The Cool Route project, with an overall value of €1.26 million , which is led by the Hincks Centre of Entrepreneurship Excellence in CIT, is addressing the theme of Cruising Oceans on Latitudes above 51º North- researching all aspects of developing a yacht cruising route between Cork and Northern Norway. This article details the recent project meeting which took place in Donegal.
Read MoreOn Sunday, after five busy sunny days, the curtain fell on the 31st edition of the Palma International Boat Show. Record-breaking in terms of land- and water-based exhibitors, the Show even had a surprise visit from Queen Sofia of Spain.
Read MoreDue to overwhelming demand from companies wishing to exhibit their yachts, the inaugural Palma Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show has been forced to increase its area. Held from 1 to 5th May within the Palma International Boat Show, over 60 moori
Read MoreOn Monday 9 July, Fabian Picardo delivered his first Budget as Chief Minister of Gibraltar. Amongst the good news in his "Budget Box" was the abolition of import duty for vessels over 18m in length and a reduction from 12% to 6% for vessels unde
Read MoreLast time 21 metre Phoenicia came to Ocean Village in Gibraltar she was in the final throes of an epic 20,000 mile circumnavigation of Africa. This month, almost two years later, the traditionally built 600BC Phoenician cargo ship replica stopped at
Read MoreThe growing reputation of Phuket as a major 'Superyacht Hub in Asia' is supported by the prestigious Asia Superyacht Rendezvous. The largest gathering in Asia of both motor and sail superyachts from around the world invites yachts motor and sail
Read MoreAt first glance, 59 metre Calixe looked like 'just' another superyacht in the conveyor belt of beauties that continue to grace the waters of Gibraltar's Ocean Village. However, when Calixe cruised in to the marina in June, she was known to be
Read MoreFollowing the successful launch of two mega catamarans over 100 feet each in 2010, the Sunreef shipyard has been designated as a builder of an 82ft double decker sailing catamaran with the latest design, featuring sleek hulls and a streamlined deckho
Read MoreOn Feb. 22 an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude rocked Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving the city devastated. With a need to help the many affected by the disaster, the superyacht community in NZ rallied. A superyacht fundraiser auction raised $55,000.
Read MorePart of an endless succession of megayachts choosing Ocean Village marina as a regular port of call, 63 metre Polar Star recently took up temporary residence. Built in 2005, this imposing vessel is available for charter for a modest 450,000 euros a
Read MoreWhilst Gibraltar's marinas are constantly busy, turning away upwards of 100 boats a day in peak season, large boat-sized gaps are appearing in marinas up and down the Spanish Costas. The reason is purely financial. From berthing costs to marine f
Read MoreMariu, a 49.9 metre (163.7ft) Codecasa-built motoryacht, has just completed a three-week stay at Gibraltar's award-winning Ocean Village Marina. Commissioned for and interior designed by Giorgio Armani, Mariu's stylish presence shows the Marinaâ
Read MoreThe Sunreef in-house design team has developed a new project of a sailing superyacht - the Sunreef 92 Double Deck with sleek hulls and a streamlined deckhouse topped by a giant 40m2 flybridge inspired by large superyachts.
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