News & Yachting Industry Updates
Recent Industry News
USSA Superyacht Summit focuses on ocean sustainability
U.S. Superyacht Association’s ninth annual Superyacht Summit was held Tuesday at The Canopy by Hilton in downtown West Palm Beach in advance of the Palm Beach International Boat Show.
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Pinmar offers electrostatic paint in US market
After success in Europe, Pinmar has brought electrostatic topcoat paint technology to the U.S.
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Berge Bulk wind technology to move ships
Berge Bulk announced plans to harness wind power on the Berge Olympus bulk container ship in an ongoing effort to decarbonize.
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Underwater flight with CudaJet yacht toy
CudaJet, a unique new luxury watersport toy built in England, is about to make its debut in the U.S.
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Captain launches ‘Superyacht Sunday School’
Capt. Hugo Luis Ortega Jr. transformed his yachting experiences into empowerment for yacht crew with his new crew career consulting business, ‘Superyacht Sunday School.’
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Finding the perfect fit: What to know about crew agents
Yacht crew agents can bridge the gap between captains and crew by knowing the needs of both. Triton reached out to Corly Quirk, owner and operator of Superyacht Crew Placement, to learn more about crew agents.
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Chasing the Dreamboat: How Chief Officer Wesley Walton broke into the yachting industry
Chief Officer Wesley Walton tells his story of breaking into the yachting industry, and how the ups and downs helped his career path.
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What they don’t teach you: How to get a payout that matches your value
Becoming a better SEA contract negotiator helps you receive the pay that matches the value you bring.
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Mastering the CV
Making sure your CV and resume stand out is crucial for securing your dream job.
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Zero to Hero in Two Weeks: How to find success in RYA’s crash courses
The RYA Yachtmaster program’s crash courses can help crew, but the two-week courses still require hard work.
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Outstanding crew nominations sought
The 25th edition of the John Percival Leadership Award, “Commitment to Training,Commitment to Crew,” is now accepting nominations for outstanding yacht crew.
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Yachts and crew recognized for excellence by ISS
The annual Design & Leadership Award Gala, hosted by The International Superyacht Society on Oct. 27 at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale, awarded yachts and crew for their excellence.
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Derecktor boasts largest yacht haul ever using strap lift
M/Y Coral Ocean at Derecktor Ft. Pierce became the largest yacht ever hauled by strap technology, weighing in at almost 1,300 tons.
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USSA honors marine industry’s best with awards at Lauderdale boat show
USSA awarded The Golden Compass Award, Beacon Award, Crystal Vision Award, and the YPY Leadership Award to the marine industry’s best at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
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Press Releases
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Charter Itinerary experiences 180% growth and continues expansion in 2023
Despite having only launched in 2021, Charter Itinerary has experienced remarkable growth with revenues growing at an impressive 180ate in Q4 of 2022 versus the previous 2021 Q4.
...Pinmar launches new strategy for the US superyacht market
Pinmar, the global leader in superyacht painting and coatings, has announced its new strategy to streamline operations in the USA, in response to an increasing number of yachts being bought and maintained in the US.
...Success of UN shipping climate action at a tipping point
The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its latest round of talks today with a clear majority of member states agreeing that shipping must reach absolute zero-emissions by 2050.
...2023 USVI Charter Yacht Show Set for November 11-14 @ IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
The show includes a move to more intimate broker and crew meetings onboard the yachts and in the marina.
...ACREW Announces Opening of Nominations for 2023 “The Crew Awards” in Porto Montenegro
ACREW and Porto Montenegro are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 6th edition of The Crew Awards, to be held from the 20th-22nd October 2023.
...Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Sees Strong Attendance, Sales
The 2023 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show had an exceptional 5-day run in Greater Miami and Miami Beach this past Presidents Day weekend, attracting over 100,000 visitors from approximately 35 countries around the globe to Miami-Dade County while generating an estimated $1.34 billion for the state.
...VIKAND Strengthens its Clinical Leadership Team to Support Growing Client Base
Global Healthcare specialist VIKAND, has added two additional Medical Directors to strengthen its clinical leadership team to support its growing client base.
...Legend Yacht Transport appoints Jens Meilvang as Managing Director
Already known for big moves in the Yacht Transport industry, Legend Yacht Transport is making a big move within its organization with the appointment of Jens Meilvang as is Managing Director.
...St. Lucie River FEC Railroad Drawbridge Closures Scheduled for April and May
Beginning on April 19, night time closures to vessel traffic will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., followed by a 21-day full closure starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 1.
...Dubai International Boat Show returns March 1-5
The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) will return to the Dubai Harbour from 1–5 March 2023 for its 29th edition.
...AIR Partners with SeaKeepers, Empowering Yachters with eVTOL Flight Capabilities
AIR and SeaKeepers’ collaboration is the latest in the midst of an ongoing aviation industry revolution to electrify aircraft.
...Anuvu Brings Its First Roku Original Film “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” to Aviation and Maritime Markets
Anuvu announced it will offer exclusive distribution of the Roku Original film “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” for aviation and maritime markets globally.
...Nominations for The Honours now open
The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Monaco Yacht Show are proud to announce that the nomination process for the inaugural Honours has now commenced!
...Triton News Network Hosts a Captain & Crew Happy Hour with The Yacht Group on Feb. 8
The Captain & Crew Happy Hour networking event serves as a kickoff for the 2023 Miami International Boat Show.
...MIASF vice president, Lori Wheeler, to be honored as Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazer”
Lori Wheeler, the vice president of MIASF, has been chosen to be honored during History Fort Lauderdale’s “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County.”
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