PIMEX, now in its eighth year, is a spectacular marine and lifestyle exhibition held at the Royal Phuket Marina Exhibition and Conference Centre in Phuket, Thailand from January 6 to 9, 2011, and set to be another major success. ... read full story
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New superyacht dry dock delivered to Knight & Carver
July 13, 2010
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On the 30th of June 2010, the Knight & Carver Yacht Center in San Diego, California took delivery a superyacht dry dock called ‘Diligence’ for its refit and repair operations. ... read full story
Burger Boat Company may lay off employees
July 13, 2010
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Burger Boat Company may lay off approximately 70 employees during the next six months. These layoffs will be in addition to a series of small layoffs that have occurred over the last several months. The company is positive and continues to seek new projects, which could minimize layoffs and make the notice to lay off the employees a moot point. ... read full story
AIMEX awarded grant for marine industry seminars in Australia.
July 12, 2010
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The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) have been awarded a grant by the Australian government to host a total of 6 Seminars to concentrate on “Driving innovation through the adoption of new technologies” to ensure businesses continue to thrive and survive. ... read full story
Superyacht Mangusta 148 Oceano by Overmarine
July 12, 2010
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Overmarine, the Viareggio, Italy based superyacht builder have presented preliminary designs of their latest project, the Mangusta 148 Oceano. The Mangusta 148 Oceano is 45.5 m and will be powered dual MTU 12V4000 M53R diesel engines able to provide a top speed of 15 knots. The Mangusta 148 Oceano is Overmarine’s first displacement trideck motor yacht. ... read full story
Great success for Numarine Open Day 2010
July 12, 2010
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The Numarine Open Day 2010 event was held on the 8th, 9th and 10th of July 2010. Guest from all over the world joined the event, that has been held for the third time with a great success. ... read full story
Top coat revision announced by AWLGRIP
July 12, 2010
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Following the extensive customer feedback, Awlgrip has announced a top coat revision. This revision is due for introduction into the professional yacht market immediately after the previews with customers. ... read full story
Eel Kant appointed as managing director at Jongert Shipyard
July 12, 2010
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Eel Kant has been appointed as the managing director at the Jongert Shipyard as of 1st July 2010. Mr Kant was the Managing Director of Oceanco for about 7 years, from 2003 to 2010. Kant is very positive about the yards survival after the worldwide financial crisis. ... read full story
Sailing schooner Atlantic delivered.
July 12, 2010
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The superyacht Atlantic, a 56m three-masted schooner which is a replica of the famous schooner ATLANTIC launched in 1903, has been delivered. Sailing yacht Atlantic was reportedly in La Rochelle, France for around 10 days where she completed some finishing touches and is now on her way to the Mediterranean to start her charter season. ... read full story
The 30m Werner Yacht Design – a 98 ft Motor Yacht
July 10, 2010
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Werner Yacht Design create a 30m motor yacht without a third deck. The Werner 30m Yacht design is instead a raised pilot house superyacht concept. ... read full story
Heesen Yachts launch yacht S. Bernardo (San Bernardo)
July 09, 2010
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Superyacht S.Bernardo, like her 4400 sister ships, was designed by Heesen Yachts in conjunction with Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. In addition it was Frank Laupman who produced the yacht's sleek exterior styling and the lavish interior of the semi displacement fast motor yacht, which is expected to cruise at a maximum 25 knot speed. ... read full story
Sailing Superyacht Twizzle Launched by Royal Huisman
July 09, 2010
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Sailing yacht TWIZZLE is Royal Huisman’s first superyacht as styled by Redman Whiteley Dixon - with Todhunter Designers and the owners providing interior decoration - and the first yacht build as designed by the well known naval architecture Ed Dubois and the first sailing yacht with a flying bridge. ... read full story
Filippetti Yachts
July 09, 2010
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Filippetti Yachts was created by Fausto Filippetti and his children Martina and Giovanni in a futuristic building in Mondolfo, in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Italy. The yacht builder creates 20-30 metre motor yachts. ... read full story
Motor yacht BISCUIT 95′ launched by Filippetti Yachts
July 09, 2010
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Superyacht BISCUIT 95' as built and launched by Filippetti Yachts is a collaboration with Hot Lab Studio. The motor yacht BISCUIT is a rebuilt of a 30 m flybridge yacht. ... read full story
Uniellé Design Studio designed SORAYA 70 yacht
July 09, 2010
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Following up on the article from a few days ago, CharterWorld is now able to provide you with more images regarding the exciting new Soraya Yachts design project, the new Soraya 70 Yacht. Super Yacht Soraya 70 is a result of collaboration between Soraya Yachts and Uniellé design studios. She is projected to be a... ... read full story
Lurssen Yacht’s Pacific Superyacht
July 09, 2010
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Superyacht 'Pacific' is launched in 2010 and she is an impressive 85 metre (278 ft) Lurssen motor yacht with exterior design work by German Frers and her interior design work was created by Bannenberg & Rowell. Yacht Pacific is almost an explorer type yacht in style and she is amoungst the most important new yacht launches by Lurssen in 2010. ... read full story
Jongert launches the Sailing Yacht Uisge Beatha
July 09, 2010
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Jongert Shipyard launches their latest sailing yacht Uisge Beatha on the 24th June 2010. She is a Jongert 2400M aluminium sloop rigged yacht. Water of Life or Uisge Beatha Yacht was built for her Scottish owner, who after a worldwide search chose Jongert to built her. ... read full story
Sunreef Yacht IPHARRA at the 2010 Cannes International Boat Show
July 09, 2010
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Sunreef Yachts is delighted to confirm that this year’s edition of the Cannes International Boat Show held from 8 to 13 September 2010 will see the worldwide premiere of the Sunreef 102 Double Deck IPHARRA catamaran. The Sunreef Yacht Ipharra is the first double deck sailing catamaran in the world. She is also the second... ... read full story
Marine Industry continues to recover from the recession
July 09, 2010
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British Marine Federation reports, that the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry is continuing to regain its strength after the recession. ... read full story
Exalto Emirates LLC appointed by Maxwell Marine
July 09, 2010
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Maxwell Marine, producer and distributor of the world known range of Maxwell anchoring equipment, based in New Zealand, have appointed Exalto Emirates LLC as the new distributor in the UAE. ... read full story
San Francisco sole USA host city candidate for 34th America’s Cup
July 09, 2010
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After putting forward a strong venue proposal, San Francisco is now the only city in the USA under consideration to host the 34th America’s Cup match. ... read full story
Lurssen superyacht Pacific, the 85 m project JOSI ready for launch.
July 09, 2010
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The Lurssen superyacht Pacific, the 58 metre superyacht project JOSI ready for launch at the Lürssen shipyard. Superyacht Pacific is the 4th launch for Lurssen shipyard this year following the launch of motor yacht CRYSTAL , Superyacht Phoenix 2 and mega yacht SOLEMATES II. ... read full story
Luxury Maiora 32 motor yacht MARNAYA charter debut in Greece
July 08, 2010
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The luxury motor yacht MARNAYA has arrived from the Maiora shipyard and is ready for her charter debut in Greece. We are also pleased to bring you new photo's of the Maiora 32m MARNAYA's interior. ... read full story
Walcon Marine’s floating football pitch for World Cup in Sydney Harbour, Australia.
July 08, 2010
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Walcon Marine has created a floating football pitch in Australia for the Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest, which will host street soccer competitions as part of the program of celebrations for the World Cup. Once the World Cup is finished the floating football field will be dismantled and then reassembled to form the walkways for the Sydney International Boat Show - Australia’s biggest Boat Show, being held from 29 July to 2 August. ... read full story
Bilgin Yachts launches the Bilgin 123 motor Yacht TEE DJE
July 08, 2010
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Bilgin Yachts launched their new Bilgin 123 model motor yacht Tee-Dje on the 3rd of July 2010. The yacht has been designed by the Bilgin Yachts themselves with the interior design by H2 Yacht Design. Tee-Dje Yacht can accommodate up to 8 guests in four cabins and a crew of 6 in three cabins, as well as offering one Captains cabin. She is due to reach her owner at the end of July 2010. ... read full story
Centek Industries New Catalogue Available Now
July 08, 2010
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New catalogue is available from Centek Industries, who are a producer of custom marine exhaust systems and other environmental products. The catalogue contains many new products, including thruster tunnels, ANSI flanges and the Marlin Series Streamline muffler. ... read full story
Marina Santa Marta added to IGY destinations
July 08, 2010
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Marina Santa Marta strategically located in Santa Marta, Colombia on the Northern Caribbean coast has been added to Island Global Yachting's (IGY) global collection of destinations. IGY is one of the world's premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas. ... read full story
Porto San Rocco Marina in Italy selling Duty Free Fuel
July 08, 2010
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Porto San Rocco Marina, located in the Bay of Muggia, within the Gulf of Trieste in Italy offers duty free fuel to all yachts leaving EU within eight hours from purchasing the fuel. ... read full story
OC Technology and Yellowbrick Tracking in joint partnership
July 08, 2010
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OC Technology and Yellowbrick Tracking signed a new strategic partnership, which represents a important consolidation in the tracking business. As a result of this joint venture, Yellowbrick will become a leading company in the offshore yacht tracking market, with the largest fleet of Iridium-based tracking units available. ... read full story
Luxury Sunreef 102 catamaran IPHARRA ready for charter.
July 08, 2010
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Sunreef yachts have announced that Luxury Sunreef 102 catamaran IPHARRA is heading to the Mediterranean where she will be available for charters from August 22nd. Sunreef catamaran IPHARRA will be available for charter in Sardinia, Corsica and the Western Med. ... read full story
Superyacht Lena, Sanlorenzo’s 5th 40 Alloy launched
July 08, 2010
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Superyacht Lena, the 5th hull of the 40 Alloy series by San Lorenzo has been launched. M/Y Lena is a fast aluminium superyacht with a planning hull built at the Sanlorenzo Shipyard in Viareggio. ... read full story
Jersey registered yachts to fly Defaced Red Ensign
July 08, 2010
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Vessels registered in Jersey are now entitled to fly a defaced Red Ensign bearing the offshore finance centre’s Coat of Arms. ... read full story
Superyacht Ulysses Launched by Benetti
July 07, 2010
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Superyacht Ulysses was launched by the Benetti Shipyard in Italy in June 2010. ... read full story
Prix d’ Elegance crew competition at the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010
July 07, 2010
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Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010 is calling for creative minds to join their Prix d'Elegance competition. All crews are welcome to join and compete for impressive and exciting trophies from Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2010. ... read full story
Leopard Yachts introduces the Motor Yacht Leopard 56
July 07, 2010
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Leopard Yachts have recently unveiled their new project, the Motor Yacht Leopard 56m, which will become the largest yacht to come out of the Italian Shipyard. The project Leopard 56 is a result of collaboration between the naval architects Andrè Bacigalupo and Leopard Yachts. ... read full story
MaxSea joines forces with VELUX 5 OCEANS
July 07, 2010
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Marine navigation software pioneer MaxSea has joined forces with the VELUX 5 OCEANS race management team for the 2010/11 edition of the race. ... read full story
CJR Propulsion announces partenership with Southampton University’s Fluid Structure Interactions Research Group (FSIRG)
July 07, 2010
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World leading propeller and sterngear system manufacturer, CJR Propulsion, has announced the start of a long-term partnership with Southampton University's Fluid Structure Interactions Research Group (FSIRG) – working together to develop accurate design tools to optimise propeller and sterngear technology for improved performance, fuel efficiency, longevity and reduced vibration. ... read full story
Superyacht MYSTIC’s interior by Schnaase Interior Design
July 07, 2010
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Schnaase Interior Design has unveiled images of their new interior for the superyacht Mystic, a 46 metre superyacht which was designed by Diana Yacht Design and has now been built and launched by CMB Yachts. ... read full story
Monaco Yacht Show 2010 – Ulysse Nardin an official sponsor.
July 07, 2010
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Ulysse Nardin is the Official Sponsor of the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show, the World’s Luxury Yacht Showplace held from Sept. 22-25 at Port Hercules, Monaco. ... read full story
Alu Marine introduces the new Catamaran Noah 76
July 06, 2010
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A class of her own, the Noah 76 Yacht is a catamaran with character: seaworthy, powerful, comfortable and safe. Built in aluminum by Alu Marine, she is very safe and with her long range, is perfect for distant cruising. The Noah 76 was designed by VPLP naval architects (Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost), world leader in the racing and cruising multihull sector, with an interior design from Anne-Monique Bonadei. ... read full story
1962 Feadship Yacht Sirene under refit at Van Dam Nordia
July 06, 2010
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The Van Dam Nordia shipyard is one of the world’s oldest yacht-builders. Since shipbuilding is a trade that often goes from one generation to the next, the Van Dam yard has also been passed on through the family ranks. Until this day the yard is owned by the Van Dam family and run by Robert van Dam’s son in law Jacco Jongkind, Managing Director of the yard. The design department is lead by Robin ten Hoope, who has been co-responsible for the latest generation of Nordia yachts for the past 10 years. This month Van Dam Nordia welcomed the Yacht Sirene to our yard, a motoryacht built by Feadship in 1962. This lovely yacht has already had many modifications over the decades, and the current owner is aiming to bring her back to original state. Yachts Sirene is due to be ready in about three months time. ... read full story
Yacht Madiblue on Fire in Greece
July 06, 2010
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Unfortunate news has come to hand that the superyacht Madiblue has fire onboard in the Greece marina called Vouliagmeni. Further details about the Madi Blue motor yacht fire are as yet unknown. Yacht Madiblue is 46.7 metres in length and was built by the Australian company Oceanfast in 1986. ... read full story
The Soraya 46 Superyacht
July 06, 2010
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The Soraya 46 motor yacht is being built by Gentech Yachts Ltd., a subsidiary of Gentech Ltd., a highly successful international corporation with businesses in a number of fields, including business aviation, real estate development, engineering and fashion retail. With expertise in cutting-edge innovation and technology and with more than 15 years of personal experience in yachting, Gentech is dedicated to setting new standards for this range of 21st century mega yachts. ... read full story
The Moonen 133 superyacht
July 06, 2010
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The Moonen 133 superyacht can be described as 'a cross-over of a cross-over', blending rugged adventurous looks with modern superyacht stylishness and classic elements. This exceptionally elegant explorer has a low profile, excellent sea handling performance and a very long range. The Moonen design team was responsible for the overall design concept, with René van der Velden adding his delicate touch to the styling. ... read full story
The Soraya 70 Superyacht
July 06, 2010
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The Soraya 70 yacht is another collaboration between Soraya Yachts and the Uniellé design studio. This team also worked together successfully on Soraya 46 yacht, which is now under construction. In fact Jure Bukavec, founder of Uniellé Yacht Design, designed Soraya 46 to be the ultimate showcase for the innovative use of new yacht building technologies and the Gentech shipyard has the honour of realising the design and technology from the plans into a physical reality. Soraya Yachts are undertaking to creating a graceful and stylish motor yacht which is to offer her yacht owner an ideal combination of state-of-the-art design, construction and elegance. The Soraya 70 superyacht has every reason to attain the same high standards or better. ... read full story
Christensen Yachts begins the Ocean Alexander yachts and is to build two 50m custom series superyachts “Deputy Dog” and “Perfect Pursuit”
July 05, 2010
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The yachts are code named superyachts "Deputy Dog" and "Perfect Pursuit". Also, last week Christensen Shipyards took delivery of a 46m (150ft) superyacht Ocean Alexander mould at the Washington shipyard. ... read full story
Global Telesat Communications appoints The Mansell Agency
July 05, 2010
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Global Telesat Communications Ltd, satellite communications experts and resellers, is pleased to announce that they have appointed The Mansell Agency to handle all public relations, advertising, media and marketing activity within the marine sector. Global Telesat Communications provides customers all over the world with satellite equipment, providing voice and data solutions, including handheld phones, fixed and portable terminals, airtime contracts and also bespoke projects, such as satellite tracking devices. All the leading systems are available, such as Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya and Globalstar, each offering different coverage areas around the world and responding to particular individual requirements. ... read full story
Alloy Yachts starts the construction of the new 39 metre Expedition Motor Yacht
July 05, 2010
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MCM is pleased to announce a new 39-metre expedition style motor yacht MCM 155 designed by René Van der Velden, which is immediately starting construction in New Zealand with MCM acting as the owner’s construction manager. ... read full story
Sanlorenzo Yacht Mentxu and Yacht Lammouche at the International Boat Shows
July 05, 2010
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Sanlorenzo Yachts are glad to announce that they will exhibit two of their very important tailor-made yachts - the Motor Yacht Mentxu and the Motor Yacht Lammouche - at the upcoming International Boat Shows: ... read full story
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