Spanish yard reopens
Varadero Valencia in Spain, directly west of Palma, has resumed activity and implemented “special sanitary measures.” “A rigorous protocol of safety and …
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Owner’s View: Chartering and pride of ownership
Owner’s View: by Melvin Miller I have chartered houses, cars, aircraft and yachts. If I want to spend a week on a yacht in the Med, I would save both money …
Med shipyards reopen under strict new measures
Superyacht refit and repair company MB92 Group announced this morning that it has re-started activity at both of its shipyards in Barcelona and La Ciotat, …
Astilleros de Mallorca joins IGY network
The shipyard Astilleros de Mallorca, located in Palma de Mallorca, is now a member of the IGY Anchor Club Strategic Partnership network. Astilleros de …
Engineer’s Angle: Rush of repairs courts disaster
Engineer’s Angle: JD Anson Many times during repairs, engineers are rushed to complete the task and get the system running again. Unfortunately, this …
Recent yacht fires a warning: Know your insurance details
By Dorie Cox No one wants to burn through a $20 million loss like the 102-foot M/Y Polar Bear in a San Diego shipyard in 2014. The yacht was in for repairs …
Refit Matters: Yacht paint reflects tradition beneath the surface
Refit Matters: by Jon Wilson Everyone knows yachts require exterior painting at regular intervals. But considering the immense resources required to direct …
Ward’s CEO begins second term as ABYC chairman
Ward Eshleman II, president and CEO of Fort Lauderdale-based Ward’s Marine Electric, began his second term as chairman of the American Boat and Yacht Council …
Medieval sites, modern marinas lure yachts to Split
Story and photos by Alison Gardner After four visits to the Croatian Adriatic coast in 10 years, I am convinced that it is a yachting paradise – and the city …
Refit Matters: Understanding world of refit can help crew avoid frustration
Refit Matters: by Jon Wilson Refit shipyards are veritable industries in and of themselves, teeming with technicians involved at different stages of the refit …
