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Jeanneau Yachts as First International Brand at Karpaz Gate Marina

October 11, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jeanneau, the international marine brand, has been officially recognised by Sea-Alliance Group (SAG) as First International Brand at Karpaz Gate Marina. ... read full story

BoatUS mourns President Nancy Michelman

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of President and Publisher Nancy Michelman, who died on Friday after a year-long battle with cancer. A selfless leader with an infectious laugh and the gift of inspiring others to get together and do their best, Nancy’s courageous fight was... ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 was hailed as the most successful and satisfying in the event’s spectacular 28-year history. Entered in the 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week were 195 racing yachts – ranging from small cruisers to record-breaking supermaxis – and some impressive superyachts on the water. Then, when the sailing was done,... ... read full story

European Commission brings action against French VAT exemption for commercial vessels

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The European Commission has now decided to bring action before the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) concerning the VAT exemption applied by France to certain transactions involving vessels – commonly referred to in yachting circles as the French Commercial Exemption (“FCE”). In a press release from Brussels dated 29 September 2011, the Commission accuses France... ... read full story

Imtech acquires ETNA and opens 5 offices in France, Morocco and Spain

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Imtech, a technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market, is expanding its marine services network with five new offices in France, Morocco and Spain. This concerns offices in Le Havre, Saint-Nazaire and Marseille in France and Tangier in Morocco following the acquisition of the French marine services provider ETNA, Etudes Techniques... ... read full story

Naval Architect Rob Humphreys amoung speakers at Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, is hosting a series of annual lectures designed to give apprentices and young shipwrights an exciting insight into the opportunities, technologies, and future developments in the UK superyacht design and boat building industry. The first lecture will take place on October 19th, at... ... read full story

Fincantieri Yachts’ 145m Fortissimo superyacht by Ken Freivokh Design

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As well as the exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht, designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design, Fincantieri Yachts’ have also unveiled the 145m Fortissimo superyacht, in collaboration with Ken Freivokh Design. For the 145m Fortissimo motor yacht concept, Fincantieri Yachts’ decided to put aside the worldwide... ... read full story

New Norwegian lay-up rules of foreign pleasure boats in Norway

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As a direct result of lobbying by the European Boating Association (EBA) the Norwegian Directorate of Customs and Excise announced on 5 October 2011 that it would be amending its rules relating to lay-up of foreign pleasure boats in Norway.  Boat owners, whose permanent residence is outside Norway, may now leave their yacht unattended in... ... read full story

Fincantieri Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fincantieri unveils Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design

Fincantieri Yachts has unveiled an exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht. The Virage 88 superyacht was designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design. The Virage 88 concept was developed to underline Fincantieri Yachts’ interest in building top quality custom yachts in the range between 70 and 90... ... read full story

A short history of the Barcelona Boat Show on its 50th anniversary

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first edition of the Barcelona Boat Show was set up in June 1963, by a group of personalities who are linked to sports and the nautical industry, with Juan Antonio Samaranch at the forefront along with the support of Fira de Barcelona. The event, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has had a long... ... read full story

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