Maritime Observer Newsletter

Medasia Marine CEO David Farmer on the new Abu Dhabi Facility, Sustainable Shipbuilding, and more

This month’s dispatch welcomes Mr.

Aug 26

July 2025

A Talk With Gulf Craft CEO Erwin Bamps

The chief executive discusses his return to Gulf Craft. Plus, news from Old Doha Port and the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort.

Jul 21

June 2025

Mid-Year Review: The Developments of 2025

A review of the year so far. Marina news from Oman's Al Mouj Marina, Qatar's Old Doha Port and Bahrain Marina.

Jun 23

May 2025

“It’s Not a Straight No Anymore”: Insuring Vessels in The Current State of The Red Sea Transit

Gulf Craft appoints a new CEO, Bahrain and Egypt announce new regulations for entry and exit.

May 20

April 2025

Phathom Studio Discusses Designing The New Majesty 112 and 100 Terrace

The Dutch designers discuss their work on the Majesty 100 Terrace and Majesty 112 models in the April 2025 issue of the newsletter.

Apr 7

March 2025

Insights from the Dubai Leisure Yachting Conference

All the news to come out of the 31st Dubai International Boat Show

Mar 3

February 2025

Maritime Observer Newsletter - February 2025

Ocean Independence and Pardo Yachts open bases in Dubai, Aqaba's Ayla Marina adds another certification to its mantle. Plus, Russian superyachts take…

Feb 3

January 2025

IYC CEO Raphael Sauleau on What's to Come in 2025 - Maritime Observer Newsletter [January 2025]

The first edition of The Maritime Observer for 2025.

Jan 19

December 2024

Maritime Observer Newsletter #12 - End of Year Issue

A look back at all the developments brought by The Middle East leisure marine industry in 2024.

Dec 16, 2024

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Maritime Observer Newsletter #11

Thomas O'Nial on his new agency Virtuelle, and the pandemic accelerating the industry's acceptance of new technologies. Elsewhere, news of two new…

Dec 2, 2024

November 2024

Maritime Observer Newsletter #10 -

Sindalah Island welcomes first visitors and Qatar Boat Show seeks to establish a new global luxury maritime experience.

Nov 4, 2024

October 2024

Maritime Observer Newsletter #9

Looking at what 2025 brings for the Middle East market, news of Saudi Arabia's NEOM, and updates on seized vessels in the EU and US.

Oct 13, 2024