Australia overhauls century old maritime laws

Thursday, 6 September 2012

The Australian Federal Parliament recently passed historic new laws which regulate the safety of shipsand seafarers and ensure shipping is conducted in a manner which protects Australia’s precious marine environment.The passing of the Navigation Bill 2012 and the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Bill 2012.Read More

Bureau Veritas launches new rules for superyachts

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

International Classification Society Bureau Veritas is launching NR500 DT R01E, a fully updated set of classification rules for Yachts and Large Yachts built in steel, aluminium alloys or composite materials. The Rules cover design approval, material and equipment certification and construction surveillance at the yard for single yacht building or for production in large series following an alternative survey scheme. Read More

Malta Flag now Europe’s top shipping register and endorsed as a Low Risk Flag

Thursday, 26 January 2012

The Maltese Shipping Register was confirmed as the largest merchant flag in Europe and seventh worldwide by Clarkson Research Services, one of the leading providers of statistical services in the maritime sector. Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications, Dr Austin Gatt announced this during a press conference held at Transport Malta offices on Friday. Read More

IYB announces commercial certification of yacht Awol

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Lazzara’s 24 metre yacht Awol was delivered to the owner a few days ago and is currently enjoying an inaugural cruise through the Bahamas. She will then head down under to her permanent residence in Australia. Built at the company’s Tampa yard, the Lazzara designed Awol is the 22nd in the LSX 78 series of yachts. Read More

Bureau Veritas launches new rules for yachts and superyachts

Monday, 19 September 2011

International classification society Bureau Veritas is launching a fully updated set of classification rules for yachts and superyacht. The Rules cover design approval, material and equipment certification and construction surveillance at the yard for single yacht building or for production in large series following an alternative survey scheme. Motor and sailing yachts of mono or multi hull type, built in steel, aluminium alloys or composite materials are covered. Read More

Bureau Veritas classified superyacht Azteca

Monday, 30 May 2011

Bureau Veritas Italy Marine Division recently classified the large motor yacht Azteca, built by CRN SpA at the Ancona Shipyard, reflecting the growing appreciation of the Owners and Yacht Management Companies to the services provided by the Classification Society. BV operates worldwide with a network of 48,000 employees. Read More

Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Seminar

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

The Professional Yachtsmen’s Association has announced a 2 day training seminar on Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) given by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) at the Novotel, Monte-Carlo. Read More

International Yacht Bureau signs agreement as surveyors with RINA

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

International Yacht Bureau recently finalized an agreement with the Italian classification society RINA to cooperate on their behalf as nonexclusive surveyors. The level of specialized flag-state inspection knowledge in private and commercial yachts offered by IYB will compliment the vast experience that RINA already provides to the yachting industry. Read More

Alpha Marine Consultancy (AMC) has joined forces with RINA

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Alpha Marine Consultancy (AMC), the superyacht consulting specialists, have joined forces with RINA the international classification society. AMC have recently signed a consultancy agreement with RINA. Stefan Whitmarsh, AMC's Managing Director said. Read More

Lloyd’s Register of Shipping Recertification of ACG’s VTM260 Series Prepregs

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Advanced Composites Group Ltd. (ACG recently achieved recertification of its VTM®260 Series prepregs from Lloyd’s Resister of Shipping. ACG’s VTM260 Series, the first and only prepreg system to have received Lloyd’s Resister approval, has been widely accepted in the marine industry and is now the product of choice at the highest levels in yacht racing. Read More

First Nordhavn yacht achieves commercial certification

Thursday, 11 June 2009

International Yacht Bureau (IYB) recently finalized the commercial certification of the Marshall Islands‐flagged motor yacht Caryali, an 86’ Nordhavn yacht. This internationally recognized approval for safety and pollution prevention allows the yacht to operate as a commercially‐registered yacht. She is the first Nordhavn Yacht to achieve this status worldwide. Read More

My Trust, first super yacht to fly Dutch flag

Friday, 13 June 2008

In July the luxury super yacht My Trust will sail the Mediterranean under the Dutch flag. The Dutch owned 45‐metre motor yacht My Trust is built by Hakvoort’s in the Netherlands and is constructed specifically for commercial chartering in the Mediterranean and Caribbean waters. Shipmanager Q‐Shipping handles the complete yacht management. Read More