International seafarer welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers has teamed up with leading superyacht brokerage house Burgess to establish a welfare support network for superyacht crew. This is an initial three-month pilot project based in Palma, Majorca, with scope for expansion across key global superyacht ports. The first of its kind in the maritime industry, […]
Andrea Frabetti, Sunseeker’s newly appointed CEO has announced today a major new product development plan for Sunseeker International. Working closely with Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mike McMillan and Chief Operations Officer (COO), Michael Straughan to form a new Strategic Committee, the plan also focuses on further developing the framework for the business and driving the […]
Williams Jet Tenders, the world’s leading luxury tender specialist, has today announced that it will be launching a new product range focused specifically on the superyacht sector. The first model in the new range, the Evojet 70 is set to launch in autumn 2019 and will be a tender capable of carrying 13 guests. A […]
International marine recruitment specialist, Marine Resources, has announced the launch of a comprehensive rebranding, with a fresh look across the company, redefined values, and new client-friendly website. In response to recent growth and development of the business, the new brand better reflects Marine Resources’ current position as a leading marine recruitment authority for shore-based roles […]
Co-founders of TheYachtMarket.com, Richard W. Roberts and Simon White, have together raised almost £700 for Wetwheels, a charity dedicated to supporting disabled and disadvantaged people, by abseiling down 100-metres of the Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. Wetwheels is a charity based in the south of the UK that provides opportunities and builds disabled people’s confidence […]
Newly established Peters & May Foundation host successful Annual Charity Clay Shoot at Pennsport in Thatcham, Berkshire raising over £10,000 for charities. The Peters & May Foundation was launched earlier this year. Last week, the first big event to raise money for charities supported by the Foundation was a great success. A high-profile event, over 70 […]
Dometic has appointed Sarah Vosper the title of Luxury Project Sales at Dometic UK Blind Systems Ltd, to help cater for the ever-growing requirements of high-end window covering solutions. Sarah Vosper joins Dometic with over 8 years’ experience of working within the marine & watersports industries. Sarah recently worked for Red Paddle Co, the leading […]
Flexiteek International have announced former Dek-King distributor World Panel Products as the new management team of Flexiteek Americas with immediate effect. Flexiteek Americas is the sole distributor for Flexiteek 2G synthetic teak for the Americas. The team from World Panel Products will oversee the promotion, sales and distribution of the entire Flexiteek product range to all […]
Superyacht deck equipment specialist Shipyard Supply Co (SSCo) has revealed details of its new davit crane. Designed for superyachts of all sizes, the davit crane has been developed in response to an increase in demand for large format inflatables. SSCo commercial manager Luke Porter explained, “Inflatables come in all shapes and sizes, and many, especially […]
Falmouth based superyacht specialist Pendennis announced that they had won three categories at the prestigious World Superyacht Awards in London at the weekend. Pendennis collected the three awards for Vijonara(sailing yacht 30m-59.9m), G2(refitted yacht) and Haida 1929(rebuilt yacht). The awards are the Oscars of the Superyacht industry and Pendennis’ nominations were up against strong competition […]