Over the next week, three Dockwise ships, at full capacity, will arrive at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., after crossing the Atlantic ocean …
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New Zealand Marine Industry aims to grow 55% by 2015
October 21, 2010
The NZ Marine Industry (NZMI) sets ambitious course for $2.7 billion p.a. by 2015 which is an increase of 55% over the next five years.
Lloyd’s Register Board appoints Chairman-elect and celebrates strong performance in its 250th year
October 21, 2010
Thomas Thune Andersen has been chosen to succeed Chairman David Moorhouse CBE when he retires at the end of 2010.
2nd Asia Superyacht Conference a success
October 21, 2010
The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference hosted over 220 participants in total from over 35 countries around the world. The event highlighted both the …
Holland Jachtbouw Partners with ISS for METS Event
October 21, 2010
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) have announced that the Holland Jachtbouw Refit Centre will again be the ISS Silver Supporter and …
First ‘ecHo’ motor yacht from Monte Fino in build
October 21, 2010
Taiwan’s leading builder of luxury yachts Kha Shing, has begun building the first of its newest model in its Monte Fino range, the ‘ecHo’ hull …
Hurghada superyacht Marina, Egypt to be managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas
October 21, 2010
Hurghada Marina, Egypt has a new Harbour Manager and signed a ten year operations contract with Camper & Nicholsons Marinas. This latest signing …
Vripack’s Doggersbank: the legend returns…
October 21, 2010
During the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010, Vripack’s ‘yardless yacht’ the legend called Doggersbank will officially re-enter the market.
Vitters sailing yacht Marie sets sail for Caribbean.
October 21, 2010
Vitters’ built 55m (180 ft) classic ketch Marie features a combination of classic lines with optimized performance. Sailing yacht Marie has set …
The VD125 Marco Polo explorer yacht concept by Victory Design
October 21, 2010
Victory Design has unveiled their exciting Marco Polo motor project, the VD125 inspired by the taste for adventure and desire to explore the …
Sanctuary Cove Show Extends Pavilion for 2011 Event
October 21, 2010
The 23rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show held from 19-22 May 2011 at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, Australia will feature a newly configured …
Simrad Yachting receives Top Honors at the Newport International Boat Show
October 21, 2010
Simrad Yachting received two awards at the 2010 Newport International Boat Show. The Simrad NSE navigation system with 2.0 software was named “Best …
Riviera Yachts export new 5000 Sport Yachts models across the globe
October 21, 2010
Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder has just completed, wrapped and shipped three of its newest 5000 Sport Yachts around the …
China to build superyacht marina in Tianjin, Beijing
October 21, 2010
China plans to build a luxury superyacht marina in the northern city of Tianjin by the end of 2010. The new marina will cover an area of 900,000 …
The Superyacht Cartouche a Blue Coast 95 luxury catamaran is launched
October 20, 2010
Superyacht Cartouche is a unique vessel, featuring a three-deck sloop design and stands proudly against some of the largest catamarans in the world, …
Vicem 78 Cruiser motor yacht “US premiere” at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
October 20, 2010
The new Vicem 78 Cruiser by Vicem yachts will have its “US premiere” at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010. The 78 Cruiser is the latest in Vicem’s …
Images of the Navigable Sounds of Fiordland, New Zealand
October 20, 2010
A Fiordland yacht charter vacation will be an experience unlike any other. It is a certainty that you will be awe inspired and deeply affected. …
HSBC Premier Coastal Classic Yacht Race New Zealand Auckland to the Bay of Islands
October 20, 2010
The HSBC Premier Coastal Classic – one of the world’s iconic yacht races and one of the biggest races in the Southern Hemisphere – will start …
Intermarine 85′ flybridge motor yacht by Luiz de Basto Designs
October 20, 2010
Intermarine, leader of the Brazilian and South American luxury yacht market, have established a new flybridge motor yacht line, including the …
IYG announces addition of Palmas Del Mar Yacht Club Humacao, Puerto Rico megayacht Marina
October 19, 2010
Island Global Yachting (IGY) has announced the addition of Palmas del Mar Yacht Club. Located in Puerto Rico’s south-eastern coast, just 45 minutes …
STIDD Seats aboard new yachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show FLIBS 2010
October 19, 2010
STIDD seats can be seen installed aboard new yachts at the 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show by leading builders Citadel, Northcoast, …
20th International Superyacht Society Awards at the 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
October 19, 2010
Set over five locations, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the world’s largest of its kind.
The 51st Annual show will take place …
New 40m superyacht by Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design
October 19, 2010
Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design have joined forces again to design a stunning and distinctive new 40m superyacht that is now well under …
Heesen Yachts signs new 65m Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) Superyacht.
October 19, 2010
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of its sixth new-build contract in 2010. The sale of this 65-Metre fast displacement superyacht with …
Northern Lights receives ISO Certificate for quality management systems
October 19, 2010
Northern Lights, Inc. (NLI) has received ISO 9001:2008 certification, an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS) …
Asia Pacific Superyachts Brings Strong Support to Asia Superyacht Conference
October 19, 2010
The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference showcased over 40 superyacht industry and speakers from around the globe and featured a strong representation from …
Heesen 50 m superyacht Hull 15850 in build
October 19, 2010
Heesen Yachts are well underway with the construction of the second unit of the new 50-meter superyacht series. The 50m motor yacht with hull number …
35m motor yacht Project “Courage” by Lübeck Yachts
October 19, 2010
Project Courage is a 35.5m motor yacht under construction at Germany’s Lübeck Yachts. Project Courage will feature interior design is by Egg & …
Besenzoni’s new Helybase Concept for superyachts
October 19, 2010
HELYBASE is a brand new helipad concept for superyachts designed by Besenzoni. Helybase is a self – levelling platform that reaches a surface of up …
Motor yacht KOKOMO II refitted at Rivergate Marina, Australia
October 19, 2010
Rivergate Marina, in Sydney Australia has just completed a major refit on the superyacht KOKOMO II (ex Achilles II) including structural …
Clean superyacht air-conditioning by AirManager Marine and N.R. Koeling
October 18, 2010
N.R. Koeling is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of air conditioning systems for luxury yachts ranging from 35 to 85 metres and larger and …
The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat – the Guardian S Class by Sauter Carbon Offset Design
October 18, 2010
The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat , the Carbon Fibre Guardian S Class is a is 45 knot Solar Hybrid Vessel powered by an EPA car regulated …
TÛRANOR PlanetSolar Catamaran reaches the Canary Islands on 1st Solar boat expedition.
October 18, 2010
The MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar catamaran has reached the Canary Islands, 21 days after leaving Monaco at the start of the 1st solar boat expedition to …
Croatian Superyacht Marina – Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club to open in summer 2011
October 18, 2010
Work on Croatia’s first megayacht Marina, Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club began immediately after the Adriatic Boat Show, on September 21st. The …
Swiss Silicon Fire AG and Australia Cresta – World’s First silicon-based methanol powered yacht engines
October 18, 2010
Iconic Australian Motor Yacht brand, Cresta Motor Yachts Limited, is pleased to announce that Swiss based company ‘Silicon Fire AG’ has …
34th Americas Cup: AC72 Class Rule finalized and published
October 18, 2010
Full details of the new high-performance Wingsailed 72ft catamaran that will transform America’s Cup racing have been published. The AC72 Class Rule …
Velux 5 Oceans: A journey of a lifetime begins
October 18, 2010
Five international skippers in the VELUX 5 OCEANS blasted across the start line beginning a 30,000-mile adventure around the globe.
Sailing yacht LADY B by Dubois Naval Architects
October 18, 2010
Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and built by Vitters, Sailing yacht LADY B is one of the most sophisticated and well finished yachts of her size …
Intermarine, Brazil teams up with BMW Designworks
October 18, 2010
Intermarine Yachts, one of Brazil’s largest boat yards has commissioned BMW Group Designworks-USA to design four new motor yachts for the 2011 …
Selene 92 “Ocean Explorer” Motor Yacht Series unveiled
October 18, 2010
The new Selene 92 “Ocean Explorer” range by Selene Ocean Trawlers has been very well received as the Selene brand consolidates upon its …
Conrad Colman, the only Kiwi to takes on 2010 Route de Rhum
October 17, 2010
Conrad Colman, aged 26 will be the sole New Zealander on the start line for the 2010 Route de Rhum solo trans-Atlantic race that will start on Sunday …
French Marine Industry Association FIN rejoins ICOMIA
October 17, 2010
The French Marine Industry Association FIN (La Fédération des industries nautiques) has rejoined ICOMIA as a full member after an absence of …
Velux 5 Oceans : Thousands flock to see historic three-masted tallship Belem
October 17, 2010
The beautiful tallship Belem, one of France’s most famous boats is a majestic three-masted tallship that was welcomed to the VELUX 5 OCEANS race …
Bellingham Marine Korea makes its debut at Yacht and Boat Korea 2010
October 15, 2010
Bellingham Marine Korea deputes at Yacht and Boat Korea 2010 in the presence of Bellingham Marine President Everett Babbitt
Latitude 88′ Double Deck Catamaran
October 15, 2010
Latitude Yachts unveils their currently under construction innovative double deck catamaran Latitude 88′
Diana 150 Yacht – “3 TIMES A LADY ” Diana Yacht Design Series
October 15, 2010
Diana Yacht Design presents the first yacht from the “3 Times a Lady” yacht series: the Diana 150 motor yacht or D150.
Digital Veneer’s Limited Edition “Tribute” Vespa for your SuperYacht
October 15, 2010
Digital Veneer’s Limited Edition “Tribute” Vespa is the latest “must-have” superyacht toy for your stylish around town transport.
WhisperPower to supply Yacht Yankee and Rainbow Yacht with Hybrid Propulsion System
October 15, 2010
WhisperPower has signed an agreement to supply the two Dykstra redesigned sailing yachts Yankee and Rainbow with a special hybrid power and …
Iñigo Aznar appointed as Head of Commercial Partnerships for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12
October 15, 2010
Iñigo Aznar has been recruited as Head of Commercial Partnership for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
Sailing Yacht Aiyana by Warwick Yachts Design
October 15, 2010
Warwick Yacht Design studio introduces their fast Performance Cruising Sloop Aiyana.
