Category: Yachts
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boot 2014 – a much-hoped-for boost to the industry
A good deal of optimism at the world’s biggest indoor yacht and water sports trade. Booming market for boat equipment. Charter market improving. Diving center attracted over 25 percent. Themed worlds extremely popular. boot Düsseldorf 2014 injected a good deal of optimism into the boat and water sports industry at a time of economic difficulties.…
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Inside the billionaires’ superyachts: helipads, tennis courts and a missile defence system
Boat builders can now design almost anything that the mega-rich can imagine – but most just want room for a giant TV
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The 2014 Motor Boat Awards – the most coveted prizes in the motorboating industry
The winners of the 2014 Motor Boat Awards, in association with Pantaenius, were announced on January, 6th, at a Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony hosted by IPC Marine Media (publisher of the British nautical magazines “Motorboat & Yachting and “Motorboats Monthly”) at The Landmark Hotel in London. These awards are the most coveted prizes…
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Chinese boating industry statistics
The total value of import/export trade across China’s borders in the yacht and leisure boat market grew by 25.7 per cent over the last year to US$476m. According to new statistics, exports accounted for US$258m – an increase of 24.1 per cent – while imports grew by 24.1 per cent to US $218m. Like…
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The single-most capable submersible of all time unveiled by U-Boat Worx
Deep-sea exploration and ocean diving with U-Boat Worx. The unique experience of deep-sea exploration and ocean diving without getting into scuba gear? Take a tour inside U-Boat Worx innovative mini-submersible C-Explorer 3. U-Boat Worx, the world’s largest mini-submersible manufacturer based in The Netherlands, expanded production capacity and presence in Asia Pacific. The company also unveiled…
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World’s Premier Boat Show Lands in Miami Beach February 13-17, 2014
The Progressive Miami International Boat Show, the world’s premier boat show, arrives in the Magic City Feb. 13-17, 2014, bringing more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 companies from across the globe to three locations – Miami Beach Convention Center, Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Miamarina at Bayside – for five days of nautical…