News and features about the marine industry in Greece, including boat updates and incidents.
British sailing and waterproof clothing brand Henri-Lloyd has appointed a range of new international distributors in key countries. These include Mauri Pro Sailing LLC, an exclusive distributor for North America, South America and the Caribbean, with CK Hulo Pty Ltd appointed for Australia and New Zealand. In Europe, Nautilus SA has been appointed for Greece […]
The Greek government has launched a new e-charter permission platform, making it easier to apply for charter permission digitally. The Greek Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy says the one-stop digital application process is simplified to facilitate yachting in Greece. At the same time, it will be possible for Greek authorities to record, monitor and […]
As part of its expansion into Greece, Sea-Alliance Group (SAG) has opened a new office premises in the Athenian Riviera with an additional summer base in Porto Heli. The full-service yachting company, specialises in yacht sales (new and brokerage), yacht charters, yacht management and marina management, will support the needs of SAG‘s Mediterranean customers and […]
Michigan-based dinghy davit manufacturer Hurley Marine has signed a distribution agreement with Trezos Marine in Greece. Hurley Marine designs and produces davit systems that provide a solution for the easy recovery, launch and stowage of heavy tenders and jet skis onto a swim platform. Paul Woodlock from GMA, which represents Hurley Marine in Europe, says: “Trezos Marine is […]
Camper & Nicholsons is establishing two new offices: one in Athens and one in Singapore. The firm is also appointing a chief commercial officer for the Asia region as it expands its offerings worldwide. The superyacht brokerage and service firm, which recently opened a new office in Dubai, says its move into Greece is aimed at enhancing […]
International maritime business specialist, Sea-Alliance Group is launching a new company in Greece to support its strategic ‘full-service’ expansion in the country as well as strengthen its network in the Mediterranean. Sea Alliance Group says the with the launch of its sister company, Sea-Alliance Group IKE, it aims to bring experience and expertise to the […]
Florida-based Veethree Electronics, a manufacturer of analogue marine gauges and electronics, has appointed Trezos Marine as its distributor in Greece. Paul Woodlock, European sales manager at GMA – which handles the Veethree business in Europe – says: “As demand for Veethree’s products continues to grow, we have been looking for a distribution partner with technical […]
The 2023 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will be held in Thessaloniki next spring, with organisers moving the biennial cruising and yachting conference away from Athens for the first time since its inception 11 years ago. The 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will take place at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel on 25-26 April 2022. Greece’s second […]
The second edition of the Olympic Yacht Show is to be held 7-10 October 2022 at the renovated facilities of Olympic Marine in Lavrio. Like last year, the Olympic Yacht show will be held across the floating pontoons and on land, but organisers, Ondeck Events, say it will be bigger and even more diverse. It’s […]
In what feels like a never-ending run of disaster stories this year, a 49m superyacht – known as 007 – has capsized and is now semi-submerged in Greece, 15m off shore, awaiting recovery (2 Sept 2022). According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, five passengers were rescued. No one was hurt. The incident took place at […]
Greek boatbuilder Technohull has opened a new shipyard and commercial headquarters in Lavrio, next to the builder’s existing lounge at Olympic Marine. The 12,000 sqm site cost €20m to build, according to Technohull, and has the capacity to expand “immediately” to 16,000 sqm if required. “Our new production facility represents one of the largest investments […]