2010 October

News Archive

International Superyacht Society (ISS) Announce Design & Leadership Award Winners

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ISS (International Superyacht Society) is pleased to announce winners of the 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. Representing superlative achievement, the awards were presented last night at the 20th Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ... read full story

Superyacht Kokomo wins ISS award for best sailing yacht over 40m

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Alloy Yachts is proud and pleased to announce that the 58.4m superyacht Kokomo has just won the ISS Award for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ at the 20th ISS Design Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ... read full story

8th China Guangzhou International Boat Show 2011

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 8th China Guangzhou International Boat Show (GBS 2011) will be held from March 3rd to 5th, 2011. The show is expected to have 30,000 sqm, 600 exhibitors and 2,000 booths plus around 20,000 professional visitors and more than 100 global trade organizations participating. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race Class Winners Confirmed.

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

If the early miles of the Rolex Middle Sea Race Valletta, Malta, were a test of patience, the latter miles were a true test of endurance. A strong mistral of up to 40+ knots helped push the fleet homeward to the finish in Malta. ... read full story

Compositeworks invites superyacht refit clients to carbon offset shore power.

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Compositeworks has introduced carbon offsetting for its superyacht refit clients, working in partnership with specialists Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story

Superyacht MAZU launched by MCC

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Maritime Concept and Construction’s (MCC) new 46-meter motor yacht MAZU was just launched in China. Superyacht Mazu is the second yacht in the Marco Polo series, built at the Cheoy Lee Shipyard in China. ... read full story

Rodriguez Group’s teams with Italyachts to build superyachts

October 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

RODRIGUEZ GROUP are to announce the signing of a new partnership with the Italian shipyard ITALYACHTS for the construction of 34.5 m, 43 m and 50 m superyachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010 ... read full story

Ferretti to launch 2010-11 Nautical year at Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group will launch the 2010-2011 nautical year in the US at the 51st Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show to be held from October 28th to 1st November 2010. ... read full story

The Ferretti Group displays 5 new models at the 51st Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010.

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group presents its portfolio of luxury vessels including 5 new models at the 51st Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show to be held from October 28th to 1st November 2010. ... read full story

Dixon Yacht Design receive 2 Showboats Design Awards for Sailing yacht Liara

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the prestigious Showboats International Design Awards 2010, Dixon Yacht Design picked up not one, but two, awards for the Performance Yachts PY-100, sailing yacht Liara’. ... read full story

World’s largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas delivered

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

World's largest and most innovative cruise ship, The Allure of the Seas was delivered on 28 October 2010, by STX's Turku Shipyard to the American shipowners Royal Caribbean International. Allure of the Seas is the sister ship of Oasis of the Seas delivered a year ago. ... read full story

Alewijnse Marine Systems to boost superyacht yards competitiveness.

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Alewijnse, a leading electrical system integrator is launching a major initiative that will see it working with superyacht yards worldwide to lower their production costs of super yachts without any loss of build quality. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai – Preparations nearly complete

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The final Louis Vuitton Trophy event is scheduled to start in Dubai on Sunday November 12th 2010, featuring six of the top international sailing teams in the world. ... read full story

Schooner Elena to compete in the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race 2011

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Elena intends to start her commemorative "centennial tour" by competing in the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race 2011 and hopes to break the schooner Sea Fox's record. ... read full story

Feadship sells superyacht Gladiator (ex Sirius) F45

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Feadship Royal Van Lent has sold the fourth yacht in its F45 Vantage custom-series, superyacht Galdiator (ex Sirius). The next F45 Vantage custom-series by Feadship is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2011. ... read full story

Bremont’s B-1 Marine Clock

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Inspired by John Harrison's original Ships Chronometer, Bremont is building a marine clock as a tribute to this great man. The marine clock will boast some unique features including three time zones, 30 day power reserve, date, 90 day chronograph and the case will be fully waterproof. ... read full story

Performance Yachts receives 2 awards at The Showboats Design Awards.

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Performance Yachts picked up two prestigious awards last night at the Showboats Design Awards 2010 in Florida. Awards were presented to sailing yacht Liara for the Naval Architecture by Dixon Yacht Design and the modern technology on the Performance Yachts highly innovative lifting keel. ... read full story

The Showboats Design Awards 2010

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The inaugural ShowBoats Design Awards took place last night at the exclusive Mar A Lago Club, Donald Trump’s private members club in Palm Beach, Florida. Following a two-day Superyacht Design Symposium, 350 guests gathered for an evening of cocktails, a gala dinner and Awards ceremony honoring the Superyacht industry’s creative talents; the architects, designers, stylists, craftsmen, and innovators in yacht technologies. ... read full story

The Showboats Design Awards 2010 Winners

October 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With more than 200 nominations for The Showboat Design Awards 2010, it was an incredibly tough task for the experienced panel, however the 2010 winners have been selected. ... read full story

Sunseeker selects Raymarine products for standard fit on motor yacht range

October 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunseeker International will fit Raymarine products as standard on Sunseeker's motor yacht range including Portofino, Manhattan, Predator, and Superhawk Yacht models - up to the 30 Metre Yacht. Breadth of product range, global service and support, and product development were cited as key decision-making factors. ... read full story

Full planning consent granted for East Cowes Marina

October 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is delighted that full planning consent has been granted by the Isle of Wight Council for the next phase of the Cowes Outer Harbour Project – the East Cowes marina development on the Isle of Wight. ... read full story

New layouts for the Majesty 63 and Majesty 56 motor yachts

October 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft Inc. and Majesty Yachts have introduced new layouts of the Majesty 63 and Majesty 56 motor yachts for the European market this season. The new development and layouts provide owners with greater usage flexibility; enhance onboard space available in both the main saloons and the crew quarters, while maintaining the same level of luxury. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo to furnish yachts with Boffi

October 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sanlorenzo has signed an agreement with Boffi to furnish its yachts with Boffi kitchens and in the future with bathroom elements too. The first prototype has already been launched on the 2010 Sanlorenzo SL100 New flying bridge motor yacht. ... read full story

70th annual Miami International Boat Show 2011

October 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the World’s greatest boating events, returns Feb. 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers around the world. ... read full story

Feadship Superyacht Ecstasea carbon offsets her fuel

October 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 86m Feadship Superyacht Ecstasea has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel to balance her carbon footprint. ... read full story

Pershing 92ft motor yacht

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Pershing 92 motor yacht, the successor to the Pershing 90-footer showcases a few different advancements and features. Motor Yacht Pershing 92’, is a racy and modern model, with maximum comfort on board, ensuring continuity between the interiors and the exteriors and incomparable living spaces. ... read full story

Vicem 46m super yacht in build

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vicem Yachts are currently building a 46-meter super yacht featuring lines penned by Mulder Design and an interior design created by Art-Line Studios. The new 46m Vicem motor yacht is expected to be ready sometime in 2011. ... read full story

Tricon Marine to build a new custom Argos Gulfstream 70 (G70) motor yacht

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tricon Marine has signed a contract to build a new custom Argos Gulfstream 70 (G70) motor yacht for a private European buyer with launch scheduled for late 2011. The G70 pilothouse yacht is the latest addition to Tricon’s innovative, limited-edition Argos series. ... read full story

Trinity Yachts resumes construction of 50m superyacht T059.

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Trinity Yachts have announced the recommencement of construction for superyacht hull T059, a 164’ (50m) Aluminum trideck motor yacht. The construction contract for the 50m superyacht T059 was signed in December 2007 but the build was postponed by mutual agreement between Trinity Yachts and the Owner in August 2009. Delivery of the megayacht is now scheduled for 2012. ... read full story

Nordhavn 76 motor yacht Eliana launched

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Nordhavn 76 motor yacht Eliana was delivered to its owners a few weeks ago. Built at the Ta Shing shipyard, motor yacht Eliana features interior design by Scott Cole. The yacht is a portrait in contemporary styling and mechanical design savvy, and features a number of Nordhavn firsts on both fronts. ... read full story

Azimut Yachts debut 3 motor yachts at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010.

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Azimut Yachts chose the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010 for the debut in the United States of the new Azimut 53 motor yacht, the model awarded "Motorboat of the Year 2010" by a selected team of journalists and the UK magazine Motorboat & Yachting. The Azimut 53, 38 and 72S motor yachts will be present at the show. ... read full story

Superyacht Mia Elise launched by Trinity Yachts

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Trinity Yachts has delivered superyacht Mia Elise, their fourth superyacht in 2010. Motor yacht Mia Elise (Hull No. T055) measures 49.9m, designed by the in-house team at Trinity Yachts with interior styling by the renowned Patrick Knowles. M/Y Mia Elise will make her debut during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010. (FLIBS) ... read full story

DuraShield® Marine Sales Increase of 42 Percent to Date in 2010

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Glasshape® Limited Specialist Glass Products, manufacturer of DuraShield® Superyacht and Marine Glass, reported that 2010 sales to date are up 42 percent compared to last year – 35 percent higher than the initial forecast which was set 40 percent above 2009 sales. ... read full story

New Outer Harbour development at East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has confirmed Sutton Harbour Holdings PLC as the preferred bidder in the process to identify a developer and operator for the new Outer Harbour development at East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. The development is a key part of the regeneration of East Cowes. ... read full story

Farr Yacht Design teams with Firehole Technologies

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Firehole Technologies’ Engineering Services Branch announced a contract relationship with Farr Yacht Design, Ltd. The contract award entails analytical evaluation, design review and modification recommendations for a high performance ocean racing yacht. ... read full story

Ferretti 750 motor yacht receives Best Of the Best Award from Robb Report

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ferretti Yachts continues to expand in China, which has been further confirmed by the many top, high visibility acknowledgements of international importance it has received inlcuding the Robb Report Best of the Best Award and the Hurun Report Best of Italian Luxury. ... read full story

Marlink introduces Access Controller for seamless communications at sea

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications, presents a new Access Controller system enabling seamless and cost-effective management of a ship's onboard satellite communications network. ... read full story

Glasshape® superyacht marine glass at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Glasshape® Limited Specialist Glass Products, manufacturer of DuraShield® Superyacht and Marine Glass, has unveiled the new DuraShield® Marine Acoustic Glass and DuraShield® Marine E-zone® Glass and will be at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010. ... read full story

Kiwi Closures introduces Automated Pantograph Aluminum Door at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Kiwi Closures, a New Zealand designer and manufacturer of high-end aluminum doors, windows and sliders, is introducing its new Automated Pantograph Aluminum Door at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010. ... read full story

Manson Anchors introduces new Hiding Anchor at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Manson Anchors, New Zealand, a leading manufacturer of anchors for pleasure boats, super yachts and commercial vessels, is introducing the new Hiding Anchor at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010. ... read full story

Palladum Technologies nominated for second Dame Award

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Palladium Technologies new Apple iPad-based SiMON² ship alarm monitoring application has been nominated by the judges for the prestigious DAME Award which will be presented at the 2010 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), held Nov. 16-18 in the Amsterdam RAI convention center. ... read full story

Superyacht Cakewalk completes maiden voyage

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Cakewalk, America’s flagship completed her maiden voyage from Connecticut to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, arriving on Sunday. The Derecktor motor yacht Cakewalk has ahead of schedule for her debut during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. ... read full story

3rd Annual Superyacht Design Symposium

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Excitement was in the air as delegates began arriving in Palm Beach for the 3rd Annual Superyacht Design Symposium. Attendees to this two-day workshop on large yacht design issues and management topics reads like a Who’s Who of the industry’s “A-Team.” ... read full story

McKay Integrated Monitoring, Alarm & Control System (MIMACS) debut at FLIBS

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

McKay, a New Zealand marine electrical company specializing in superyachts ranging from 30 to 145 meters in length, is introducing the McKay Integrated Monitoring, Alarm and Control System (MIMACS) at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2010. ... read full story

Jestercom’s new mobile marketing solution for superyacht manufacturers and dealers.

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Jestercom, have announced the launch of its new “Personal Marketing Experience” (PME), an innovative smart phone/device application for yacht manufacturers and their dealers. ... read full story

Trinity superyachts Mi Sueño and Big Zip fitted with Palladium Technologies

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Palladium Technologies have supplied its SiMON integrated monitoring, control & alarm systems for Trinity megayacht Mi Sueño and superyacht Big Zip. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race, Esimit Europa 2 receives line honours.

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At 18h 32m 32s CEST on Monday, sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) received line honours for the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Marsamxett Harbour. The Slovenian maxi’s elapsed time was 2 days, 6 hours, 52 minutes, 32 seconds. ... read full story

20th DAME – Design Award METS 2010 NOMINEES announced.

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Out of a total of 132 products entered in this year’s prestigious DAME – Design Award METS competition, the DAME Jury has nominated 63 from which the overall and category winners will be chosen. The competition is held every year in conjunction with METS inc. SuperYacht Pavilion. ... read full story

Yacht and Boat Korea 2010 a success

October 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

South Korean boat show, Yacht and Boat Korea 2010, was hugely successful with around 120,000 attendees, 155 exhibitors including international companies representing 19 countries throughout Asia, Europe, North America and the Pacific. ... read full story

The Viking Sport Cruisers 70 Motor Yacht

October 24, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Viking Sport Cruisers 70 Motor Yacht has an expansive flybridge which is accessed from either the molded stairwell on the aft deck or through the salon staircase. Here there is ample seating, a wet bar with sink, electric grill, and built-in refrigerator. The centerline helm of the Viking 70 Yacht provides superb visibility for... ... read full story

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