2010 March

News Archive

Lurssen Yacht APOISE Sold for $46 million at Caymans Superyacht Auction Sale

March 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The winning bid price to sell superyacht APOISE came in below the estimated worth of APOISE, which is around $87,000,000. There is some comment that a yacht broker could have achieved a higher price for the seller. ... read full story

Nobiskrug launches 74 m Superyacht Mogambo

March 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

During yacht Mogambo's launching ceremony and old tradition was followed. This consisted of the serving of a hearty soup in the shipbuilding hall for all employees and subcontractors. Nobiskrug's Managing Directors and the Project Manager, Mr Mark Velthaus, as well as the Owner’s Representative expressed their thanks for the trustful and successful cooperation in the building of the yacht. ... read full story

Superyacht LUCIA M 39m is Launched – the First Motor Yacht by Jongert Yachts

March 31, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Jongert Shipyard presents MY Lucia-M a 39 m motor yacht (type 3900MY). ... read full story

Megayacht Bel Abri launched by Amels.

March 31, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury motor yacht BEL ABRI is a 52m (171ft) Superyacht built by Amels recently launched and currently undergoing her first sea-trials. ... read full story

The Shipyard Cup 27-29 August 2010.

March 31, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010 Shipyard Cup will be held from the 27th to the 29th of August 2010 in Maine. The founding sponsors The Hodgdon Group and Boothbay Region Boatyard have announced that "Big Boat Racing" is back in Maine. ... read full story

AM Shipyard presented the new 56m Modern Dhow design at this year’s Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

March 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The new design Modern Dhow has been designed for the owner of Al Masaood group, which is also the owner of AM Shipyard. The vessel was designed specifically for the challenging conditions and environment for maintaining the conditions of superyachts in mind, this proved that the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show was the perfect place to... ... read full story

SuperYacht ‘GO’ launched by Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouwyacht shipyard

March 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The luxury motor yacht GO, built by the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouwyacht builder, was built under the project name SL39 mk3. She left the shipyard for the final fit-out and sea trial yesterday and is due to be delivered in April. The 39 metre  GO is being powered by 1,055 hp MTU 12V 2000... ... read full story

New floating Jetty at Port Denarau Marina, Fiji.

March 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In February, Port Denarau Marina, on Fiji’s West Coast completed a NZD $2 million floating jetty comprising of 46 berths. The project was a joint effort between Bellingham Marine New Zealand and the Skeggs Group of New Zealand. ... read full story

Sailing yacht RANGER – the “overall” winner of the Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010.

March 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Saint Barth’s Bucket Regatta 2010 winner was the J-Class sailing yacht RANGER. Second place belonged to the Perini Navi Andromeda la Dea, with the Perini Navi P2 in third place overall. ... read full story

The Blohm + Voss SuperYacht ORCA was launched last Friday

March 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 96 metre Michael Leach designed  and Blohm + Voss made superyacht Orca was launched last Friday from the shipyard in Hamburg in Germany. This futuristic superyacht named Orca has been designed by the British design studio Michael Leach Design Ltd. The Orca features a futuristic exoskeletal curving superstructure, aggressive lines and innovative glazing. Its... ... read full story

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 8-12 June 2010 Porto Cervo, Sardinia

March 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 will be held from the 8th - 12th of June 2010 in the enchanting village of Porto Cervo on the northern coast of Sardinia, hosted by the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, ... read full story

Vitters Shipyard launches sailing yacht LADY B.

March 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vitters Shipyard has launched sailing yacht LADY B. The Super yacht LADY B (Vitter’s hull number 3062) was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior styling by Rhoades Young. ... read full story

49 metre Leviathan SuperYacht design unveiled by 2pixel studio

March 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Super Yacht Leviathan is a 49 metre motor yacht designed by the Croatian studios 2pixel studio in cooperation with Navtec Marine. ... read full story

Motor yacht ALEA for Charter – CANADOS Open 90

March 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Motor Yacht ALEA is for charter in Greece this summer. She is a CANADOS Open 90 superyacht, 27,45m (90’) in length which was launched in 2006. This open style charter yacht is capable of impressive speeds of 43-28 knots and can accommodate 8 guests in 4 cabins. Motor yacht ALEA is ideal for those interested in... ... read full story

Vripack’s 138ft explorer motor yacht project unveiled.

March 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vripack have designed a unique 138ft New Generation Explorer motor yacht for a repeat client to be launched in the Summer of 2011. The Vripack 138ft luxury yacht is a robust and stylish displacement yacht that will span 5 levels which is alot taller than many similar builds yet will stay below 500 Gross Register... ... read full story

Charter a Yacht For Accommodation at the New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup

March 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

What a superior way to enjoy the Rugby Event whilst being based with friends on a professionally crewed luxury yacht. Expedition yacht VVS1 would make a fantastic live on board yacht cruising the New Zealand Coast and the islands off Auckland between rugby games. ... read full story

McMullen & Wing Expedition Superyacht BIG FISH set to make a big splash at her launch in New Zealand next week

March 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht MY BIG FISH is a newly built 45m (147′ 7″) LOA expedition (explorer) type steel displacement luxury motor yacht. She was designed by Greg Marshall Design and built by McMullen & Wing in Auckland, New Zealand, where she is scheduled to be launched next week. The luxury Explorer yacht will be available for South... ... read full story

Superyacht Loaloat Al Behar Newly Available for Mediterranean Yacht Charters

March 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With such a large volume the charter yacht Loaloat Al Behar has seven full sized luxurious suites is able to accommodate 27 guests sleeping overnight. ... read full story

SUNRAYS (ex Y705) departs Oceanco for maiden Voyage

March 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanco proudly delivered the 85.5m Y705 SUNRAYS, ahead of schedule on the 9th of March. After breaking the champagne bottle over the bow at her delivery party at the Oceanco shipyard, the 85.5m SUNRAYS took to the sea on her maiden voyage with great success. ... read full story

The 4th Antibes Yacht Show – All Aboard!

March 25, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 4th Antibes Yacht Show will take place from the 8th to the 11th April 2010, presenting once again 170 yachts for sale and for charter in Port Vauban. The quay Rambaud and part of the Billionaire’s Quay will welcome some of the most luxurious motor and sailing yachts for sale and charter. The majority... ... read full story

The Couach 5000 FLY Flybridge

March 25, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Couach group signed their first contract for the 50 metre flybridge yacht 5000 FLY in December 2006, since then this amazing yacht turned many heads. Her hull and superstructure are  fully built in Glass Kevlar, carbon reinforced with new generation engines: 2 x MTU 5300 HP mounted in free-standing, with transatlantic range of 4000... ... read full story

2010 Saint Barths Bucket Regatta

March 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010 to start tomorrow from the from March 25th to March 28th. ... read full story

Egg and Dart Design new design – COMMANDER 68 Mega Yacht

March 24, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Commander 68 Mega Yacht is the latest project coming out from the Egg and Dart Design Studio in co-operation with Clive Cox. Their design range includes eleven different models covering vessels from 34 metres up to 86 metres. The mega yacht  would need no further explanation, one look at her explains entirely why she was... ... read full story

Troy Marine’s Super Yacht Imbros successfully tried at the seas

March 24, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Troy Marine’s Superyacht Imbros is the largest project to date launched from this well known Turkish shipyard on the 9th January 2010. The 42 metre super yacht Imbros’ excellent performance was confirmed during her sea trials and she exceeded all expectations. The interior design of this stunning super yacht is at the stage of finalization,... ... read full story

South Africa 2010 FIFA Football World Cup Luxury yacht charter.

March 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

South Africa is set to host the most vibrant and exciting FIFA World Cup in history, taking place from 11 June - 11 July, 2010. The World Cup will bring together the world’s finest football teams to battle it out in South Africa. ... read full story

Superyacht REMEMBER WHEN launched by Christensen.

March 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht REMEMBER WHEN is a 162ft Christensen megayacht launched last week. ... read full story

Superyacht PRINCESS NATALIA to be built by the League of Extraordinary

March 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The PRINCESS NATALIA superyacht project featuring alternative design by Dennis Ingemansson has been selected by the League of Extraordinary to be prepared for development and engineering. ... read full story

Oceanfast’s 69m SuperYacht NOMAD (ex AUSSIE RULES and FLORIDIAN) sold.

March 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanfast’s SuperYacht NOMAD (ex AUSSIE RULES and FLORIDIAN) has been sold. Marco Vandoni, a Yacht broker at Ocean Independence announced the yacht was sold to a European client who viewed the yacht at the end of the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show. The buyer was introduced to Marco Vandoni by Philippe Mahot of Navigator. Superyacht NOMAD measures... ... read full story

The luxury 58.4 m Alloy sailing yacht KOKOMO III delivered.

March 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury Superyacht KOKOMO III is an Alloy Yacht measuring 58.4m that was recently launched in New Zealand. KOKOMO III is the largest sailing yacht to be built by Alloy Yachts to date. ... read full story

Luxury 73m expedition Superyacht PEGASO launched by Freire Shipyard, Spain.

March 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The luxury Superyacht PEGASO is an advanced private research vessel measuring 73.1m. The oceanographic Superyacht is an expedition or explorer style yacht equipped with a submarine, a huge 10,000 nautical mile range. ... read full story

Icon 54m Superyacht Concept by Hot Lab Yacht & Design

March 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new 54m superyacht concept has been designed by Hot Lab Yacht & Design for Dutch Shipyard Icon Yachts. The luxury yacht has an intricate futuristic design which is sturdy yet still provides an elegant form. ... read full story

50m Sportsfisherman yacht concept unveiled by Brilliant Boats.

March 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Brilliant Boats have released their new innovative 50m Sportfisherman superyacht concept which will be the first sport fishing yacht to be introduced into the superyacht market. ... read full story

Oceanco Yacht SUNRAYS Launched and Heading to the Mediterranean

March 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The magnificent new Oceanco luxury yacht SUNRAYS has been launched in Holland and is now heading to the Mediterranean for the 2010 summer. Motor yacht SUNRAYS is 85.47 metres in length and she represents one of the most significant new superyacht launches so far in 2010. ... read full story

The Largest Sports Charter Yachts in the World: Motor Yachts ZEUS & PURE ONE

March 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

If you love the luxury and style of a large superyacht but wish to move about between desired locations, with exhilaration and speed, there are currently two options worldwide. One is called motor yacht ZEUS and the other is called PURE ONE. Both superyacht PURE ONE and ZEUS are available for luxury yacht charters in... ... read full story

Blohm + Voss unveil the “ultimate SUV at sea,” the B+V 120 MY/X.

March 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Super yacht builder Blohm + Voss are unveiling the newest addition to the expanding fleet they name the “ultimate SUV at sea,” the B+V 120 MY/X. The expedition yacht measures 124.2 meters (407 feet), and is designed to combine comfortable worldwide cruising for 18 Guests plus a vast amount of exploration equipment. ... read full story

Yacht SKY – Heesen Yachts latest & largest superyacht at almost 50m

March 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Heesen Superyacht SKY has been launched. The large luxury yacht builder Heesen Yachts from Holland has announced the launch of their new motor yacht SKY. Yacht SKY was built as hull number 14750 and she measures in at just less than 50m (49.80m LOA).  This makes motor yacht SKY Heesen Yacht’s largest displacement yacht... ... read full story

Superyacht MIRGAB VI launched by Hakvoort.

March 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht MIRGAB VI was launched by Dutch yard Hakvoort. MIRGAB VI (ex hull number YN 243), was designed by Diana Yacht Design and Glade Johnson. Motor yacht MIRGAB is 48.77 metres in length ... read full story

The New Azimut Grande 120 SL

March 11, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Azimut yachts have launched a new division of yachts to be named Azimut Grande. The Azimut Grande range will encompass all of the Azimut fleet over 100ft and will include the addition of 4 new superyachts by 2013. The Azimut 120 SL will be the first model to be launched in the new range which is due to be completed over the next few months. ... read full story

ISA 63m superyacht revealed.

March 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ISA (International Shipyards Ancona) have built their largest super yacht to date which has been spotted outside the shed in which she was built. The incredible new 63 metre motor yacht is the first of three superyachts over 50 meters due to be launched and delivered by the shipyard this year. The magnificent 63m displacement... ... read full story

Luxury CNB sailing yacht SPIIP to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea

March 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The beautiful new luxury French designed and built CNB sailing yacht, called SPIIP, has been launched and is availble to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea. Yacht SPIIP offers contemporary design and performance in a rare and unusual yacht charter location. ... read full story

NZ Marine Cup

March 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On the 4th of March 2010 the first NZ Marine Cup was held. The race began at New Zealand’s Auckland Harbour, with scenic Kawau Island as their destination which lies in the Hauraki Gulf, (40 km  north of Auckland), and 1.4km off the North Auckland shore. The race included a small fleet of superyachts that... ... read full story

63rd Cannes Film Festival 12-23 May 2010.

March 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 63rd Cannes Film Festival will take place in Cannes, France from 12-23 May 2010. This yearly event in Cannes demands the attention of the Entertainment World, as the movie industry congregates on the French Riviera to watch films, secure deals, socialize and award the best films and achievements of the past year. The formal... ... read full story

Luxury Motor yacht OCEAN PEARL unveiled.

March 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

YachtPlus have unveiled their new 41m (134ft) Lord Foster + Partners designed super yacht called OCEAN PEARL in Carrara, Italy.  The Foster design was teamed with the technological skill of Rodriquez Cantieri Navali and will undergo official sea trials prior to its official launch in April.  Motor yacht OCEAN PEARL is the 2nd yacht to... ... read full story

Planetsolar – the World’s Largest Solar Powered Yacht will circumnavigate the globe in 2011.

March 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

   A selection of international scientists, engineers and boat builders from Germany and Switzerland have developed the world’s largest solar powered yacht designed to circumnavigate the world. The PlanetSolar catamaran, conceptualised by Swiss designer Raphael Domjan and built by Knierim Yacht Club in Kiel in northern Germany, was unveiled on February 25, 2010 at the... ... read full story

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