Rhode Island-based Dockwa, a slip and mooring reservation platform, has acquired Marinas.com, an online directory of marinas, yacht clubs and shipyards. Dockwa’s marina network and boater community tripled in size…
Marine Exhaust Systems, manufacturer of custom engineered and fabricated marine diesel exhaust solutions, hired Mark Brown for technical sales. Brown will be responsible for dealing with owners, captains, boatyards and…
Italy-based Palumbo Group has hired Francesco Carbone as the new general manager of its yachting division. Carbone joins Palumbo from Admiral-Tecnomar, where he was sales director and president of the…
Nautical Structures, a Florida-based manufacturer of boarding and tender handling systems, has filled two executive positions. Industry veterans Ron Beilman has been named director of global service, and Bill Pratley…
Monaco-based G Marine has added Wallytender to its line of yacht brands. Wally has launched about 45 sailing yachts and more than 120 power boats starting at 45 feet. Wallytender…
C-Map, a supplier of digital navigation products, has been appointed by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) as an official Admiralty Digital Distributor and SENC Service Provider. Following this appointment,…
Ft. Lauderdale-based V-Kool Florida recently installed infrared reflecting film on its 1,000th yacht, M/Y Broadwater, a 164-foot Feadship. Owner Scott Frischhertz said his company installed the film to cool the…
Ft. Lauderdale-based Watermakers Air has added the Caravan EX as the newest addition to its fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravans. Watermakers Air offers scheduled air service for both passengers…
The yachting industry in the French Riviera can donate non-perishable food and unwanted linens from yachts at 11 collection points for the annual Yachts du Coeur. The event is organized…
In December, after celebrating 50 years in the yachting industry, David Walters has stepped aside and will now serve as a consultant to the new owners of David Walters Yachts.…