2011 October

News Archive

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail 2012

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, the world’s premier boat show, will return to Miami, – the magic city for the 71st year of the successful boat show.  The Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail 2012 will run from the Feb 16th – 20th, 2012, showcasing thousands of the newest... ... read full story

Newport Charter Yacht Show acquired by Newport Harbor Corporation

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) has been acquired by the Newport Harbor Corporation (NHC), continuing a tradition of showcasing luxury charter yachts ranging from 24m (80 feet) in length up to the superyacht size of 45m (150ft) to the megayacht size of 68m (225+ feet).  Charter yachts from around the world will cruise into... ... read full story

50th Barcelona International Boat Show – 5 – 13 November 2011

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Barcelona International Boat Show will fill the sea with sails for its 50th edition in 2012. The event will be held in its two venues: Gran Via and Port Vell The International Boat Show of Barcelona 2011 is holding a very special edition to mark its 50th anniversary. One of the star activities is... ... read full story

DYT’s Yacht Express enters Port Everglades with $270,341,000 worth of superyachts

October 26, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Yacht Express enters into Fort Lauderdale with a cargo of luxury super yachts worth $270,341,000. ... read full story

Golden Neptunes for MCM’s sailing yachts Kokomo, Lionheart and motor yacht Calliope

October 26, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sailing yacht Lionheart, Kokomo and Calliope superyacht win the Golden Neptune awards at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards. ... read full story

60m sailing yacht concept Vestar by Sigmund Yacht Design

October 26, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Austrian design studio, Sigmund Yacht Design, presents another design concept, a 60m sailing yacht Vestar. ... read full story

50m motor yacht concept Odin by Sigmund Yacht Design

October 26, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Austrian Sigmund Yacht Design has come with another concept, 50m motor yacht Odin, following her bigger sister motor yacht Centurion. ... read full story

Blohm + Voss 96m Palladium superyacht by Michael Leach Design wins four awards

October 26, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Blohm + Voss 96m Palladium (ex ORCA) superyacht designed by Michael Leach Design won four Golden Neptunes at the ShowBoats Design Awards. ... read full story

Raymarine e7 MFD and i70 instruments at METS

October 26, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Raymarine presents its new 7” multifunction display e7 at this year´s METS in Amsterdam. ... read full story

32 yachts under construction at Riviera

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera is powering forward into the southern hemisphere summer with 32 new boats with a retail value of $50 million currently under construction and all scheduled for pre-Christmas completion and delivery. The 32 boats currently under construction are destined for owners around Australia and around the world including Dubai, Seattle, New Zealand, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico,... ... read full story

Baltic Yachts strengthens its organisation with new appointments

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In order to further strengthen its organisation and better serve their customers, Baltic Yachts Ltd has employed following people starting 1st of November. Charlotta Risku will take over as production manager at the yard after Christer Lill’s retirement. Charlotta has a Master of Science degree and is an expert in plastic and composite materials. She... ... read full story

Henshaw to present accessories for superyachts at METS

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The presence of Henshaw Inflatables’ at this year’s METS reflects the company’s recent increase in sales to the superyacht sector. Apart from the Easystow Inflatable Fenders which are protecting the sides of some of the largest luxury Super Yachts afloat, Henshaw are specialists in the supply of special fendering systems for Swim Platforms and Garage... ... read full story

More photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit

October 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yachting Developments is pleased to announce the launching of the iconic J Boat Endeavour, having completed an extensive 18 month refit at their Hobsonville yard in Auckland.  There was a long term philosophy of longevity and serviceability throughout the refit ensuring sailing yacht Endeavour will remain an historic Icon for future generations. Sailing yacht Endeavour... ... read full story

Oceanco 85.75m Waterfall Megayacht by Moore Yacht Design

October 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanco and Moore Yacht Design have collaborated on an exciting 85.75m motor yacht project called Waterfall. The preliminary engineering studies are already under way for project Waterfall and Oceanco and Moore yacht design have gone to considerable lengths to copy write the unique innovative features of this yacht. One of the primary design objectives for... ... read full story

85′ Northern Marine Motor Yacht Blood Baron scheduled for construction

October 25, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Northern Marine signs contract to build the superyacht Blood Baron of 85 feet with her launch due in 2013. ... read full story

32nd Rolex Middle Sea Race won by 30m sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2

October 25, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 30m sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 has become the winner of the 32nd Rolex Middle Sea Race, covering the 606-nautical miles long race in 61 hours 24 minutes. ... read full story

Guangzhou International Boat Show 2012

October 25, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

China is preparing for Guangzhou International Boat Show 2012, after a great international and national success of GBS 2011. ... read full story

Jean-Pierre Dick and the Paprec-Virbac sailing team helm trimaran yacht MOD70

October 25, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jean-Pierre Dick and his sailing team Paprec and Virbac will take part in the Multi One Championship, helming the trimaran yacht MOD70, and not Oman Sail and Spindrift racing, as previously announced. ... read full story

Maritimo Yachts at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011

October 25, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Maritimo, the world-known Australian luxury yacht builder, will present its new interior styling by David Stewart at FLIBS 2011. ... read full story

2012 Fairline range with variety of Awlgrip hull colour options

October 25, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world-known UK luxury yacht builder Fairline offers a variety of Awgrip hull colour options for the 2012 Fairline model range. ... read full story

IYRS and RIMTA about Environmental Issues in the Marine World

October 25, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

IYRS and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) put their forces together to organize four-part series of green education evening lectures. ... read full story

Oracle Racing Coutts crew change at America´s Cup World Series 2011

October 25, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Oracle Racing Coutts crew will be revised at this year´s America´s Cup World Series in San Diego. ... read full story

Superyacht Cup Palma 2012´s new sponsors

October 25, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Superyacht Cup Palma 2012 has announced its new sponsors. ... read full story

Horizon launches E88 motor yacht Mineral Water

October 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Horizon has launched their fourth Horizon Elegance 88 motor yacht Mineral Water. Yacht Mineral Water successfully completed her sea trials on October 13th 2011 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The new owner and his family were present at the sea trials of M/Y Mineral Water, which will now be shipped to her new home in Australia. The... ... read full story

Bravo 84’ Cockpit Motor yacht by Cheoy Lee delivered

October 24, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Bravo 84 motor yacht by Cheoy Lee was shipped from Port Everglades in Florida in late August aboard the 125m Hong Kong registered MV Thorco Svendborg. Bravo 84 yacht has a Cheoy Lee yard number 5017, with a design based on  Cheoy Lee’s successful Bravo 78 motor yacht, designed by Mike Burvenich of M.G.... ... read full story

Multi One Design Gold Sponsor of World Yacht Racing Forum

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Multi One Design becomes this year´s Gold Sponsor of The World Yacht Racing Forum. ... read full story

100m and 85m DNA superyacht concepts by McDiarmid Design

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

UK-based designer Alex McDiarmid presents his new 100m and 85m DNA superyacht concepts. ... read full story

Honda introduces its new BF250 outboard engine

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Honda Marine has launched details about its new BF250 outboard engine. ... read full story

Dometic Marine’s new variable frequency drive nominated for DAME Award

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dometic Marine has been nominated for a prestigious DAME Award for its new Bypassable Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). ... read full story

Feadship 45m Helix and 39m Go superyachts at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world-known Dutch luxury yacht builder, Feadship, is going to present its new 45m motor yacht Helix and 39m motor yacht GO at the next FLIBS 2011. ... read full story

Odyssey Yachts present ‘Apollo One Hundred’ yacht design

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Odyssey Yacht Design comes with a new project, Apollo One Hundred yacht a 31.7 metre stunning vessel with accommodation for 8/10 guests. ... read full story

Trinity Yachts to Incorporate Trinity Offshore for two 92m eco-friendly yachts

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Trinity Yachts in collaboration with Trinity Offshore presents a new project to build two 92 meter ecologically friendly yachts with ENVIRO+ Green Passport Certification. ... read full story

Arman 90m Explorer yacht concept

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new marine design studio, Arman introduces its 90 meter motor yacht concept "Dune 90". ... read full story

Azimut Magellano 50 superyacht at 2011 Nautical Design Awards

October 24, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Azimut Magellano 50 superyacht awarded at the prestigious 2011 Nautical Design Awards in Italian Milan, October 20. ... read full story

MCM’s two new construction orders: 47.6m Royal Huisman sailing yacht and 32.6m Baltic superyacht

October 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

MCM announced new contracts to build two stunning sailing yachts, the 47.6m Royal Huisman super yacht and a 32.6m Baltic sailing yacht. ... read full story

2011 DAME Design Award METS nominees announced

October 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year´s Design Award METS (DAME) has announced its nominees. ... read full story

First Shipwrights Lectures draw attention from Apprentices to Admirals

October 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

First Shipwrights Lectures had a big success being visited by the whole variety of young apprentices, students and shipwrights. ... read full story

GOST™ Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring System introduced at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for the first time

October 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST - formally Paradox Marine) is going to introduce for the first time its GOST Phantom Wireless Security & Monitoring System with built in quad band GPRS/GSM Module at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27–31 (Electronics Tent, booth 385, Bahia Mar), Florida, USA. ... read full story

Mercury Marine´s 150 FourStroke outboard engine awarded at IBEX

October 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Mercury Marine has received an innovation award at IBEX 2011 for its new 150 FourStroke onboard engine. ... read full story

24m Inace motor yacht Blue Dream delivered

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Expedition yacht Blue Dream, constructed in Brazil by Inace, has been delivered to her Owner, who will soon begin his first trip and is planning on cruising both sides of the Atlantic in the near future. ... read full story

62m motor yacht RoMa by Viareggio Superyachts

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Viareggio Superyachts delivered its 62m motor yacht RoMa. ... read full story

AkzoNobel performance improvement program to bring €500mn

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

AkzoNobel comes with a new three-year performance improvement program to improve company´s performance and deliver €500 million. ... read full story

Australian companies successful at IBEX

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Great success of Australian companies at IBEX 2011 despite the lack of visitors. ... read full story

Raymarine e7 winner of IBEX Innovation Award

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Raymarine e7 multifunction display wins Innovative OEM Electronics award at IBEX 2011. ... read full story

Seatec/Compotec 2012 welcomes the new Greentec route

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Seatec/Compotec 2012 will welcome the companies presenting their green products thanks to the new initiative GREENTEC. ... read full story

Taylor Made Systems´ new integrated tower/windshield

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Taylor Made Systems will introduce its new integrated tower/windshield at IBEX 2011. ... read full story

Caterpillar acquisition of MWM approved by European Commission

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

European Commision has approved acquisition of MWM Holding GmbH by Caterpillar Inc. ... read full story

Riva’s 27ft superyacht tender Iseo presented through its dealer Ultramar Istanbul

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ferretti Group´s Riva presents its latest 27ft superyacht tender Iseo at the 30th International Istanbul Shop&Miles Boat Show, in Istanbul, 19-24 October. ... read full story

Jonathan Craig Director of Sales and Marketing at GMT Composites

October 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

GMT Composites names Jonathan Craig its new Director of Sales and Marketing. ... read full story

Viareggio Superyachts yacht builder shows great environmental conscience

October 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

VSY shows a large commitment to the environment around us, by investing time and resources into such products and initiatives as the Total Eco Yachts, eco-friendly paper certified by FSC for their brochures and providing personalised VSY-Viareggio Superyachts bicycles to VSY team at the 2011 MYS, amongst others. ... read full story

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