2011 October

News Archive

Gulf Craft’s Yachting Lifestyle Show 2011 in Qatar

October 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft Inc., the most prominent manufacturer of luxury yachts and leisure craft in the Middle East and Asia, hosted a unique ‘Yachting Lifestyle Show’, at The Pearl, Qatar from October 27-29 2011. The luxury yacht event and lifestyle show showcased the superyacht builder’s motor yachts as well as celebrated Gulf Craft’s 30th anniversary. Clients,... ... read full story

Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta – Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup 2011

October 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The entry list for the Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Yacht Regatta which starts on the 21st November 2011 is growing with a total of nine sailing yacht giants confirmed to assemble in Tenerife in less than one month’s time.  The 2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta – Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup is scheduled to leave Santa Cruz... ... read full story

Dubois superyacht Twizzle, Zefira and charter yacht Kokomo winners at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards

October 31, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A trio of beautiful superyachts by Dubois Naval Architects were awarded the 2011 ShowBoat Design Awards in Palm Beach, Florida. ... read full story

NOOR superyacht wins 2011 ShowBoats Design Award for her interior by Hot Lab

October 31, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

HOT LAB – yacht & design team is proud to have won the most important recognition in yacht design - the ShowBoats Awards' golden Neptune for the interior design of the stunning motor yacht NOOR, launched in 2010 by Bilgin Yachts. ... read full story

2011 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Survey´s winner Geoff Folliott

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2011 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Survey presents its winner, Geoff Folliott of Brisbane. ... read full story

Southern Spars´ new rig for J-Class charter yacht Endeavour

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Southern Spars fitted J-Class charter yacht Endeavour with a new 53.7 meter (176.18ft) gold-tipped mast and rigging package, being a part of her refit. ... read full story

96m Blohm&Voss motor yacht Palladium by Michael Leach Design wins ISS Award

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Blohm&Voss charter yacht Palladium, designed by Michael Leach Design wins the Best Motor Yacht over 65m Award at the ISS, being the fifth award received by Micheal Leach Design this week. ... read full story

Boating Industry Association awarded

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The New South Wales Boating Industry Association has become the winner of this year´s WorkCover New South Wales SafeWork. ... read full story

39m Nedship 650 Quadro yacht design

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nedship Group presents its new project, 39m motor yacht 650 Quadro. ... read full story

Smart Mooring System by HanseYachts

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The German shipyard HanseYachts presents its new Smart Mooring System (SMS). ... read full story

Tognum´s ongoing compliance investigation

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Tognum has promised to apply strict policies of zero tolerance towards bribery and corruption as a part of its decisive measures connected with its ongoing investigation, announced today. ... read full story

Ferretti Yachts´ capital restructuring process

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ferretti Yachts´ Board of Directors has taken the decision to restructure its capital structure. ... read full story

Multiplast Composite Yachts to build 24m Prince de Bretagne 80 trimaran yacht

October 31, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Multiplast Composite Yachts shipyard has been chosen by Lionel Lemonchois to build a new 24m trimaran yacht Prince de Bretagne. ... read full story

Winners of the 2011 Nautical Design Awards

October 28, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Nautical Design Awards have been announced to 10 winners on the 20th of October in Milan. The winners include such stunning yachts as the sailing yacht Zafira, 42m Vintage superyacht by Codecasa and the Ferretti Custom Line 124 yacht. ... read full story

Mulder Yachts 55 Explorer Yacht Mooie Nel

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Dutch shipyard Mulder comes with a new Mulder 55 Explorer yacht Mooie Nel, the first one from its Explorer yacht range. ... read full story

Aquatic AV Digital Media Locker

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The marine audio systems manufacturer Aquatic comes with its new Aquatic AV Digital Media Locker£, nominated for METS 2011 DAME Award. ... read full story

Open Houses at IYRS Bristol and Newport Campuses

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

IYRS will host two Open Houses at its Newport and Bristol campuses in early November. ... read full story

The new Salon Layout B2 for Hanse 445 sailing yacht

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hanse Yachts presents a new Salon Layout B2 for its sailing yacht Hanse 445. ... read full story

2011 Neptune Award winners

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

MMA has announced today the winners of the 2011 Neptune Awards. ... read full story

2011 Neptune Award Marketing Innovation winner Jester Communications

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jester Communications becomes the winner of the 2011 Neptune Award Marketing Innovation category for its new Global iPad Dealer Application (App). ... read full story

ISS Business Person of the Year Award winner Dick Boon

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Vripack is proud to annouce that its founder, Mr. Dick Boon has won the ISS Business Person of the Year award at this year´s FLIBS. ... read full story

BoatUS about anchoring limit

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

BoatUS is going to discuss the anchoring regulations on November 3, in the City of Sarasota. ... read full story

Environmental sustainability program by Awlgrip and Interlux Yacht Coatings

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Awlgrip and Interlux have come with a new, environmental sustainability program. ... read full story

ISS 2011 Design & Leadership Award Winners

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

ISS announced the winners of the 2011 Design&Leadership Awards last night at the 21st Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ... read full story

Azimut 40 Motor Yacht at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian shipyard Azimut Yachts presents its new Azimut 40 motor yacht at this year´s FLIBS in Florida. ... read full story

Thrane & Thrane SAILOR 90 Satellite TV World

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Thrane and Thrane is coming with another amazing device, a new SAILOR 90 Satellite TV World making real the global maritime satellite TV. ... read full story

20m motor yacht Azimut 64 Heritage of success at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

October 28, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Italian Azimut presents at FLIBS 2011 its new Azimut 64 superyacht, another piece of its Azimut&rsquos flybridge collection and a real Heritage of success with 200 units already sold worldwide. ... read full story

Amels 199 Superyachts to feature Synapsis Bridge Controls

October 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Raytheon Anschütz has been selected as the supplier of the integrated navigation system to new Limited Editions Amels 199 superyachts. Amels first introduced the new Amels 199 yacht at the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show and is currently constructing the first ship in its Vlissingen shipyard in Holland. The Dutch system integrator Alewijnse Marine Systems B.V.... ... read full story

Azimut Magellano 50 motor yacht – The first modern and luxury long range yacht

October 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Magellano 50 motor yacht will be on display for the first time in US at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, from October 27-31, 2011. The Azimut Magellano 50 motor yacht has enjoyed an incredibly successful year, in fact, just after the official presentation at Genova 2010 Boat Show, it has been sold in... ... read full story

Charter Yacht Troyanda’s new interior by Design and Style Ltd

October 28, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Stunning Mediterranean luxury charter yacht Troyanda (ex High Chaparral) is a 50-metre superyacht launched from the prestigious Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2004 and was recently given a new and fresh look by interior design studio Design and Style Ltd. The client desired a fresh, contemporary approach to suit the pre existing hard finishes and wood... ... read full story

105′ Nordlund Motor yacht Mixer equipped with Seakeeper Gyro

October 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One testament to a product’s success is when a boat owner becomes a repeat customer. Such is the case for Seakeeper, which has now supplied three gyro stabilization systems to Mr. Frank Miles for three boats. After installing M7000 series gyros on his 50′ and 55′ Maritimo sport fishers, Miles recently added a M21000 model... ... read full story

Seakeeper appoints Tom Goeke as Chief Operating Officer

October 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Seakeeper, Inc, a worldwide leader in gyroscopic boat roll stabilization, has appointed a new chief operating officer.  Tom Goeke most recently served as chief executive officer of Kloeckner Pentaplast Group, a multinational manufacturer of industrial films and coatings. “Tom is the right man at the right time for Seakeeper.  With our sales more than doubling... ... read full story

SW 94 Sailing yacht Kiboko by Southern Wind awarded best sailing yacht over 24m at Nautical Design Awards 2011

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The SW 94 Sailing yacht Kiboko built by Southern Wind was awarded the ‘best sailing yacht over 24 mt’ at the Nautical Design Awards 2011. Yacht & Sail magazine editor in chief Andrea Brambilla and ADI ( Associazione per il Disegno Industriale) President Luisa Bocchietto announced the winners of the second edition of this prestigious... ... read full story

SW 100 RS Sailing yacht Mrs Marietta Cube launched by Southern Wind

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The latest SW 100 RS Sailing yacht Mrs Marietta Cube has just been launched by Southern Wind Shipyard. The word ‘Cube’ in the yacht’s name means 3 which is a reference to the fact that Mrs Marietta Cube is the third Southern Wind sailing yacht commissioned by the same passionate owners’ family. The owners’ first... ... read full story

2011 Nautical Design Awards: Prestige 500 motor yacht wins “Best Motor Yacht” under 24 m

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The official awards ceremony of the NAUTICAL DESIGN AWARDS, held in the European design capital of Milan, Italy, on Thursday, October 20th 2011. During the ceremony, the Prestige 500 flybridge motor yacht was awarded the title of “Best Motor Yacht” in the category of yachts under 24 meters in length. Organized by Yacht & Sail... ... read full story

65m Benetti Motor Yacht Nataly wins Nautical Design Award

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury superyacht builder Benetti has received new international recognition for thier 65 metre FB252 superyacht Nataly, which was a star at the 2011 Nautical Design Awards. The most important and preeminent recognition devoted to boating design, the 2011 Nautical Design Awards official ceremonies were held for on October 20, in Milan, the capital of design... ... read full story

Two 26.23m Wally Ace yachts under construction at Wally

October 27, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Two Wally Ace superyachts are currently under construction at the Italian shipyard, with the first one due to be launched in March, 2012. ... read full story

Tognum Supervisory Board´s new members

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Supervisory Board of propulsion and energy systems specialists Tognum has chosen four new members: John Paterson, Andrew Heath, Dr. Michael Haidinger from Rolls-Royce and Stefan Buchner from Daimler. ... read full story

Dometic Marine presents its new Eskimo Ice EI540D Ice Cube at FLIBS

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dometic Marine presents its new Eskimo Ice EI540D Ice Cube at this year´s FLIBS. ... read full story

AkzoNobel to build new coatings plant in China

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

AkzoNobel is planning to invest €60 million to increase the production capacity of its Automotive and Aerospace Coatings business in China because of the growing demand. ... read full story

Riviera Yachts´ 70 Flybridge motor yacht at Barcelona International Boat Show

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Australian shipyard Riviera Yachts presents its new 70 Flybridge motor yacht at the 50th annual Barcelona International Boat Show. ... read full story

Winners of the 2011 ShowBoat Design Awards announced

October 27, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

2011 ShowBoats Design Awards 2011 announced, with Motor Yacht Palladium declared the biggest winner. ... read full story

Riviera Yachts´ 4400 Sport Yacht Series II and 53 Enclosed Flybridge superyachts at FLIBS

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Riviera Yachts presents its latest models 53 Enclosed Flybridge and 4400 Sport Yacht Series II superyachts at FLIBS 2011. ... read full story

Navico´s new Broadband 4G Radar

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Australian Navico introduces its new Broadband 4G Radar. ... read full story

NMMA comes with 2nd annual Dealer Connections

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

NMMA announces the 2nd Dealer Connections, taking place at the 2012 Progressive Insurance Miami international Boat Show and Strictly Sail, February 16-20. ... read full story

US Department of Energy finds serious damage to marine engines from E15

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy reported serious damage to engine components, concentrating on two marine engine manufactures, NMMA members, Volvo Penta and Mercury Marine. ... read full story

Northern Lights´ traditional engine room redefinition

October 27, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Northern Lights redefines its traditional engine room with an unmatched hybrid-marine solution. ... read full story

Aqua Star Underwater Dive Scooters expands distribution to China and Asia

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aqua Star USA expands its distribution to China and Asia for the latest high tech, underwater dive scooters to hit the marine leisure market, targeting yacht owners, dive enthusiasts, recreational water sports operators, water parks and resorts. ... read full story

Top Ten largest Superyachts at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2011

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which in in its 52nd year will take place from October 27-31, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the “Yachting Capital of the World”.  A wide variety of boats and vessels will be on display including an extraordinary range of motor yachts, sailing yachts and mega yachts. There will... ... read full story

Motor yacht Project Ganto: The First Electric Superyacht

October 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The GANTO motor yacht Project is a 40m EcoYacht designed to have the lowest levels of environmental impact possible. The motor yacht GANTO Project will utilise advanced building materials with maximized recycling criteria, along with fluid dynamics studies and an environmentally sound management of the vessel, making this project the first of a new generation... ... read full story

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