2010 November

News Archive

Seatec through the Lens of Italian superyacht builders

November 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The leading, most well-known Italian shipyards are optimistic about the near future and now more than ever are interested to see what happens at SEATEC 2011. ... read full story

A successful year for Benetti

November 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti enjoyed great success during the national and international Boat Shows of 2010 which have come to an end for the year, confirming Benetti’s position as world leader in megayacht building. ... read full story

John Dodelande introduces RAL Sky Blu by Frauscher.

November 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

John Dodelande has introduced the second boat of the limited edition line of yachts called RAL together with Xavier Veilhan, who did the on board sculpture – contemporary artists – and in association with Frauscher, one of the best European Shipyards. ... read full story

Karpaz Gate Marina, a Superyacht Marina and refit centre in Northern Cyprus to open in 2011.

November 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyprus is expected to be completed in May next year, and will offer berths for 300 yachts, including 16 for superyachts up to 65m (213ft) in length. ... read full story

Simpson Marine sets new yacht arrivals record

November 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Simpson Marine, Asia's largest yacht dealership, has taken delivery of five brand new luxury yachts in Singapore this week, amidst signs that the luxury yacht sector is showing healthy growth. The new arrivals include Azimut Yachts and a Beneteau sail yacht. ... read full story

Porsche Driver backed by Fairline takes podium position in Porsche Carrera Cup Asia

November 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fairline, the luxury motor yacht brand, is focusing on owner lifestyle in Australasia and backing high profile events and sportsmen, including international racing car driver Rodolfo Avila. In his first year Jebsen Marine, Avila finished an impressive 2nd position at the final round of the 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia in Zhuhai, China this month. ... read full story

Minoo Patel Joins BMT Group Board

November 30, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

BMT Group Ltd announced today that Professor Minoo Patel has joined the Board of Directors as a non-executive Director. Minoo brings a wealth of offshore and subsea engineering expertise and knowledge to the Board.  He is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Development in the School of Engineering at Cranfield University.  On... ... read full story

International Superyacht Society (ISS) Announces 2010 Design & Leadership Award Winners

November 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Fort Lauderdale, FL: The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to release comprehensive details regarding the 2010 Winners of its Design and Leadership Awards. Feted during the Society’s 20th Annual International Awards Gala which celebrated both industry and owner alike with a Hollywood Goes Yachting tribute on 28 October 2010, the opening night of the... ... read full story

Motor Yacht TV Now For Charter in the Caribbean & Mediterranean

November 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Yacht TV is now available for select luxury yacht charters. M/Y TV is a 78.33m (256′ 11″) Lurssen built and Espen Oeimo  designed steel full displacement high volume luxury yacht which was launched in Germany in 2008. Some may know yacht TV from her former name Madsummer. Lurssen’s TV yacht represents a truly exceptional charter vacation... ... read full story

Barclays Corporate Jets & Superyachts now part of Barclays Wealth

November 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following an internal reorganisation, the Barclays Corporate Jets & Superyachts (CJ&S) team now forms part of Barclays Wealth, a leading global wealth management firm, having previously been run as part of the Barclays Corporate business. ... read full story

Mondo Marine 52 meter ‘Fast’ yacht by Luca Dini Design

November 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mondo Marine has teamed with Luca Dini Design to create a 52m ‘fast’ superyacht concept. The Naval Architecture of the 52m Fast yacht is by MondoMarine and the exterior and interior styling by Luca Dini Design. ... read full story

Global Superyacht Forum 2010

November 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Major players in the Superyacht Arena met in Amsterdam for three days of intense debate, powerful networking and business development at the industry’s largest and most valuable conference event, the Global Superyacht Forum. ... read full story

ATTESSA IV Yacht Launch in Canada – The Largest Ever in North America

November 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The largest superyacht launched in North America - Motor Yacht Attessa ... read full story

Benetti Vision 145 motor yacht “Told U So” by Benetti Yachts and Molori Design.

November 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti Yachts and Molori Design are collaborating on a new Benetti Vision 145 superyacht called ‘Told U So’. The new 145ft motor yacht Told U So is expected to be launched in the summer of 2011. ... read full story

e3 Systems signs partnership with Modern Security Solutions

November 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), e3 Systems announced the signing of a new partnership with Modern Security Solutions Ltd. Together they can now offer superyacht owners and managers the ability to remotely monitor situations, or control devices on the yacht, from an internet connected computer anywhere in the world. ... read full story

Proteksan Turquoise 50m motor yacht, Hull number NB56 – Project Thunder

November 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Proteksan Turquoise Yachts in Turkey have signed a contract for a 50m motor yacht project NB56 called Thunder. ... read full story

Michael T. Moore Re-elected as Chairman of the Board of The International Seakeepers Society

November 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Miami attorney Michael T. Moore, the founder of Miami-based law firm, Moore & Company, P.A., has been re-elected to serve a second term as Chairman of the Board of The International SeaKeepers Society. ... read full story

TÛRANOR PlanetSolar Catamaran reaches Miami, Florida.

November 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The TÛRANOR PlanetSolar has reached the American continent on its voyage around the world. This morning at 8.15 a.m. LT (1.15 p.m. UTC) the boat docked at the Miami Beach Marina (South Beach). The entire circumnavigation of the globe will take at least ten months. ... read full story

Hot Lab’s Biscuit 95′ Yacht Delivered to Owner

November 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The interior design and the décor of the Biscuit 95′ superyacht was created by Hot Lab yacht & design, Italy, and the yacht was built by Filippetti Yacht. Milan: Today was been delivered to her owner the Motor Yacht Biscuit 95’, a 30 meters yacht with planning hull and two CAT engines of 1,850 HP... ... read full story

The Gulf Craft Majesty 125 Motor Yacht Wins Yachting Award 2010

November 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Gulf Craft Majesty 125 Motor Yacht wins Arabian Gulf Yachting Award 2010 Dubai: the region’s largest and internationally renowned boat manufacturer, proudly add to their growing accolades by winning a coveted Arabian Gulf Yachting Award for its flagship Majesty 125 superyacht.  Following the global debut earlier this year at the Cannes International Boat &... ... read full story

St.Maarten Heineken Regatta: Decades of Dedication

November 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

After more than 25 years of commitment to the event, Heineken has signed another three year contract to full support the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta. ... read full story

Phuket Kings Cup 2010: Luxury sailing yachts to chase Premier honours

November 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Phuket Kings Cup Premier Class members, ranging in size from 15 metres to over 30 metres, will be the elegant giants of the modern racing boats competing in this year's event starting on 4th December. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Remi Tessier

November 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Zefira is a luxury sailing yacht built by Fitzroy Yachts, designed by Dubois Naval Architects, with interior design by Remi Tessier . Measuring 49.7m, sailing yacht Zefira is the largest luxury yacht crafted by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand to date and is the largest sloop Dubois Naval Architects has designed without a fly bridge. Sailing yacht Zefira is the 7th Dubois designed sailing yacht to be built by Fitzroy Yachts. ... read full story

2011 Super Yacht Yogi by Proteksan & Turquoise

November 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 60.20m NB49 superyacht Yogi is in build and well underway at Proteksan Turquoise in Turkey, due for delivery in 2011. Once completed superyacht YOGI will be available for luxury yacht charters. ... read full story

Logica 160 motor yacht

November 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new tri-deck superyacht called the motor yacht Logica 160 boasts elegant lines and a low profile designed by Luca Brenta and features an innovative layout. ... read full story

Dubois Southerly 57 RS Yacht wins Best Boat

November 26, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Dubois designed Southerly 57 RS sailing yacht is the flag ship of the Southerly range. Dubois Yacht Design has taken the essential elements of the Southerly concept – which are a variable draught and great cruising accommodation – and added their successful racing hull form design experience and luxury superyacht knowledge. The Southerly 57... ... read full story

Galeon 780 Crystal motor yacht by Galeon

November 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Galeon Yachts, Poland will unveil their new flagship motor yacht the Galeon 780 Crystal in 2011. The Galeon 780 Crystal, designed by Tony Castro, is the biggest yacht ever built by Galeon shipyard. ... read full story

55-foot ‘Paperboat’ Concept by the Artax Studio

November 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Described as “55’ of simplicity and elegance”, the Paper Boat concept by the Artax Studio is a cleverly designed motor yacht. The clear and distinctive feature of this yacht design is reference to the lines of a traditional yacht folded from paper. ... read full story

131′ World Traveller motor yacht by Benetti Sail Division

November 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti Sail Division in collaboration with P.B. Behage has designed a new explorer superyacht – the 131' World Traveller. BSD131 World Traveller motor yacht features a strong resemblance to motor yacht Grand Cru III who was also built by Benetti Sail Division with naval architecture by P B Behage. ... read full story

Cheoy Lee launch Serenity 90 Expedition Yacht

November 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cheoy Lee have launched the 90 foot Serenity Expedition yacht, yard number 5016, at the Hin Lee yard in southern China. ... read full story

Andrew Williams to move to Princess Yachts International

November 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Andrew Williams, Managing Director of National Boat Shows today announced that shortly after the forthcoming Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, his fifth since joining NBS, he will be leaving to take up a new position as Marketing Director at Princess Yachts International. ... read full story

Yacht Solutions Meet Escalating Superyacht Painting Demand

November 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yacht Solutions, a leading luxury yacht company in Southeast Asia, has teamed up with Scott Taylor to head up its paint division to ensure the firm meets increasing demand for world-class superyacht detailing and finishing. ... read full story

Extraordinary superyacht deck designs by Esthec®

November 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Esthec® impressed numerous superyacht owners, designers and representatives of leading shipyards with the exclusive freedom in design and colour that Esthec® offers during the recent Design Symposium and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. ... read full story

New Outer Reef 70 motor yacht AROONA delivered

November 25, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first Outer Reef 70 arrived in Australia from Taiwan this week. Motor yacht AROONA, the Outer Reef 70 was built to Queensland Commercial Survey by her owners and will be put into pleasure cruising, fishing and diving charters on the Great Barrier Reef. ... read full story

Australian companies happy with METS 2010 results

November 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Australian companies once again impressed at this year’s 2010 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam.The show reported a small increase in visitors over 2009 and with over 1300 exhibitors this show continues to be the most significant marine show for Australian exporters. ... read full story

Scorpio Superyacht by CMN and Bannenberg & Rowell

November 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury yacht builder CMN and Bannenberg & Rowell have worked together to produce the luxury superyacht design of the 44m motor yacht Scorpio. With an unmistakeable exterior, superyacht Scorpio is based on the French yard’s 44 metre platform. ... read full story

2011 Audi Med Cup Dates

November 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit season is set to follow a very similar schedule of dates as 2010, with one regatta in each of France, Italy, Portugal and two regattas in Spain. As yet most of the city venues have been decided, but final negotiations are continuing. ... read full story

Discovery 50 Catamaran receives two top US Awards

November 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

US Sailboat magazine SAIL has presented the Discovery 50 Cat with two Awards following its appearance at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, the ‘Best Cruising Multihull Award’ and the ‘2011 Accommodations Award’. ... read full story

World Yacht Racing Forum partners with Corum

November 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The World Yacht Racing Forum today announces its partnership with Corum. Founded in 1955 in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Corum is known as one of the most spirited and innovative watchmakers in the world. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine signs contract to rebuild Alamitos Bay Marina, California

November 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bellingham Marine has signed a contract to reconstruct Alamitos Bay Marina in Long Beach, California, which has been held up in permitting for the past few years. The project is anticipated to move forward in spring 2011 and calls for the complete replacement of the existing 1,967 slip marina over a period of four or five years. ... read full story

Pendennis busy with superyacht builds and refits

November 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis are pleased to be heading into another very busy winter season. With two New Builds, a Ron Holland 150’ Sailing yacht Christopher and sailing yacht Barracuda 105 Sloop (B105), due to be handed over shortly and several refits already at the yard it is indicative that the market is still buoyant. ... read full story

Perini Navi Superyacht Andromeda la Dea arrives at Pendennis for winter refit

November 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Perini Navi Sailing yacht Andromeda La Dea arrived at the Pendennis Shipyard for her winter refit at the beginning of November and is undergoing work for her 20 year ABS survey. The 47m Superyacht Andromeda La Dea was the first Perini Navi to circumnavigate the globe, and has visited both the Antarctic and the Arctic. ... read full story

Superyacht Seven Seas delivered by Oceanco

November 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanco shipyard announced the launch of their Oceanco Y706 yacht called SEVEN SEAS which took place on the 27th August 2010. The 85.47m superyacht Seven Seas has now left the Oceanco yard, en route to Gibraltar. ... read full story

43m Green Concept Design Yacht 006 Interior by Splinakis Ship Design & Jiwon Sung

November 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Zero to Nine Design in collaboration with Schottel, Corvus Energy and Quantum are introducing their latest eco-friendly super yacht 006. The Interior Design of 43m MY Green Concept Design by Jiwon Sung is focused on an environment-friendly design, providing a comfortable yet refreshing atmosphere. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts at the Nautic de Paris 2010

November 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunreef Yachts will be exhibiting at the Nautic de Paris 2010 showing company's new designs and recent projects, such as the Sunreef 58, the 60 Sunreef Power, as well as the spectacular Sunreef 80 Ultimate. Sunreef will also be presenting the newest charter vessels in the fleet. ... read full story

Changes for Donzi Marine & Pro-Line Boats plus Rebirth for Baja Marine

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Liberty, owner of Fountain Powerboats and Baja; and American Marine Holdings, owner of Donzi Marine and Pro-Line; announced today that manufacturing operations for Donzi and Pro-Line are being relocated. Liberty has also announced plans to re-launch Baja as a stand-alone brand. ... read full story

The Global 103 Pilothouse design by Cheoy Lee

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Global 103’s Pilothouse design by Cheoy Lee, designed by Mike Burvenich and Marty Isenberg of Cheoy Lee North America is the next generation mid-size motor yacht to succeed the very successful Cheoy Lee's 95/100 series ... read full story

METS 2010: Navionics wins DAME Award

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Navionics Mobile Apps HD for iPad, the latest innovation added to the Navionics World, won the Design Award, METS (DAME) Award for the 2010 Marine Related Software Category and for the Most Innovative Product. ... read full story

Cheoy Lee’s New Motor Yacht Models and Yard Expansion

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

2010 got off with a great start for Cheoy Lee with selling three new boats in the first quarter including two new builds. The Cheoy Lee yard is at capacity and has also designed five new models in the last year and a half. To facilitate the addition in production, the yard has created additional building space. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai: Day 8, Mascalzone Latino Audi on a Roll

November 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two come-from-behind victories boosted the fortunes of Italy’s Mascalzone Latino Audi today at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai. ... read full story

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