Sunseeker boss Stewart McIntyre abruptly leaves luxury yacht builder
Founder Robert Braithwaite to take over as acting president after managing director exits Chinese-owned company
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Best motor yachts builders – the finest elements of luxury seafaring
Motor yachts inspired by passion for the sea, passion for technology and passion for beauty. Every yacht is a balance of science, style and substance, combining tradition and innovation, creativity and the latest inventions in design. Passion, inspiration, and innovation is driving everything, but one of the first reasons why an owner chooses a motoryacht … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
100 world premieres to admire at the 36th Cannes Boat Show – Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes
More than 100 new boats are on their way to this year’s Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes – Cannes Boat Show. The ultimate yachting rendez-vous (Tuesday 10th – Sunday 15th September 2013) is Europe’s leading in-water boat show and the first international show on the boat show calendar. Festival de la Plaisance de … Read more
Chinese property and cinema mogul named country’s richest person
Wang Jianlin, owner of world’s biggest movie operator, Dalian Wanda, tops China’s billionaire league