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Abu Dhabi International Boat Show Returns With New Innovation Zone

The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) returns for its fifth edition from 9-12 November, 2023. Show organisers have recently confirmed the lineup for the show’s new Innovation Zone, held in partnership with startup hub Yachting Ventures, which will be ‘dedicated to...

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IYC Opens New Office in Dubai

IYC has opened a new office in Dubai, in partnership with Vision Investments Limited, a subsidiary of Al Ameeri Group Holding. The opening of this office is the 15th office worldwide for superyacht brokerage IYC, which is one of the world’s largest...

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SailGP Comes to Abu Dhabi for the First Time

Abu Dhabi will play host to SailGP, the high-octane global racing league, for the first time in January 2024.  Tickets are now on sale to witness the sport of sailing's best athletes representing national teams from around the globe on the waters...

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Enata Marine Unveils New Vatoz Foiling Yacht

UAE-based boatbuilder Enata Marine has unveiled the new Vatoz model, a new 10-metre foiling yacht based on the chassis of its original Foiler model. The original Foiler is a futuristic vessel that reaches thrilling speeds up to 40 knots, or, at 12...

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Gulf Craft Debuts Nomad 101 Superyacht at Sydney Boat Show

UAE-based boatbuilder Gulf Craft chose the recent Sydney International Boat Show 2023 (3–6 August 2023) to present the Australian debut of its new superyacht, the Nomad 101.  The 54th Sydney International Boat Show, held last week at Darling Bay in Sydney, attracted...

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Enata Marine to Build Unmanned Version of Foiler Spirit

UAE-based maritime manufacturing group Enata has confirmed it is working on an autonomous version of its 10-metre Foiler model, the Foiler Spirit. The Enata group is best-known for producing the futuristic Foiler vessel, which can lift above the water by 1.5 metres.  The...

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Riva Launches New 50Metri Superyacht

A magnificent heir to the famous 'Caravelle’ and ‘Atlantic’ series motor yachts, Riva 50Metri combines the inborn majesty of a megayacht with Riva’s classic stylistic hallmarks, bringing together the finest craftsmanship with the most advanced technology.   The Riva 50metri is the...

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Sunreef Yachts Appoints Lee Marine as Dealer for Thailand

Lee Marine, one of the longest running yacht dealerships and brokerages in Phuket, has been appointed dealers for Sunreef Yachts in Thailand. Lee Marine has been active in Thailand for over 20 years and currently represents Belize and Riviera yacht brands, in...

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Sunreef unveils new ULTIMA series of sleek powercats

Sunreef Yachts has unveiled its new ULTIMA, a range of sleek and fast power catamarans that the Polish builders says are “hi-tech hybrids”. The first two models, the Sunreef 45 and 55 ULTIMA, were first showcased at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale...

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Gulf Craft reveals brand-new superyacht at Dubai International Boat Show

Gulf Craft has showcased the new Majesty 111 superyacht for the first time at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2023, following the unveiling of its design concept at last year's event. It also debuted a brand-new Nomad 101 superyacht at the...

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Countdown is on for Dubai International Boat Show 2023

Dubai International Boat Show 2023 is getting ready to welcome more than 30,000 visitors to the seafront district Dubai Harbour, when the largest marine and lifestyle event in the Middle East gets underway from 1-5 March 2023. More than 175 yachts and...

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Enata reveals new developments including plans for 'flying' car

UAE-based maritime manufacturing group Enata has revealed details of several new projects and partnerships for 2023, including plans for a 'flying' car, due for launch this year. The group is best-known for producing the futuristic Foiler vessel, which can lift above the water...

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Gulf Craft announces new Majesty 160 superyacht at Monaco Yacht Show

Gulf Craft has unveiled production plans for the company's second largest superyacht – the brand-new Majesty 160 – at the Monaco Yacht Show.   Unveiling the details of the brand-new Majesty 160 superyacht at a press event aboard the Majesty 120, Gulf Craft’s...

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Gulf Craft hosts European debut of Majesty 120 at Cannes

UAE-based luxury builder Gulf Craft has introduced its Majesty 120 superyacht at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival. The launch, which took place on Tuesday, marks the model's European premiere. Gulf Craft is also showcasing its best-selling model, the 31.7-metre Majesty 100, at...

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'Yachting is heading East': Sunreef Yachts expands to Turkey

Sunreef Yachts, the luxury multihull builder from Poland, is opening a new sales office in Istanbul, Turkey. Founder and president Francis Lapp says the company's latest move reflects a growing pull into Asia for the luxury yacht industry. “Recent trends clearly show...

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Five rescued from fire on ​experimental solar yacht Porrima

Five crew members were rescued from the experimental Swiss solar yacht Porrima, after a fire broke out in its battery compartment. The yacht raised a mayday on August 12, off Mandwa, south of Mumbai, India, while en route to the Maldives from...

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Sunreef Yachts appoints new Singapore dealer

Polish luxury catamaran builder Sunreef Yachts has appointed Hong Seh Marine as its new Singapore dealer. The dealership agreement includes Sunreef yachts’ full range of sailing and power multihulls and a new eco range of solar-powered luxury catamarans for the Singapore region....

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Interview: Aqua Expeditions founder Francesco Galli Zugaro

Francesco Galli Zugaro founded Aqua Expeditions 15 years ago to begin exploration of South America by luxury river boat. Since then, his company has steadily expanded across the Pacific and South America, with three river boats and a superyacht dedicated to Indonesian...

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Sunreef to open yard in UAE to cope with rising Asia demand

Polish yacht builder Sunreef is to open a new shipbuilding yard in Ras Al Khaimah, in the UAE. It's the builder's first overseas shipyard, and is set to help meet rising demand from Asia and the Middle East. The company currently has...

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Comment: Preventing marina fires is a burning issue

Throughout history, the two biggest threats for those with boats have always been running aground and fires. In today’s world, the risk of running aground is vastly reduced due to modern navigation technology, although it still does happen from time to time...