The 98m Superyacht Aviva delivered….
Launched at the very beginning of this year, the 98.4-metre Abeking & Rasmussen built Aviva has left the yard’s facilities in Germany and is now en route to her new owner. Aviva’s desi...
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Bergen Helicopter Crash: MY Bacarella
Three Britons have been injured – one seriously – after a helicopter fell from a superyacht in Norway. The helicopter lost control when a tarpaulin got entangled in its rotors as it tried ...
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Yotspot’s top 20 Instagram Favourites
We’ve compiled a list of our top 20 instagram accounts that are definitely worth a follow. There are some absolutely stunning images out there showcasing the beauty and luxury of the yachting in...
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The benefits of French Flag Registry!
The French Flag RIF is the French registry for commercial vessels and commercial yachts. Within the framework of harmonising community policies, reinforcing maritime safety and security, developing co...
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MLC introduces financial security ‘Saftey Net’ for crew
Ever been left high and dry without pay, repatriation or compensation whist working on a super yacht? Well, these changes will help you to avoid chasing a yacht owner for what you are owed. Instead, y...
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British teenager Bethany Smith dies falling from SY Germania Nova
Yotspot is sad to learn of the news that a British teenager has died after reportedly falling from the mast she was working on while onboard SY Germania Nova. The 18 year old is thought to have ...
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How well do you really know Monaco?
Squeezed into just 200 hectares, this principality might be the world’s second-smallest country (the Vatican is smaller), but what it lacks in size it makes up for in attitude. A magnet for high...
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10+ tips for a Detailed Superyacht 2017!
Yacht Stewardess Housekeeping Tips 1. Dusting: When you detail-clean a room on a yacht, start with dusting all furnishings, including tabletops, counters, bookshelves, artwork, etc. Run a dust cloth o...
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Professional Vessel Management – IPAD App for Captains & Crew
Efficient Sea App – ‘One with the lot’ The Efficient Sea App has just made their global launch with an iPad app that sets itself apart from existing programs because of it’s co...
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DP World begins large marina project in Dubai
Global trade enabler DP has embarked on an ambitious marina project at its Mina Rashid facility in Dubai… Dubai has a been city of interest for superyachting for some time now and as more order...
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What’s behind the design of Alex Thomson’s Vendée Globe racer Hugo Boss?
A closer look at Alex Thomson’s Vendée Globe foil-borne Hugo Boss The new Hugo Boss IMOCA Open 60 race yacht skippered by Alex Thomson. Credit: Lloyd Images/ AT Racing The 2016/7 Vend&eac...
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JOB SCAM ALERT!
Dear Members, As some of you are aware, in late 2016 Yotspot experienced a number of job fake job posts. As a company, we would like to offer our sincere apologies for these and any inconvenienc...
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