The Isle of Man Ship Registry is in the process of recruiting a suitable Deputy Director to take over from Dave Morter, the long-standing incumbent. Morter has now left the Ship Registry to pursue an alternative and exciting challenge as Director of Motorsport. The TT races are very important to the Isle of Man… Continue reading Isle of Man Ship Registry to recruit new Deputy Director
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Numarine Sells 2nd Explorer Superyacht to an Experienced American Owner
Just days before we fly to Turkey to test the all new explorer yacht from Numarine we learn that hull that hull #2 of the new 32XP Series has been sold this month to an Experienced American Owner The all-new explorer yacht offers incredible volumes of internal living spaces onboard, with her steel hull construction… Continue reading Numarine Sells 2nd Explorer Superyacht to an Experienced American Owner
New Purpose Built Blue Water Cruiser from Kraken Yachts
It was 24 years ago today that I sailed away from Great Britain in Red Hackle our own 60ft German Frers designed cruising ketch. And so we began our lives as blue water sailors. We were to spend the next six idyllic years cruising up and down the eastern sea board of America spending winters… Continue reading New Purpose Built Blue Water Cruiser from Kraken Yachts
Australia’s Largest Superyacht White Rabbit Golf
Australia has few superyacht builders left. The remnant’s of a once successful industry are now reduced to just two names; Echo Yachts and Hanseatic. Yet the former is engaged in a task which, when complete, will see them launch the largest superyacht ever built in the country. Superyacht White Rabbit Golf is the biggest super-yacht… Continue reading Australia’s Largest Superyacht White Rabbit Golf
Food in the Slow Lane
Whether you’re a connoisseur of the culinary arts, a passionate ‘foodie’ looking for new taste sensations or someone who simply enjoys a fine meal surrounded by elegance and culture, a voyage with a culinary theme is a delight to the senses. People who love good food, culinary vacations are one of the biggest trends in… Continue reading Food in the Slow Lane
Is Galactica Star About to be Repossessed?
Is the SuperYacht Galactica Star about to be repossessed? I ask because The Times newspaper has carried a story about Kolawole Aluko, a Nigerian oil magnate who owns the yacht. It seems that Mr Aluko is being sought by governments and banks around the world not least because he is at the centre of “the… Continue reading Is Galactica Star About to be Repossessed?
Game Changer Leaves London returning to the Netherlands
If you were not in London recently you will have missed a rare sight on the River Thames. The new 70-metre support vessel from Damen spent three days in London in a bid to sell the yacht and introduce her to new markets. Visitors enjoyed a full array of tenders, toys and a submersible, but she also… Continue reading Game Changer Leaves London returning to the Netherlands
Fairline Yachts announces line-up for Palma Boat Show
British luxury boat manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, announces its line-up for this year’s Palma Boat Show, featuring both new and used Targa and Squadron models together with its now famous immersive 3D virtual reality experience. Visitors to the Fairline stand will be able to explore the highly anticipated Targa 63 GTO, the first of the Alberto… Continue reading Fairline Yachts announces line-up for Palma Boat Show
Dutch Yacht Builder to Digitally Transform its Operations
The Dutch shipbuilder Damen who build Amels Superyachts and Sea Axe Support Shadow yachts for the superyacht sector have choosen a specialist 3DExperience platform to digitally transform its operations Dassault Systèmes, will use its experiences to improve collaboration, optimise existing products, processes and services, and accelerate the delivery of innovative and configurable yachts, ships and… Continue reading Dutch Yacht Builder to Digitally Transform its Operations
St Katherine Dock Under New Management
Once a busy dock when London was a port of international shipping importance, St Katherine Dock has been a marina for many years. Named after a 12th century hospital on whose site it was built, the docks began commercial operations in October 1828. The Thomas Telford-designed dock was once one of the busiest docks in… Continue reading St Katherine Dock Under New Management