Barclays Corporate Jets & Superyachts now part of Barclays Wealth
Thursday, 2 December 2010Following an internal reorganisation, the Barclays Corporate Jets & Superyachts (CJ&S) team now forms part of Barclays Wealth, a leading global wealth management firm, having previously been run as part of the Barclays Corporate business. Read More
Equisea successfully presented SeaVision Platform at 2010 Monaco Yacht Show
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Equisea successfully presented its “SeaVision Platform” at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010: a groundbreaking combination of online software with dedicated terminals for manager, captain and owner to globally and efficiently manage yachts. Over the last years, Equisea has been busy developing SeaVision Platform. Read More
Isle of Man tops shipping industry flag state performance table
Friday, 26 November 2010The Isle of Man’s Ship Register has been named one of the best registers in the world after emerging with no potential negative performance indicators in the 2010 Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table, an annual exercise undertaken by leading shipowner groupings on the basis of 19 objective criteria. Read More
Latest news from Marine Technical Design Ltd (MTD)
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Marine Technical Design (MTD) provides design, technical services and project management to the luxury and mega-yacht industries. Over the years the company has been involved with some of the world’s most prestigious newbuilds and classic yacht refits. MTD is headed by Alastair Bingham, a chartered naval architect. Read More
Pelagos Group: Providing yacht construction management services
Monday, 8 November 2010Pelagos Group was established by Brian Cromer, a former project manager at Delta Marine in Seattle and Derecktor Shipyards in Connecticut. Brian Cromer brings a combined experience of twenty years as a professional mariner and ten years as a project manager at two premier US shipyards (Delta Marine and Derecktor) to the yacht owner's side of the table. Read More
David Geffen now sole owner of 138 metre superyacht Rising Sun
Friday, 15 October 2010
In 2004 the German Lürssen shipyard launched one of the largest superyachts in the world, the 138 metre Jon Bannenberg designed Rising Sun. She was commissioned by well known yachtsman Larry Ellison and around 4 years ago David Geffen joined Larry Ellison as co-owner of Rising Sun. Read More
Stephen Brew joins the board yacht management company I-Cap Marine
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Mr Stephen Brew has joined the board of yacht management company I-Cap Marine Ltd. I-Cap Marine provides a wide range of management services primarily to owners of superyachts, including registration, provision of representative person, project management, crewing and payroll solutions, accounting and VAT work. Read More
Superyacht owner Eddie Jordan set to join the Oyster fleet
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
Superyacht owner Eddie Jordan set to join the Oyster fleet with an Oyster 655. David Tydeman, Oyster CEO, said: "I'm delighted that Eddie is joining the Oyster fleet through his family trust's purchase of an Oyster 655. I'm sure he'll have a great time sailing the Oyster 655, which combines sparkling performance with great comfort." Read More
Sturge Taylor & Associates Limited subscribe to red24
Tuesday, 12 October 2010Sturge Taylor & Associates Limited, yacht insurance specialists, have subscribed for the benefit of its clients to the Security Advice and Remote Assistance services provided by red24, Global Security Specialists. Read More
A year with the owner of superyacht Onyx on board
Monday, 4 October 2010
The idea of living at sea for a year and exploring the Mediterranean and Caribbean had been our dream for some time. Leaving our home comforts and setting off for an adventure like this was alluring, invigorating and terrifying all at the same time! Our adventure began on a relatively chilly day in April 2009. Read More
Superyacht seller’s finance by Yachtnote
Thursday, 30 September 2010In today’s market, finance is not easily available. The biggest ship finance bank, HSH Nordbank, even announced early September that, given the market outlook, it will not finance any new acquisitions of ships. In the yachting market the situation is not much different. Banks are very reluctant to lend money. Read More
Jersey Trust Company enhances Marine & Aviation service offering
Monday, 30 August 2010In response to growing demand from its clients, Jersey Trust Company (JTC), one of the Channel Islands leading independent financial services firms, has formalised its specialist marine and aviation services offering. Read More
Spencer Lloyd joins Frank Crystal & Company
Monday, 2 August 2010Spencer Lloyd has joined Frank Crystal & Company as the national Yacht Practice Leader within the company’s Private Client Services unit. Lloyd, who is based in South Florida, is responsible for the brokerage, placement and servicing of insurance for a broad array of luxury watercraft on behalf of Frank Crystal’s clients across the globe. Read More
Royale Oceanic opens new Monaco office
Friday, 23 July 2010
Royale Oceanic has announced the opening of their new ground floor office in Monaco situated in an attractive building conveniently close to the harbour. Initially manned by senior Royale Oceanic staff, the new office opening coincides with the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show in September. Read More
Hill Robinson continues steady growth
Friday, 9 July 2010Hill Robinson announces the strengthening of its key departments to reinforce their position as the leading independent yacht management company. New personnel have been recruited in the Antibes office to offer additional support to the Technical Departments; Charter Management Department; Crew Administration and Operational Support. Read More
Advisory information from the Yacht Charter Association for The Balearics
Monday, 5 July 2010Against the background of wide global press coverage regarding fiscal / tax problems for boat owners and charterers in the Balearics just recently, the leading charter management companies on the islands which are amalgamated under the Balearic Nautical Business Association (AENB) have issued the following information. Read More
MCM: Six new yachts launched in four months
Friday, 11 June 2010
Following on from the successful handover of the 58.4-metre Dubois designed sloop, Kokomo, currently in Tahiti – MCM has five superyachts either launched - or very close to the slipways. The first is Lady B, a high-performance Dubois 44.7-metre cruising sloop, with a graceful low-profile, and a Rhoades Young interior. Read More
Fraser Yachts awarded management contract for Meduse, Octopus and Tatoosh
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Fraser Yachts / Yacht Services Division is has announced that they have been awarded the renewal of the yacht management contracts for M/Y Octopus, M/Y Tatoosh and M/Y Meduse. In addition to this news, Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts has been appointed as the owner’s central agent for the sale of M/Y Tatoosh. Read More
YachtNote launches superyacht seller finance services
Wednesday, 9 June 2010One of the most well known superyacht financing companies, Ciris Capital, has just released information on their latest service; Yachtnote, seller finance services. In the following article Remco Immink, one of the directors of Ciris Capital, explains more about this new service. Seller finance is when the seller of a yacht allows the buyer to pay back part of the purchase price over time. Read More
Florida boat sales tax cap goes into effect on July 1, 2010
Friday, 4 June 2010In what amounts to a major victory for Florida’s struggling marine industry, a measure limiting the sales-use tax on boat purchases now is poised to become law. Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the larger Jobs for Florida Bill, CS/SB-1752, which contains the Florida Boat Sales-Use Tax Cap legislation on May 28, 2010. Read More
Vantage, a new name in the superyacht industry
Friday, 4 June 2010
There is a new name in the yachting industry; Vantage. A new name, but one backed by a tremendous heritage and pedigree. Vantage is the suite of services provided to the super yacht industry by Döhle Private Clients Limited, which is part of one of the world’s largest shipping companies, employing over 3,500 seafarers on over 300 vessels. Read More
New rules for harbour master formalities in Italy
Thursday, 3 June 2010As a result of the intensive collaboration activity with Federagenti (The Association of Italian Shipping Agents) on the 18th May 2010, the General Management for Sea Freight Transport of the Ministry of Transport has informed the Italian Harbour Master’s Office in Rome of the new procedure about the Harbour Master’s formalities regarding arrival and departure of Italian, European and Non-European commercial yachts or pleasure vessels. Read More
The Italian Job – the Financial Police get tough on Yacht Owners
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Quentin Bargate, Senior Partner of the City law firm Bargate Murray and head of the Superyacht Group comments on the recent seizure of superyacht Force Blue and how yacht owners and managers can protect themselves Italy and superyachts seem to mix less well than oil from a leaking BP platform and water at the moment. Read More
Engel & Völkers Yachting and Equisea Yacht Management sign collaboration agreement
Friday, 28 May 2010Engel & Völkers Yachting GmbH in Hamburg and Equisea Yacht Management have entered into a dedicated collaboration agreement. The aim is to create synergies between a unique high standard service system in yacht sales and charter brokerage, capitalizing on a growing international network of licence partners, and an innovative professional yacht management offer. Read More
Superyacht Force Blue Seized by Italian Customs
Monday, 24 May 2010Force Blue was seized by Italian Customs Officers early on Friday morning in La Spezia. Officers from the Guardia Di Finanza took control of the vessel with the authority of a local prosecutor. The claims made against the vessel’s owners, state that there is outstanding VAT owing which should have been paid on fuel used. Read More
Inserve Yachts move to prestigious new offices
Tuesday, 18 May 2010In April, Inserve Yachts moved to prestigious offices in central Southampton. Inserve Yachts provides independent safety, security and technical services to the large yacht industry. The company specialises in ISM and ISPS management systems, tailored to be practical and beneficial to each yacht as well as providing ongoing shore support. Read More
Equisea Yacht Management launches SeaVision Platform
Monday, 17 May 2010Equisea Yacht Management is specializing exclusively in integrated and business oriented management of crewed, private and charter yachts of any size. Owners and crew are our principal source of inspiration to constructively develop and implement new ways of running yachts in a transparent and cost-efficient manner. Read More
Boat sales tax cap passes Florida state legislature
Monday, 17 May 2010The Boat Sales Tax Cap passed the Florida State Legislature as part of the larger Jobs for Florida Bill, CS/SB-1752, on Friday, April 30, 2010 – the last day of the Legislature’s current session. It now moves on to Governor Charlie Crist, who voiced his support for the Florida Jobs Bill. Read More
YMG Group takes over full ISM and ISPS Management for superyacht Anedigmi
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
The Switzerland based YMG Group subsidiary company YMG Sec Safe Ltd located in Gibraltar received the Isle of Man Document of Compliance (DOC ) and just took over the full ISM and ISPS Management of 50 metre superyacht Anedigmi. The Yacht is now also available for Charter after a refit in Germany and on her way to the Mediterranean Sea. Read More
Yacht management company is looking for a fleet manager
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Monaco based, expanding, innovative and integrated Yacht Management Company is hiring a fleet manager (m/f) to take care of the operational, technical, administrative and financial aspects in relation to the preparation and operation of various types of crewed yachts. Candidates should have the following profile. Read More
Marine Dragon grows with Chinese Yachting Market
Monday, 15 March 2010
Following the growth of Asia yachting market, Marine Dragon is has strengthened its consulting and project management team with William Jelbert and Joe Yuen. The arrival of William is enlarging the scope of services of MDC in China and South East Asia. With 5 years experience in yacht design and construction for Robertson & Cain. Read More
