Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of the BMF, commented: “The leisure marine industry is in good shape going into 2014. Having exported its way back to growth and increased the delivery of goods and services to international markets to over £1 billion last year, the sector is now poised to capitalise on the improving domestic economy.
the full report is on the BMF site
First Published on 31 Dec 2013 by MC2 Catamarans
The MC²60 #1 catamaran Mach² finished 2nd over the line in the 656 miles Hong Kong to Vietnam Race 2013 behind Ragamuffin 90. The MC²60 finished ahead of the three TP52 and the other 90ft monohull Chivas.
Mach² sailed the 656 miles in 49h30mns.
Reliance Yacht Management – the World’s Only ISO9001 accredited delivery company
Following a prolonged process of assessment Reliance Yacht Management has had its work processes accredited to the internationally recognised quality management system standard, ISO 9001.
Nick Irving, Director of Reliance Yacht Management, commented: “We are delighted to achieve accreditation, gaining recognition for our commitment to quality and to continuous improvement. We are proud to join over 500,000 organisations across the globe that have established ISO 9001 as the preferred quality assurance standard. We believe that Reliance Yacht Management is the only dedicated yacht delivery organisations in the world to achieve this.
“In working towards this award, we have analysed and challenged every aspect of Reliance’s operations, involving every employee and a number of clients. Our Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management were reviewed. This has resulted in many improvements to both what we do and how we do it.
“I believe that we are now a much more efficient and agile organisation as a result and our quality of service continues to get better,” he continued.
“It has been a great experience in terms of teamwork and we were all happy and relieved when we received the good news. The award covers our full range of services and we look forward to delight our clients even more in the future.
The award was made through Quality Management Sytems (QMS), a world leader in assessing business processes and products against internationally recognised standards. Their clients include Government Departments, Hospitals, Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction, Professionals and Service Organisations
Awfully big adventuresPublished in the Sunday Times Travel Section 11th November 2013 a two page article titled “Awfully big Adventures” lists those epic journeys that just have to be done in one’s lifetime. This of course includes the Ocean Crossing
Leading Travel Writer for the Sunday Times, Jeremy Lazell says
“Once in a lifetime you should forget the annual beach holiday, pack a rucksack and go epic“
Jeremy continues:
“Why? Dolphins by day, Stars by night, the Caribbean at journey’s end…..
…….Crewing from Southampton to St Lucia is pretty tough graft but take our word for it: you really won’t want it to end”
If you didn’t buy the Sunday Times this week and want to view on line, you will need log on to the Sunday Times website.
The amount of positive feedback we’ve received from recent clients has forced up to upgrade the page on which we display the Testimonials. Our techy guys are in the process of migrating the kind words written by our clients into the new format. Because of the quantity, they have plenty more to do but you can see the start they made. Click here
You will also find a link there to add your comments.
The ecommerce site Yachttrackers.com has been sold.
From today it will not be possible to view the site in its present format. All inquiries should be sent to info@reliance-yachts.com.
The site has been the leading source of tracking solutions for the last 4 years and worked closely with all the leading charter fleet and manufacturers. It’s success in this niche market reflects the ability of Reliance Yacht Management to identify and create specific solution in the leisure marine market.
Tracking solutions can still be available from Reliance Management. Contact our UK office for details.
More details to follow
20 months after running aground, the ship is being pulled upright using cables and giant tanks filled with water
Engineering officials in Italy say they have succeeded in lifting the cruise ship Costa Concordia free of rocks.
The vessel has been detached from rocks and moved on to a specially created platform.
The present situation in the Egypt, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has halted all passages of leisure boat on their own bottom thruugh the area. That is why we are pleased to offer clients a solution
We are delighted to offer you an opportunity to ship vessels by freight from Phuket to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Reliance is also able to provide a seamless multimodal service including delivery to the port of embarkation and onward delivery from Marmaris, Turkey.
The first sailing is set for April 2014 and there are still places available. Passage time is approximately 20 days.
Call us with your details and to receive a competitive quotation. we will be happy to assist with every element of your yacht transport needs, from securing a suitable vessel to the provision of a shipping cradle, marine cargo insurance, VAT advice and all customs import and export formalities.
Reliance Yacht Management will be attending the State’s oldest and largest in-water boat show in October. We are delivering a number of the boats to the show from the Caribbean and Europe that are en route now.
We would love to meet up and discuss how best we can get your yachts to market. Contact us so we can find a time to get together.
UK Tel +44 1252 378239
Email info@reliance-yachts.com
See you there.
Reliance Yacht Management will be attending Sweden’s largest boat show at the end of August.
For three days, over 230 new power- and sailboats as well as products from more than 80 accessory suppliers where displayed in Gustavsberg, just outside Stockholm.
We would love to meet up and discuss your logistic requirements. Contact us so we can find a time to get together.
UK Tel +44 1252 378239
SW Tel +46 76 850 0110
Email info@reliance-yachts.com
See you there.