Growth in the nautical sector gives rise to optimism in the upcoming Boat Show

The growth in boat sales during the past year has raised the expectations ahead of the 31st Palma International Boat Show, which will take place from 30th of April to 4th of May.

According to the information given by the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy to the Spanish Nautical Trade Association (ANEN), during the month of March 283 recreational yachts were registered in Spain. This translates to an increase of 15,51% compared to the same period last year, when 245 vessels were registered.

The new data confirms a sustained growth in the sector, as the year to year data also for the first three months of the year shows an increase by 5,5% compared to the first quarter of last year.

This growth is accompanied by a similar increase (18%) in the second hand boat market, to 1.262 registrations from the 1.069 in March 2013.

Read the complete article in Diario de Mallorca.

Marina Estrella on the center stage at the Palma Boat Show

*Press release by Marina Estrella

Marina Estrella, one of the leading yacht distributors and brokerages of the sector in Spain, will play a prominent role at the Palma Boat Show, with a wide range of their brands in exhibition. The XXXI edition of the show, which will take place from 30th of April to 4th of May in the renovated premises of Moll Vell, will be one of the best in recent times with almost all exposition area already taken up.

The line up on the stand of Marina Estrella, located in the new area of pontoon 2, will include a number of the latest models of the brands the company distributes in Spain and Portugal, amongst them the award winning Azimut Atlantis 34 and Azimut Yacht 55S and another of the range Azimut Grande, the model 116. The German builder Hanse  is represented with three models: the 445, 505 and 575, along with an outstanding Moody DS54, a new Varianta 37, which will have its debut in Spain. The excellent American brand Cobalt will be represented by their model Cobalt 262.

During the show Marina Estrella will provide a magnificent opportunity to visit, to get to know in detail and to try out their vessels, specially the latest models of the represented brands. Information will be available also about the other divisions: Marina Estrella Charter, Marina Estrella Brokerage  and Marina Estrella Service, which have continued to extend their range and services during the winter in order to answer with the best solutions to the demand of their clients. The delegation of the company in Portals will be deeply involved in looking after the numerous visitors and clients expected after the successful show last year.

The charter division of Marina Estrella, which has available a fleet of more than 260 motor boats, sailing boats, superyachts and catamarans, has added new destinations and special offers, all accessible through our website: www.marinaestrellacharter.com. The brokerage division has also extended its portfolio of motor, sailing and superyachts, as well as its online marketing platforms. When it comes to the service division, the packet selections for maintenance have been reinforced with practical and imaginative solutions, which also help to reduce the costs.

The Palma Boat Show confirms its potential for growth by increasing the number of stands by 20,8%

A total of 40 out of the 158 exhibitors at this year´s show participate for the first time. The event, which takes place from 30th of April to 4th of May in Moll Vell, will host the largest concentration of brokers in the Mediterranean.

The Palma International Boat Show confirms its vitality and potential for growth in its 31st edition. The show, which takes place from 30th of April until 4th of May in the renovated premises of Moll Vell will host a total of 158 exhibitors, which is 20,8% more tan last year. This means two consecutive years of growth, as the event showed a 25% increase of exhibitors in 2013.

The strength and attraction of the nautical show is also reflected in the number of companies that participate for the first time in the show. Out of the 158 exhibitors that participate in the show, a total of 40 (25,31%) makes a debut in the show. When it comes to the origin of these companies, 50% are local  (20), while the other 50% are from elsewhere in Spain (13) or from abroad (7).

The area for superyachts and brokers has an increased prominence with 19 exhibitors, a double compared to last year, which makes this show the largest concentration of brokers in the Mediterranean and the floating exhibition reunites around 75 vessels from 25 to 70 m of length, with an emphasis on the sailing yachts. The most representative of this category is the ketch “Thalia” of 50 m of length, built by Vitters in Holland in 1994, and represented in this show by Ventura Yachts.

Along the large superyachts, the exhibition at the show is characterized by the predominance of vessels of the average size of 45 to 52 feet.

The Palma Boat Show confirms its potential for growth by increasing the number of stands by 20,8%

A total of 40 out of the 158 exhibitors at this year´s show participate for the first time. The event, which takes place from 30th of April to 4th of May in Moll Vell, will host the largest concentration of brokers in the Mediterranean.

The Palma International Boat Show confirms its vitality and potential for growth in its 31st edition. The show, which takes place from 30th of April until 4th of May in the renovated premises of Moll Vell will host a total of 158 exhibitors, which is 20,8% more tan last year. This means two consecutive years of growth, as the event showed a 25% increase of exhibitors in 2013.

The strength and attraction of the nautical show is also reflected in the number of companies that participate for the first time in the show. Out of the 158 exhibitors that participate in the show, a total of 40 (25,31%) makes a debut in the show. When it comes to the origin of these companies, 50% are local  (20), while the other 50% are from elsewhere in Spain (13) or from abroad (7).

The area for superyachts and brokers has an increased prominence with 19 exhibitors, a double compared to last year, which makes this show the largest concentration of brokers in the Mediterranean and the floating exhibition reunites around 75 vessels from 25 to 70 m of length, with an emphasis on the sailing yachts. The most representative of this category is the ketch “Thalia” of 50 m of length, built by Vitters in Holland in 1994, and represented in this show by Ventura Yachts.

Along the large superyachts, the exhibition at the show is characterized by the predominance of vessels of the average size of 45 to 52 feet.

Boat sales grow by 15,5%

According to the information received by ANEN from the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy, in March 2014 283 recreational vessels were registered in Spain, which represents an increase by 15,5% compared to the registrations in March 2013.

Also the year to year data corresponding to the three first months of the year, shows an improvement of 5,5% in the recreational boat market compared to the same period in 2013. In total 660 vessels were registered in the first quarter. 

"This encouraging information establishes a slight but sustained growth for the first three months of the year, which allows us to cautiously anticipate that the coming nautical season will be better than in 2013", outlines the general secretary of ANEN, Carlos Sanlorenzo.

Second hand boat market: increase by 18% in March

Following the tendency in the boat market in general, also the second hand boat registrations have increased by 18% in March 2014. Compared to the 1.069 second hand boats registered in March 2013, this year the number is 1.262 boats.

So far this year (January, February, March) a total of 3.437 second hand boats have been registered, 9,8% more than in the same period in 2013. These numbers are a proof of the importance of this market in the whole national recreational nautical activity.

By the type of second hand vessels, in the first quarter of this year 2.654 motor boats have been registered (+14,20%), 334 sailing boats (-10,93%), 331 semirigid inflatables (+8,25%) and 118 inflatables (-7,09%).

Read the complete article in Nauta 360

ANEN re-elects Jesús Antondoa as president

The candidature headed by Astondoa was the only one presented, and was therefore automatically approved and endorsed by the assembly.

At the same time the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the association were renewed, with an extension to 22 of the number of member companies and entities, allowing entry of various nautical sub-sectors into the governing body.

The new board consists of the following members: Astondoa, Náutica Boronad, Volvo Penta, Hermanos Guasch, Rodman, IPM, Touron, Sunseeker, Vetus, Motyvel, Marina Marbella, Faeton, Metropol, Club Náutico Cambrils, Starfisher, Sasga Yachts, Yamaha, Lalizas, AENB (The Nautical Trade Association in the Balearic Islands), Beneteau, Azimutel and Imbay Boats.

Maritime lawyer Carlos Sanlorenzo will continue as the general secretary of the association and as the principal spokesperson towards the Administration and the member companies.

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The Palma International Boat Show promotes gastronomic variety at the second edition of TapaMar

The second edition of TapaMar expands to 18 stands during the Palma International Boat Show, with an addition of separate space for Marc Fosh Cuisine in the superyacht area, and a cocktail terrace.

According to a press release by the organization, the Palma International Boat Show will take both a qualitative and a quantitative leap forward when it comes to the gastronomic and leisure offer at this year´s edition from 30th of April to 4th of May, with the extension of the seafood show TapaMar and the creation of two new spaces: Fosh Food Catering, an area reserved for the culinary art of the prestigious chef Marc Fosh in the superyacht section, and the Princess Yacht Terrace, an exclusive beach club which will be situated in the Muelle de la Lonja.

Director of the Palma Boat Show, Chema Sans, explained that the increased emphasis on gastronomy is for the purpose of "extending the leisure offer of the city to the boat show" and pointed out that "we searched for quality partners from the local business sector to help promote the cuisine of the island".

Seafood will have a prominent role in TapaMar. The event, organized by CAEB and Pimem Restauration will extend the number of stands from 12 to 18 this year, and will offer a wide selection of tapas and seafood dishes to sample from.

With a reference to TapaMar, the president of Pimem Restauration, Alfonso Rodriguez emphasized the importance of supporting the Boat Show because "we are dealing with an event that is very important both for Palma and for our sector as it creates a great volume of business".

Apart from getting bigger, Tapamar will also have independent opening hours from the Boat Show, staying open until 00.00 hrs every night.

From: http://www.20minutos.es/noticia/2099466/0/#xtor=AD-15&xts=467263#xtor=AD-15&xts=467263

Merchant Navy unveils the new nautical qualifications

The II Nautical Congress organized by the Spanish Nautical Trade Association (ANEN), kicked off this morning in Barcelona with various relevant talks, amongst them one given by Fernando Henriquez on behalf of the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy (DGMM), in which he revealed to the nearly 200 person strong audience the final text of the Ministerial Order for the reform of the nautical qualifications. The Ministerial Order could enter into force within two to three months, without having to pass through the court of the State Council.

In his address, Henriquez unveiled how the new normative will widen the validity of the most common and popular nautical qualifications, mainly the Recreational Yacht Skipper (PER).

In the round table discussion dedicated to "Reformative status quo of the recreational yachting" the spokesman of the DGMM explained to the participants that no qualifications are needed to control a motor boat of less than 5 m of length, or a sailing boat of less than 6 m, as long as the navigation takes place during the daylight hours and doesn´t extend further than 2 miles from a sheltered harbour.

On the other hand, the Navigation Certificate (the previous "titulin") is granted to navigate jet skis and motor and sailing vessels below 6 m of length, with power adjusted to the size of the vessel, during daytime and no further than 2 miles from a shelter. This licence is granted by sea schools and federations with a quality certification, after 2 hours of theoretical studies (including notions of radio) and 4 hours of practice.

A Skipper of Basic Navigation (PNB) will be entitled to navigate a motor boat up to 8 m of length with power adjusted to the size of the vessel, up to 5 miles from a shelter, after passing exams run by the Administration (as currently) and after having done 8 hours of practice and a 4-hour course of radio communications (2 hours of theory and 2 hours of practice). As in previous case, the theoretical and practical classes are given by sea schools and federations with a quality certification.

Merchant Navy unveils the new nautical qualifications

The II Nautical Congress organized by the Spanish Nautical Trade Association (ANEN), kicked off this morning in Barcelona with various relevant talks, amongst them one given by Fernando Henriquez on behalf of the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy (DGMM), in which he revealed to the nearly 200 person strong audience the final text of the Ministerial Order for the reform of the nautical qualifications. The Ministerial Order could enter into force within two to three months, without having to pass through the court of the State Council.

In his address, Henriquez unveiled how the new normative will widen the validity of the most common and popular nautical qualifications, mainly the Recreational Yacht Skipper (PER).

In the round table discussion dedicated to "Reformative status quo of the recreational yachting" the spokesman of the DGMM explained to the participants that no qualifications are needed to control a motor boat of less than 5 m of length, or a sailing boat of less than 6 m, as long as the navigation takes place during the daylight hours and doesn´t extend further than 2 miles from a sheltered harbour.

On the other hand, the Navigation Certificate (the previous "titulin") is granted to navigate jet skis and motor and sailing vessels below 6 m of length, with power adjusted to the size of the vessel, during daytime and no further than 2 miles from a shelter. This licence is granted by sea schools and federations with a quality certification, after 2 hours of theoretical studies (including notions of radio) and 4 hours of practice.

A Skipper of Basic Navigation (PNB) will be entitled to navigate a motor boat up to 8 m of length with power adjusted to the size of the vessel, up to 5 miles from a shelter, after passing exams run by the Administration (as currently) and after having done 8 hours of practice and a 4-hour course of radio communications (2 hours of  theory and 2 hours of practice). As in previous case, the classes of theory and practice are given by sea schools and federations with a quality certification.

The modification of the Law of Ports will make it possible to update the register of the 14.000 berths of Ports IB

The project of modification of the Law of Ports of the Balearic Islands will allow the local government to have an updated register of the more than 14.000 berths of public ownership in the Balearics.

This "tool" should be ready for use by the summer and will make it possible to find out the name of the owners of berths in the 41 ports controlled by Ports IB (Ports de les Illes Baleares); 32 in Mallorca, 6 in Menorca and 3 in Ibiza.

As a way to activate the register, a "symbolic" administrative fee  to control the transmission of berths is being planned. "The objective of the fee is to finance the start of the register, as well as to bring the market of the berth transmissions to the surface. The exact amount of the fee can be quantified in the Law of Public Tariffs, and will in any case be minor", indicated the Minister of Tourism, Jaime Martinez.

Martinez gave a press conference together with the director general of the Ports and Airports, Antonio Deudero, to explain the details of the project of law, which bestows on every port the responsibility of shaping the Plans of Use and Management. This way, it will have to be the concession holders that present these plans, not the Administration, as clarified by Deudero.

International mission of ANEN: Boat China & Water Sport Expo

Another edition of this event is going to take place from 28th of April to 4th of May 2014 in Guangzhou, in southern China, very close to Hong Kong and an important cruising ground close to the Pearl River delta. Some prestigious international brands like Brunswick, Bavaria and Sunseeker have already confirmed their presence in the show.

ANEN will have a stand of 9 m2, which is also available to associates free of charge to present products and services to the chinese market. Should you want to have your own stand, you can can book it directly through the organization. If you can´t participate, but would like to make your products and services known, ANEN offers to help you by representing you during the show.

The the following link www.chinaboatshow.org you can find more information about the event and the conditions for participation. If you want to share a stand with ANEN, please get in touch with the association through the usual channels.

In the document Boat China & Water Sport Expo you can find the presentation and layout of the show. 

Letter from the president - April 2014

The 30th of this month will see the start of our most important nautical event of the year: the Palma International Boat Show, an event that aspires to become an example to follow in the Mediterranean, and a showcase of the excellence of our companies.

Some weeks prior to the show, the second edition of the national Nautical Congress organized by ANEN will take place in Barcelona. We will participate together with some of our associates, and hope to repeat the good experience of last year. We shouldn’t forget either about the ninth edition of the Nautical Cuttlefish Fair, which will take place in the port of Alcúdia next weekend. It will be a great experience for all yachting enthusiasts and friends of good food.

In less than a month the 31st edition of the Palma International Boat Show, possibly the most important event for the Balearic nautical companies, will take place. We witnessed already in the last edition how the project - conceived to a great degree by our association and by the input of our associates, managed to refloat the Show. It turned into an event capable of  attracting the attention of both exhibitors and professionals, as well as clients and  general public, and this year we expect to be able to continue building on these bases to make it an example to follow not only on a national level, but also in the whole of the Mediterranean. Judging by news coming out in the press, we are going in the right direction. The superyacht area is already fully booked and this bodes well for the coming edition. Many of the associates of AENIB  will participate in the Show, we hope they will take the maximum advantage of the opportunity and make as many contacts as possible.