Atlantic Yacht And Ship Presents Industry News and Event

Along with increasingly larger yachts being built, boat shows have been growing around the world as we saw at this years Cannes show. That includes the Stuart Boat Show which will have over $100 million in productions on display. This includes more than 500 boats of all shapes and sizes both in-water and on land. Accompanying this vast array of boats will be the latest in engines, electronics, and pretty much every conceivable accessory from major marine manufacturers worldwide. Admission is only $10 and kids under 10... Read More

Clear Group International has announced the formal launch of Ports of CauseTM (POC), an innovative new philanthropic superyachting enterprise that will showcase exceptional superyacht design, technology, and innovation. The ambitious project will demonstrate the good will of the luxury brand community by serving as a platform for philanthropy. POC will be supporting several carefully chosen charities with global initiatives and fund-raising events, sending forth a newly refurbished yacht into the global marketplace as an ambassador of the superyacht community. The Ports of Cause ™ program, founded by... Read More

Back in June of 1959, Atlantic Yacht & Ship opened with an office in Miami when South Florida was just beginning to grow into what has become the yachting capital of the world. Originally a yacht and jet brokerage, with a commercial vessel division which focused on buying and selling tugs, barges, and smalls ships, AYS identified that its specialty was selling private yachts and in 1987 we adopted the name that we use today. In the early 1990's a catastrophic luxury tax was passed by congress which almost... Read More

The strong presence from Sunseeker France and Sunseeker London, combined with Sunseeker International's support and an impressive stand and on-water display, led to a very positive 2012 Cannes Boat Show. The show continues to grow year-on-year and is proving to be one of Europe's most prestigious shows. It was evident this year that  manufacturers are starting to use the Cannes show as their platform to launch new products, both small and large, at both ends of the spectrum. Although still small when compared to the Fort Lauderdale... Read More

Regardless of if you own a quality center console boat like an Intrepid or if you own a superyacht and do pleasure cruising, there are many owners who like to fly an American flag from the stern of their yachts. Yet for years owners have been registering their vessels in foreign countries in order to get the benefits offered by that country which many times included tax advantages. However, now in Florida there is sales tax cap that allows owners to benefit from US registration at an... Read More

Oceanco has been known for producing some of the most stunning superyachts to ever hit the open seas. With sleek and aggressive lines they have eye-catching profiles. Combine that with the thought that goes into their design and layout, with features such as their spacious cockpit decks and amazing on board pools, and you have some of the most impressive yachts ever built. Steven Spielberg is a fan and in 2010 he took delivery of his 282' Oceanco yacht, "7 Seas." The aft cockpit deck features a... Read More

In case you missed the news at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show last month, there's a new toy class boat that eliminates docking delays in a uniquely innovative way. Iguana Yachts unveiled the Iguana 24, an amphibious boat offering a revolutionary solution for the future of yachting. Iguana Yachts obviates the need for marina berths or unwieldy trailers by equipping their high performance boats with tracks that allow them to emerge from the water onto dry land. What a great tender! The ingenious tracks, controlled through... Read More

Venice, Italy plays host to countless tourists from around the world who come to the city for it's romantic and unique layout where canals serve as streets and gondoliers replace taxi cab drivers. Because of the city's location, it is not surprising that the city has had some issues when it comes to flooding.  Even in 1604 the cost of flood relief was so severe that the local government introduced a system of taxation that is now considered to be the first example of a "stamp tax." Also, in... Read More