The Business of Middle East Superyachting

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  • The Red Sea Becomes an IMO Special Area, But What About Regulations for Emissions? 

    The Red Sea Becomes an IMO Special Area, But What About Regulations for Emissions? 

    On January 1st, 2025, The Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden were officially recognized as  “Special Areas” by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)’s International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).  Decided during the 80th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session in July 2023 – under IMO Resolutions MEPC.381(80) and MEPC.382(80) –…

  • The Environmental Landscape of the Superyacht Sector in The Middle East

    The Environmental Landscape of the Superyacht Sector in The Middle East

    In recent years, The Middle East has been gearing towards establishing itself as a superyacht destination that would welcome owners worldwide to extend their peregrinations to the region, a prospect that is particularly appealing during the winter time but offered all year round. Developments ranging from the United Arab Emirates’ world-class Harbour and Mina Rashed…