June 2018 - Spain

• MCA Approved Medical Courses

  

  Caroline Blatter 12 Apr 2024 Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Crew Training & Courses / Medical Services / Pharmacies / Complimentary Therapies

  Highly recommended Medical First Aid Training with MSOS in Southampton, Palma, Antibes and Fort Lauderdale. All details online, with an easy booking and payment system.

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• Roger Horner, MD of e3 Systems , passes suddenly...

  

  Caroline Blatter 11 Feb 2024 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca

  Tributes and heartfelt messages have poured in from around the world, in shock and overwhelming sadness at the sudden passing on Thursday 8th February, of Roger Horner, Group Managing Director of e3 Systems in Palma, Mallorca.

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• New Rules for Crew Stamping in/out of the Schengen Zone in the Balearics

  

  Caroline Blatter 08 Jan 2024 Mallorca / Spain / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration / Crew

  BWA Yachting Spain share NEW RULES for crew stamping in/out of the Schnengen Zone in the Balearics.

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• Connecting the World and Oceans with Starlink...

  

  Caroline Blatter 20 Oct 2023 Fort Lauderdale / Mallorca / Florida / United States of America (USA) / Mediterranean / Electric / Electronics & Audio / Visual Systems / Cell Phones / Communications/ Data Roaming

  With a revolution in the satellite communications industry and the commercial launch of Starlink from SpaceX, maritime communications as we know it are changing at a super fast rate. We hear from e3 Systems, based in Palma, who are authorised Starlink resellers.

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• Maurice Etchart joins ptw Shipyard Paint Department

  

  Caroline Blatter 03 May 2023 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  ptw Shipyard is proud to announce that Maurice Etchart, a highly experienced yacht painter with 26 years of yacht painting expertise, has been invited to join their in-house team in Tarragona, Spain. Etchart's career trajectory in the yachting industry has been nothing short of impressive, he is now an inspector and quality control expert.

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• Yachties vs. Street Angels - Palma

  

  Caroline Blatter 28 Oct 2022 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / Mediterranean / Shoreside Activities & Events / Charitable Donations / Sports / Gym / Fitness / Golf / Tennis / Yoga

  'The RETURN MATCH' on Saturday 5th November, 2022 at Son Ferrer Football Club, Palma de Mallorca ...a fun match to raise awareness of men's mental health, and money for two local charities...

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• The Holy Grail of Connectivity...

  

  Caroline Blatter 22 Sep 2022 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Monaco / Mediterranean / Cell Phones / Communications/ Data Roaming / Computer & IT Services / Data Recovery

  A must read for all onboard, Roger Horner, CEO of e3 Systems has written & released a 'White Paper' on the satellite communications revolution we are witnessing this year, providing e3's Inside View into the different satellites on offer, including Starlink.

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• Xavier Mercado & ptw Shipyard

  

  Caroline Blatter 20 Sep 2022 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / About/General Information / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  Xavier Mercado shares his thoughts on why Tarragona is the perfect location for a Superyacht Shipyard, alongside a well known marina accommodating the largest of superyachts. This port city offers a stunning backdrop for those who love the outdoors, with countless sporting activities and hikes!

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• America's Cup Partners with BWA Yachting for Barcelona 2024

  

  Caroline Blatter 23 Aug 2022 Barcelona / Spain / Mediterranean / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

  With the beautiful Mediterranean city of Barcelona selected to host the 37th America's Cup in 2024, the official Operations Partners for the AC37 Superyacht Program has just been announced as the professional BWA Yachting team. They will be responsible for managing all the event berth bookings, access to VIP experiences and social calendar.

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• A Customer Centric Shipyard in Tarragona - CEO Xavier Mercado Shares His Thoughts

  

  Caroline Blatter 05 Aug 2022 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  We talk to Xavier Mercado, the CEO and proud Founder of ptw Shipyard located in the beautiful city port of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain, to understand more all ptw Shipyard has to offer.

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• Fast Internet at Sea - ‘It’s as important as GPS.’

  

  Caroline Blatter 26 Apr 2022 Fort Lauderdale / Alaska / Mallorca / Florida / Pacific Northwest / Spain / Mediterranean / Electric / Electronics & Audio / Visual Systems / Cell Phones / Communications/ Data Roaming

  e3, a leading global systems integrator, has recently completed an installation to provide incredibly fast Internet speeds using provider 'Viasat' for one its clients. Last week, they hosted a presentation at Rybovich Marina in Florida, on Viasat – the Next Generation of VSAT.

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• 37th America's Cup will be hosted by Barcelona in September & October 2024

  

  Caroline Blatter 30 Mar 2022 Barcelona / Spain / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / About/General Information

  The beautiful historic yet modern and innovative thinking city of Barcelona is announced as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup in 2024. It will become the first venue in the world to host both an Olympic Games and an America’s Cup event, with the ability to have AC75’s racing within a few hundred metres of the Barcelona beach, waterfront, and race village fan engagement zones...

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• GMBA head to Palma for discussions with key personnel in the Marine Industry

  

  Caroline Blatter 22 Mar 2022 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / About/General Information / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) held their first face to face meeting at the prestigious Real Club Nautico in Palma on 14-16 March 2022. A number of key issues affecting the recreational marine sector were raised and discussed in depth, centering around small business operators

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• 100% Ownership for ptw Shipyard Founders

  

  Caroline Blatter 11 Mar 2022 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Coatings / Painting / Varnishing / Refinishing / Buffing / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  ptw Shipyard, Spain's premier superyacht refit and repair specialist, is delighted to announce it has acquired the owner stake held by Melita Marine Group, bringing the founders ownership to 100% of the shipyard.

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• Listen & Share...

  

  Caroline Blatter 09 Feb 2022 Mallorca / Spain / Mental Health/ Wellbeing/ Leadership Courses / Mediterranean

  An Accredited Counsellor & Life Coach, recommended for his non-judgmental attitude, natural warmth, and empathetic listening skills, Gary Napier is a top counsellor based in Mallorca, but can arrange private meetings online, so you can talk from anywhere in the world.

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• The Art of Superyacht Repainting

  

  Caroline Blatter 22 Nov 2021 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Coatings / Painting / Varnishing / Refinishing / Buffing / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out

  Yachts need to be repainted every 4 to 7 years, depending on their cruising grounds.  For a yacht the process is painstaking and tedious so when you consider the sheer size of a superyacht then the task at hand goes from laborious to simply monumental! Manuel González, head of yacht paint at ptw Shipyard shares his valuable experience & insight...

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• Not All Sails Are Created Equal ...

  

  15 Sep 2021 Palma & Puerto Portals / South Coast of England & London / Florida / Rhode Island / Italy / New Zealand / Germany / Sails

  The continuing growth of the modern Superyacht market worldwide demands a product line dedicated to meet the needs and characteristics of these yachts . What makes Doyle Sails stand out from the rest? Read more, to find out it's something no other sailmaker does...

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• Best Practices for a Successful Superyacht Refit

  

  06 Sep 2021 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  Whether it’s a repair, rehaul, renovation or refits, this is a project that every captain, owner and crew member will experience at some point in their superyacht story. Xavier Mercado Rabella, CEO of ptw Shipyard in Tarragona - Spain, shares his 'top expert tips' in for ensuring a successful superyacht refit.

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• The Ocean Race

  

  Caroline Blatter 02 Jun 2021 France / Spain / Portugal / Italy / Mediterranean / Regattas & Cruising Rallies / Yacht / Boat Shows

  The Ocean Race Europe started on Saturday 29th May from Lorient in France. This is a 2000 nautical mile 3 leg course to Genova in Italy, taking 12 of the best Sailing Teams in the world on a NEW Race around Europe. This is an Ocean Race with a purpose...

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• Baltic 146 Path takes to the road

  

  Caroline Blatter 28 Apr 2021 Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  The new Baltic 146 Path took to the road in Finland, covering 21km of tortuous route in 2.5 hrs, from her build yard in Bosund to Baltic Yachts’ waterside premises in Jakobstad. Follow her journey...

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• MARTINIQUE IS OPEN

  

  Caroline Blatter 15 Mar 2021 Palma & Puerto Portals / Genoa/Portofino/Rapallo / Mallorca / Martinique / Caribbean & Central America / Mediterranean / Yacht Services Agent / Concierge Services

  Yacht Transport (Sevenstar & DYT) pick-up and drop-off point in Le Marin. Guest/Crew transfers for any nationality. Shipyard repairs: Haul-out facilities - 440T / 50m and up to LOA 180m. A to Z concierge services while on anchor.

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• Baltic Yachts sign another ground-breaking superyacht.

  

  Caroline Blatter 05 Mar 2021 Mallorca / Finland / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  Baltic Yachts has been commissioned to build an ultra lightweight, 111ft superyacht described as ‘one of the most extreme projects Baltic has undertaken.' This 'ground-breaking design with spectacular technical solutions’ is an extremely weight sensitive project...

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• PTW Shipyard helps crew perfect their Golf swings over a weekend Golf Clinic in October!

  

  Caroline Blatter 14 Oct 2020 Tarragona / Spain

  Are you looking for a base this winter in the MED? With more than just good services and facilities, check out beautiful Tarragona. On a Saturday in October, the team at PTW Shipyard organised a Golf Clinic at the nearby stunning Lumine Golf Course, with professional Alan Livesey.

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• Baltic Yachts makes sailing even greener

  

  Caroline Blatter 25 Jul 2020 Helsinki / Larsmo / Jakobstad / Mallorca / Finland / Spain / Mediterranean / Yacht Services Agent / Concierge Services / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Refit & Repairs / Project Management

  BALTIC YACHTS has established itself as the world’s leading builder of large, advanced composite sailing yachts. The company is renowned for its high-quality engineering and innovative approach towards the custom-built vessels it creates for a discerning, high wealth client base. In its 46-year history, Baltic Yachts has developed a highly skilled local workforce based in Jakobstad and Bosund.…

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• MaritimeMT Crew Awards 2020 by ACREW

  

  Caroline Blatter 07 May 2020 Barcelona / Spain / Crew Uniforms & Embroidery / Crew Training & Courses / Crew Agents / Relief Captains / Yacht Deliveries / Mediterranean / Crew

  Nominate your favourite captain or crew member for the Crew Awards 2020 before it is too late! Nomination phase ends on 11 May 2020.

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• Update on Mallorca’s Marine Industry

  

  Caroline Blatter 05 May 2020 Palma & Puerto Portals / Alcudia / Port de Soller / Port Adriano & Santa Ponca / Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / About/General Information

  The Balearics are slowly opening up again... As the new cases of Covid-19 have been decreasing consistently in Spain, the Government has started to release some of the restrictions, to the joy and relief of many!In the yachting side, all shipyards, marinas and companies have implemented very strict protocols to assure the health and safety of their workers and clients. Refit, repair and maintenance…

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• The YBDSA European Conference in Monaco

  

  Caroline Blatter 02 Aug 2019 Palma & Puerto Portals / Alcudia / Port de Soller / Port Adriano & Santa Ponca / Mallorca / Spain / Interior Design & Refit / Mediterranean / Surveyors / Naval Architects / C.A.D Plans / Customs Brokers / Customs & Immigration

  The YBDSA inaugural European Conference at the Yacht Club de Monaco on 24th October 2019, specifically for brokers, surveyors and designers and other professionals who work in the large yacht sector.

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• Superyacht Regattas & Boat Shows to kick off 2019

  

  Caroline Blatter 22 Jan 2019 Miami / Newport / Palma & Puerto Portals / Barcelona / Antigua / Sardinia / Dubai / Singapore / St. Maarten / St. Martin / Australia / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

  Once again there is a thrilling programme of superyacht regattas around the world – as well as an array of international Boat Shows.We take a look at the first 6 months of 2019... Regattas 30 January – 2 February: The New Zealand Millennium Cup, Auckland The 24.72m custom built Ammomite is the yacht to beat in this down under event, coming soon, in what the organisers describe as one of…

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• Marine Electrical Control Systems Course for Superyachts

  

  Caroline Blatter 25 Sep 2018 Palma & Puerto Portals / Mallorca / Spain / Crew Training & Courses

  A Special introductory offer from SeaSystems (UK) Ltd. A 3 day course in October, including practical sessions. Where Aigua Sea School, Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca When 9-11 October, 9am to 5pm Price Special October introductory price €695 (for 3 days, normal price €895) How to book Follow link www.seasystems.co/training and then ‘Click for SeaSchool’ button. Numbers are…

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• The Superyacht Cup 2018 – four days of dazzling racing and triumph for J-Class Velsheda

  

  Caroline Blatter 27 Jun 2018 Mallorca / Spain / Mediterranean / Yacht / Boat Shows

  The largest and longest running superyacht regatta in the world finished on Saturday (23 June) after four superb days of racing in The Bay of Palma, Mallorca. The first day opened with the stunning sight of two superb J Class yachts, Velsheda and Svea, going head to head over two races, winning one each, a perfect start to their friendly rivalry to follow. The following day racing got underway in…

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• Superyacht Regattas of 2018/19

  

  16 Mar 2018 Newport / Sardinia / Mallorca / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s / Thailand / Shoreside Activities & Events / Regattas & Cruising Rallies

  The Bucket Regatta, St Barths 15-18 March 2018 The best loved superyacht regatta in the Caribbean attracts more than 20 of the world’s great superyachts. At least three J Class yachts have already entered for the March 2018 event, along with a collection of stunning yachts from 27m in size to the majestic 56m Perini Navi Zenji. The fleet gathers in Gustavia’s harbour for the three-day…

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• Keep your Qualifications up to date & brush up your Yachting CV!

  

  Caroline Blatter 29 Jan 2018 Fort Lauderdale / Palma & Puerto Portals / The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice / South Coast of England & London / Antigua and Barbuda / New Zealand / St. Barth’s

  With Spring around the corner, the next few weeks in February & March are the perfect time for crews to be brushing up on their skills prior to the start of the busy charter and Summer holiday season. Several training centres have been highly recommended to us by Captains and Crews, providing a whole host of courses from STCW basic crew training to specialised courses in security, medical training…

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