by Natalie | Dec 28, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
AkzoNobel N.V. is set to increase its presence in the North American yacht coatings market after agreeing to acquire New Nautical Coatings, owner of the premium Sea Hawk brand. Financial details are not disclosed. The privately-owned company is one of the top players...
by Natalie | Dec 18, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Day 40 – The first three Vendée Globe boats are into the Pacific Ocean today and have passed the midpoint of the 24410 nautical miles race course around the world. Yannick Bestaven, the skipper of Maître Coq IV, has had a very consistent race since the start and now...
by Natalie | Dec 15, 2020 | Charter Knowledge, Daily News, Industry Insider 1
“The first Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Phuket foreign-flagged superyacht client has now completed quarantining aboard in Phuket”, reports APS co-founder, Jojo Tanyuta Singmanee (Jojo), adding: “All aboard are now preparing to enjoy their time in Thailand”....
by Natalie | Dec 9, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The “50 Sustainability Climate Leaders” project is the response from the International Business Community, which demonstrated the desire, the leadership, and the will to take effective action in the fight against Climate Change. Lürssen is featured in a global...
by Natalie | Dec 8, 2020 | Industry Insider 1
Appointment of Philippe Escousse as Site Manager of Origins MB92 La Ciotat announced today the creation of a dedicated refit facility serviced by the 300t travel lift within the MB92 La Ciotat shipyard, “300t Origins”. As the name suggests, this facility is dedicated...
by Natalie | Dec 7, 2020 | Daily News, Industry Insider 1
In its bid to win the Jules Verne Trophy, Sodebo Ultim 3 has been enjoying a long sprint towards the Indian Ocean, covering 886 miles in the past 24 hours (36.9 knots average), very close to the absolute 24-hour record (908.2 miles per Banque Populaire V in 2009)....
