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Superyacht Global (SYG)

Superyacht GLOBAL is an affiliation between selected companies creating a network of professional and reliable service providers to offer vessels shore side support in key locations throughout Europe and Asia. SYG has currently 22 members in Europe and Asia and is growing continuously with plans to expand to the Americas and the Pacific. The SYG iPhone app is a tool for captains, senior crew and management, and can be viewed here: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/syg/id378776208?mt=8">http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/syg/id378776208?mt=8</a> The app stores all core data onboard so no internet connection is necessary to retrieve most information. Only displaying the members location in Google Maps requires an internet connection. The information provided is the members name and contact details, a location map and holiday information. Nothing upsets the smooth running of a yacht more than arriving in a new country and being confronted with an unexpected bank holiday with all offices and shops closed. The user may dial phone numbers or send e-mails directly from the app or alternatively can add individual members contact information to the address book. Loading the app does not clutter your address book with unwanted information. This application was developed by Ralf Beck. For further information on app development contact Ralf at <a href="mailto:general@superyachtglobal.com?subject=Superyacht%20GLOBAL%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">general@superyachtglobal.com</a> SuperyachtGLOBAL (SYG) Christoph Schaefer + 49 179 239 6842 <a href="mailto:christoph@superyachtglobal.com?subject=Superyacht%20GLOBAL%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">christoph@superyachtglobal.com</a> <a href="http://www.superyachtglobal.com/">www.superyachtglobal.com</a>

SuperYacht GLOBAL iPhone App for captains, senior crew and management

SYG (Superyacht GLOBAL) has announced that their Adriatic member Alessandro Archibugi &amp; Figlio Srl have opened an office in Venice dedicated to yachts. The office is located in Mestre, 10km from the centre of Venice and its managed by Mr. Alessandro Santi, a registered shipping agent. In addition to Mr. Alessandro Santi two dedicated employees with a background in the cruise ship department of his office will take care of visiting yachts. Archibugi Venice will provide every kind of agency service: berth reservation, provisioning, bunkering, water taxi and limousine services etc. Except for the clearance formalities and berth bookings, which are handled directly by Archibugi Venice, carefully selected suppliers will provide the visiting yacht with the required services. The business plan is to consolidate step by step over the next months the agency to be able to provide every service without use of external suppliers. Alessandro Archibugi &amp; Figlio Srl philosophy is to provide high level service at the most competitive prices. "Captains are used to spending too much money in Venice. We want to demonstrate them that we can deliver the same services without spending a fortune".SuperyachtGLOBAL (SYG) Archibugi Venice <a href="mailto:yachting@archibugi.eu?subject=SuperyachtGLOBAL%20%28SYG%29%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">yachting@archibugi.eu</a> <a href="http://www.superyachtglobal.com/">www.superyachtglobal.com</a>

Superyacht GLOBAL opens Venice office

SuperyachtGLOBAL (SYG) is an affiliation between selected companies creating a network of professional and reliable service providers to offer vessels shore side support in key locations globally. SYG evolved out of SuperyachtASIA which was founded in 2007. With the success of SuperyachtASIA it was a natural progression to expand the affiliation globally. SYG now has members covering the entire Indian Ocean and with its new European members covers a large part of the Mediterranean. The affiliation is open to further expansion and is currently looking for members in the Americas. The goal of SYG is to offer a professional high quality service encompassing vital local knowledge to ensure all yachts and crews get the best out of each individual cruising ground. Working closely together with superyacht owners, managers, captains and crews the SYG members deliver a seamless support network for vessels worldwide. To give an example of the scope of what SuperyachtGLOBAL can achieve: A vessel in dry dock in Italy required new shafts. All locally quoted shafts had a lead time in excess of six months. The SYG member in Australia sourced a set of shafts with a lead time of just ten weeks within days in Singapore. Begum Yachting, the member in Turkey who operates Barka Shipyard in Bodrum, announces that in May 2009 they are opening a new comprehensive refit center in the newly opened Didim D-Marin Marina near Kusadasi. The facility is laid out on 60.000 sqm of hard stand area, including two climate controlled sheds of 14 meters by 60 meters and a height of 11.2 meters. Each shed has a 5 ton gantry crane overhead and is accessible by a 400 ton travel lift. Begum Yachting is highly experienced and can handle a complete refit of any type of yacht that will fit into the facility. Please contact Christoph Schaefer or any of the members if you have any further questions about a cruising area or a specific company. SuperyachtGLOBAL (SYG) Christoph Schaefer <a href="mailto:christoph@superyachtglobal.com?subject=SuperyachtGLOBAL%20%28SYG%29%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">christoph@superyachtglobal.com</a> <a href="http://www.superyachtglobal.com">www.superyachtglobal.com</a>