2012 January

News Archive

Luxury superyacht Sherakhan’s Caribbean charter special

January 31, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

One of the most important luxury charter yachts around, the mega yacht SHERAKHAN, is currently available for a special rate of US$395,000.00 per week plus expenses if booked by the end of February. With accommodation for up to 26 guests in utmost luxury, this vessel is an ideal yacht for those wishing to enjoy their charter holidays in a large company of friends and family. ... read full story

Seakeeper´s New Field Service Manager

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Seakeeper has named Steve Shaw, having 16 years of experience in the US marine industry, a new field service manager. ... read full story

63m eco-friendly super yacht Diana Navitas (Diana 439) by Diana Yacht Design

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 63m green power yacht Diana Navitas, created by Diana Yacht Design is an environmentally friendly vessel where guests will be aware of their energy consumption in a relaxed manner, not missing all the facilities one may expect from a luxury modern super yacht, such as multiple large sundecks, a beach club including pool, extendable swimming platforms and a large luxury owner’s suite with private sundeck, Spa Pool and 180° view over sea. ... read full story

New 75m Motor Yacht NPe75 designed by Gian Paolo Nari

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 75m motor yacht NPe75, designed by Gian Paolo Nari, is a spectacular expedition vessel with all the safety aspects required to embark an helicopter aboard and 7 lovely cabins on board. ... read full story

2012 Dusseldorf Boat Show: Expectations fully met

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 Dusseldorf Boat Show has fully met all the expectations of the international yacht and water sports industry, with 246,700 water-sport enthusiasts coming from over 60 countries. ... read full story

BWA Yachting as an Operational Partner of the America’s Cup Superyacht Program

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

BWA Yachting, a worldwide leader in marine agency services, specializing in shore side support and VIP concierge to the superyacht industry, has been named by the America´s Cup as an Operational Partner of the America's Cup Superyacht Program. ... read full story

BMT Nigel Gee works with Henry Ward Design on the highly innovative Recreational Island

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, works with Henry Ward Design on the development of the highly innovative Recreational Island. The design concept is a folding, floating platform, which in its folded position can be stored in a tender bay of a large yacht. ... read full story

Crownline Bowrider 235 SS Yacht Tender debuted at 2012 Dusseldorf Boat Show

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Crownline Bowrider 235 SS yacht tender, presented for the first time at the 2012 Dusseldorf Boat Show, features a sexy double hull band gel coat design, which perfectly accentuates the sporty silhouette of the boat. ... read full story

IGY Caribbean Anchor Pass program encourages mega yachts´ cruising in the Caribbean

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The IGY Caribbean Anchor Pass program encourages mega yachts´ cruising in the Caribbean in an increasingly popular and convenient way. It is the method of choice for a large number of mega yachts looking to save on dockage, while keeping the freedom and flexibility to travel to several islands under one package. ... read full story

The World First Two-Man Planing Submarine Q-Sub 2400 almost completed

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world first, two-man, planing submarine Q-Sub 2400, designed by Hugh Fulton, from the New Zealand´s Q-Sub Ltd, is almost completed. ... read full story

10th American Superyacht Forum, Fort Lauderdale, May 21-23, 2012

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 10th annual American Superyacht Forum will return to Fort Lauderdale, held in May 21-23, 2012, for two and a half days of conference and social events. ... read full story

27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 22-25, 2012

January 31, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show will be held in March 22-25, 2012, exhibiting hundreds of boats ranging from small watercraft to super-yachts over 150 feet, accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers, educational activities and fun-filled events for boaters of all ages. ... read full story

Mondo Marine appoints Roberto Zambrini as its Chief Executive Officer

January 30, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Mondo Marine is happy to announced the appointment of Mr Roberto Zambrini as its new CEO, following an extraordinary meeting. ... read full story

Alloy Yachts’ Superyacht GEORGIA spotted in New Zealand by Trevor Lowe

January 30, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Stunning New Zealand made superyacht Georgia, with accommodation to 12 people, has been spotted in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand by photographer Trevor Lowe. ... read full story

Hakvoort´s New Dock Facilities Open

January 30, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hakvoort has opened new dock facilities early this month, allowing them to build superyachts of 58 x 10.60 metres. ... read full story

2011 Environmental Award Winner – Azimut motor yacht Magellano 50 and Three Special Mentions

January 30, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The UIM has announced the 2011 UIM Environmental Award Winner: the Azimut motor yacht Magellano 50, along with three special mentions dedicated to Mercury Marine, PlanetSolar Project and the Frauscher Shipyard. ... read full story

New Steel Ocean Going Motor Yacht Bering 75´

January 30, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New Steel Ocean Going Motor Yacht Bering 75´is the latest concept presented by the US shipyard, Bering Yachts, offering 5 lovely cabins. ... read full story

2011 UIM Awards Giving Gala, Salle des Etoiles, Monaco, February 11, 2012

January 30, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2011 UIM Awards Giving Gala, held in Salle des Etoiles, Monaco, in February 11, 2012 will become the stage where all the 2011 Powerboating World Champions will receive their deserved honours. ... read full story

Phuket Boat Show contributes to the growth of Andaman Marine Triangle

January 30, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Phuket Boat Show contributes to the growth of Andaman Marine Triangle, consisting of Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces. It is home to some of the most stunning sailing grounds in the world. ... read full story

New Attractions at 2012 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

January 30, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 24th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, held in May 24-27, 2012, will bring a large number of new attractions. ... read full story

Additional details about the 24m Super Yacht Wally//Ace revealed

January 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian shipyard, Wally Yachts has revealed some more details about their 24m motor yacht Wally//Ace. Her first hull is in its final stage and will soon be launched for final fit and testing. ... read full story

JFA 43m Super Yacht Axantha II nominated for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards

January 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 43m luxury motor yacht Axantha II, built by the French shipyard, JFA Yachts and designed by world-renowned Vripack, has been nominated for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards. This stunning expedition vessel easily sleeps 11 guests and an 8-member crew. ... read full story

Sunreef 70 sailing yacht POMAIKA’I launched

January 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Polish shiypard, Sunreef Yachts has successfully launched their first 2012 yacht - the Sunreef 70 sailing catamaran POMAIKA´I, which stands for “Blessed, good fortune” in Hawaiian. This beautiful vessel features modern interior design combined with light anegre wood with wenge and dark grey upholstery. ... read full story

T4 Design by Enrico Gobbi 75m Motor Yacht Concept for Rossi Navi

January 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Team For Design Enrico Gobbi has created the new 75m motor yacht concept for the Italian shipyard, Rossi Navi comfortably sleeping 12 guests and a 20-member crew. ... read full story

50m motor yacht Tsumat (ex T-057) by Trinity Yachts launched

January 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 50m motor yacht Tsumat (ex T-057) was successfully launched by the US shipyard, Trinity Yachts in early January 2012. ... read full story

65m Heesen FDHF yacht YN 16465’s superstructure and hull joined

January 27, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

65m Heesen FDHF yacht YN 16465 is currently under build in Oss, featuring revolutionary Fast Displacement Hull Form developed by Van Oossanen and Associates. The hull and the superstructure of this innovative superyacht have been joined in December, 2011. ... read full story

David Schor, a wonderful marine artist with an exceptional talent

January 27, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

David Schor is a talented and wonderful artist with an exceptional talent to capture the emotions of sailing at sea ... and not only ... ... read full story

2012 RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race with start on 20th February

January 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

With less than one month to go, to the fourth edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, the Royal Ocean Racing Club is preparing for this truly international affair, with over 500 competitors taking part. ... read full story

Marina Ibiza – a New Overmarine Group Mangusta site of its Balearic headquarters

January 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Marina Ibiza has been chosen by the Italian Overmarine Group Mangusta line of de luxe yachts as the site of its exclusive headquarters for the Balearic Islands, Spain. ... read full story

2012 Marina Conference to be sponsored once again by Walcon

January 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 Marina Conference, held from the 25th to 26th April at Hayling Island, near Portsmouth will be sponsored once again by Walcon Marine - the leading designer, manufacturer and installer of marinas and harbour facilities. ... read full story

Sergio Cutolo’s Hydro Tec designed Superyachts O’Pati, Prima and Talisman C nominated for the World Superyacht Awards

January 26, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Three exceptional motor yachts engineered by Sergio Cutolo's Hydro Tec have been selected for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards; superyacht Talisman C, motor yacht PRIMA and charter yacht O'PATI. ... read full story

Burgess Marine supports the refit of the 64m classic motor yacht SHEMARA

January 26, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Burgess Marine has been chosen by the Owner's representatives to provide marine engineering expertise during the refit of the stunning 1938 superyacht Shemara of 64 metres. ... read full story

New designs based on the 73m expedition yacht Pegaso platform by Pegaso Marine, Moore Yacht Design and Freire

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Pegaso Marine, Moore Yacht Design and Freire shipyard work together to create new yacht designs based on the 73m motor yacht Pegaso platform, which was built by Freire Shipyard in Spain and was born out of the requirements of a seasoned Owner, who wanted a World Class vessel with which to travel the oceans. ... read full story

Andrew Moore designed motor yacht SHE for Pegaso Marine

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Andrew Moore designed motor yacht A SHIP CALLED SHE belongs to the series of new designs based around the existing platform of the 73.6m expedition yacht Pegaso, completed at Freire shipyard in Spain last year. ... read full story

36.5m motor yacht Canados 120 due to be launched by Spring 2012

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 36.5m luxury motor yacht Canados 120 is one of latest projects, created by the Italian yacht manufacturer, Canados and featuring a stunning interior by well-known Francesco Paszkowski. ... read full story

Recent Projects by Yacht Solutions including the 42m charter yacht Douce France

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yacht Solutions, one of the leading companies offering regular shore side support to yachts throughout Thailand and with SuperyachtGLOBAL, throughout the world, has recently worked with various yachts that are cruising through the Asia-Pacific region, including the charter yacht Douce France, Northern Sun, motor yacht Vantage, MY Lady J and many others. ... read full story

PJ 210 65.5m Motor Yacht project Stimulus by Palmer Johnson Sold

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 65.5m luxury motor yacht Stimulus, formerly known as PJ 215, built by the US manufacturer Palmer Johnson has been successfully sold. This beautiful vessel will easily sleep 12 guests in 6 lovely cabins. ... read full story

OceAnco 88.5m Motor Yacht Y707 Launched

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

OceAnco 88.5m luxury motor yacht Y707 has been successfully launched. Designed by the well-known Sam Sorgiovanni, this stunning vessel offers 6 lovely cabins to her guests. ... read full story

Oceanco at the 2012 Dubai Boat Show with 92m Remi Tessier Yacht and Adriel Rollins’ 90m Super Yacht Lumen on display

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Oceanco will once again support the 2012 Dubai Boat Show, this time with the 92m Remi Tessier Yacht and the Adriel Rollins 90m Super Yacht Lumen on display. ... read full story

Azimut-Benetti Yachtique launches the second ”Styling Lounge” in Viareggio, Italy

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Azimut-Benetti Yachtique opened a second ”Styling Lounge” in Viareggio, Italy last Thursday. This stunning design showroom has been purpose-built to show all of the latest materials, fixtures and fittings to create the ultimate superyacht interior. ... read full story

SEEK Phuket in 2012 supported by Yacht Solutions

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

SEEK Phuket, which main aim is to build a sustainable Phuket while enriching lives and communities will be supported by Yacht Solutions in 2012. SEEK stands for “Society, Environment, Economy, Knowledge.” ... read full story

Asia-Pacific region – a preferred winter destination for Owners of Superyachts

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly becoming one of the best winter destinations for Owners of Superyachts from across the world as announced by Yacht Solutions. They are always happy to welcome back their returning customers, currently running projects in both Phuket and Bangkok. ... read full story

Royal Docks 2012 Progress at London Olympics

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Marina Projects have confirmed that plans for Superyacht berthing in the Royal Docks which will go along with the Olympic Games 2012, are now well advanced and already four superyachts of sizes between 42 and 65 metres have reserved their berths. ... read full story

Beirut Boat Show 2012

January 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hundreds of exhibitors will be showcasing boats and water sports to luxury and fashion at this year´s Beirut Boat Show, held in May 16-20, 2012. ... read full story

Sunreef 74 Catamaran MAITA’I (ex Che) available for Caribbean and Mediterranean yacht charter

January 25, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sunreef 74 catamaran MAITA'I is an excellent, 2011 refitted sailing yacht currently available for luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean as well as Mediterranean during the next summer season. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts deliver SERENITY superyacht

January 25, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht Serenity is the latest and the largest displacement motor yacht built by the prestigious Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts. After a series of successful sea trials in the rough North Sea, Serenity yacht has been delivered to her Owner. ... read full story

70m Motor Yacht PRIONA by Scott Henderson

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Scott Henderson, an American product designer working in New York City presents his first super yacht concept, the 70m motor yacht PRIONA, featuring sleek and powerful form. ... read full story

New Heesen 65m Motor Yacht due to be launched in 2013 with the Seakeeper M21000 Gyros

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New Heesen 65m motor yacht, the world´s first fast displacement yacht due to be launched in 2013 will be fitted with the Seakeeper M21000 Gyros as standard equipment. ... read full story

176th Australia Day Regatta: Century of Yacht Design on Show

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year´s 176th Australia Day Regatta starting tomorrow on Sydney Harbour will be presenting more than a century of Australian yacht design and construction as well as a near century of development by Sydney’s iconic 18-foot skiffs. ... read full story

New Fairline CEO Alistair Schofield

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Fairline Boats has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Alistair Schofield. ... read full story

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