2010 May

News Archive

Vibrant Curiosity receives an Award for the Best Custom Built Yacht (150 ft and up) at the Asia Boating Awards 2010

May 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Oceanco’s Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.47m Nuvolari-Lenard designed superyacht was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht (150ft and up) by Asia Boating Awards during a ceremonial gala at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club in Hong Kong on May 8, 2010. Vibrant Curiosity superyacht has definitely struck a resounding cord in the superyacht industry with her innovative... ... read full story

Boat/Yacht Sales Tax Cap Passes in Florida State

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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.” Littlejohn urged FYBA members and marine industry professionals throughout the state of Florida to write Governor Crist in support of the bil Florida has been losing boat sales and service revenue to other states and countries who offer more favorable sales tax treatment. ... read full story

Ken Freivokh Designed Motor Yacht Z to be launched in 2010 by Marco Yachts Chile

May 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marco Yachts has been designing and producing some of the world’s most beautiful yachts since 1953. They are building Luxury Superyachts and Support Vessels of up to 100 metres in their shipyard in Chile. With over 45 years of ship construction in Chile, Marco Chilena’s highly qualified workforce of over 500 people provides huge advantages... ... read full story

Australia: The 2010 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Opens Thursday

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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. ... read full story

Seychelles gets ready for Sailing Yacht Regatta

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 30th May. The 10 teams that have entered the competition will meet at the end of the week under the Seychellois sunshine to discover Eden Island, the start and... ... read full story

The Asia Boating Awards Hong Kong – Asia as a boating & marine centre

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 production facilities are in Zhongshan. Kingship founder and CEO Roger Liang, a native Hong Kong yacht builder who made waves at the last Monaco Yacht Show with his 138-foot Green Voyager superyacht design, collected the award in person. ... read full story

Sunsail Announce New Belize & Italy Yacht Charter Loacations

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Marina Corricella is a beautiful fishing town, resembling an amphitheatre on the sea, surrounded by nets and fishing boats. Only attainable by sea, there are no vehicles here, but only the voices of the fishermen who mend the nets on the wharf. The village of Corricella faces due south-east and is sheltered from all other sides by the cliff behind. A long ridge of rocks protects the marina from the occasional south-easterly wind (Scirocco). The site is so sheltered that the temperature is pleasantly mild also in full winter. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Emirates Team New Zealand and Puerto Calero win the Portugal Trophy Cascais

May 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The current Audi MedCup champions Emirates Team New Zealand and Puerto Calero proved they have lost nothing from their competitive edge as they both opened their respective 2010 season with resounding wins in the Portugal Trophy, Cascais. ... read full story

Megayacht Tatoosh for sale.

May 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht TATOOSH, one of the most significant motor yachts built to date, is for sale with asking price of € 125,000,000. Megayacht TATOOSH measures 92 m (303 ft) and was built by HDW Nobiskrug in 2000 and received a major refit in 2010. ... read full story

Doyle Sails Palma Announce Partnership with Superyacht Sailmaker Quinten Houry

May 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Doyle New Zealand has recently undergone a huge expansion, with the opening of a new custom factory in Auckland to produce their exclusive STRATIS™ membrane sails. The new alliance will increase product support considerably in Europe, allowing for Doyle’s continued expansion. ... read full story

Luxury cruise ship Allure of the Seas to debut in December.

May 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 array of features and amenities to the high seas as the world’s next largest and most innovative cruise ship. ... read full story

Motor yacht Noor launched by Bilgin Yacht delivered to owner.

May 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts have delivered their latest 37m Superyacht called Noor to her new owners. Motor yacht NOOR, a Bilgin 123, was launched in November 2009 and is a custom build luxury yacht with modern and innovative design by the Turkey based Shipyard with interior design by Hot Lab Yacht & Design ... read full story

ELEGANCE Yacht – the Drettmann & Horizon Superyacht Range

May 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Elegance range of motor yachts measures in length between 115' - 120'. Elegance superyachts has been a successful realisation as the models offer many of the features and styling of a larger yacht with efficient pricing. ... read full story

Van Dam Nordia finishes several yacht refits

May 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

In addition to the design and construction of new yachts, Van Dam Nordia also carries out extensive refits to the highest Dutch standards. Finished last month was the 70’ Mulder motor yacht White Princess. Jobs on this ship included a complete painting system and new teak deck on the entire vessel. ... read full story

Motor Yacht MAXIMUS: a 60 metre Superyacht by Gino Gandino & Aleph Design

May 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 various water sport and diving equipment. Yacht MAXIMUS will be powered by twin CAT 3516B (1641bKW) diesel engines. The superyacht should be able to attain a maximum speed of 16.5 knots and a cruise speed of 14 knots. ... read full story

Jessica Watson – Australia’s Sailing Hero

May 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 months ago. ... read full story

Fountaine Pajot France 2010 Mahe 36 Evolution Catamaran

May 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Hailed at its launch as “the ultimate combination of big-boat features with a small boat price tag” the Mahé 36 catamaran sailing yacht continues to live up to its billing with the launch of the brand new Mahé 36 Evolution from Fountaine Pajot. After only three years in production, Fountaine Pajot has sold over 120... ... read full story

SP – High Modulus has secured further approval from two leading certification bodies for its new marine foam core, Corecell™ M-Foam.

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 (RINA). These approvals add to earlier accreditations by ABS Quality Evaluations Inc (ABS QE), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL). “These approvals, on top of M-Foam’s combination of high... ... read full story

Yacht KATIE SUE II, the ‘best kept secret’ to be launched in 2010 by Lürssen Yachts

May 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor Yacht Katie Sue II is Lürssen‘s latest ‘best kept secret’ with very little information provided to the general public. The information that we have been able to obtain so far is superyacht Katie Sue II‘s length, which is 60 metres (196.85ft) over all. She is due to be launched in the next few months in... ... read full story

The New Codecasa 50s (sport) Motor Yacht Design – The Open Series Superyacht

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 yacht world a new superyacht demand ultimate comfort, even if it is fast. Accordingly she will provide a sizeable aft sunbathing area along with equally generous interior living spaces. ... read full story

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010 entries top 1000

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 packed full of character – charming, mysterious, personal, weird and just plain perplexing! Britain’s favourite yacht race certainly plays host to an extraordinarily eclectic mix of boat designs,... ... read full story

Mari Cha-III leaves Derecktor after a five month Extensive Refit

May 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The well known and also record breaking sailing yacht Mari-Cha III has recently left the premisses of Derecktor, Connecticut. She has returned to Europe with a fully refitted interior reflecting a clean, modern and minimalistic style. She had also new fresh and black water tanks fitted, new air-conditioning system and ventilation, new rigging and hydraulics... ... read full story

Clare businessmen to jetski around Ireland for charity

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Two county Clare businessmen will undertake a unique challenge next month hoping to circumnavigate Ireland on jet-skis to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) and hopefully create a new world record at the same time. Ennis car dealers Darren Hayes and Liam Cleary will set off from Lahinch in Co Clare... ... read full story

New Zealand Marine industry sets key boat show and conference dates

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 will be held in Queenstown next March. This year’s Christchurch Boat Show will be held in the Christchurch Convention Centre in central Christchurch on July 16-18. Peter Busfield, show CEO... ... read full story

Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSITY: Best Custom Built Yacht (150 ft and up) – Asia Boating Awards 2010

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Oceanco’s Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.47m Nuvolari-Lenard designed superyacht was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht (150ft and up) by Asia Boating Awards during a ceremonial gala held by the Asian Boating Awards at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club in Hong Kong on May 8, 2010.   Vibrant Curiosity has definitely struck a resounding cord in... ... read full story

The British Marine Federation welcomes the UK coalition Government

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 Stevens, Chief Executive of the BMF said: “The BMF looks forward to working with the new coalition Government. “We await formal confirmation of all government appointments but we would particularly... ... read full story

Boston Yacht Haven Marina Now Part of Island Global Yachting Luxury Superyacht Marina Portfolio

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Situated in downtown Boston on Commercial Wharf, Boston Yacht Haven is one of New England’s newest and most luxurious marina developments. ... read full story

New Alloy Yachts AY43 motor yacht by team that created superyacht Allogante

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The award-winning team of Alloy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey Design is working together again to build the spacious motoryacht. The same team created Allogante, now known as Loretta Anne, which won the 2009 ISS Award for the best 24-40m motoryacht. ... read full story

Super Yacht SISA Launched by Benetti at 45m

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Absolute convenience is guaranteed on superyacht SISA Launched by Benetti at 45mby the modern lift connecting all four decks, including the sun deck. ... read full story

Benetti Yacht SILVER ANGEL Wins Award at Asia Boating Awards.

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 SILVER ANGEL is a large long range steel displacement Benetti superyacht at 64,5 meters. She was built by Benetti of Italy and designed by Stefano Natucci with an amazing interior by Argent Design of London. ... read full story

Oceanco Wins Again – Yacht VIBRANT CURIOSTY Awarded at Asia Boating Awards.

May 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

One of the unique and interesting characteristics of the design of Vibrant Curiosity is the mid superstructure bow or strap. While looking impressive from a balancing point of view this feature allows light in a views out around the yachts foyers and stairways. ... read full story

Superyacht Sea Eagle sold for “fire sale” price at Auction.

May 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 week for $3.25 million in what his lawyers term a “fire sale” price. ... read full story

America’s Cup Hall of Fame to induct 6 new nominees.

May 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 Phipps, Mike Drummond, and Halsey Herreshoff for induction into the Hall of Fame on September 18, 2010. ... read full story

Final sea-trial and delivery of My Sisa, the fifteenth model of Benetti Vision 145’, the line created by Stefano Righini.

May 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

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, touched the water at the end of April. The final-sea-trial with the client was organised a week prior to the scheduled date, before delivery of the wonderful Vision 145′. The... ... read full story

Record number of yachts to attend The Rendezvous in Monaco

May 13, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 of the yachting community, residents and visitors to Monaco. ... read full story

43.5 Motor Yacht LATITUDE – a Dutch Yacht Builders Superyacht

May 13, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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. ... read full story

SIGNORA DEL VENTO, the Real Star at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival 2010

May 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

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 sailing yacht Signora Del Vento has been plying the oceans since 1962, when she was born in Poland and is now hosting an exclusive “Lancia Caffè” in the shade... ... read full story

Motor Yacht ILLUSION a Benetti 46.55m (152’7) Superyacht

May 13, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Motor yacht ILLUSION is able to accommodate 10 charter guests in three double and two twin cabins. ... read full story

Asia Boating Awards 2010 Hong Kong

May 13, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

“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 evolved, and how they've become an important touchstone for the growing community of yacht owners, operators and industry insiders in Hong Kong and throughout Asia,” said Mr. Olivier Burlot, managing director of Blu Inc Media, the organiser of the Asia Boating Awards and publisher of Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines. ... read full story

Royal Thames Yacht Club & the Cumberland Cup as sponsored by Audemars Piguet

May 13, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The international battle for the honour of winning the world’s oldest yachting trophy – dating back to 1775 and established some 76 years before the America’s Cup – will be hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club on May 12-16.  The Cumberland Cup is the UK’s only regularly-held international two-boat team racing event in keelboats,... ... read full story

Bill Dixon receives ‘Yacht Designer in Asia of the year’ award

May 13, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Working in this region for so many years has given Bill a unique understanding of the Asian market, the people, traditions, and business relationships. To his clients, Bill and his team at Dixon Yacht Design bring their 'state of the art' design, experience & knowledge of the market. ... read full story

U-Boat Worx Launch a new C-Explorer Submarine Line

May 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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 C-Explorers, and are available in configurations for one to six passengers. ... read full story

PlanetSolar in Hamburg for the Hafengeburtstag.

May 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The PlanetSolar team was in Hamburg from the 7th to the 9th of May for the Hafengeburtstag. ... read full story

GST Tax relief for overseas buyers of Australian yachts.

May 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Australian government has agreed to remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) payable on all boats purchased by overseas buyers, provided the boat is used for recreational purposes in Australian waters for 12 months. ... read full story

The Futuristic Michael Leach Designed and Blohm + Voss built Superyacht ORCA

May 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht Palladium is a German made yacht, constructed at Blohm + Voss shipyard. A well known company that has been around since 1877 and has launched many, state of the art yacht of great designs and performance. The motor yacht Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) measures 96 metres and was first launched in March 2010.... ... read full story

Delphia Yachts to build luxury tenders

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Polish boatbuilder Delphia Yachts has established a new production division for the construction of luxury tenders. Work is currently underway on two new models, the Tender Limousine and Tender Open. The 10m (33ft) Tender Limousine has an Art Deco interior and is designed to shuttle guests to large superyachts. The tender has a raised roof... ... read full story

New Esimit Europa 2 Race Yacht – Fastest in the World?

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sponsored and supported by numerous European institutions, the 30-meter sailboat is among the fastest boats in the world and an ambassador for European Energy. Igor Simcic from Slovenia is the project’s leader and the father of the idea behind it. The crew includes Olympic Games competitors and World Champions. The new Esimit Europa 2 sailboat... ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Preparations end and yacht racing begins today

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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 off Cascais at the Portugal Trophy. Today: three races, three winners: ETNZ wins the 3rd race, followed by TeamOrigin, Cristabella, Audi, Matador… Winds are forecast to be moderate, between... ... read full story

ThyssenKrupp reports strong recovery signs in 1st half 2009/2010

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Stronger signs of recovery in 2nd quarter / Positive earnings performance: €504 million EBT generated in 1st half / Outlook confirmed: Significant earnings improvement expected for full fiscal year Global economic activity has stabilized in recent months – albeit at a low level. Nevertheless, the effects of the deep economic and financial crisis were still... ... read full story

Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger succeeds Dr. Ekkehard Schulz as Chairman Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG in Germany.

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Blohm + Voss Shipyards is a company within the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. As management holding company, Hamburg-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems parents the new shipyard group, bundling staff and service functions which are furnished to the various companies. ... read full story

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