Two key marine industry organizations have signalled a positive move forward for the Australian marine industry by signing a landmark agreement to work closer together. Under the new agreement, the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), the peak body for Australian marine exporters, will manage the day to day operations of Super Yacht Base Australia (SYBA) the peak body for the Australian superyacht sector. ... read full story
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Motor Yacht Aicon 82 Open debuts on the Italian market
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The motor yacht Aicon 82 Open debuts on the Italian market. The 82’ Aicon Yacht combines in a megayacht, the same decisive and flowing concepts which characterize the yacht Aicon 62 and the yacht Aicon 72 of the same line. A fusion of style and rigor, a refuge for those who are continually in search of excellence, the Aicon 82 Open Motoryacht is a unique combination of class, attention to detail, comfort, technology and innovative design. Its line infringes on the conformity of space recreating environments which are ideally open and functional and allow sailing while totally immersed in contemporary comfort and relax. ... read full story
Superyacht Columbus 199 by Palumbo
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Motor yacht Columbus 199 is a 60 meter (197 feet), steel-hulled superyacht, currently being built by Cantieri Navale Palumbo slated for launch in 2012. ... read full story
Sanlorenzo superyacht Lammouche at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show
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Sanlorenzo have announced their flagship, superyacht Lammouche will be at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. (September 22nd-25th 2010) The 44 metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Lammouche was launched in early 2010 by the shipyard in Italy. The 44m Steel vessel has a three-deck displacement hull, with aluminium superstructure. ... read full story
New High-Performance Yachts for 34th America’s Cup
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Rating rule authorities in America and Britain have been commissioned to draft the rules for the next generation of America’s Cup yacht. In asking US SAILING and the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Seahorse Rating affiliate to write the rules, BMW ORACLE Racing and Golden Gate Yacht Club, winner of the 33rd America’s Cup last February, has ensured the process is neutral and independent. ... read full story
Motor Yacht Calliope is the new name for the Holland Jachtbouw 42m superyacht
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The owners of M/Y Calliope first was built the 32m Cassiopeia yacht which was launched back in 2004. Both of the owner's yachts have been named after goddesses; M/Y Calliope being the muse of music and poetry. ... read full story
Superyacht Exuma launched by Perini Navi a Picchiotti motor yacht from Vitruvius
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Superyacht Exuma, the Picchiotti 50 metre motor yacht – the first of three such units sold as of today by the Perini Navi Group under the Picchiotti brand – will be launched tomorrow in La Spezia. The launch of motor yacht Exuma sanctions the Group’s entrance in the field of motor yachts and the new reorganisation of the Italian shipyards with the change in the company name of the Cantieri Navali Beconcini shipyard of La Spezia to Picchiotti. ... read full story
Oceanco at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show
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Oceanco is pleased to announce its continued presence at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show from September 22-25 at Port Hercules in the Principality of Monaco. ... read full story
What does George Clooney, the Burj Khalifa, the Mona Lisa and Orcas have to do with Oceanco Superyachts?
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The top responses from the 22 journalists canvassed included were “Orcas, Burj Khalifa, George Clooney, and the Mona Lisa.” Shall we conclude that Oceanco has a killer instinct, reaches to build the biggest in the world, has the sexiest yachts, and is at the same time enigmatic? ... read full story
Exclusive relationship between Princess Yachts International and Viking Sport Cruisers
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Since 1995, when an exclusive relationship was formed between Princess Yachts International and Viking Sport Cruisers of New Jersey in the US, the two companies have successfully created a new class of luxury performance motor yacht for the American market. Designed and crafted in the UK by Princess and marketed under the Viking brand in the States, these powerful cruising yachts have remained at the very forefront of the market, leading the way in quality of build, seakeeping and, through the solid foundations of Viking Sport Cruisers, class leading customer service. ... read full story
Dates announced for the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show
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The 2011 edition will take place from April 7th to April 10th at the Port Vauban in Antibes. Antibes Yacht Show is the only Yacht Show in the Mediterranean area for BROKERAGE and CHARTER. It’s the best time to come and chose a yacht, just before the start of the season. ... read full story
Superyachts launched in June 2010
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There have been a number of superyachts launched during June 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month. ... read full story
Hakvoort superyachts Project YN 246 and Project YN 247 in build
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Hakvoort Shipyard currently has two Superyacht projects, namely Project 246 and Project 247 currently in the Hakvoort sheds and under construction. ... read full story
Sunreef 102 Catamaran IPHARRA completes sea trial
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The Sunreef 102 Double Deck IPHARRA is getting ready for her first charter with the owner and his party in the Mediterranean. The yacht has been meticulously checked and has gone through several sea trials on the Baltic Sea with its crew and Sunreef's architects, engineers and technical specialists. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Meteor 100 (YD69) under construction
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Yachting Developments currently have a 100ft composite performance cruising sloop under construction at its yard in Auckland. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” ... read full story
The Soraya Yachts 152 Superyacht
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Among the Soraya Yachts 152' motor yacht's most noteworthy features is a “touch-and-go” helipad on the yacht’s forward deck, remarkable given the yacht’s relatively “modest” LOA. The yacht’s bulbous bow helps add stability for helicopter landings. ... read full story
Azimut Benetti Group at the Fourth Yachting Gala in Cannes
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AZIMUT-BENETTI GROUP in Cannes, the fourth Yachting Gala, the most exclusive and prestigious private boat show. 25 boats from the three Group brands (Azimut Yachts, Atlantis and Benetti) available for the one thousand plus guests arriving from all over the world, both for sea-going trials and an exclusive cruise to the Lérins Islands. ... read full story
Mega yacht Big Fish leaves for Papeete in the Society Islands
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First Stop will be Tahiti, then on to Fort Lauderdale. After almost three years of construction, the 45 meter Luxury Expedition Yacht Big Fish quietly slipped her ways in the Auckland Harbor Viaduct on June 28 and pointed her bows toward her first destination of Papeete in the Society Islands. ... read full story
Superyachts visiting the Maldives benefit from Visa Changes.
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The General Manager of Asia Pacific Superyachts is happy to share ‘good news’ for yachts returning to the Maldives or interested in a holiday exploring the area. The Maldives region has proven to be a Superyacht vacation paradise and one of the best travel destinations in the world. Now it’s even easier and less costly for yachts – now you can get 90 day stay, unlike previous regulations. ... read full story