2011 September

News Archive

ISS and PYA announce the Meeting of the Associations at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) and Professional Yachtsmen’s Association (PYA) are pleased to announce that for the fifth time, they are co-hosting one of the must do events during the Monaco Yacht Show, the Meeting of the Associations, again being held at the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco on Wednesday 21 September 2011 from 17h30-19h30.... ... read full story

Abitare il Mare 2012: the conferences at Seatec-Compotec 2012

September 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Abitare il Mare, by Decio Carugati, promoted by CarraraFiere, is a design-related box of events; since 2006 the initiative is especially focused on the analysis of lifestyle trends and customs changes. ... read full story

PA153 Oceanco 92M yacht design by Tony Castro

September 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The UK based design company Tony Castro Yacht Design unveil their impressive 92M TONY CASTRO superyacht concept PA153 for OCEANCO.  With the Monaco Yacht Show just around the corner, visitors will be able to visit Tony Castro Yacht Design and make further enquiries about this stunning PA153 OCEANCO 92M yacht by Tony Castro for Oceanco.... ... read full story

Luxury charter yacht BIG FISH in London

September 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The expedition (explorer) superyacht BIG FISH, the 45m (147′ 7″) yacht designed by Greg Marshall Design and launched by McMullen & Wing New Zealand in 2010 has recently visited London en route to the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. Motor Yacht BIG FISH is seen here cruising the Thames River, passing under the raised Tower Bridge.... ... read full story

Icon Yachts 85m Britannia megayacht concept by H2 Design

September 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following the launch of the 50m motor yacht platform at last year’s Monaco show, ICON Yachts approached H2 Yacht Design with a brief to develop an 85m megayacht concept based on the ICON platform design.     The exterior styling and GA of the ICON 85m Britannia yacht was developed by H2 design. Laurent Giles... ... read full story

62m Motor yacht Midlandia by ICON Yachts on schedule to launch in 2012

September 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Icon Yachts are scheduled to complete their fourth superyacht, the 62m Midlandia motor yacht by Spring 2012. With a sleek steel hull and aluminium superstructure the motor yacht MIDLANDIA measures 62.00 metres (203.41 ft) in length.  Superyacht Midlandia featuers  Naval Architecture by  Jouke van der Baan exterior design by the Redman Whiteley Dixon Ltd and... ... read full story

Interior Photos of Motor yacht Basmalina II ex Project Sunbeam

September 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Basmalina II ex Project Sunbeam was delivered by ICON Yachts in Harlingen, the Netherlands in July 2011 after being first launched in April 2011. We can now show you interior photos of the superyacht Superyacht Basmalina II arrived at ICON Yachts as a partially complete project from a European yacht builder after which... ... read full story

ICON Yachts employ Maurice Kok as Operations Manager

September 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Dutch superyacht builder ICON yachts have recently appointed Maurice Kok as Operations Manager. “I feel privileged to be able to accept this position and to be given the trust by the management team to join this prestigious yard. Having been involved in various leading positions within the marine and shipbuilding industry Icon Yachts will... ... read full story

Azimut-Benetti Group launch Yachtique Concierge Club

September 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A major new service for Azimut or Benetti yacht owners called the Yachtique Concierge Club was launched today at the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show. The Azimut–Benetti Yachtique Concierge Club provides yacht owners with a unique, multilingual support team; ready to look after almost any... ... read full story

PYA to launch a New Standardised Training Programme for Interior Superyacht Crew

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Professional Yachtsmen’s Association (PYA) will launch a new formal structure for the training and certification of interior crew working on large superyachts during the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show & Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This structure has been developed in close consultation with all the stakeholders: Interior Crew; Captains; Training Providers; Charter Agents and... ... read full story

IGY Marinas forms strategic alliance with ADM Yacht Consulting in China

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Island Global Yachting, Ltd. and ADM Yacht Consulting (Dalian), Ltd. announces a strategic alliance to support the development of the nautical sector China’s emerging yacht market. The strategic partnership marries a leading global resource in the marina development and services sector with a strong Chinese firm committed to the growth and development of its nautical... ... read full story

2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: Second day summary

September 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Following a picture-perfect second day of racing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, the provisional overall classification sees Niklas Zennstrom’s Ràn 2 (GBR) in the lead in the Mini Maxi class, Claus Peter Offen’s Y3K (GER) in the Wally division and Danilo Salsi’s DSK Pioneer Investments (ITA) in the Maxi Racing/Cruising fleet. Esimit Europa... ... read full story

Additional images of the Columbus 125′ Hybrid superyacht design by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec

September 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Italian engineer Sergio Cutolo, the founder of the prestigious and well known naval engineering company Hydro Tec based in Varazze, is proud to unveil more of the renderings of his latest project: the Columbus 125′ Hybrid superyacht.  The stunning new motor yacht Columbus 125′ Hybrid was very recently sold to a Russian buyer by Palumbo... ... read full story

Marina Port Vell – Barcelona’s strong presence at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marina Port Vell in Barcelona is proving to be a strong supporter of superyacht industry and is sponsoring some of the most important events during the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Dometic Marine appoints Wes Oebel as Account Manager for Aftermarket Sales in the Western Region

September 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dometic Marine, the world’s leading supplier of marine air conditioning and sanitation equipment has recently appointed Wes Oebel as Account Manager for Aftermarket Sales in the Western Region. Based in Seattle, WA, Oebel will have core responsibility for further strengthening sales as well as supporting aftermarket customers in the Western region. An engineering graduate from... ... read full story

New SNAME CD: Impact of EPA & IMO Regulations On The Shipping Industry available now

September 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The new CD, a collection of relevant technical papers, focuses on logical solutions to the strict emission control and environmental regulations of the (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). ... read full story

25M Patrol Craft by Boksa Marine Design for Hann Powerboats

September 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Boksa Marine Design introduces their new 25M fast patrol craft created in collaboration with Hann Powerboats. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Raja Laut available for charter in Indonesia and the South Pacific

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the “winter season” holidays the RAJA LAUT Schooner will be available for charter in the idyllic islands of Indonesia and the South Pacific – more specifically, Raja Ampat near West Papua, the “Spice Islands” of Indonesia, and the South Pacific archipelago of Palau. If there was a benchmark for pure, undiluted, eco-paradise cruising this... ... read full story

EXOCONCEPT presents EXO, a new electric and ecological water toy at the Cannes Boat Show 2011

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

EXOCONCEPT will unveil EXO, a new electric watercraft that is ecological and fun that can be used without a license at the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show. After two years of studies, developments and registrations at the INPI, the EXO embeds the highest performances that... ... read full story

Ferretti owner praises Williams Performance Tenders

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Norberto Ferretti the President and owner of Ferretti Yachts praised jet tender specialist Williams Performance Tenders on the design and performance of its range of tenders after spending time on his Williams 385 Turbo Jet this summer. Norberto Ferretti complimented the tender range after cruising to Croatia with his family on his yacht. He highlighted... ... read full story

Williams Performance Tenders and Miss England launch new Dieseljet 565 superyacht tender in Cannes

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Williams Performance Tenders enlisted the help of the reigning Miss England, Alize Mounter to launch its new Dieseljet 565 superyacht tender at the prestigious Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show. Oxfordshire-based Williams, which supplies its hand-crafted tenders to some of the world’s leading superyacht brands and... ... read full story

Tide application for iPhone number one for New Navigation Apps

September 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ChronGlobal Corporation a Miami Beach-based company, is the developer behind the ChronGlobal Tidal Chronoscope application for iPhone, one of the fastest growing paid iPhone applications. ChronGlobal’s application includes real-time monitoring of the tides via a sophisticated, virtual wristwatch featuring the current level of worldwide tides, along with lunar and solar position at the user’s location.... ... read full story

51st Genoa Boat Show 2011: Ingemar to provide technical assistance

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The well-established technical partnership between Ingemar and the Marina Fiera di Genova, which began in 2005, will be renewed for the 50th Genoa Boat Show in 2011. The exhibition area by the sea, which was so successful last year, will continue to guarantee easy circulation by the general public and exhibitors. Its 6 m wide... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: Early start in Porto Cervo

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A sharp start was the order of the day in Porto Cervo at the 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. After yesterday’s Mistral-inspired abandonment, this morning’s racing commenced at a prompt 10:30 CEST. With wind speeds predicted to rise dramatically across the day, Principal Race Officer Peter Craig warned: “It is an early start, or no... ... read full story

Azimut-Benetti Group debut 2 flagships and 20 yachts at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show 2011

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Azimut-Benetti Group will make their premier debut of 4 extraordinary new offerings at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show, among them two flagships, the Azimut Grande and Atlantis. They will also show 20 boats on the water as well as debut the Yachtique Concierge Club, a 5- star service reserved exclusively for Group... ... read full story

Azimut-Benetti Group debut the Yachtique Concierge Club in Cannes

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Azimut-Benetti Group will debut the Yachtique Concierge Club, a 5- star service reserved exclusively for Group customers at this year’s Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show 2011.  The Azimut–Benetti Group, working through Yachtique, a dedicated division chose the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show to... ... read full story

Ferretti Group commences new nautical year with 29 yachts exhibited in Cannes

September 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Ferretti Group, a world leader in the design, construction and sale of motoryachts, encompassing a unique portfolio of some of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the nautical world, inaugurates the new 2011-2012 nautical year in Cannes, at the 34th Festival International De La Plaisance. With an impressive fleet of 29 yachts on... ... read full story

Wally launched Maxi racing yacht Wally//Otto

September 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wally introduces a new era for Maxi racing yachts with the launch of Wally//Otto, an innovative 80ft, One Design racing yacht, with a uniquely adaptable design that increases year-round enjoyment and long-term value. ... read full story

Ronan Parke to perform at launch of Sunseeker Manhattan 53 motor yacht at PSP Southampton Boat Show

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury motor yachts, is to launch a new yacht from the Manhattan range at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show (16-25 September 2011). Once again Sunseeker continues to exhibit innovation and true craftsmanship across the Sunseeker range with a number of world launches. Performances This year’s show will... ... read full story

Perini Navi Motor Yacht Exuma chartering in the South Pacific and New Zealand

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor Yacht Exuma, the first 50 metre Picchiotti superyacht from the Vitruvius Series launched by Perini Navi in July 2010 is available for charter from September 18th in the South Pacific! M/Y EXUMA will be cruising the Fiji Islands until mid to late October 2011. The multiple award winning yacht is then planning to head... ... read full story

43m Sailing Yacht CLEAR EYES by Pax Navi to Circumnavigate Globe

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht CLEAR EYES is a 43.13m (141′ 6″) ketch rigged sailing yacht built by Pax Navi in 2010. The sailing yacht Clear Eyes is a modern Gullet style of superyacht featuring interior design by Erkan Ozhan and Erkin Yagci. The yacht Clear Eyes is about to embark on an extraordinary 19-month voyage around the... ... read full story

Beneteau Group show strong growth during the 2010-11 season

September 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

During the 2010-11 season, which is coming to an end, the BENETEAU Group has once again achieved strong growth of around 20% for its Boat division in a global market that has picked up slightly. This performance, following on from the previous year’s growth of around 16%, has been achieved thanks to the Group successfully... ... read full story

Discovery Yachts to showcase blue-water cruising yachts at PSP Southampton Boat Show

September 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Discovery Yachts will be showcasing the ultimate in blue-water cruising yachts at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show where they will be exhibiting the highly acclaimed Discovery 55 sailing yacht and the award-winning Discovery 50 Catamaran. Discovery Yachts will also be unveiling the designs for a stunning new blue-water cruiser, the Discovery 57 sailing yacht... ... read full story

New Columbus 125’ Hybrid motor yacht by Palumbo Shipyard sold to Russian Buyer

September 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Just three months after the launch of superyacht PRIMA, a Russian Buyer has made a firm order to Palumbo Shipyard for the construction and delivery of a Columbus 125’ Hybrid motor yacht by August 2013. The Russian client represented by broker Jimmy Broddesson of Bluewater Yachting also has the option to buy the second hull... ... read full story

Audi MedCup Circuit: Barcelona ready to witness the closest finish

September 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Barcelona, the Olympic city of 1992, looks set to witness the closest finish to the Audi MedCup Circuit for four years when the TP52’s of the 52 Series shoot out for the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit title. Quantum Racing, skippered by America’s Cup winner Ed Baird (USA), need a solid final regatta if they are... ... read full story

Tognum present its MTU Series 2000 marine engine in Cannes

September 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Tognum are unveiling their new state-of-the-art MTU Series 2000 engine at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show 2011 from 6-11 September at the JAS-027 stand on Albert Edouard Sud jetty. ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: Today’s race cancelled due to strong Mistral winds

September 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Porto Cervo, Italy. 6th September 2011. Instead of racing around the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago, strong Mistral winds blowing off the north eastern coast of Sardinia kept the 45 Maxi yachts competing in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011 firmly moored in Porto Cervo marina today. The fleet has been divided into Racing,... ... read full story

Fairline present motor yacht Targa 58 Gran Turismo in Cannes

September 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor Yacht Targa 58 Gran Turismo by Fairline Boats has arrived at the prestigious 2011 Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes after touring the western Mediterranean in July. ... read full story

Fairline exhibits 6 models at the 2011 Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show

September 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

British luxury motor yacht builder, Fairline Boats is exhibiting a 6-model line-up at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show 2011, featuring models from the Squadron flybridge motor yacht and Targa express cruiser ranges. Targa express cruiser One of Fairline’s latest generation express cruisers, the Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO arrives in Cannes after completing her... ... read full story

Mastervolt adds Technautic B.V. to its worldwide network

September 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Mastervolt, the leading supplier of electrical power solutions to the worldwide marine, mobile and solar markets, has added a new distributor to its global network – Technautic B.V. ... read full story

New Extreme 40m sailing yacht by Ginton Naval Architects and Guido de Groot built by Mengi Yay

September 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ginton Naval Architects and Mengi Yay have signed a contract to design and build a new 40m sailing yacht. The construction of the superyacht has already begun at Mengi Yay’s yard in Tuzla, Turkey, managed by Yacht Marine.  The sloop rigged luxury sailing yacht measures 40m and is being called the Extreme 40 sailing yacht.... ... read full story

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With 80,000 m2 of exhibition space on land and in water, and more than 500 boats on display, the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes is Europe’s leading in-water boat and yacht show and no doubt the world’s most prestigious. It attracts more than 54,000 visitors from the four corners of the globe, to discover... ... read full story

ICOMIA to host free technical workshop at METS Trade Show

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) will be holding the popular Workshop on New Technologies for the third year in a row at METS Trade Show on 16 November. Last year’s workshop turned out to be a huge success with a record-breaking number of registrations for the limited seats. Workshop on New Technologies is... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup regatta to start tomorrow

September 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 47 crews from 12 countries and territories present at the 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled start to this eye-catching regatta. The outlook is lively. After a potent and contrasting cocktail of thunderstorms and benign winds was served over the weekend, predictions... ... read full story

America’s Cup coming to Plymouth in less then one week

September 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Physically demanding new boats and new race format raise the intensity level of Cup racing
. ... read full story

America’s Cup World Series to be held in Venice, Italy

September 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

As the America’s Cup teams enter their final week of training before the America’s Cup World Series Plymouth event begins September 10, event organizers unveiled another stop on the global circuit. Venice, Italy and its famed waterways will play host the AC45 wing-sailed catamarans twice, with AC World Series stops May 12-20, 2012, and dates... ... read full story

CMC Marine to present Stabilis Electra 20BR and 22BR at the Genoa Boat Show 2011

September 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Exceptional presentation of CMC Marine at the next Genoa Boat Show 2011. The company will exhibit as world premiere the new Stabilis Electra 20BR and 22BR, the new model of electric actuator fin stabilizer. ... read full story

Kingship announce ‘ESSENCE’ yacht design concept with private Owner’s Deck

September 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Kingship has once again cooperated with designer Horacio Bozzo of Axis Group Yacht Design to introduce an unprecedented yacht design – M/Y Essence that rewrites the history of luxurious yachting. She is the first yacht of her size to have a completely private Owner's deck and a 180゚ forward-facing panoramic view. ... read full story

MGMT partner with Royal Docks 2012 for Olympic Games in London 2012

September 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

MGMT and Royal Docks 2012 announce partnership for the 2012 Olympics in London. ... read full story

Cantiere delle Marche launch innovative website and the new Darwin Class Yacht series “The Evolution of Species”

September 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

On Festival de la Plaisance opening eve, the Italian shipbuilder Cantiere delle Marche announces the launch of their new and innovative website. ... read full story

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