2011 September

News Archive

Carlisle & Finch Co. announces SmartVIEW™ Technology

September 26, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Carlisle & Finch Co. announces SmartVIEW™ Technology! SmartVIEW™ is a new powerful Microprocessor-based Control System, which will allow all Carlisle & Finch Products (NightFINDER™ Systems and Standard Searchlight Products), to be easily controlled from any screen on board the ship, or from a remote PC anywhere in the world! ... read full story

Bilgin 160 Classic Motor Yacht

September 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Bilgin 160 Classic motor yacht is a 48.70m (159’9″) yacht that is currently under construction at the Bilgin Yard in Istanbul, Turkey. The Bilgin 160 Classic gentleman’s yacht is scheduled for launch in October 2011. The Bilgin 160 Classic motor yacht has a hull made out of steel integrated with cold-moulded superstructure. The yacht... ... read full story

Motor yacht Stampede at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

September 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Stampede is a beautiful motor yacht currently docked at Dennis Conner’s North Cove. Originally built by Delta Marine in 1990, yacht Stampede underwent a major refit and conversion which also saw her lengthened. Now measuring 116 feet, motor yacht Stampede (ex Princess Gloria) has a beam of 8.5m (27.89ft) and a 2.9m (9.51ft)... ... read full story

91m Lurssen Superyacht Project RIO

September 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new 91m superyacht Project RIO to be built by the German Lurssen shipyard has just been signed. A new Lurssen megayacht ‘Project Rio’ measures 91m (298.55ft) and was signed for Lurssen to build just before the start of the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. The German motor yacht builder Lurssen Yachts (or Lürssen Werft) is... ... read full story

73m Nobiskrug Motoryacht by H2 Yacht Design

September 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 73m Nobiskrug Motoryacht with exterior design by Focus Yacht Design GmbH and interior design by H2 Yacht Design is a new superyacht order signed in 2011. H2 Yacht Design are designing a New Hampton style interior for this elegantly sleek yacht. The 73 meter Nobiskrug superyacht is expected to be delivered in 2013. The... ... read full story

Lantic Entertainment Systems Wi FI Audio centre app ‘Lantic WAC’ for superyachts

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

An all‐new dedicated iPhone / iPod app for control in audio‐only areas Lantic Entertainment Systems has released an iPhone / iPod WI‐FI Audio Centre (WAC) app that allows those onboard any yacht equipped with a Lantic Entertainment System to select and control music and other audio content in audio‐only zones via the integral wireless network.... ... read full story

Sunseeker International report buoyant motor yacht sales

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunseeker International is delighted to report very buoyant sales of over twenty new confirmed motor yacht orders following the 2011 Cannes and Southampton Boat Shows, as well as a number of strong enquires yet to be finalised. Sales were spread across the Sunseeker product range and throughout their worldwide territories. In particular, the newly launched... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Sailing yacht Nan, S/Y Moonbeam IV, Arcadia, Léonore and Classic yacht Shamrock V win

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Régates Royales last and decisive event of the 2011 Panerai Trophy ended today in Cannes. Due to the extremely light easterly wind on the bay of La Napoule organizers had no choice but to abandon racing and the eye-catching traditional yachts had their final “red carpet” coming back to the old port. Sailing yacht... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Italy’s Giuseppe Duca wins in the Dragon class

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wind was not on the Dragon crews’ side this Friday for the last and decisive rendez-vous. A light and flimsly air, not enough to have the boats moving, forced the Committee to calli it a day and send the 58 strong fleet back ashore. The final ranking has then been decided taking into consideration the... ... read full story

Alewijnse showcases energy efficiency for superyachts at the Monaco yacht Show

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Alewijnse Marine Systems, the leading superyacht systems integrator, is once again exhibiting at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Alewijnse is a global pioneer in the design and installation of the integrated electrical systems that form the heart of every superyacht. In an age where automation and the need for different systems to communicate and interact... ... read full story

Burger Boat first official WOOD FOREVER member

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has developed the Wood Forever program which aims to accompany the yacht builders towards the use of timber from sustainably managed forests. The Foundation is proud to welcome Burger Boat as the first official Wood Forever member. Burger signed a partnership agreement and committed to analyze their wood... ... read full story

RF YACHTS present motor yacht PROXIMA design at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

RF Yachts designer Roland Friedberger presented his latest 50m Proxima yacht design at the 2011 Motor Yacht Show. ... read full story

First images of the new Wally motor yacht tender Wally//One

September 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wally has released the first official pictures of its new luxury day boat, Wally//One, coinciding with its Monaco Yacht Show debut. ... read full story

New sailing yacht MANTIS 80 by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh Design

September 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The combined talents of two of the most highly regarded yacht design offices in the world have come together with spectacular result: the 'Mantis 80' superyacht. Dixon Yacht Design, who are responsible for the naval architecture and the external styling of the sailing yacht MANTIS 80, have joined with Ken Freivokh Design who have weaved their magic on the interior of this outstanding yacht. ... read full story

BMT Nigel Gee announce collaboration on the new OCEANCO 110m DP001 Yacht project

September 23, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Oceanco and BMT Nigel Gee join forces on the creation of the new 110m motor yacht DP001 project. ... read full story

30m Catamaran Q5 by Yachting Developments.

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Sailing Catamaran yacht Q5 is a 30m catamaran currently under construction at the Yachting Developments Shipyard in Auckland, New Zealand. Yacht Q5 is due to be launched in early 2012. The catamaran Q5’s exterior styling and naval architecture is by Warwick Yacht Design and the project management is by MCM. The superyacht Q5 will... ... read full story

The International Brokerage Show Cannes 2012

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cannes is to host the International Brokerage Show Cannes 2012 held in Port Canto, Cannes from April 19-22, 2012, a few weeks before the annual Cannes Film Festival. The new brokerage boat and superyacht show is dedicated exclusively to brokerage and superyachts and will host around 100 boats in total. The International Brokerage Show Cannes... ... read full story

Royal Imtech – Imtech receives the designation ‘Royal’

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) has announced that Her Royal Highness the Queen of the Netherlands has granted Imtech N.V. the right to use the designation ‘Royal’. This special Predicate is awarded today by Mr. Jan Franssen, Queen’s Commissioner in the Provence of South Holland, in... ... read full story

SP-High Modulus showcases product range and expertise at Monaco Yacht Show

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show from 21st – 24th September 2011. The show is regarded as the world’s top luxury yachting show and is the most prestigious gathering of large ships with a selection of 100 superyachts and mega yachts from 25 to 90m long. Exhibiting... ... read full story

America’s Cup dazzles at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following a successful America’s Cup World Series in Plymouth, the America’s Cup trophy is in Monaco this week to be part of three events during the Monaco Yacht Show. The stunning backdrop of Monte Carlo is the setting for Superyacht owners, captains, brokers, designers, media and other industry leaders during the annual yacht show. Iain... ... read full story

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai 2011: Light Winds on Day 3 in Cannes

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The light easterly wind put at test the crews’, and especially the tacticians’ ability on day 3 of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai in the sun bathed bay of La Napoule. The race committee was forced to wait until the early afternoon hours to fire the start signal for the classic yachts. Two races... ... read full story

Construction of 33m power catamaran Quaranta well underway with Curvelle

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Curvelle is pleased to announce completion of the hull of the catamaran yacht Quaranta, in close cooperation with Logos Marine as principal build contractor. Being the flagship and first vessel of the new Curvelle family, superyacht Quaranta, is currently the largest carbon hybrid composite power catamaran in the world. Four years of development went into... ... read full story

World’s Largest Sailing Catamaran Hemisphere engineered by BMT Nigel Gee

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, is pleased to announce its association with sailing yacht Hemisphere, the 44m VPLP design catamaran recently launched from Pendennis Shipyard, making her world debut at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Luxury catamaran HEMISPHERE is the largest sailing catamaran in the world measuring 44m (145ft). Her huge... ... read full story

Formula Marine showcases capabilities at Monaco Yacht Show

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Formula Marine, one of Europe’s leading mast builders will showcase its technical capabilities at the Monaco Yacht Show by highlighting aluminium spars manufactured in its Dutch factory as well as exceptional carbon technology from its French facility. Formula will display the carbon and wood laminated spar section developed for Turkish yacht builder DSV for a... ... read full story

MTU at Monaco Yacht Show with latest generation of Series 4000 Engines for Superyachts

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tognum will be showcasing its latest MTU-brand Series 4000 engine for superyachts over 50 meters from 21 to 24 September, at Europe’s foremost mega yacht exhibition, the Monaco Yacht Show.  The company’s exhibits will also include automation and service solutions. MTU has decades of experience as a single-source provider of custom-tailored propulsion plants. And as... ... read full story

2011 World Yacht Racing Forum to close yacht racing season in style

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The World Yacht Racing Forum 2011 will take place in Estoril, Portugal, on 13-14 December. The fourth edition of this must-attend event will once again focus on the commercial side of the sport and reassemble the who’s who of the international yacht racing community. Since its launch in 2008, the World Yacht Racing Forum has... ... read full story

Oceanair launch new Superyacht Brand Brochure at the Monaco Yacht Show 2011

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Monaco Yacht Show sees Oceanair launch a new brochure, exclusively aimed at superyacht owners and all involved in the design, build and management process. The hardback glossy publication highlights Oceanair’s luxury range of blinds, shades, screens and soft furnishings for superyachts and the specific custom service that goes with a project drawn from... ... read full story

See onboard yachts Via Smartphone or PC With The New GOST™ Watch HD System

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

GOST™ (Global Ocean Security Technologies – formerly Paradox Marine) will introduce the GOST Watch HD System at the 2011 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo (booth 45), September 28-October 1 at the Sanibel Harbor Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida. The GOST Watch HD System can remotely monitor... ... read full story

Bellingham Marine signs agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On September 2, 2011, Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, entered into a two year agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to participate in a program titled IMAGE.  This is a voluntary program to promote compliance to prevent the hiring or continued employment of people who are not authorized to work in... ... read full story

Régates Royales 2011: Sun shines on Day 2 in Cannes

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The stunning bay of La Napoule provided the competitors with great sailing conditions, ideal for close, fast racing. Under blue skies, in bright sun and good breeze the sixty-eight classic yachts and fifty-eight Dragons completed the second day of the Régates Royales, final and decisive event of the Panerai Trophy 2011. The Big Boats sailing... ... read full story

New 56m Future Feadship Qi Motor Yacht gives energy for life

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The New Future Feadship Qi (pronounced chee), is the sixth Future Concept Feadship has unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in as many years. Like its predecessors, Feadship Qi has been created by De Voogt Naval Architects to reflect the likely requirements and desires of the next generation of superyacht clients. Measuring 56 metres (183’9”)... ... read full story

Régates Royales 2011: Champagne conditions for the opening day in Cannes

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

It was Cote d’Azur at its best for the opening day of the 33rd edition of the Régates Royales, final and decisive event of the Panerai Trophy 2011. A bright sun, a good southerly breeze later veering southwesterly and flat sea were on the menu on the stunning Bay of La Napoule. As tradition in... ... read full story

New Generation Explorer Motor Yacht E&E – Comments from Vripack Naval Architects

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 42m Expedition yacht E &E (ex Jasmin II) designed by Vripack is a new generation motor yacht that is an explorer yacht with the elegance of a Super Yacht. Renowned for their long range comfortable cruisers Vripack designed superyacht E &E for a repeat customer back in 2009. Now at the 2011 2011 Monaco... ... read full story

Expedition Charter Yacht E & E (ex Jasmin II) – Comments from Art-Line Interior Design

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Expedition Superyacht E &E (ex Jasmin II) is a 42 m explorer yacht delivered in 2011 by Cizgi Yachts, Turkey. The brand new motor yacht E & E is on display at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show and will be available for charter during the Caribbean winter. The explorer yacht E&E was designed by... ... read full story

88m MCA Motor Yacht ICE Concept by Blohm + Voss and Michael Leach Design – The BV88MCA MLD

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A presentation for the 88m MCA Superyacht ICE Concept by Blohm + Voss and Michael Leach Design was held on September 21st at the Blohm + Voss stand during the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. Following the successful collaboration and delivery of 96m superyacht Palladium in 2010, Blohm + Voss and Michael Leach Design Ltd (MLD)... ... read full story

Project Utopia by BMT Nigel Gee and Yacht Island Design

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

UKs’s leading independent design consultancy BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, has announced its latest design Project Utopia, developed in partnership with Yacht Island Design.  Project Utopia, an avant‐garde vision of a future concept breaks the traditional naval architectural mould which the market has come to expect and offers a truly unique... ... read full story

Silverlining new superyacht furniture collection preview at Monaco Yacht Show

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Silverlining is previewing a collection of furniture pieces for superyachts at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Silverlining furniture pieces show a radical departure from traditional preconceptions of what the luxury furniture on yachts should look like (think high gloss ebony). The superyacht collection explores the relationship between design and craftsmanship in the 21st century, pushing... ... read full story

PERI 41T Motor yacht Bibich Too awarded two World Yacht Trophies in Cannes

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Peri Yachts have announced that they are the proud winner of the World Yacht Trophies Award 2011 for “Best Design” and “Most Innovative”  Fly bridge over 24 meters with the new high-tech Peri 41T motor yacht Bibich Too, the flagship and crowning glory of the Peri range. The awards were presented at the Gala Dinner... ... read full story

First Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton sees strong industry support & high attendance levels from apprentices

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

International Designers Rob Humphries and his son, Tom, followed by Ian Benning of Volvo Penta UK, are the inaugural speakers in a series of lectures designed to inspire young people working in the UK industry and to explore the UK’s unique international position in yacht design and boat building. A former apprentice who now helps... ... read full story

181ft Charter Yacht Harbour Island – Newcastle Marines largest superyacht features Palladium Technologies

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newcastle Marine launched Superyacht HARBOUR ISLAND last month and she will make her world debut next month at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The new superyacht is now Newcastle’s largest build to-date at 181’ LOA and a 34’ beam. After her debut motor yacht HARBOUR ISLAND is expected to be available to the... ... read full story

Superyacht Cup Double for 2012 Olympic Year – Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Organisers of the Superyacht Cup regattas are pleased to confirm dates for two editions of the popular Superyacht Cup Regatta they will host next year including the first ever Superyacht Cup in Cowes, UK. The 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma will take place in the traditional venue of Palma, Mallorca from 20-23 June,... ... read full story

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® Launches Smartphone App MyBoatShow

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® organizers have announced the debut of MyBoatShow, the new smartphone app that will officially launch at this year’s show. The free app, available on iPhone and Android platforms, is designed to help navigate the show’s docks, land areas and tents. Attendees will be able to access show maps and... ... read full story

Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) at the Auckland International Boat Show 2011

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With New Zealand being a significant trading partner for the Australian marine sector a number of Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) businesses exhibited at the recent Auckland International Boat Show that ran from 15-18 September 2011. This show is one that many businesses exhibit at each year, this year AIMEX exhibitors reported a particularly... ... read full story

Superyacht Australia’s strong presence at the NZ Marine Superyacht Captains Forum, Auckland

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With New Zealand a close neighbour for the Australian marine sector Superyacht Australia ensured strong presence at the recent NZ Marine Superyacht Captains Forum held in conjunction with the Auckland International Boat Show and Rugby World Cup 2011. The Australian marine industry has earned its place on the world stage through innovation and technology. Australia’s... ... read full story

Gulf Craft wins first annual CJR Propulsion ‘Customer Recognition Award’

September 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

CJR Propulsion today announced UAE based superyacht builder Gulf Craft as the winner of its first annual ‘Customer Recognition Award’. The award is designed to acknowledge the CJR partner who is having a noticeable impact on technological development and showing strong sales growth within the marine industry. The CJR Customer Recognition Award, given by CJR’s... ... read full story

The 66m Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The Fastest and Greenest Superyacht

September 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 66mEmax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design is being described as the Fastest and Greenest Superyacht of our time with a maximum Speed of 28 knots and an unlimited Zero Carbon Cruising Range at 14 knots. The 66m Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Sailing yacht is to be built by NedShip is,... ... read full story

JFA Long Island 85 Catamaran by Marc Lombard

September 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

JFA Yachts has positioned itself in the semi-custom catamaran market with the new JFA Long Island 85 Catamaran design by Naval Architect Marc Lombard. The architect Marc Lombard and JFA Yachts developed a new concept for long crossing catamarans. A Catamaran, for semicustom construction, the first of which was recently signed. The office of Marc... ... read full story

Dutch Superyacht builder Feadship heads for Monaco Yacht Show and FLIBS with confidence

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The superyacht builder Feadship is performing better than ever. This year to date the world’s number one luxury motoryacht brand Feadship has launched six superyachts with a total length of 450 metres (almost 1500 feet!). Four out of the thirteen new entries in the recently published Top 100 List by Yachts International magazine are Feadships:... ... read full story

Asia Ever-Expanding Yachting Industry Opportunities as HNW Community Races Ahead

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Julius Baer, the leading Swiss private banking group, has just published its first ‛Wealth Report’, focusing on Asia, providing a comprehensive and exclusive analysis of the High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) landscape in the region. The report has been prepared in close cooperation with CLSA, Asia’s leading independent brokerage and investment group, and states that... ... read full story

MedAire acquires Yacht Lifeline

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MedAire an International SOS company, the largest global provider of integrated medical and security risk management services for the yachting industry today announced the acquisition of Yacht Lifeline. Under the terms of the agreement, Yacht Lifeline’s products and services will merge with MedAire a wholly-owned subsidiary of International SOS. Additionally, the Yacht Lifeline team will... ... read full story

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