Oceanco’s Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.47m Nuvolari-Lenard designed superyacht was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht (150ft and up) by Asia Boating …
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Boat/Yacht Sales Tax Cap Passes in Florida State
May 17, 2010
We want to thank all those who heeded our Call to Action and wrote their State Legislators in support of this easure. Your efforts have paid off.” …
Ken Freivokh Designed Motor Yacht Z to be launched in 2010 by Marco Yachts Chile
May 17, 2010
Marco Yachts has been designing and producing some of the world’s most beautiful yachts since 1953. They are building Luxury Superyachts and …
Australia: The 2010 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Opens Thursday
May 17, 2010
The 22nd annual Show is staged at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast from Thursday, May 20 to Sunday, May 23 from 9am to 5pm daily.
Seychelles gets ready for Sailing Yacht Regatta
May 17, 2010
In a few days the Seychelles will be welcoming the participants of the Seychelles Sailing Yacht Regatta 2010 which takes place from the 22nd to the …
The Asia Boating Awards Hong Kong – Asia as a boating & marine centre
May 17, 2010
The first award of the night, for Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder (81 feet and up), went to Hong Kong-based superyacht builder Kingship, whose …
Sunsail Announce New Belize & Italy Yacht Charter Loacations
May 17, 2010
Marina Corricella is a beautiful fishing town, resembling an amphitheatre on the sea, surrounded by nets and fishing boats. Only attainable by sea, …
Audi MedCup: Emirates Team New Zealand and Puerto Calero win the Portugal Trophy Cascais
May 17, 2010
The current Audi MedCup champions Emirates Team New Zealand and Puerto Calero proved they have lost nothing from their competitive edge as they both …
Megayacht Tatoosh for sale.
May 17, 2010
Superyacht TATOOSH, one of the most significant motor yachts built to date, is for sale with asking price of € 125,000,000. Megayacht TATOOSH …
Doyle Sails Palma Announce Partnership with Superyacht Sailmaker Quinten Houry
May 17, 2010
Doyle New Zealand has recently undergone a huge expansion, with the opening of a new custom factory in Auckland to produce their exclusive STRATIS™ …
Luxury cruise ship Allure of the Seas to debut in December.
May 16, 2010
Luxury Cruise ship Allure of the Seas will be debut this December 2010. The brand new cruise ship Allure of the Seas will bring a refreshing new …
Motor yacht Noor launched by Bilgin Yacht delivered to owner.
May 16, 2010
Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts have delivered their latest 37m Superyacht called Noor to her new owners. Motor yacht NOOR, a Bilgin 123, was launched …
ELEGANCE Yacht – the Drettmann & Horizon Superyacht Range
May 16, 2010
The Elegance range of motor yachts measures in length between 115′ – 120′. Elegance superyachts has been a successful realisation as the models offer …
Van Dam Nordia finishes several yacht refits
May 16, 2010
In addition to the design and construction of new yachts, Van Dam Nordia also carries out extensive refits to the highest Dutch …
Motor Yacht MAXIMUS: a 60 metre Superyacht by Gino Gandino & Aleph Design
May 15, 2010
Below decks on the lower level motor Yacht MAXIMUS hosts a water sport toy and tender garage which will house the yacht’s tenders, watercrafts and …
Jessica Watson – Australia’s Sailing Hero
May 15, 2010
Just two days shy of her 17th birthday, Watson sailed her 10-metre yacht Ella’s Pink Lady up Sydney Harbour, the same spot she left from almost seven …
Fountaine Pajot France 2010 Mahe 36 Evolution Catamaran
May 15, 2010
Hailed at its launch as “the ultimate combination of big-boat features with a small boat price tag” the Mahé 36 catamaran sailing yacht …
SP – High Modulus has secured further approval from two leading certification bodies for its new marine foam core, Corecell™ M-Foam.
May 14, 2010
Corecell M-Foam was launched to the marine composites market in July 2009 has now been type approved by Bureau Veritas and Registro Italinano Navale …
Yacht KATIE SUE II, the ‘best kept secret’ to be launched in 2010 by Lürssen Yachts
May 14, 2010
Motor Yacht Katie Sue II is Lürssen‘s latest ‘best kept secret’ with very little information provided to the general public. The …
The New Codecasa 50s (sport) Motor Yacht Design – The Open Series Superyacht
May 14, 2010
The Codecasa 50s is designed for performance and ha a low wind resistance which demands a sleek exterior styling and aggressive lines. In the luxury …
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010 entries top 1000
May 14, 2010
The J.P. Morgan Asset Management the Round the Island Race yacht entries top 1000 in 2010. What’s in a name? Boat names, not unlike people, can be …
Mari Cha-III leaves Derecktor after a five month Extensive Refit
May 14, 2010
The well known and also record breaking sailing yacht Mari-Cha III has recently left the premisses of Derecktor, Connecticut. She has returned to …
Clare businessmen to jetski around Ireland for charity
May 14, 2010
Two county Clare businessmen will undertake a unique challenge next month hoping to circumnavigate Ireland on jet-skis to raise funds for the Cystic …
New Zealand Marine industry sets key boat show and conference dates
May 14, 2010
The Marine Industry Association has set new dates for two of its key boat shows and announced that the 2011 New Zealand Marine Industry Conference …
Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSITY: Best Custom Built Yacht (150 ft and up) – Asia Boating Awards 2010
May 14, 2010
Oceanco’s Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.47m Nuvolari-Lenard designed superyacht was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht (150ft and up) by Asia Boating …
The British Marine Federation welcomes the UK coalition Government
May 14, 2010
The British Marine Federation (BMF) has watched with interest as a new coalition government has formed for the first time in over 60 years. Rob …
Boston Yacht Haven Marina Now Part of Island Global Yachting Luxury Superyacht Marina Portfolio
May 14, 2010
Situated in downtown Boston on Commercial Wharf, Boston Yacht Haven is one of New England’s newest and most luxurious marina developments.
New Alloy Yachts AY43 motor yacht by team that created superyacht Allogante
May 14, 2010
The award-winning team of Alloy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey Design is working together again to build the spacious …
Super Yacht SISA Launched by Benetti at 45m
May 14, 2010
Absolute convenience is guaranteed on superyacht SISA Launched by Benetti at 45mby the modern lift connecting all four decks, including the sun deck.
Benetti Yacht SILVER ANGEL Wins Award at Asia Boating Awards.
May 14, 2010
The Benetti Yacht SILVER ANGEL wins the 2010 ‘The Best Semi Custom Built Yacht – 100 feet and up – at the Asia Boating awards in Hong Kong. Yacht …
Oceanco Wins Again – Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSTY Awarded at Asia Boating Awards.
May 14, 2010
One of the unique and interesting characteristics of the design of Vibrant Curiosity is the mid superstructure bow or strap. While looking impressive …
Superyacht Sea Eagle sold for “fire sale” price at Auction.
May 14, 2010
Megayacht Sea Eagle, a 112ft Hakvoort owned by a financier indicted for defrauding investors of more than 7 billion US dollars, sold at auction this …
America’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct 6 new nominees.
May 14, 2010
The America’s Cup Hall of Fame, in Bristol Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the selection of Simon Daubney, Warwick Fleury, Murray Jones, Dean …
Final sea-trial and delivery of My Sisa, the fifteenth model of Benetti Vision 145’, the line created by Stefano Righini.
May 13, 2010
My Sisa, the fifteenth model of the line Benetti Vision, a semi-displacing yacht with a length of 45 meters, produced in the shipyard of Viareggio, …
Record number of yachts to attend The Rendezvous in Monaco
May 13, 2010
The Rendezvous is a private event strictly for superyacht owners and their personal guests, however the Bal d’Oceana on 25 June welcomes all members …
43.5 Motor Yacht LATITUDE – a Dutch Yacht Builders Superyacht
May 13, 2010
The 43.5m 143ft motor yacht Latitude recently underwent sea trials and she will be delivered to the owner around the end of May 2010.
SIGNORA DEL VENTO, the Real Star at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival 2010
May 13, 2010
The magnificent 85 metre sailing vessel Signora Del Vento appears to be the real star at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in France this year. The …
Motor Yacht ILLUSION a Benetti 46.55m (152’7) Superyacht
May 13, 2010
Motor yacht ILLUSION is able to accommodate 10 charter guests in three double and two twin cabins.
Asia Boating Awards 2010 Hong Kong
May 13, 2010
“This sixth edition of the Asia Boating Awards has been a tremendous success, and I’m really pleased to see the way in which these awards have …
Royal Thames Yacht Club & the Cumberland Cup as sponsored by Audemars Piguet
May 13, 2010
The international battle for the honour of winning the world’s oldest yachting trophy – dating back to 1775 and established some 76 years before …
Bill Dixon receives ‘Yacht Designer in Asia of the year’ award
May 13, 2010
Working in this region for so many years has given Bill a unique understanding of the Asian market, the people, traditions, and business …
U-Boat Worx Launch a new C-Explorer Submarine Line
May 13, 2010
U-Boat Worx has announced a new range of exploration submersibles certified for diving to depths from 100 – 1,000 meters. The new line is called …
PlanetSolar in Hamburg for the Hafengeburtstag.
May 13, 2010
The PlanetSolar team was in Hamburg from the 7th to the 9th of May for the Hafengeburtstag.
GST Tax relief for overseas buyers of Australian yachts.
May 12, 2010
The Australian government has agreed to remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) payable on all boats purchased by overseas buyers, provided the boat …
The Futuristic Michael Leach Designed and Blohm + Voss built Superyacht ORCA
May 12, 2010
Superyacht Palladium is a German made yacht, constructed at Blohm + Voss shipyard. A well known company that has been around since 1877 and has …
Delphia Yachts to build luxury tenders
May 12, 2010
Polish boatbuilder Delphia Yachts has established a new production division for the construction of luxury tenders. Work is currently underway on two …
New Esimit Europa 2 Race Yacht – Fastest in the World?
May 12, 2010
Sponsored and supported by numerous European institutions, the 30-meter sailboat is among the fastest boats in the world and an ambassador for …
Audi MedCup: Preparations end and yacht racing begins today
May 12, 2010
Preparations and planning come to an end today as the first races of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit’s TP52 series are scheduled to get under way …
ThyssenKrupp reports strong recovery signs in 1st half 2009/2010
May 12, 2010
Stronger signs of recovery in 2nd quarter / Positive earnings performance: €504 million EBT generated in 1st half / Outlook confirmed: Significant …
Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger succeeds Dr. Ekkehard Schulz as Chairman Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG in Germany.
May 12, 2010
Blohm + Voss Shipyards is a company within the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. As management holding company, Hamburg-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems …
