shipyards
IYC hires Matthew Stone as broker
Matthew Stone has joined IYC as a broker based out of the Fort Lauderdale office. A native of South Florida, Stone made the transition from yacht captain to yacht broker…
Cleaning should be considered essential marine service
By Russ Erickson As shipyards and marinas across South Florida and globally make the tough decision on what constitutes essential vs. non-essential services, I would like to encourage the industry…
Critical for all in yachting that work continues
By Tom Serio The coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a pandemic that is likely to be around for a long time. Its impacts are far reaching, impacting how, where and when…
Joe V’s relocates
Joe V’s Yacht Refinishing has relocated into a new 5,000-square-foot Fort Lauderdale location. Growing from two staff in a 1,500-square-foot facility off Andrews Avenue, the company now employs more than…
Monaco Marine shuts down shipyards
In response to concerns about the safety of employees, clients and crew during the COVID-19 pandemic – as well as the shutdown of subcontractors and suppliers, and directives from the…
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…
Pinmar USA expands team
Pinmar has strengthened its U.S. team to support rapid growth due to its new facilities at Savannah (Georgia) Yacht Center coming fully online, according to a company press release. Jeff…
Trafalgar Shipyard allows in outside contractors
As part of a corporate rebranding, Trafalgar Shipyard – of The Trafalgar Group, formerly known as Trafalgar Wharf Group, in the U.K. – has a new business model that allows…
Monaco Marine shifts to dual management structure
Monaco Marine, which comprises seven shipyards and one marina from Monaco to Marseille, has announced a new, dual-management structure at its La Seyne-Toulon shipyard. As general project manager, Sean Blair…
