kitts and Nevis, a popular destination of the Caribbean, is set to welcome an increased number of superyachts, with the development of its two new marinas according to leading yacht support company, Serviciz. The marinas could be ready to support a restricted amount of business by early 2015. When speaking to Yachting Pages, Rickie Browne of Serviciz commented, “Currently we have two major marinas under construction, one in St Kitts called Christophe Harbour Development and the other in Nevis under the name Tamarind Cove Marina

Maritime piracy is spreading and becoming more aggressive

Press Release:  27/10/2014 For immediate release According to Marine Armor System, a specialist in automatic, non-lethal anti-piracy protection systems, maritime piracy is on the increase and it is more aggressive than ever. Piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia have taken the headlines in recent years, but Silvia Valencia of Marine Armor System told Yachting Pages, “Pirate attacks seem to be moving from East Africa to Nigeria and other countries in West Africa along with Indonesia and the Strait of Malacca.  Plus in the latter two areas, attacks are becoming more aggressive;

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