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At the Yacht Club de Monaco the inauguration ceremony of the first Explorer Dock

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

At the Yacht Club de Monaco the inauguration ceremony of the first Explorer Dock took place, as part of the activities planned for the Ocean Week and under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach.

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  • At the Yacht Club de Monaco the inauguration ceremony of the first Explorer Dock took place, as part of the activities planned for the Ocean Week and under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach.
  • “I am very humbled and proud to be here because it took years to build this yacht.
  • And now to see it here surrounded by the Yacht Club it just makes your skin tingle,” said Greg Marshall.
  • Organised in partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and YCM, it is a natural extension of the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous.

Four Seasons Yachts Unveils Inaugural Itineraries to the Caribbean and Mediterranean and a First Look at its 95 Spectacular Suites

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons, together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd, Joint Owner/Operator, Four Seasons Yachts, and venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, continues to chart a new course of luxury at sea. As momentum builds towards the inaugural season of Four Seasons Yachts, the first 10 unique voyages are unveiled, each inviting travellers to make the iconic islands and hidden gems of the Caribbean and Mediterranean their playground, with meticulously designed suites that guests will call home along the journey.

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  • "At Four Seasons, guest-centricity has always been the foundation of our luxury service offering and our exceptional Yacht will extend this approach to the seas.
  • In its debut year, Four Seasons Yachts will explore more than 130 distinct destinations across over 30 countries and territories.
  • All itineraries are crafted with flexibility in mind, allowing guests to tailor their own adventure as they explore beyond the familiar.
  • Enhancing itineraries are customizable with pre-and-post hotel and overland programs at beloved Four Seasons hotels and resorts.

Pioneering industrial refrigeration engineer, Dr Forbes Pearson, dies at 92

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Monday, March 18, 2024

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stephen Forbes Pearson was the first child of Stephen H Pearson, an engineer from Northumberland, and Gladys Stewart, from Glasgow. Forbes was born in Pollokshields, Glasgow, on 25 June 1931 and attended school at Paisley Grammar and then Kelvinside Academy. He was a precocious child who loved learning and absorbed facts easily, particularly about the natural sciences. In infant school, he was reprimanded for arguing with a teacher who had told the class that the earth was a sphere. "No, it's an oblate spheroid" he said. Despite a bout of pleurisy as a teenager that required a lengthy recuperation, he enjoyed playing rugby as a front row forward, where he reckoned his short legs and stocky body gave him a particular mechanical advantage.

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  • Forbes was born in Pollokshields, Glasgow, on 25 June 1931 and attended school at Paisley Grammar and then Kelvinside Academy.
  • He spent undergraduate summer vacations working in the Rolls Royce factory at Hillington and the Tecumseh compressor factory in Michigan.
  • They also shared a love of language and a rather coarse sense of humour that sometimes took others by surprise.
  • As Chief Engineer for Sterne his work was divided between design of products, such as industrial compressors and heat exchangers, and design of industrial refrigeration systems.

Absolute Web Discover the Future of Digital Commerce at Miami eCommerce Week

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Absolute Web is excited to announce Miami eCcommerce Week, a series of events showcasing innovation, entrepreneurship, and business development in the online retail space. This exciting event will gather eCommerce professionals and thought leaders from across the country for insightful discussions, panels, and networking opportunities. Featured conversations will include established voices such as Daymond John, entrepreneur, investor, and star of ABC's hit show 'Shark Tank'; Ezra Firestone, Founder of Boom! By Cindy Joseph; and Jim Hamel, CEO of Swanson. The event will also include various panels featuring leading tech platforms like Shopify Plus, Klaviyo, and Recharge.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Absolute Web is excited to announce Miami eCcommerce Week , a series of events showcasing innovation, entrepreneurship, and business development in the online retail space.
  • "Launching Miami eCommerce Week marks a milestone for Absolute Web and the entire eCommerce community," said Sergiu Tabaran, COO of Absolute Web.
  • Miami eCommerce Week will wrap up with Commerce Conversations at Sea , a unique networking event with the backdrop of the Miami skyline.
  • "Launching Miami eCommerce Week marks a milestone for Absolute Web and the entire eCommerce community," said Sergiu Tabaran, COO of Absolute Web.

Wolverine Mutual Insurance Goes Live on the BindExpress Suite from SpeedBuilder Systems

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Monday, October 9, 2023

COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SpeedBuilder Systems, Inc. (SBS) today announced that Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company (Wolverine) is now live with the Homeowners, Watercraft, and Yacht lines of business on the BindExpress Suite in the states of Michigan and Indiana.

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  • COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SpeedBuilder Systems, Inc. (SBS) today announced that Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company (Wolverine) is now live with the Homeowners, Watercraft, and Yacht lines of business on the BindExpress Suite in the states of Michigan and Indiana.
  • Rod Giess, President of SpeedBuilder Systems, stated, "We are proud to now have Wolverine Mutual offering all their major products on the BindExpress platform.
  • Jim Laing, President of Wolverine, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, "We are excited to reach this milestone with SpeedBuilder Systems.
  • Our goal is to continually improve the insurance experience of our agents and customers, and the BindExpress Suite aligns perfectly with that mission.

At the Monaco Classic Week elegance takes the sea with Allegra Gucci and Lia Riva

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Monday, September 18, 2023

MONACO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elegance is the word while visiting the Monaco Classic Week.

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  • MONACO, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elegance is the word while visiting the Monaco Classic Week.
  • In the Eighties she caught the eye of Maurizio Gucci who fell in love with her.
  • Allegra is Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiani’s daughter and owner of the over 65-meter long classic boat.
  • When thinking about elegance at sea the mind immediately runs to the Italian shipyard established in Sarnico, Riva.

Global Yacht Management Software Market Report 2023: Increasing use of Cloud-based Yacht Management Tools to Automate Shipping Processes Presents Opportunities

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Moreover, increase in use of cloud-based yacht management tools to automate shipping processes are expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the market growth during the forecast period.

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  • Moreover, increase in use of cloud-based yacht management tools to automate shipping processes are expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the market growth during the forecast period.
  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the yacht management software market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing yacht management software market opportunities.
  • In-depth analysis of the yacht management software market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global yacht management software market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth Strategies.

Lord Laidlaw of Rothiemay Receives Yacht of the Year Award from The Royal Thames Yacht Club

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Friday, April 28, 2023

LONDON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lord Laidlaw, Chairman of the Laidlaw Foundation, is a distinguished philanthropist, accomplished sportsman, and serial entrepreneur. He has been an active member of The Royal Thames Yacht Club for many years and is renowned for his fervour and dedication towards sailing. His passion and enthusiasm for the sport have earned him numerous accolades over the years, including being named the Monaco Yacht Club Sailor of the Year in 2020. The Yacht of the Year Award is a prestigious honour, and Lord Laidlaw is thrilled to receive this recognition from The Royal Thames Yacht Club.

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  • The Royal Thames Yacht Club has awarded the Yacht of the Year Award to Lord Laidlaw of Rothiemay and his crew on the Highland Fling, in recognition of their exceptional sailing accomplishments.
  • He has been an active member of The Royal Thames Yacht Club for many years and is renowned for his fervour and dedication towards sailing.
  • The Yacht of the Year Award is a prestigious honour, and Lord Laidlaw is thrilled to receive this recognition from The Royal Thames Yacht Club.
  • Jon Redding, Rear Commodore Sailing of The Royal Thames Yacht Club said, "On behalf of The Royal Thames Yacht Club, I would like to congratulate Lord Laidlaw for his remarkable achievement in winning the esteemed Galleon – Yacht of the Year award for the second time.

Xpand Portfolio: Advanced Starlink Connectivity for Yachting

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230425005564/en/
    IEC Telecom presents Xpand Maritime solution powered by Starlink (Photo: AETOSWire)
    Yacht owners are investing heavily in connectivity infrastructures.
  • The latest Superyacht Connectivity Report reveals that 74% of yacht owners expect to increase their satcom budget by 25% by 2025.
  • “The face of the yachting industry is changing and satcom connectivity needs to evolve to meet the needs of new and very connected generations,” Mr Loheac comments.
  • “We’re excited to bring Xpand to the yachting sector and are confident it provides the future-proof solution that tech-savvy yacht operators are searching for.”

Yacht Charter Global Market Report 2022: Consistently Growing Number of High Net Worth Individuals Bolsters Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 9, 2023

The global Yacht charter market was valued at US$ 16.49 Bn in 2021 witnessing a steady growth in recent years.

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  • The global Yacht charter market was valued at US$ 16.49 Bn in 2021 witnessing a steady growth in recent years.
  • In 2020, the number of high-net-worth individuals worldwide increased by nearly 9%, according to 2020 World Health Report by Capgemini.
  • With increasing interest in luxury cruising along with consistently increasing number of high net worth, especially in Asia Pacific, the yacht charter market is set to register robust growth over the forecast period.
  • In addition, the region is home to the 2nd highest number of high net worth individuals worldwide.