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Trinity Yachts' new refit yard in Gulfport, Mississippi, doubles the company's capacity.
12/01/2005
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The board of directors of the Ferretti Group appointed Ferruccio Rossi general manager of its Riva business unit. After graduating with a business degree, Rossi established a career in finance with several high-profile companies, such as KPMG Consulting, ING Barings and J.P. Morgan, providing him a solid background to strengthen Riva’s management team. Rossi joins the company after serving as director of Permira & Associates in Milan, where he also had a supervisory role. Visit www.riva-yacht.com
On October 1, Brooks Marine Group (BMG) celebrated the official opening of its third office, this one located on the waterfront of the Intracoastal Waterway in Wilmington, North Carolina. This new facility is part of an aggressive expansion plan forged by the Fort Lauderdale–based marine-industry recruiting firm. The office will primarily serve clients in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee. BMG’s other offices in Newport, Rhode Island, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will continue to cater to customers throughout New England, the Midwest, the Pacific Northwest and Europe. BMG also operates www.careerboat.com, a successful online job site that advertises employment opportunities in the marine industry. Visit www.brooksmarinegroup.com
Steven Barnett, chairman of Worldspan Marine, recently announced the acquisition of Crescent Custom Yachts of Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Crescent produces yachts between 95 and 125 feet and is best known for its builds Nectar of the Gods and Valkyrie. In 2000, Crescent was the first builder in North America to receive full MCA compliance on a fiberglass motor yacht and has built for ABS, Bureau Veritas and French Affaire Maritime as well. Crescent joins Queenship Marine in the Worldspan corporate structure. Barnett reported that Worldspan will continue its expansion, which will include further acquisitions as opportunities arise. “It is our desire to become a full-service operation within the marine sector, encompassing all facets of the ever-expanding yachting community. Our goal is to cover all potential needs of the industry, from new-builds and service to, ultimately, moorage.” Visit www.worldspan.com
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International recognized seven new products with NMMA Innovation Awards and one product with the new Environmental Innovation Award. The announcements were made at the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show. The products were Clean Water Solution’s Oil Eradicator (Boat Care & Coatings); Navionic’s Charting System (Electronics); Humminbird’s 987c SI Combo (Electronics); Garelick’s Hydraulic Lift Outboard Motor Bracket (Hardware, Rigging, Rope & Anchoring); Volvo Penta’s Q-L Boat Trim System (Propulsion); Mari-Tech Industries’ Wireless Lanyard (Safety Products); and Air-Tight’s E-Axle (Trailers, Parts & Accessories). Visit www.nmma.org
CRN, builder of Custom Line yachts, has changed its logo on new builds in an effort to improve brand recognition. The boats will feature the Custom Line name instead of the Double F logo of parent company Ferretti Group. The Custom Line logo will also be the leitmotif on all personalized items on each boat. The recently launched Navetta 30 #12 and the Custom Line 112 #06 Camarik are the first vessels with the new logo. CRN builds five Custom Line models: the 94, 112, 128, as well as the Navetta 30 and Navetta 43. Visit CRN
at www.customline-yachts.com
The Newport Yachting Center will host the 15th annual Wooden Boat Show August 25 to 27, 2006. The show will present traditional classics and contemporary wooden boats of every type, including cruising yachts, runabouts and performance powerboats. Visitors will be able to view a combination of boats representing yesterday’s craftsmanship and today’s technology, including advanced adhesives and coatings. This unique event will also feature products and services by 150 North American companies. Visit www.thewoodenboatshow.com
Industry newcomer Global Ship Systems, a megayacht repair and refit facility based in Savannah, Georgia, experienced a successful first year. CEO Rob Creech attributes this to his team of project managers, including Chris Bennett, Frank Hohenhouse, Cory Hollins, Steven Pinkerton and Bryan Roux. The company’s portfolio of recent work—Lady Joy, Jo and Reverie—is impressive, and its reputation has already flourished in the marine community from repeat customers voicing the company motto: “on-time, on-budget, with the right
attitude.” Visit www.globalshipsystems.com
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