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IIMS set to rebrand its SCWG as LYSCWG

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The new LYSCWG logo
The new LYSCWG logo

With effect from 1 January 2017, IIMS has announced that its SCWG (Small Craft Working Group) will become known as LYSCWG (Large Yacht & Small Craft Working Group).

IIMS Chairman of Yacht & Small Craft, John Excell, who was behind the decision to rebrand, explained, “There has been a significant shift in the market place with the continuing and exciting developments in the superyacht industry. A number of IIMS members who worked in the sub 24 metre vessels sector have progressed into the area of superyacht surveying, or are interested to do so. It is therefore entirely logical that we Continue reading “IIMS set to rebrand its SCWG as LYSCWG”

Sunseeker plans to launch new Manhattan 66 model at the London Boat Show

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Sunseeker International has announced its intention to use the London Boat Show in January 2017 to launch and showcase its new Manhattan 66 model.

The Manhattan 66 has a brand new deep V hull which offers signature Sunseeker performance and seakeeping whilst its open-plan layout provides enough space on board to rival much larger yachts.

Sean Robertson, sales director at Sunseeker International, said: “We’re really looking forward to launching the all new Manhattan 66 which is already generating substantial interest. Following the success of the Manhattan 52 which was the first in a series of new Manhattan models, it underlines our ability to keep giving our customers the best in class across every segment we operate in.”

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UK superyacht sector shows impressive growth despite challenges

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Figures from the latest Superyacht UK Annual Survey reveal that the national superyacht industry is buoyant and growing, despite uncertainty and financial volatility surrounding the EU referendum.

International demand for British products, services and expertise helped to grow industry revenue by 11.5 per cent to £605 million in 2015 and 2016 — the fourth consecutive year of growth. Over the same period, the sector contributed £273 million in GVA to UK GDP (+6.1 per cent) and full-time employment rose by 4.5 per cent to 4,125.

“The superyacht sector continues to outperform the rest of the marine industry and the domestic economy,” says Peter Brown, senior sales broker at Burgess and chairman of Superyacht UK, the dedicated association of British Marine. “The decision to leave the EU is likely to dampen this growth, but the sector is showing confidence going into the end of the year. This is because we have less exposure to domestic economic risk and a depreciation in sterling has strengthened the purchasing power of our overseas buyers.”

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Joop Ellenbroek, IIMS member, passes away after a lengthy battle with illness

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The death of IIMS member, Joop Ellenbroek, following a long illness has been announced
The death of IIMS member, Joop Ellenbroek, following a long illness has been announced

It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the passing away of IIMS member and CCS founder Mr Johannes Wilhelmus ‘Joop’ Ellenbroek. Although Joop passed away on September 9 after a lengthy illness, news has only just reached the IIMS office of his death.

Joop was well known within the coatings, chemicals and superyacht industry and much respected by all he worked with. After many years of working for paint manufacturers, he began his career in the superyacht industry in 1994 when he founded CCS (Coating Consultants for Superyachts), which due to his efforts is now one of the most well-known and respected coating surveying companies in the world.

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Esthec® Solar Glow pioneers revolutionary luminous decking powered by the sun

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Esthec® introduces a special concept luminous decking material in what it claims is World first that will provide more safety on board and a new dimension in design.

It works like this. Solar energy that has been stored during the day is converted into light at night time. The Dutch producer of composite decking for the yacht industry has achieved a world first with this revolutionary invention, which was given the provisional name “Solar Glow”. The luminous decking ensures that gangways remain visible in the dark and thus substantially increases safety aboard boats. At the same time, the innovation is sustainable, since the luminous deck uses solar power instead of electricity from non-renewable sources. In addition to improving safety, the concept also provides designers with a new dimension in creative deck design. Esthec® expects the luminous decking material, which it developed in-house, to be used both by competitive sailors and in recreational boating. The first prototype has already been presented.

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Blohm+Voss to open refit facility for megayachts in the Mediterranean

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Blohm+Voss has announced that it has won the tender for the set-up of a new maintenance and refit facility for megayachts in La Ciotat, in the South of France. The company will partner with La Ciotat Shipyards (managed by SEMIDEP-Ciotat), the local company in charge of the site development which is providing a large dry-dock and neighboring workshop premises embedded within the existing shipyard. Blohm+Voss will utilize this new facility in the heart of the Mediterranean to maintain and service megayachts over 80 meters in length. Operation is planned to start in November 2016.

Blohm+Voss Chief Executive Officer, Fred van Beers commented: “Setting up a maintenance facility for megayachts in La Ciotat is an important step in our current growth strategy. With our new office in Monaco and this central location in the Mediterranean we are moving our core business closer to our customers; we are now offering more flexibility and tailored life-cycle.services. The dock in La Ciotat is 200 meters long and 60 meters wide. Our customers now have the choice of utilizing our extensive shipyard facilities in Hamburg or our new base in La Ciotat for large yacht maintenance, refits or conversions. Whatever our customers require: we will provide our renowned, exceptionally high Blohm+Voss quality standards and on-time services at both sites.”

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Transport Malta issues technical note about BNWAS on commercial yachts

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yacht bridgeThe Transport Malta Directorate has drawn the attention of all concerned that Technical Notice SLS.22 is hereby revoked. To this effect the attention is drawn to the revised Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), as amended by Resolution MSC.350 (92), which came into force on 1 January 2015.

In view of these amendments a clear time schedule is set to fit a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) for all Commercial yachts constructed before 1 July 2002. To this effect, all commercial yachts of 150 gross tonnage and over constructed prior to 01 July 2002 that are certified under the provisions of the Commercial Yacht Code, 2015 shall be fitted with a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS).

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Palma based refit companies rebrand as The North Dock

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Eight marine businesses have joined forced to form The North Dock in Palma
Eight marine businesses have joined forced to form The North Dock in Palma

STP is one of the safest and most advanced Shipyard in Europe. It is a technical area of reference, set in the heart of Puerto de Palma, for the repair and maintenance of ships of up to 120 metres in length with travel-lifts of up to 700 tons. It is equipped with cutting edge and state of the art technology.

Now a group of eight independent marine businesses, which are equipped to offer a range of skills and products to the refit, repair and general yachting sectors, have joined together to form The North Dock.

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The world’s two largest trimarans launched by Latitude Yachts

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One of a pair of striking vessels launched by Latitude Yachts which will jointly hold the title of the world's largest trimarans
One of a pair of striking vessels launched by Latitude Yachts which will jointly hold the title of the world’s largest trimarans

Launching the world’s largest trimaran would be a feat worthy of mention in iteself, but Latvian based yard, Latitude Yachts have gone one better! Latitude Yachts has launched two 53 metre multihulls simultaneously. Together they hold the record for the world’s largest trimarans.

The two new trimarans called Galaxy and Galaxy of Happiness were launched in Riga in early May 2016. They are now undergoing extensive sea trials prior to delivery to their new owner in UAE.

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Innovation award for Magma Structures

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Sailing Yacht A proudly displaying her giant masts by Magma Structures
Sailing Yacht A proudly displaying her giant masts by Magma Structures

Portsmouth based composites experts, Magma Structures, has been awarded the prestigious Maritime Innovation Award presented by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects in association with QinetiQ.

The award was presented to Magma Structures’ Managing Director Clive Johnson at the annual RINA Awards Dinner at the Lancaster Hotel, London. The Maritime Innovation award was presented to Magma Structures in recognition of its innovative work on the engineering, design and manufacture of the world’s three tallest carbon free-standing composite masts built for the Sailing Superyacht ‘A’. The masts, which took over four years to design, test, and build were constructed at Magma Structures waterside manufacturing premises in Portsmouth in the UK.

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Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence 2016 a great success

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British Marine was behind the Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence 2016
British Marine was behind the Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence 2016

British Marine and its group association, Superyacht UK (SYUK), gave 17 international delegates and journalists the opportunity to visit and network with a number of key British companies who provide superior quality products and services for the superyacht sector.

The Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence, which took place over an entire week, ran from Monday 18 to Friday 22 April. During the course of the week the tour took delegates from Cornwall in the west to Sussex in the south. It was an opportunity to demonstrated Britain’s rich heritage as seafaring pioneers with truly world-class Continue reading “Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence 2016 a great success”

Superyacht UK survey reveals strong growth in the superyacht industry

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The superyacht industry is experiencing solid growth according to a recent survey
The superyacht industry is experiencing solid growth according to a recent survey

According to the recently released Superyacht UK survey, the superyacht industry grew by more than 10% to £542 million in 2014/15 writes Katy Stickland from Yacht & Boating World. Out of those surveyed, 48% reported an increase in profits. There was also a 6.9% increase in jobs.

Speaking at the launch of the report, the Head of International Development at British Marine, Richard Selby said: “Despite the challenging environment, these figures show that the UK’s marine industry is heading in the right direction. British brands are globally respected and we need to make sure that remains the case.” Continue reading “Superyacht UK survey reveals strong growth in the superyacht industry”

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