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A new season for the Palumbo Malta Superyacht Facilities

August 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Palumbo Group has yet reached another successful milestone. After a year of the Group’s successful internationalization of its services from Messina and Naples to the Malta Shipyard, an area covering 270,000m2, the Group recently acquired the Malta Superyacht Facilities. The superyacht Yard is fully in operation and has in a few weeks carried out... ... read full story

MDL’s Sail Training Awards announce six young winners

August 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The winners of MDL’s Sail Training Awards have been selected and the six deserving youngsters who won the opportunity to experience a life changing sailing trip will begin their voyage later this month. The winners have been carefully selected due to their exceptional accomplishments, or for overcoming adverse personal circumstances. The awards aim to give... ... read full story

Oculus Technologies launch YachtEye Portable for iPad

August 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Oculus Technologies, specialists in software and hardware solutions for the superyacht industry, are pleased to announce the launch of the latest variant to their “YachtEye” product portfolio: “YachtEye Portable” ... read full story

E-Tech launch the E-Touch system to be presented at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

August 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

E-Tech Group, the UK’s largest marine electrical contractor with locations throughout the UK, France, Spain and Dubai has recently extended its range to provide the complete electronics solution as a natural extension of the services provided to clients around the world. Known in this sector as E-Tech Yachting, the decision to enter this new market... ... read full story

Gold Coast Marine Expo announces ‘Carnivale of Colour’

August 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Australian boating identities and experts will come together under one roof to celebrate the Gold Coast Marine Expo Carnivale on November 5 at one of Australia’s largest and most sophisticated boat building factories. Gold Coast Marine Expo spokesman Stephen Milne said the evening would be a chance for boating enthusiasts to meet and mix with... ... read full story

Marina Port Vell joins Griffin Yacht Club at Monaco Yacht Show 2011

August 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Griffen Marine Travel and its Griffin Yacht division are pleased to announce that Marina Port Vell will be one of ten sponsors of the Griffin Yacht Club at the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. “We are extremely pleased to have Marina Port Vell join us,” says Pieter Rieder, Griffin’s SVP Commercial Development, adding, “Having purchased the... ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts sell second Sunreef 70 Sailing catamaran to China

August 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunreef Yachts has sold its second Sunreef 70 Sailing catamaran to China. Introduced to the market in 2008, the luxury catamaran Sunreef 70 Sailing yacht has become a very successful sailing model among demanding owners who wish to travel to remote destinations in comfort and safety as a family or with a limited crew, and... ... read full story

Niklas Zennström’s Rán winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race and the prestigious Fastnet Challenge Cup

August 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

For the first time in more than 50 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has a back-to-back handicap winner. Following on from her victory under IRC in 2009, this afternoon the Royal Ocean Race Club has confirmed that Niklas Zennström’s Rán (GBR) is once again the overall winner of the Rolex Fastnet Race and the prestigious... ... read full story

Caterpillar to expand its facilities in Wamego

August 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today it will begin work immediately to expand its work tools business in Wamego, Kansas. ... read full story

Dubai’s Pre-Owned Boat Show to be held from 17th to 19th November, 2011

August 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dubai's 'Pre-Owned Boat Show' to return this year from 17th to 19th November, after a very successful 2010 show. ... read full story

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