2011 March

News Archive

Carlo Cafiero designed sailing yacht OAI 115′

March 24, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Carlo Cafiero presents his lates sailing yacht design, the OAI 115' yacht. ... read full story

JFA launches hull 22C – a 43m motor yacht designed by Vripack

March 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

JFA Shipyard launched a 43m motor yacht designed by Vripack on Saturday 19th March 2011. Built under hull number 22C, the all-aluminium expedition superyacht measures 43m (141ft) and will undergo sea trials before being delivered to her owner by June 2011. ... read full story

Motor yacht FOLLOW ME V launched by Factoria Naval Marin

March 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 45m motor yacht FOLLOW ME V has been launched by the Spanish shipyard Factoria Naval Marin (FNM) at their shipyard in Marin. Yacht FOLLOW ME V was built under the hull number Y 104 and features naval architecture by FMN, exterior lines designed by Reymond Langton from London and a timeless interior designed by Design Studio Spadolini from Italy ... read full story

Motor yacht LIBERTY launched by ISA

March 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 50m (164ft) motor yacht LIBERTY was launched by ISA (International Shipyards Ancona) on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Yacht Liberty is the first yacht in a custom-made series of three new 50m superyachts currently under construction at the Italian ISA yard. Liberty is scheduled to be delivered in June 2011. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht SANS by Adam Voorhees

March 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing Yacht SANS by Adam Voorhees is a 19m high performance, lightweight yacht designed for shorthanded sailing without sacrificing luxury; reflecting the core Adam Voorhees Design philosophies. ... read full story

Superyacht Australia’s conference ASMEX 2011 attracts Worldwide Interest

March 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Australia's conference branded ASMEX 2011 is certainly attracting attention worldwide with registrations already received from the Middle East, China, Taiwan, USA, NZ. ... read full story

Palumbo acquires Malta Superyacht Shipyard

March 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Palumbo Shipyard, an Italian company headquartered in Naples, signed a 30 year deal with the Malta government for the acquisition of Malta Super Yacht Services (MSYS) now called Palumbo Malta Shipyard. Palumbo Group has taken over the yard this week, after having been declared the preferred bidder for the tender to acquire Malta Superyacht Services in late 2010. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo launch motor yacht Bubu Forever

March 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sanlorenzo announced the launch of their second SD92 vessel in 2011, the 27 metre motor yacht BUBU FOREVER. ... read full story

Ned Ship Group motor yacht BaiaMare

March 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor Yacht BaiaMare is currently under construction in Turkey at the Ned Ship Group shipyard, with a launch date in 2011. This stunning superyacht will accommodate 12 guests in six luxurious cabins. ... read full story

Leopard Yachts launch motor yacht OSCAR

March 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Leopard Yachts announced today, the launch of their 34th Leopard 27 model, the motor yacht Oscar. ... read full story

Michela Reverberi – Interior Designer for the Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia

March 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The italian interior designer Michela Reverberi presents some of her interior design renderings, including the design for the recently launched motor yacht Quinta Essentia. ... read full story

Amel’s ‘Imagine’ Yacht is Launched & Underway

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The ‘Imagine’ Yacht is Launched & Underway and she is the first Amels LIMITED EDITIONS 212 Superyacht. Two days ago the 65.5 m motor yacht IMAGINE was launched by Amels in Holland. Yacht IMAGINE is the first Amels 212 LIMITED EDITIONS luxury yacht to be completed and launched and she marks a milestone for the... ... read full story

Southern Expedition claims ‘new found land’ in Needles Channel

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

It may not quite live up to the adventurous exploits of Scott and Shackelton, but an intrepid group from the Hamble-based Royal Southern Yacht Club, led by Mike ‘Pike’ Jones, Peter Delbridge and Tim Robinson, sought out new Solent territories yesterday resulting in them naming a newly found island ‘Southern Land’ as well as declaring... ... read full story

New Zealand Millenium Cup 2011 – a Super combination for Superyacht Skippers

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

New Zealand is delighted to announce an irresistible combination of events for superyacht owners and captains: a superyacht captains dedicated forum to coincide with the 2011 Rugby World Cup in September and the just-announced 2012 New Zealand Millennium Cup. The NZ Marine Export Group is hosting the 2011 Superyacht Captains Forum on 15-16 September 2011... ... read full story

The Ferretti Group 7th Convergence Event for captains of Ferretti Yachts

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Ferretti Group successfully concludes the 7th Convergence Event for captains of Ferretti yachts. The latest edition of the meeting, which involved 130 participants from all over the world, ended on 18th March at the Kempinski Palace Hotel in Portoroz, Slovenia. Once again captains of yachts and ships of Ferretti Group, a world leader in... ... read full story

ICON Yachts and the 2011 Hainan & Singapore Yacht Shows

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

ICON Yachts will be represented at this year’s Hainan Rendez-Vous by Mega Marine and NEO Yachting This year’s event is already promising to provide a full show schedule with a surge of in interest in the ICON brand and their widely established superior Dutch built quality.  “More recently projects under construction and new developments on... ... read full story

Nordhavn 120 foot superyacht the N120

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The building production of Nordhavn explorer yacht, the N120, remains on schedule and these new renderings offer a glimpse of the nearly finished motor yacht. The explorer superyacht measures a shade over 120 feet overall or 36.75 metres in length. Swift progress has been made on construction of the Nordhavn 120 t expedition/explorer superyacht, and... ... read full story

Proteksan-Turquoise launch motor yacht Talisman C designed by H2

March 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Proteksan-Turquoise launches the 72m motor yacht Talisman C designed by renowned studio H2 Yacht Design. ... read full story

Tender Shipyard delivers TS72 tender to motor yacht Berkut

March 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Philippe Cabon, the designer, naval architect and founder of Tender Shipyard SAS has announced today the delivery of their new tender TS72 to the 53m Baglietto motor yacht Berkut (ex Baraka). ... read full story

Captains and crew enjoy the Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona Ski Weekend

March 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona organised a skiing weekend for captains and crew in Baqueira Beret, in the Catalan Pyrenees. ... read full story

The 63 metre Feadship LADY BRITT is newly available for charter

March 22, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Launched to celebration only a few weeks ago by Feadship Yachts of Holland, the impressive new superyacht ‘Lady Britt’ is available for select luxury yacht charters. The yacht will be in Europe this 2011 summer and will also be at the London Olympics. Presently, the yacht is also available for Caribbean yacht charters. Some of motor yacht... ... read full story

CRN to launch motor yacht LADY TRUDY and CRN 130 yacht

March 21, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

CRN, the shipyard and the brand of the Ferretti Group has announced that they will launch the motor yacht Lady Trudy and the CRN130 yacht, both this week. ... read full story

Yacht Polar Star Now Available for 2011 Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Charters

March 19, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The mighty motor yacht Polar Star has announced that she will be available in the Mediterranean for yacht charters during the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix. ... read full story

Superyacht ALASKA is Ready for Mediterranean Luxury Yacht Charter Vacations

March 19, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Coming off a successful Cannes MIPIM yacht charter, with fabulous feedback, the 43 metre superyacht ALASKA is ready for a successful summer Mediterranean yacht charters. Some of motor yacht Alaska’s special features include a unique, elevated private area located off the master cabin forward on the main deck, with a hot tub and lounge area,... ... read full story

The 60m Superyacht Yogi is Launched by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts

March 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In early march 2011 the 60.2 metre luxury motor yacht ‘YOGI’ (hull NB49) was completed and ready for launch by Proteksan-Turquoise. The Yogi yacht is the second successful yacht launch by the Turkish shipyard superyacht builder so far this year in 2011. The designer of the yacht was Jean Guy Verges, with input by the... ... read full story

America’s Cup 2011 – Rehearsals in Auckland

March 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

In preparation for the inaugural America’s Cup World Series this July, event organizers will stage on and off the water dress rehearsals in Auckland April 25-29 and May 2-6. ... read full story

Sanctuary Cove Show 2011 celebrates Women on Water

March 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sanctuary Cove Show will celebrate Women on Water at their 23rd show in Queensland, Australia. There will be numerous activities, including fashion parades, skipper training, female focused lunches with entertainment and giveaways. The 2011 Sanctuary Cove Show starts Thursday, the 19th of May and will run through to 22nd of May (Sunday) from 9am to 5pm daily. ... read full story

Amels sell the first Amels 199 yacht

March 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor yacht Amels 199 has been sold and is currently under build, as announced by the Dutch shipyard Amels today. The yacht is due to be delivered in spring 2013. ... read full story

Dockwise Yacht Transport Made the Official Yacht Logistics Provider to the 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

March 17, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dockwise Yacht Transport and their Australian Agent, Aurora Global Logistics have been announced as the Official Yacht Logistics Provider to the 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The event, in its 28th year and scheduled for August 19-27, hosts over 200 boats and is hosted by Australia’s Hamilton Island Yacht Club on Hamilton Island, the leading island resort destination in the Whitsunday Islands, part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. ... read full story

Dockwise Yacht Transport to transport 20 yachts from Oman to Turkey

March 17, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) have announced that they will be delivering 20 sailing yachts from Oman to Turkey in April. ... read full story

Sauter Carbon Offset Design motor yacht Ark Angel

March 17, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor yacht Ark Angel by Sauter Carbon Offset Design is a state-of-the-art superyacht, faster and far greener, than any other MegaYacht in her class. ... read full story

Poros Charter Yacht Show – 2011

March 17, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Charter Yacht Show - Poros 2011 is due to take place on the beautiful greek island of Poros from the 7th of May to 12th of May 2011. ... read full story

Dieter Royal new CFO at Tognum

March 17, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dieter Royal joins the Executive Board, as the new member responsible for the Finance and Corporate Services Division at Tognum. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia launched

March 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 55 metre Heesen Yachts built, semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia, has been launched from the Dutch shipyard on the 11th of March, 2011. ... read full story

Hargrave Motor Yacht Dreamer

March 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Hargrave Custom Yachts have pleasure to introduce the queen of their fleet, the 136' Tri-deck luxury motor yacht Dreamer. ... read full story

The Kingship Ocean SUV Explorer Yacht of 90, 116 and 150 ft

March 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Kingship Ocean SUV Explorer Yachts 90, 116, 150 are combination of luxury yacht and expedition yacht functionality. Kingship’s new Ocean SUV superyacht series is a cross over between a luxury leisure yacht and an expedition yacht. The idea started from a desire to build a yacht combining safe, economical and long range expedition capabilities... ... read full story

Southern Spars to design and build new mast for Sailing yacht Salperton IV

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Southern Spars has been commissioned to design and build a new mast and EC6 rigging package for sailing yacht Salperton IV to replace the previously damaged mast and rigging. ... read full story

Great Progress on Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter for Rugby World Cup 2011

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Work is progressing rapidly on the first stage of Wynyard Quarter’s revitalisation on Auckland’s waterfront, which will be complete in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011. It includes North Wharf, Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Crossing, Gateway Plaza, the Viaduct Events Centre and Silo Park. ... read full story

Motor yacht Tumberry C under refit at Atollvic Shipyard

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atollvic Shipyard is currently refitting the 49m superyacht Tumberry C, a superyacht originally built by Benetti in 1998. The shipyard, based in Vigo, Spain has been commissioned to complete a variety of refit jobs which includes painting of the steel hull and part of the aluminium superstructure, and replacing the main teak deck as well as completing work on the interior furniture. The work is expected to take three months to complete. ... read full story

The Moonen Refits Lunch: Food for thought in Antibes

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, Moonen yachts will host their second Moonen Refits Lunch during the upcoming 2011 Antibes Yacht Show. ... read full story

Dockwise Yacht Transport Official Yacht Logistics Provider to 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dockwise Yacht Transport and their Australian Agent, Aurora Global Logistics have been announced as the Official Yacht Logistics Provider to the 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The event, in its 28th year and scheduled for August 19-27, hosts over 200 boats and is hosted by Australia’s Hamilton Island Yacht Club on Hamilton Island, the leading island resort destination in the Whitsunday Islands, part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. ... read full story

Horizon EP148 Motor Yacht – A Horizon Superyacht

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The EP148' motor yacht is currently in build at the Horizon Shipyard in Taiwan and is expected to be launched later this year. The EP148 motor yacht measures 148ft in length and features a steel hull and composite superstructure that complement each other in both in design and functionality. The exterior design and Naval Architecture have been done by Horizon Yachts and signal Horizons entry into the world megayacht market. ... read full story

96m Motor Yacht Sunset Heaven by Christopher Seymour Designs

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christopher Seymour has unveiled details on his newest superyacht design, the 96m Yacht Sunset Heaven. The Sunset Heaven yacht measures a staggering 96 meters (96.77m/317.50’) and features traditional lines as well as fresh elements making her a beautiful modern classic. The Sunset Heaven motor yacht design is the second design released by Christopher Seymour, after the 122m Megayacht ALPINE ... read full story

Next Generation Hybrid Motor Yachts by Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine have unveiled two new revolutionary 27 metre and 34 metre motoryacht concepts that will use the next generation of hybrid propulsion ensuring higher energy efficiency. The new motor yacht designs will also offer lower noise levels and lower carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions. These 27m and 34m motor yacht concepts will feature the Intec Marine hybrid propulsion concept, which utilises the innovative electric propulsion setup by Voith (ILJ850), a system powered by two generators. ... read full story

Superyacht builder Gulf Craft’s strong presence at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft, the region’s largest and internationally renowned leisure craft and superyacht builder is getting ready for an impressive presentation of its yacht manufacturing capabilities at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), taking place from March 24 till 26 at YAS Marina. The company’s strong presence is built on a successful 2010 for the UAE luxury yacht builder, in which it delivered its largest super yacht ever exported to the European market, the Majesty 125, and reported a 40% increase in revenue. ... read full story

Superyachts Made in UAE Create International Waves

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two of the largest superyachts built in the UAE have made this year’s list of the world’s Top 100 largest Superyachts. Abu Dhabi’s ADM Shipyards’ Swift 141 motor yacht has been placed at number 6 on the prestigious top 100 superyacht list, while the 162-metre megayacht ‘Dubai’ retained its ranking as the world’s second largest superyacht. ... read full story

EDL and CMN Motor Yacht Panache launched

March 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury Motor Yacht PANACHE, built by the renowned CMN shipyard with interior and exterior design by the London based Eidsgaard Design studio, has been launched on February the 2nd, 2011. ... read full story

Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia. Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. ... read full story

North Wind Yachts Shipyard in Barcelona, Spain for Sale

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its shipyard, repair & refit facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The facilities at North Wind’s site in Barcelona include a fully equipped production hall measuring 60m in length x 30m wide x 23m high and a five-storey office with exceptional Mediterranean views. An external esplanade measuring close to 12,000m2 is also available for repair and refit works. ... read full story

Sealine Yachts Asia

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sealine is delighted to announce the launch of 'Sealine Yachts Asia', a joint venture with KOP Nautical, a division of the group KOP Group Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. With interests in hotels, resorts, properties and marine activities, the group currently has offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing and there are plans to open up to five new Sealine dealer offices in China during 2011. ... read full story

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