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Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show: Sales Strong and Crowds Solid

March 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

This year’s Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Miami’s premier in-water boat show, was a testament to the resilience of the yachting industry. The mile-long strip along Collins Avenue featured more than a billion dollars worth of new and brokerage yachts and the latest in marine accessories and electronics. According to many exhibitors, the show’s success exceeded expectations with qualified, eager and more relaxed buyers taking to the docks. ... read full story

Marinas 2011 Brings International Marina Industry to Melbourne, Australia

March 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Under the banner of ‘new horizons’ the Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition will bring the marina world to Melbourne for three days (20 – 22 June 2011). The event is conducted every two years by the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA). It is being held for the first time in Victoria, Australia. ... read full story

Lazzara Yachts moves Lazzara Showcase to Bahia Mar Marina, Ft. Lauderdale

March 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lazzara has announced it has located its' Showcase and new sales operation at The Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center in Bahia Mar Marina, Ft. Lauderdale FL. ... read full story

MTU Shows Continued Commitment to Australian Superyacht Industry

March 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Australia today announced MTU as headline sponsors for SYBA’s Australian Superyacht and Marine Conference (ASMEX 2011), confirming the marine-giants commitment to the Australian superyacht industry. ... read full story

Bahamas to develop a dedicated superyacht registry

March 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyachts that frequent The Bahamas are familiar with the duty-free and/or flag-state services they offer - now the Bahamas are developing its own dedicated superyacht registry. While superyachts have been able to register under the Bahamian flag for some time, they were technically grouped under the ship registry. However, according to The Bahamas Maritime Authority, the megayacht ranks have been growing to the point that a separate structure seems more logical. ... read full story

Mourjan Marinas IGY appoints John Bush as Senior Business Operations Manager

March 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mourjan Marinas IGY, the Dubai-based developer and manager of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has announced the appointment of John Bush as its Senior Business Operations Manager. ... read full story

Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) attracts international interest

March 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) is attracting considerable interest from International companies wanting to learn more about the Australian Superyacht Sector. ... read full story

Charter Superyachts Receive new Spanish Canary Islands Registry Tax Exemption

March 02, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

A tax exemption for superyachts listed with the Canary Islands Special Registry and  has recently been agreed by the Spanish government. The official announcement on Spain yacht charter tax follows a series of meetings with the yachting industry and Canaries Registry officials. It was made in response to a binding legal consultation with the Spanish... ... read full story

New Emeryville Marina by Bellingham Marine in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

March 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Emeryville Marina, operated by Marinas International, offers local boaters a world class experience. In 2010, developers of the marina hired world renowned marina contractor, Bellingham Marine, to completely rebuild the south basin including new docks with larger slips, upgraded utilities and more. Floating docks for the project were also supplied by Bellingham Marine from the company’s plant in Dixon, California. ... read full story

Oyster Marine appoints US Sales Manager

March 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oyster Marine is pleased to announce the expansion of their USA Headquarters with the appointment of Dan Wurzbacher to the Sales Team. Dan will fill the role of US Sales Manager and will handle new yacht sales in the Oyster fleet, from the Oyster 46 to the Oyster 655, throughout the Americas and Caribbean. ... read full story

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