Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona—set to become one of the world’s most elite superyacht destinations and, with phased marina completions throughout 2014, the pre-eminent home port in the Mediterranean—announced that Captain Anders Pehrson will join MPV as Dockmaster…
Martek of Palm Beach, an industry-leading marine electronics engineering and support company based in Stuart, Fla., is pleased to announce the addition of marine business veteran Martin Bader as chief financial officer. Bader will be responsible for all financial operations of the company…
Gosport based Marina consultancy, Marina Projects Ltd., announced the appointment of Assistant Project Manager, Christopher Doe. With a strong sailing background, BSc in Marine Geography, and several seasons aboard a superyacht, Chris further…
The seventy foot MOD70 trimaran 'Edmond de Rothschild', sailed by French duo Sebastien Josse and Charles Caudrelier broke the finish line of the 5450 miles Transat Jacques Vabre race this afternoon at 15hrs 03mins 57s local time (17h 03m 57h…
The 67m Fast Yacht Support vessel, GARÇON, built by Damen, has won the ISS Awards of Distinction for Innovation at the International Superyacht Society Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale.GARÇON came out top of an industry-led voting process…
If you are a recreational boater, fisherman, or another member of the maritime community, NOAA's Office of Coast Survey wants to pick your brain about the 'magenta line,' which historically depicted the recommended route for the Intracoastal Waterway Route (IWR) on NOAA nautical charts…
MTN Communications (MTN) managing director of yacht services, Derik Wagner, has joined the Boards of the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) and International Superyacht Society (ISS).MTN is extending its industry thought leadership with Derik Wagner joining the Boards of the USSA and ISS…
SURVICE Engineering comments on NOAA Federal Register Notice - Intracoastal Waterway Route “Magenta Line” on NOAA Nautical Charts, with reference to the company's ARGUS project, as follows:SURVICE Engineering respectfully suggests that the…
When members of the Northport Yacht Club on Long Island recently took delivery of two new launches, they had substantial performance expectations. Soon the captains and some passengers sensed something was not right.At certain engine RPMs…
The first superyacht inspired sculpture designed by Tim Heywood has sold just days after it was displayed and signed on the Yachting Pages stand at Monaco Yacht Show. Marek Landa, managing director of Crystal Caviar contacted Yachting pages and the Superyacht Owners’ Guide announcing the sale…
Superyacht destination Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona, Spain, was the sponsor of the recent Pinmar Golf Tournament, played from October 9-11, 2013, in Mallorca.Marina Port Vell, Barcelona, already a popular yachting destination, is undergoing a transformation…
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) welcomed its newest member to the Secretariat. Patrick Hemp will with immediate effect take over as Technical Manager - representing ICOMIA on technical legislative and standardization issues covering recreational craft…
International law firm Hill Dickinson LLP is pleased to announce the enhancement of its Asian practice with the opening of a new office in Hong Kong to work in partnership with its well-established Singapore team. This expansion, the…
The Landing School, a post-secondary institution focused on educating tomorrow’s marine industry professionals, has enrolled 81 students in their class of 2014, an increase of 16% over the previous year. This near record roster of students…
A series of parasail incidents resulting in fatalities and injuries have occurred over the last few years. Since 2006, there have been 11 deaths and 52 injuries as a result of parasailing activities. There have been several common factors in all of these incidents that are unique to parasailing…
