Isle Of Man
Equiom Expands Yachting and Aviation Teams
Equiom Group announced the expansion of its yachting and aviation teams with the recruitment of Ayuk Ntuiabane and Grant Atchison. Ayuk and Grant recently joined Equiom following its appointment as manager of the Moore Stephens Trust Company in the Isle of Man and will be working alongside Steve Cain, Edward Leigh and the existing teams based at Equiom’s headquarters in the Isle of Man. The teams will work with clients and advisers to optimize the structures and business models required for the secure and cost-effective operation of yachts and aircraft…
Equiom to Talk VAT at Monaco Yacht Show
International yachting services provider Equiom, says it will once again be exhibiting at Monaco Yacht Show to showcase their in-house VAT [Value Added Tax] expertise and market-leading services from September 24th to 27th, 2014. “Yacht owners and operators are faced with the ongoing challenge that VAT [Value Added Tax] and regulatory issues vary greatly from one country to another, and not fully understanding the issues and associated risks can be costly in many ways. "Our in-house VAT team is one of the largest within the business and includes ex-customs officers and private practitioners.
Bulk Carrier Assists in Dramatic Rescue of 322
Bulk Carrier, “Jupiter Bay”, managed by Synergy Group, was requested late on Friday night (2230 hrs, June 6) by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Rome, to respond to a humanitarian search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean involving a large number of people in small boats. At the time the “Jupiter Bay”, 30,153 dwt, was on passage from Tunis to Gibraltar. The Isle of Man flagged vessel’s Master, Capt. SE Patia, with a full Indian crew, immediately responded and by 2330hrs was at the rendezvous point and in position to rescue some 322 persons…
Kennedy Named Director of Marketing
Fleet Miami has announced it has appointed Kathy Kennedy as Director of Marketing. Kennedy joins the Miami-based yachting club from her most recent position as Executive Vice President of Moore Stephens Isle of Man. Prior to that she worked with the Ferretti Group on North American market development and served as Derecktor Shipyards’ Director of Marketing during the build of the 85.6m motor yacht Cakewalk. In her new role, Kennedy will oversee Fleet Miami’s brand identity with an emphasis on outreach and business development.
Isle of Man Maritime Group Announces IFB Event Plans
The Isle of Man Maritime Group has announced its event plans for the International Festival of Business 2014 (IFB 2014), during the Maritime, Logistics and Energy themed week in June. The IFB is a global business event, taking place in the UK, Liverpool throughout June and July, with a target audience of 250,000 business professionals and advisors from over 125 countries. The Festival is supported by the UK Government and aims to promote business in the North West and accelerate economic growth with an ambitious programme of over 100 themed global business events.
Moore Stephens Partner to Chair U.S. Superyacht Tax Panel
Ayuk Ntuiabane, partner at Moore Stephens Isle of Man, leading providers of multi-sector accountancy, consultancy and financial services, will chair a panel of international marine tax experts at the International Superyacht Society’s “YachtInfo” Seminars at the 54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on November 1, 2013. Ayuk’s panel will specifically address tax issues surrounding superyacht chartering around the world, with particular emphasis on U.S. and Caribbean waters and an update on recent changes in European VAT.
