2011 July

News Archive

Perini Navi Group signs contracts for two 60m sailing yachts

July 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Perini Navi Group reports a very successful year 2010 and announced new contracts signed for two Perini 60m series sailing yachts due to be delivered in 2013 and 2014. ... read full story

X-Craft launches new model superyacht tender X8.5

July 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

X-Craft, the only builder of customized RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) in the Netherlands, has launched a new model: the X8.5 superyacht tender. The first craft of this type has been delivered to its American owner this summer. The yacht tender X8.5 is a seaworthy RIB boasting unparalleled boating performance, comfortable luxury, and customized design down to the smallest details. ... read full story

Swan European Regatta 2011: All four Class winners decided on final race

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fifth and final day of the Swan European Regatta got underway again in bright sunshine. There was a simmer of tension detected on the dock as crews were preparing for their ultimate day of racing. A lack of wind early this morning meant it was touch and go but a full 11 knots West... ... read full story

Xtenders 6.3m superyacht tender under 650kg for sailing yacht Nilaya

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Xtenders, manufacturer of the lightest high-end superyacht tenders on the market, accepted the challenge to supply the 112ft Baltic sailing yacht Nilaya with a 6.3 meter tender under 650kg, within the limits of the super yacht lifting equipment capacity. The challenge was agreed by a performance contract where Xtenders was to be penalized for every kg exceeding... ... read full story

43 m Baglietto Yacht ‘Why Worry’ to be launched at Rossi Navi in Italy

July 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Motor Yacht ‘Why Worry’ is a new 43 Baglietto superyacht with a white coloured hull, soon to be launched in Italy, which is the a close sister ship to yacht Ancora, also built by Baglietto. Francesco Paszkowski is the exterior designer for M/Y Why Worry and her interior decoration was undertaken by SA Aranha &... ... read full story

Dislopen line of superyachts by CRN

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group has launched the Dislopen line concept which is a new range of custom leisure superyachts between 43 and 62 metres which will combine the aesthetics of open yachts with the comfort of displacement yachts. CRN, the Ferretti Group shipyard and brand, presents this unique megayacht concept which is destined to establish new... ... read full story

Atoll Yachts – The new superyacht builder in Brunei

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atoll Yachts, a Brunei company established in March this year intends to design and produce world class yachts and enter the multi-billion dollar luxury ship building market. Atoll Yachts will produce the first Made-in-Brunei brand of yachts, utilising the country’s abundant forest resources. Using locally found hardwood, selangan batu and meranti, the company is already... ... read full story

Fourth Edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum 2011

July 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Estoril has been Re-Selected for the Fourth Edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum, which runs this year from December 13-14th 2011.  Bigger and more dynamic networking opportunities are promised for the fourth global gathering of the yacht racing industry at the Estoril Congress Centre this December.  A highly competitively priced delegate package combined with... ... read full story

Princess Yachts complete first hull of new 40M motor yacht – the largest resin infused hull in the world

July 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Princess Yachts International have completed the first hull of the new 40M superyacht, their largest vessel to date, which is believed to be the largest resin infused hull in the world. Princess Yachts has been using resin infusion technology for hulls and major mouldings of several of its new vessels over the past few years,... ... read full story

73.5m motor yacht Sapphire – A World Cruiser Superyacht by Nobiskrug and NEWCRUISE

July 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 73.5m (242ft) luxury superyacht Sapphire built by Nobiskrug is a masterpiece that combines the talents of designers and naval architects Frank E. H. Neubelt and Roland Krueger with interior architecture of Katharina Raczek, all from the German design house NEWCRUISE. Yacht Sapphire was delivered to her new owners in April of this year, in... ... read full story

ECOsuperyacht – European distributor for GO2 diesel fuel combustion catalyst

July 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

ECOsuperyacht, a specialist in energy efficiency and emissions management for superyachts, has teamed up with Cerion Energy to become the European distributor for the innovative, highly effective diesel fuel combustion catalyst called GO2. ... read full story

New COLUMBUS 46 m superyacht under construction at Palumbo shipyard

July 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor yacht Columbus 46m is a full-displacement vessel currently in build at the Italian shipyard Palumbo Yachts with her completion due in 2013. ... read full story

Superyacht CODECASA 42m Vintage Series launched

July 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The prestigious Italian yacht builder Codecasa have launched the first yacht, Hull F73, from their latest Codecasa 42m Vintage superyacht series. ... read full story

67m Sailing yacht Hetairos (ex project Panamax) launched by Baltic Yachts

July 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 66.9m sailing yacht Hetairos built under the project name Panamax has been launched by Baltic Yachts. S/Y Hetairos, launched at Baltic Yachts yard in Pietarsaari, Finland features naval architecture and exterior lines designed by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design in collaboration with Dykstra & Partners, with interior styling designed by Rhoades Young Design. The construction... ... read full story

QATARI DIAR buys Port Tarraco Marina in Tarragona, Spain

July 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

QATARI DIAR Real Estate Investment Company, an international leader in sustainable development, announced today the purchase of the Port Tarraco Marina in North Eastern Spain through its subsidiary Qatari Diar Marina Tarragona (QDMT). The high-end Port Tarraco Marina is located in Tarragona, Spain, approximately 95km south of Barcelona, and will be one of the few... ... read full story

IAG Yachts recruit Dave Adams of Tricon Marine

July 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

IAG Yachts have successfully recruited Dave Adams, formerly the VP of Tricon Marine. Dave Adams started with IAG as Vice President in charge of Operations on June 1st, 2011. Mr. Adams, a 40 year veteran in the yacht and marine business was co-founder of Tricon Marine shipyard which he designed and built the in Zhuhai.... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Fight to the Finish

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 14, 2011) – After racing nearly 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, the two Class 40s in the Transatlantic Race 2011 are set to provide a dramatic finish as they approach The Lizard on the south coast of England.  Sailing yacht Concise 2, skippered by Ned Collier-Wakefield (Oxford, U.K.), is just... ... read full story

Superyacht Australia launch new website

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Due to the high level of enquiry and demand for greater access to information about the Australian Superyacht industry and cruising in Australian waters the peak national body Superyacht Australia has launched a new web portal. Superyacht Australia invested in the new website development to ensure that Superyacht Owners & Captains wanting to cruise in Australian waters... ... read full story

Bellingham Marine receives the Project Excellence Award for Marina building

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In a recent announcement, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ coastal institute known as COPRI (Coasts, Oceans, Port, and Rivers Institute) announced the winners of its 2011 Project Excellence Award.  The Project Excellence Award, in the Large Project category, was awarded to Bellingham Marine, renowned marina builder, and Redpoint Structures, a leading dock engineering firm,... ... read full story

Sanlorenzo installs new Marina travel lift for superyachts

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo inaugurated a new Marina Travelift for its 8 berth superyacht marina with a lifting area for motor yachts up to 100’ in length on July14th 2011 at 11 am. This important redevelopment is right on the edge of River Magra, where Sanlorenzo’s Headquarters and production area for fibreglass planning hulls from 62 to... ... read full story

MGMT announces berths at Wood Wharf for 2012

July 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

MGMT is happy to announce availability of superyacht berths in London’s Wood Wharf for the summer of 2012. ... read full story

Henri Lloyd sponsors three leading sailing events in Britain this year

July 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Henri Lloyd's dedication to the UK's sailing community has been reflected in its direct support for three of the five leading events in the British calendar this year. Three of the five leading events to be offered around the country have been backed by Henri Lloyd to draw attention to the excellent sport, which sees dozens of top-quality UK sailors looking to establish themselves on the global circuit. ... read full story

39.6 m motor yacht ‘5G’ launched by CRN

July 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

CRN in Italy, launches their latest CRN 128 series, 39.6 metre superyacht 5G. ... read full story

Riviera’s 70 Enclosed Flybridge yacht in Europe

July 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder has just exported its first motor yacht - 70 Enclosed Flybridge for Europe. The 70’s home port will be in Spain. ... read full story

Sustainable Marina Development: A publication by John Hogan and Lyndall De Marco

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new tool for the marine industry was released at the recent Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) Marinas 2011 conference in Melbourne.  The book is the first of its kind to promote sustainability principles specifically to developers, owners and stakeholders of marina developments.  The book was launched by Alistair Murray, CEO of Ronstan, Victoria’s... ... read full story

50m Motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW Refit by Pastrovich Studio

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 50m motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW has just completed a refit designed by Pastrovich Studio. Superyacht MYSTERE SHADOW (ex Sabine Seahorse) was originally built by Candies Shipbuilders in 1981. Originally measuring 47.55 metres / 156 feet, the yacht was extended and refitted over 6 months converting the yacht from a working vessel to a luxury... ... read full story

Yacht Builder Fairline Group Sold

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

UK boat builder Fairline has been purchased in a joint venture between the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and an investment firm. Better Capital Limited is pleased to announce that a company wholly owned by BECAP Fund LP (“BECAP”), has reached a formal agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (“RBS”), to acquire a... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Superyacht Maltese Falcon and sailing yacht ICAP Leopard finish

July 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 13, 2011) – Yesterday, as the sun was setting on the Cornish coast, ICAP Leopard, skippered by Clarke Murphy (New York, N.Y.), passed The Lizard to finish the Transatlantic Race 2011 at 20:42 UTC. Since the 4th of July when ICAP Leopard snapped its bowsprit, there has been no whinging from... ... read full story

SELEX Elsag to unveil Cyber Security for superyachts at Monaco Yacht Show

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Yacht Technologies business of SELEX Elsag, a Finmeccanica company and one of the world’s leading providers of navigation, communication, security and entertainment solutions for superyachts, will be officially unveiling its Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) for superyacht customers at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, 21 – 24 September. The Cyber SOC, which is operated... ... read full story

42m Motor yacht BaiaMare launched by Ned Ship Group

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 42m superyacht BaiaMare was launched by Ned Ship Group on Monday the 11th of July in Antalya, Turkey. Yacht BaiaMare measures 41.3m (135’5”), was built by the Ned  Ship Group and features naval architecture, exterior and interior design by TSMM of Antalya. The construction of the 41,3m traditional looking motor yacht BaiaMare is based... ... read full story

Luxury Charter Yacht ANDREAS L available for charter in September 2011

July 13, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury superyacht Andreas L reports a very successful charter year since her acquisition in September 2010 and is still available for yacht charter this September. ... read full story

The stunning Oceanco motor yacht SEVEN SEAS at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

July 13, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury Oceanco motor yacht SEVEN SEAS will present at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show from 21 to 24 September (berth R01). ... read full story

RIVIERA BUYER’S GUIDE available now with the Trade-a-Boat magazine

July 13, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most-awarded pleasure boat builder, is the subject of a 68-page collector’s edition supplement attached to Issue 416 of Trade-a-Boat magazine, which hits the news stands on July 13. ... read full story

The new 65’ trawler catamaran by Alu Marine shipyard and Stirling Design International

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Originally scheduled to be a 58’ Trawler Catamaran, the new Alu Marine 65′ trawler catamaran will begin construction at the Alu Marine Shipyard on September 2011 for delivery toward the end of 2012. The new Alu Marine 65′ trawler catamaran is the first in a new range of trawler catamarans. Both the 58’ and 65’... ... read full story

Rossi Navi 45m motor yacht FR024 in build – A superyacht by Design Studio Spadolini

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A Rossi Navi 45m motor yacht in currently in build under the hull name FR024. The 45m superyacht which features naval architecture by Rosi Navi with exterior design by Design Studio Spadolini and interior design by Remi Tessier. The 45m yacht currently under construction is due to be launched in 2012. The 45-meter yacht FR.024 features a vertical... ... read full story

Atlas Carbon launches telescopic passerelle for superyachts

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atlas Carbon has launched the Atlas telescopic 5 metre manual carbon passerelle, following on from the popular Atlas Carbon Davits product and at the request from a Superyacht Client. The telescopic passerelle for superyachts is designed to enable a boarding platform with flexible positions to accommodate different docking options. Both lightweight and easily adjustable the... ... read full story

Tidetech shows complex tidal influences for 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A recently-developed, high-resolution tidal model for the Solent and UK south coast has revealed the complexity of tidal streams and currents in this competitive racing area. The model details an area including Southampton Water, the entire Solent, the southern sectors of the Isle of Wight and the entrance to Chichester Harbour. Tidal data of this resolution... ... read full story

First Superyacht InnovatioNZ 2011 conference announced

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Events, a division of The Yacht Report Group, is pleased to announce the Superyacht InnovatioNZ 2011 conference, which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand  from the 12 – 14 October 2011 at the brand new Auckland Viaduct Events Centre. This event, which is a completely new event developed in association with New Zealand... ... read full story

Explore 70 Superyacht – a Multifunction World Explorer concept by Newcruise

July 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Explore 70 is a new multifunction World Explorer Superyacht concept developed by Newcruise. The Newcruise Explore 70 motor yacht measures 72.40m (230 FT) and is a luxurious expedition yacht, to rival the most glamorous superyachts on the market with the largest pool ever installed, while still being capable of battling rough seas and travel... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Magical Moments

July 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 12, 2011) – Dreams — of deep sleep and wholesome food — have come true, as three more Transatlantic Race 2011 class winners arrived at The Lizard in the south of England today.  While the sailors have put to an end the days of going without, memories of the adventure will... ... read full story

German yacht designers “Newcruise” at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

July 12, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

German Design House "NEWCRUISE - Yacht Projects & Design" announces their presence at the 2011 Monaco Yachts Show and will exhibit their latest multifunctional yacht concept EXPLORE. ... read full story

MCM to exhibit at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

July 12, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

MCM have recently announced their attendance at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show from the 21st to 24th September in the Parvis Piscine on stand QP58. ... read full story

MDL Marinas getting ready for the 2012 Olympic Games

July 12, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

With the London games now just over a year away, and patient sports fans finally finding out which events they will be enjoying, MDL Marinas is reporting soaring levels of interest from boat owners across the globe that are keen to get close to the Olympic action. ... read full story

Motor Yacht ‘Tutto le Marrane’ launched by Leopard Yachts

July 12, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht Tutto Le Marrane is a 46 m Leopard motor yacht launched by this prestigious Italian shipyard in July, 2011. She will be available to view at the 2011 Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show. ... read full story

Princess achieves RINA Green Plus (Y) notation for V Class and Flybridge yachts

July 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Princess Yachts today became the first significant British Boat builder to achieve the RINA Green Plus (Y) notation for their entire range of V Class and Flybridge motor yachts up to 24m (85’). The award provides an independently verifies environment accreditation from the classification society RINA and applies to each individual model which is assessed... ... read full story

Excitement builds ahead of the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

July 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With just over a week to go, excitement is building in advance of the 2011 edition of the Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes. This year’s regatta runs from the 17th – 23rd of July and forms a part of the 2011 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Series – which also includes some of the world’s... ... read full story

ICOMIA’s Marinas Group welcomes Camper & Nicholsons Marinas

July 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas International Limited has joined the ICOMIA Marinas Group and is its first new member following a restructuring. ICOMIA’s Marinas Group is widening its membership base to include not only its traditional marinas association members, but also multiple marina operating companies; marina and shore side builders, developers, designers and individual marinas where... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: PUMA’s Mar Mostro sailing yacht declared provisional winners

July 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newport, R.I. USA (July 11, 2011) – PUMA’s Mar Mostro is not only the second boat across the Transatlantic Race 2011 finish line at The Lizard on the south coast of England (at 05:40 UTC on July 11) but also the current overall standings leader based on corrected time.  Skipper Ken Read (Newport, R.I.) and... ... read full story

Swan European Regatta 2011: Swan Yachts Sparkle on the Solent

July 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Day 1 of the Swan European Regatta dawned with very little wind and a glassy calm Solent but glorious sunshine which resulted in a postponement for the fleet.  Shortly after midday, the sea breeze started to build and by 2pm the Race Committee from the Royal Yacht Squadron were able to start the first race of... ... read full story

52.5m Benetti motor yacht Latitude introduces Yacht Carbon Offset

July 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Yacht Carbon Offset, the Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Certified specialists, counterbalances the carbon footprint of the 52.5 metre superyacht Latitude’s engines with equivalent emissions reductions from verified green energy projects. ... read full story

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