2 EYEBROW H
EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST NEWS Amsterdam welcomes superyachts
ISWA Holland Yachting Group and Port of Amsterdam are making progress in their ambition
to establish Amsterdam as a major destination for superyachts. The diversity in berths located in the heart of the city centre, combined with excellent re-fit and maintenance facilities in the port area make the city a unique destination. A quiet transformation has been under way in the superyacht world for some years now. Where the Mediterranean and the Caribbean used to reign supreme in terms of facilities and interest, a new generation of yacht-owners are increasingly looking for something more original. High latitudes are becoming ever more fashionable and Northern Europe, with its superb nature, convivial culture and avant-garde art and design, has
Museum and the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage city centre. Amsterdam is a vibrant city with world class museums, luxury shopping, top quality restaurants and famous festivals. Last but not least, Amsterdam
been reaping the rewards. Jeroen Sirag, Export Director of HISWA Holland Yachting Group, explained: “Amsterdam is an ideal destination for superyachts due to its unique DNA. We are ready to become first port of call for superyacht building, refit and maintenance, and tourism. We will make sure we will create an impeccable Dutch experience for all involved”. The countries around the North
and Baltic Seas are less crowded compared to the traditional sailing areas in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. More adventurous owners are increasingly noticing the benefits. Amsterdam is perfectly placed, in terms of geography, as well as refit facilities, to benefit from this sea change in attitudes. The city has unbeatable secure docking options for superyachts right in the city centre, including the iconic National Maritime
is exceptionally well-equipped as a superyacht hub in terms of both physical and institutional arrangements. Schiphol, Europe’s third largest airport, is 15 minutes away and the long maritime history of The Netherlands and the country’s affinity with water means that rules and facilities are finely tuned to the needs of superyacht owners. Alma Prins, Commercial Manager
Superyachts at Port of Amsterdam, concluded: “We know what it takes to facilitate superyachts and look forward to welcoming more of them to Amsterdam”.
New owner for HavenStar Agreement in Monaco
Inmarsat, the world leader in satellite communications, and its regional partner, SSI-Monaco, have signed a strategic agreement with the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) to provide Inmarsat services for superyachts in the region. The agreement was signed by Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco, which is under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II.
Signing on behalf of SSI-Monaco,
Dr. Ilhami Aygun, President & CEO, said: “This co-operation will enable the superyachts of Monaco to benefit from the truly great performance of Inmarsat’s new Fleet Xpress service. YCM will also provide SSI-Monaco and Inmarsat with access to its La Belle Classe Academy to provide captains, teams and members with specialist training and presentations on the
Left to right: Rob Myers, Senior Director, Large Yacht and Passen- ger, Inmarsat Maritime; Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary, Yacht Club de Monaco; and Dr. Ilhami Aygun, President and CEO SSI-Monaco.
future of satellite communications, systems and cyber security. In addition to running a number of
training courses at YCM during the year, SSI-Monaco and Inmarsat have also been appointed as the official supplier of simulator and Inmarsat software to YCM’s La Belle Classe Academy. On behalf of Inmarsat Maritime, Rob
Myers,Senior Director, Large Yacht and Passenger, said: “We are delighted to work in collaboration with SSI-Monaco on this strategic agreement with YCM, which will help us to provide a global and secure service for the Monaco superyacht cluster”.
MARINA INDUSTRY • EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST • JUNE 2018
Earlier this year, Jonas Software (Jonas) announced the acquisition of Blayhall Marine Ltd, trading as HavenStar Software Solutions Ltd (HavenStar). Being a leading marina management software solution for over 20 years, HavenStar can be found in leisure marinas, harbours and waterway operations worldwide. It is an enterprise marina management system for managing multiple sites and is also suitable for marinas located around the world, offering full multi- currency transaction processing and reporting. The solution is able to link with a wide range of accounting systems and other third party applications. Fully integrated add-on modules include: Dockside Manager mobile solution; Electronic Point of Sale for chandleries, receptions and fuel docks; and Boatyard Manager for handling electricity and water meters. Its new owner operates over 75 independently managed software brands around the world, providing them with the strategic guidance and financial security required to be leaders in their respective markets. From its roots formed in the construction and club management
markets, Jonas Software’s reach has grown extensively within the fitness, membership, hospitality and industrial sectors. Today, Jonas Software supplies industry-leading enterprise management software and related services to more than 70,000 customers in 20 vertical markets. “HavenStar, with its global reach and dedicated team, will strengthen the depth of the enterprise solutions we have within the Jonas group. Acquiring HavenStar is a great opportunity for Jonas to begin making its mark in the marina management industry. We will continue to develop HavenStar and add to the user base, building on the vision of the previous owners,” stated Scott Saklad, Group CEO at Jonas. Bernard Skalla, CEO of the Star
Group, confirmed: “The team at HavenStar is very excited to become a part of the Jonas family. We share the same vision of providing the best solution and service to customers by working together as partners, not vendors. With the expansive breadth of knowledge and resources that Jonas provides, HavenStar will continue to grow under their umbrella”.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36
