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Fort Lauderdale: The Yachting Capital of the World

Oct 3, 2024
While work may be why yachties find themselves in the yachting capital of the world, Fort Lauderdale has loads of activities crew can do in their off time.

ACREW Joins Triton Under YATCO Portfolio

Oct 2, 2024
YATCO, yachting’s trusted global marketplace and Triton’s parent company, has acquired ACREW, the leading platform for professional yacht crew development.

Offboarding: MOCEAN as Yachting’s Social Media

Oct 1, 2024
After years in the industry, Warren and Bradley Techow created MOCEAN — a community for yachties looking to discover new opportunities, adventures, and advice.

The Yacht Crew Longevity Equation

Sep 30, 2024
Is it possible to find the balance for yacht crew longevity? Yacht crew longevity has long been a challenge in the yachting industry. Ask any crew agent, and they’ll have strong opinions on the issue. Marcy Williams, director of crew services...
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BoatUS Foundation Seeks Volunteers for Grant Program

Sep 28, 2024
The BoatUS Foundation received a $10 million grant and needs volunteers as peer reviewers for its Abandoned and Derelict Vessel removal grant applications.

YATCO’s Fleet Friday: M/Y Gene Machine, M/Y Galene, and more!

Sep 27, 2024
YATCO’s Fleet Friday includes three hot and new to market yachts, including M/Y Gene Machine, M/Y Galene, S/Y Swagger, and more!
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Former Stew Launches Yachting Loves Florida Thanksgiving Fundraiser

Sep 26, 2024
Former stew Randi Barry and her husband, Capt. Daryn Dalton, are hosting their Yachting Loves Florida fundraiser to provide Thanksgiving meals and more.

The World’s Largest Sportfishing Yacht is Fueled by Vegetable Oil

Sep 25, 2024
The world’s largest sportfishing yacht, Special One, announced that it runs on a hydrotreated vegetable oil that reduces harmful CO2 emissions by more than 90%.

Apreamare Opens New Refit Division in Italy

Sep 24, 2024
The new Apreamare Refit division will focus exclusively on Apreamare vessels and offers a full range of services at its Torre Annunziata, Italy, location.

Rolls-Royce and Lürssen Agree to Yacht Refit Collaboration

Sep 23, 2024
Rolls-Royce and its Power Systems division and Lürssen Yacht Refit & Services have signed an agreement to develop the international refit market together.

YATCO’s Fleet Friday: S/Y Anne, M/Y Florentia, and more!

Sep 21, 2024
YATCO’s Fleet Friday includes three hot and new to market yachts, including S/Y Anne, M/Y Florentia, M/Y Bartali, M/Y Rocket One, and more!

YATCO and ACREW Join Forces in Strategic Merger to Elevate the Global Yachting Industry

Sep 20, 2024
YATCO, the trusted global marketplace of yachting, announced its acquisition/merger of ACREW, a platform for professional yacht crew development and engagement.

Yacht with 1,000 Rounds of Ammunition and Fireworks Catches Fire

Sep 19, 2024
M/Y The Admiral, a 31-meter motor yacht made by Broward, sunk after catching fire in Marina del Rey, California on Wednesday night.

Scottie Scheffler, Randy Moss, Headline New Investors in Sport Fishing Championship

Sep 18, 2024
Sport Fishing Championship announced a star-studded lineup of team owners, including Scottie Scheffler and Randy Moss, in the league’s new competitive format.

International Superyacht Society Launches Talent Pledge

Sep 17, 2024
The International Superyacht Society announced that it launched the ISS Talent Pledge, a new initiative designed to tackle the skill gap in yachting.

Other News

Nautilus International To Host Open Webinar

Sep 12, 2024
Nautilus International offers legal services and protections for maritime professionals. The webinar aims to educate crew on membership benefits.

Monaco Yacht Show Preview

Sep 11, 2024
More than 40 of the world’s leading shipyards choose the Monaco Yacht Show to premier their new yachts, with close to 600 exhibiting companies participating.

Help Capt. Pancho Jimenez Afford Medical Treatment

Sep 10, 2024
Capt. Pancho Jimenez was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma. He needs financial help to access potentially life-saving immunotherapy treatment.

Palm Beach International Boat Show Expands to Five Days

Sep 9, 2024
The 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) has added one day to its schedule, now including a brand-new “preview” day on Wednesday, March 19.

FunAir Launches Four New Inflatables for MYS

Sep 7, 2024
FunAir plans to debut the Splash Dome and Splash Tower, plus the GeoDome and the Cube in collaboration with Off the Deck at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show.

Croatian Yachting Association Launches CROYA Charter Show

Sep 5, 2024
The CROYA Charter Show, hosted by the Croatian Yachting Association, aims to present crewed yachts available for charter in Croatia.

Ethereal Blooms Expands into UAE Superyacht Market

Sep 4, 2024
Ethereal Blooms, a sustainable solution for floral arrangements in the superyacht industry, is expanding its team to the United Arab Emirates.

YATCO Partners with Cannes Yachting Festival

Sep 3, 2024
YATCO, the premier online marketplace for buying and selling yachts, announced a partnership with the Cannes Yachting Festival.

New Yacht Crew House Opens Today

Aug 31, 2024
The newest yacht crew house in Fort Lauderdale is opening today — hosting a grand opening celebration with food, drinks, and more. 

America’s Cup Begins in Barcelona

Aug 29, 2024
The Louis Vuitton Cup, a part of the 39th annual America’s Cup, begins today at 1400 CET in Barcelona, Spain, with an eight-day double Round Robin series.

Ethical Yacht Wear Announces Removal of One Million Plastic Bottles From Oceans

Aug 27, 2024
Ethical Yacht Wear has sponsored the removal of the equivalent of one million plastic bottles in the latest milestone of the yacht crew uniform company.

Professional Yachting Association Issues Statement on Bayesian Tragedy

Aug 26, 2024
Following the tragic sinking of S/Y Bayesian, the Professional Yachting Association (PYA) released a statement regarding the tragedy.

Last Body Recovered After Bayesian Sinking

Aug 23, 2024
All six missing people have been recovered from S/Y Bayesian after the vessel sank on Aug. 19, according to Camper & Nicholson, managers of S/Y Bayesian.

Quay Crew Releases Yacht Chef Salary Report

Aug 21, 2024
Quay Crew surveyed more than 100 head chefs from various yacht sizes for their yacht chef salary report to gain insight into head chefs’ real-time compensation.

Sexual Harassment STCW Amendment Approved

Aug 20, 2024
Sexual assault, sexual harassment, and bullying are at the center of a new STCW amendment that has been recently passed by the IMO.
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