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CO2 emissionsthe main topic o at the inaugural meeting of Germanischer Lloyd’s Baltic Cammitee
May 26, 2010
CO2 emissions was the main topic of discussion at the inaugural meeting of Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL) Baltic Committee. More than 20 shipowners, …
The British Marine Federation (BMF) Welcomes the Measures to Help Small Businesses
May 26, 2010
Following the publication of the Coalition Government’s programme in the Queen’s Speech today, The British Marine Federation (BMF) welcomes the …
Sealine International announces their return to the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show
May 26, 2010
Sealine International has joined the list of exhibitors who will showcase products at the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show at ExCeL …
Ferretti Yachts receives more awards in China
May 26, 2010
Ferretti Group brand Ferretti Yachts, active within the sphere of the production of flybridge motor yachts measuring 14 to 27 metres, is becoming …
SYCARA IV receives Judges’ Special Award at the World Superyachts Awards 2010
May 25, 2010
Burger Boat Company is proud to announce that Superyacht SYCARA IV has been awarded the Judges’ Special Award at the 2010 World Superyachts Awards
Princess Cruises honoured by Port of San Francisco for environmental efforts.
May 25, 2010
Three Princess Cruises ships — Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess and Star Princess have just been named as gold-level winners of the Port of San …
2010 British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta flooded with yachts
May 25, 2010
This year, for the first time, the regatta forms part of the high profile 2010 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Series, which as well as the Cowes …
Smaller boat sales lead boating industry recovery in US
May 25, 2010
As Memorial Day approaches – one of the most popular boating weekends of the year – the recreational boating industry trade group, …
Austal establishes global Yacht & Ship Refit service offering
May 25, 2010
Austal has established itself as a major provider of worldwide vessel maintenance and management, securing more than 1000 service-related jobs in 16 …
Handsome Starlight Plumb Bow Style Super Yacht AMNESIA IV to be launched in 2010
May 25, 2010
Amnesia IV Yacht is a handsome starlight plumb bow style 65m (213.25ft) superyacht with an especially flowing and well balanced contemporary profile. …
e3 Systems Spain launch new website
May 25, 2010
After months of preparation and in-depth client consultation e3 Systems have just launched their new website -e3s.com. e3 Systems’ aim is for the …
47 metre Benetti Motor Yacht IMAGINATION Launched
May 25, 2010
The 2010 Superyacht IMAGINATION has been launched by the Italian luxury yacht building giant Benetti Yachts. Yacht IMAGINATION is 47 metres in length …
Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Day Four Report – BMW ORACLE Suffers Damage
May 25, 2010
Wind aplenty today. Racing started in 12 knots of westerly breeze and began building as racing progressed. The day started with a plan to sail five …
Record Breakers Line Up for Sevenstar Challenge Around Britain and Ireland Race Sailing Regatta
May 25, 2010
94 days and counting: It’s 14 weeks until the start of the fully-crewed non-stop 1760 nm Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race – …
Help needed for historic classic racing yacht Leila
May 25, 2010
Enthusiasts set up a trust in 2008 to restore the historic racing yacht Leila. Now after more than 18 months of hard work, it is hoped that local …
Motor yacht Princess Lauren lost and sunk after fire
May 25, 2010
The 71 foot Princess Lauren Yacht is a Complete Loss After Fire in the United States (Florida) – Fire crews put out a devastating fire that destroyed …
Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show 2010
May 25, 2010
This years Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show is the 33rd and it is to be held on the Wednesday 8-13th of September 2010 at Vieux Port & Port …
Azzura Marine receives recognition for Richard Branson’s superyacht Necker Belle catamaran refit
May 25, 2010
Necker Belle underwent a refit by the Azzura Shipyard in Australia, which transformed her from the mundane into a special luxury catamaran.
The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy Streamlines Organisation for 2012
May 25, 2010
The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has announced on 10th of May, that it will be streamlining the organisation ahead of the …
Italian teams feature prominently Louis Vuitton Trophy at La Maddalena
May 25, 2010
Three Italian boats featured today in some of the closest and most contentious racing in a very long day on the water at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La …
Sparkman & Stephens Design announce the expansion of their Design Department to Newport, Rhode Island.
May 24, 2010
Sparkman & Stephens is pleased to announce the expansion of their Design Department to Newport, Rhode Island. Yacht design, naval architecture, …
2009 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract Released by NMMA (The National Marine Manufacturers Assosiation)
May 24, 2010
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently released its 2009 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract providing data that offers …
The Oceanco Motor Yacht Y706 due for her launch in 2010
May 24, 2010
Oceanco’s motor yacht Y706 is 86.47 metres of striking design, with a scheduled delivery in 2010.
Gulf Craft Wins award for ‘Innovation and Excellence’ at World of Yachts Recognition Awards 2010
May 24, 2010
In addition to the industry’s recognition of Gulf Craft’s building expertise, the prestigious award for ‘Business Lifetime Achievement’ was …
Six Senses Phuket Raceweek Yacht Regatta: Jaguar unveils new XJ series
May 24, 2010
Jaguar have returned for a second successive year to Co-sponsor the Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2010 Regatta and will be providing VIP guests from …
Mourjan Marinas IGY Dubai recognised with Marina Innovation and Excellence by Arab Maritime World Awards
May 24, 2010
CEO of Mourjan Marinas IGY, Michael Horrigan, received the award, which was part of the World of Yachts Recognition Awards for Excellence 2010, in …
Megayacht Force Blue Seized in Italy.
May 24, 2010
The 63.30m (207′ 8″) mega yacht Force Blue is being held in Italy over a reported a tax issue. According to articles written in Italian …
Global Ocean Race has a new Race Partner – RTW Food.
May 24, 2010
The UK-based RTW Food, specialists in nutritional advice and food supplies for racing yachts and expeditions, have joined the Global Ocean Race as a …
Sanctuary Cove Show exhibitors confirm a great success.
May 23, 2010
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show exhibitors confirmed strong sales at the close of the four-day event this afternoon.
Superyacht MIRABELLA III completes refit.
May 23, 2010
Sailing yacht MIRABELLA III, a 135 ft Superyacht has just completed a multimillion-dollar refit geared toward environmental friendliness.
Pat’s Pontoon added to the Pier Genius dealer network
May 23, 2010
With an exceptional understanding of the needs of dealers and an outstanding product line, Pier Genius expands its network with Pat’s Pontoon …
Superyacht Fathom visits Dennis Conner’s North Cove
May 23, 2010
The mega yacht season is getting underway at Dennis Conner’s North Cove with the arrival of the beautiful 150′ yacht …
The Canadian Government & Prince Edward Island invest in expansion of Montague Waterfront Marina
May 23, 2010
The Town of Montague and surrounding areas will benefit from a combined federal and provincial investment of more than $156,400 to restore and …
Team Mascalzone Latino triumph in America’s Cup boats in the Louis Vuitton La Maddalena Flight Five
May 23, 2010
Mascalzone Latino Audi Team beat Luna Rossa today by just five seconds in a heart-stopping charge for the finish line and chalked up a piece of …
West Marine now official supplier of Newport Bermuda Race
May 23, 2010
On May 28, West Marine opens its new Newport Flagship West Marine store at 379 West Main Road in Middletown, RI. Almost three times larger than West …
Yacht Arkley Wins Motor Yacht of the Year 2010 at World Superyacht Awards
May 23, 2010
Each of the six winners of the motor yacht categories was eligible for this award, and their relative merits were debated by the judges at length. …
SuperYacht RIELA is Winner of the Best Sailing Yacht Award 2010
May 23, 2010
Super Riela, a 56-Metre class built by Perini Navi with naval architecture by Ron Holland and Perini Navi, had a winning mix of quality construction, …
Sailing Yacht NAZENIN V Wins Judge Commendation in 2010 World Superyacht Awards
May 23, 2010
Sailing Yacht NAZENIN V Wins Judge Commendation in 2010 World Superyacht Awards JUDGES’ COMMENDATION NAZENIN V Length: 52.00m Builder: RMK …
Yacht INDIO Wins Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m at World Superyacht Awards 2010
May 23, 2010
BEST SAILING YACHT 30m – 44m at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards Winner: INDIO Length: 30.50m Builder: Wally Naval Architect: German Frers …
Yacht HANUMAN Wins 2010 Sailing Yacht of the Year at Superyacht Awards
May 23, 2010
Chosen from among the three award winners in the sailing yacht classes, the judges felt that the combination of beauty and extremely high quality of …
Feadship Yacht PEGASUS Wins Refit of the Year at Superyacht Wards
May 23, 2010
Yacht PEGASUS wins BEST REFITTED YACHT at 2010 World Superyacht Awards
Winner: PEGASUS
Catamaran NECKER BELLE Wins Best refitted Yacht at 2010 World Superyacht Awards
May 23, 2010
BEST REFITTED YACHT at World Superyacht Awards 2010 Judges’ Commendation: NECKER BELLE Length: 32.00mm Builder: Azzura Marine Naval Architect: …
Yacht Freedom Wins Special Rebuild Award at Superyacht Awards 2010
May 23, 2010
A Judges’ Special Rebuild Award was also given to Freedom, a historic 104ft Trumpy that was named in honour of the date and location of her launch on …
Yacht FX is the Winner of the BEST SEMI-DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHT 30m – 39m at World Superyacht Awards 2010
May 23, 2010
The seven finalists in this class could be divided into sub-categories such as ultra-fast and medium speed vessels and a three-deck yacht with a …
Trinity’s Yacht Blind Date Receives Judges’ Special Commendation at World superyacht Awards 2010
May 23, 2010
BEST SEMI-DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHT 40M+
Judges’ Special Commendation: Motor Yacht Blind Date by Trinity Yachts
Adam Voorhees is the Winner of the Young Designer of the Year Award 2010 at the World Superyacht Awards.
May 23, 2010
Adam Voorhees, a post-graduate from California, US, received the Young Designer of the Year Award 2010 for his impressive project, RA.
Heesen Yacht CELESTIAL HOPE is BEST SEMI-DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHT 40M+ in the 2010 World Superyacht Awards
May 23, 2010
the Heesen-built 47-metre Celestial Hope that narrowly made her the winner while, it has to be said, being slightly less enthusiastic with exterior …
Yacht Blind Date is the Winner of the Best Displacement Motor Yacht below 500GT in the World Superyacht Awards 2010
May 23, 2010
World Superyacht Awards 2010: Best Displacement Motor Yacht below 500GT is won by Motor Yacht Blind Date. Length: 47.00m Builder: Heesen Yachts Naval …
Yacht Candyscape II Wins BEST DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHT 500GT – 1,299GT in World Superyacht Awards 2010
May 23, 2010
the 61.8-metre Candyscape II, the first yacht to emerge from the newly established shipyard Viareggio Super Yachts, attracting an equal number of …
