A Royal Household Warrant has been granted to All Leisure Holidays Ltd, owners of the Andrew Weir managed vessel Hebridean Princess. Daniel Taylor from Andrew Weir Yacht Management commented “we are delighted with this news and pass our congratulations to the ship’s crew and shore staff at Hebridean Island Cruises and All Leisure Group. As [...]
read moreAndrew Weir Yacht Management have pleasure in announcing that they will once again be organising the transportation of yachts and arranging berths for the competitors of the 2012 Governor’s Cup. The Governor’s Cup is a one-way handicap race between Cape Town and St. Helena held every two years, which is open to yachts of any [...]
read moreWith subjects as diverse as, Global economic outlook-Euro zone versus the world, The new shipping order and how shipping companies and shipping banks have to adjust to stay ahead to Public or private in a market downturn this, one day event, has become one of the most important ship finance forums today. Andrew Weir Yacht [...]
read moreLloyd’s Register Product Specialist Baothang San and Senior Surveyor Joseph Morelos look at power sources of the future. Fuel cell technology has been proposed as an efficient and clean alternative to a ship’s internal combustion engine. While promising to revolutionize marine power generation in the longer term, the relative immaturity of the technology currently makes [...]
read moreKeeping the noise down It is the comfort of a quiet, smoothly-performing vessel that today’s yacht owners and their onboard guests really want. Advanced design features, cutting-edge gadgetry and glamorous interiors all add to the sheer pleasure and luxury of life aboard a yacht. However all this can be spoilt by a noisy or unstable [...]
read more2011 saw the first of a collaboration between one of the leading Superyacht Titles, Superyacht Business and Andrew Weir. The State of the Industry Review 2011 was held in central London on Thursday, 15th September attracted more than 80 industry delegates and sparked a number of lively debates. Co-hosted by Superyacht Business and Andrew Weir Yacht Management, the [...]
read moreAs the year moved forward, at a pace, Andrew Weir Yacht Management decided to sponsor The Captains Hideout at this Year’s Monaco Yacht Show. With bags packed and branded goodies at the ready the staff headed off to this famous yacht show. The aim was to get the company in front of Captains and senior [...]
read moreAs a part of the package of services offered with Andrew Weir’s involvement with the RMS St. Helena, supply of bunkers was recently arranged for the call of the explorer cruise ship National Geographic Explorer to St. Helena Island in the South Atlantic. Working in partnership with local agents Solomon & Co, MDO fuel was [...]
read moreWorking at sea is one of the most challenging jobs in the UK, and the time spent offshore means it can be a problem getting treatment for the work-related injuries many experience. This has prompted the Seamen’s Hospital Society (SHS) to fund free physiotherapy for merchant navy ratings across the country. SHS is promoting easy-to-access [...]
read moreEntitled “Building on an historic success,” Steve Corkhill talks to Michael Verdon of Superyacht Business. From understanding the market place to managing suppliers it is an invaluable read and a true insight into the world of yacht management, enjoy! Click here to download the full feature (pdf)
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