Last week saw the 31th edition of Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, hosted by the breathtaking Nanny Cay Marina, positioned on a stunning Caribbean island of Tortola. A part of the event was the annual Culinary Contest. ... read full story
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Sembawang to push ahead with the Gold Coast superyacht marina Wavebreak
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Sembawang of Singapore has recently reported its intentions to push ahead with the Gold Coast superyacht marina Wavebreak through the Planning and Environment Court as well as the Federal legislative process. ... read full story
January 2013 to see rebrand of SP-High Modulus as Gurit
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January 2013 will see the rebrand of SP-High Modulus as Gurit in order for the the Industrial as well as Marine business of Gurit to better communicate who it is and what it does. ... read full story
Sea trials for the newly launched motor yacht ecHo 85 by Monte Fino and Humphreys Yacht Design
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Monte Fino ecHo 85 yacht has been successfully launched and is currently undergoing sea trials. Designed by Humphreys Yacht Design, she was constructed at Monte Fino's newly expanded facility, Kha Shing, in Taiwan. ... read full story
Princess Yachts to launch superyacht Princess 82 and Princess 52 yacht at the 2013 London Boat Show
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Motor yacht Princess 82 and Princess 52 yacht represents two new models that will be premiered by the prominent UK company, Princess Yachts, at the next London Boat Show. The company will exhibit the total number of 10 luxury vessels. ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts to attend the 2012 Antigua Charter Yacht Show with 5 luxury yachts on display
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The total number of 5 luxurious catamaran yachts by Sunreef will be exhibited at the upcoming Antigua Charter Yacht Show. The event will run from December 2 to 8. ... read full story
Formula Marine’s Carbon Wood Technology™ in use on the 67m DSV sailing yacht on display at METS
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This year's METS features the latest Formula Marine's Carbon Wood Technology™. This is already in use on the 67m DSV sailing yacht. ... read full story
Formula Marine’s Shark Boom™ fitted on the Oyster 885 yacht LUSH on display at METS
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The newest Formula Marine boom design for luxury cruising yachts, the Shark Boom™, is currently being introduced at the METS 2012. It has been fitted on the first Oyster 885 yacht Lush, launched this year. ... read full story
Moonen 84 superyacht ETOILE D’AZUR to be refitted by Moonen Shipyards
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The Owner of the seventh Moonen 84 superyacht Etoile d'Azur has recently ordered her extensive refit at Moonen Shipyards. The refit will comprise a comprehensive paint job, the installation of an electrical zero speed stabilisation system, as well as an extension of the flybridge aft. ... read full story
Vicem Yachts launching the first Vulcan 32 metre RPH motor yacht BRONKO I
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The first Vulcan 32 metre RPH superyacht BRONKO I is currently being launched by the Turkish builder, Vicem Yachts. This magnificent vessel comfortably sleeps its guests in 5 well appointed cabins. ... read full story
Latest 39m SCARO Design Explorer Yacht Concept
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The new 39m SCARO Design Explorer yacht concept is a lovely trawler, providing luxurious and comfortable accommodation to 10 guests and 8+1 crew. ... read full story
Naples America’s Cup World Series, April 16 – 21, 2013
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Dates were set for the next year's first America’s Cup World Series event in Naples, Italy for April 16 to 21. Once again, the city will host up to 11 top sailing teams. ... read full story
Australian Pavilion at the 2012 METS
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Australia will be once again well represented at this year's METS - the Marine Equipment Trade Show. There will be approximately 30 Australian companies attending this popular event. ... read full story
Bruce Birtwistle – New General Manager of Bellingham Marine New Zealand
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Bruce Birtwistle has been appointed as new General Manager of Bellingham Marine New Zealand. He will manage the company's New Zealand as well as South Pacific operations. ... read full story
Maxi Dolphin’s Nacira 67 yacht SHAMLOR Winner of Nautical Design Award
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Maxi Dolphin's Nacira 67 yacht Shamlor has won the prestigious "Nautical Design Award" in the category “Sailing yachts up to 24 metres”. This lovely vessel provides beautiful accommodation in a master cabin and two double guest cabins. ... read full story
Refit of the 30m Broward motor yacht ESCAPE at Yacht Solutions
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The Thailand-based refit facility, Yacht Solutions, is currently working on the 30m Broward superyacht Escape. After its extensive refit, this beautiful vessel will be available for charter in Asia. ... read full story
Refit of the 30m classic sailing yacht MERRYMAID at Yacht Solutions
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The Thailand-based refit centre, Yacht Solutions, is currently working on the 30m classic superyacht Merrymaid. After an extensive 3-month refit, this spledid vessel will continue its circumnavigation around the world. ... read full story
Project GLOBAL superyacht launched by Lurssen
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The voluminous 87-metre superyacht project Global has been recently launched by the prestigious German builder, Lurssen. Due to be delivered in 2014, she is designed by renowned Espen Oeino, with a lovely interior design by well known Reymond Langton. ... read full story
J.P. Morgan Asset Management to sponsor the annual Round the Island Race until 2014
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management has confirmed that they will continue its sponsorship of the Round the Island Race for a further two years, through to 2014. The 2013 edition of this popular race will kick off on June 1. ... read full story
Ship Motion Group BV – an exclusive Authorized Dealer for the distribution of VEEM propellers in the Netherlands
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A new Authorized Dealer for the distribution of VEEM propellers in Holland has become Ship Motion Products BV, a subsidiary of Ship Motion Group BV. The highly innovative propulsion system by Ship Motion Group has been installed on board such outstanding vessels as the Couach 5000 Fly yacht La Pellegrina. ... read full story
Setzer Yacht Architects’ new Caribbean studio and new website
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This December will see the official opening of the new Setzer studio, situated in the heart of Antigua's Falmouth Harbor Superyacht Marina in the Caribbean. The well known US design firm has also recently launched a new website. ... read full story
New Owner for the 25m motor yacht EXCELLENCE (ex Wombat) by Lyman-Morse and Setzer Yacht Architects
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The splendid 25-metre superyacht Excellence, originally launched by Lyman-Morse under name 'Wombat' in 2004, has been recently purchased by a new Owner. Designed by Setzer Yacht Architects, she features beautiful, elegant and comfortable accommodation in 3 staterooms and 3 heads. ... read full story
Living Oceans Foundation founder, Prince Khaled bin Sultan, awarded the 2012 Perseus award
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This year's Perseus Award has been received by HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan, a founder of the Living Oceans Foundation. He has made his Golden Fleet's superyachts Golden Odyssey, Golden Shadow and Golden Osprey available for this foundation, assisting scientists learn more about the world's oceans. ... read full story
Works on the latest superyacht Sunreef 80 Sailing well underway
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The main deck of the newest superyacht Sunreef 80 Sailing, under construction at Sunreef Yachts, is already finished. The works are proceeding as planned, with launch of this splendid catamaran scheduled for spring 2013. ... read full story
Nautical Design Award for the CRN 130 luxury yacht DARLINGS DANAMA
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The latest 60m CRN 130 megayacht Darlings Danama has been recently awarded with the prominent Nautical Design Award in the category 'Interior Design - Motor Yachts'. This breathtaking vessel is able to comfortably sleep up to 12 guests in 6 well appointed cabins. ... read full story
Clear Group International and Board of Directors formally launch Ports of CauseTM with participation of motor yacht THE HIGHLANDER
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Formally launched by Clear Group International and a Board of Directors, Ports of CauseTM (POC) represents a program, developed especially for yacht refits, funded through corporate sponsorships as well as state-of-the-art product donations. The Flagship Vessel of this program is the 116' superyacht The Highlander. Ports of CauseTM will be also presented at the upcoming Miami Boat Show. ... read full story
Partnership of BMT Nigel Gee and Cayman Island Shipping Registry
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In order to provide a Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) equivalent code for yachts wishing to host up to 36 guests, BMT Nigel Gee and the Cayman Island Shipping Registry (CISR) have joined forces on the latest technical paper that will be launched on the 22nd International HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction. ... read full story
Scott Henderson designed 70m motor yacht MANTA concept
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MANTA yacht concept is another impressive 70-metre design by the US designer Scott Henderson, following the beautiful Priona and Quillon concepts. MANTA takes inspiration from the Manta-Ray and its swept delta wings. ... read full story
Lurssen launches motor yacht Project GLOBAL
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The partially-finished megayacht project Global was launched by the prestigious German builder, Lurssen, on November 9. 87 meters long, she was launched just after having delivered the 88-metre luxury vessel, superyacht Quattroelle (project Bellissimo). ... read full story
Sailing Yacht TEMPUS 90 and the TEMPUS CLASS designed by Humphreys Yacht Design for Arkin Pruva Yachts
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Tempus Class is an elegant luxury yacht range from the well known British yacht design studio Humphreys Yacht Design in collaboration with the Turkish shipyard Arkin Pruva Yachts. The first yacht in this beautiful yacht series, the sailing yacht Tempus 90, is currently under construction with her launch due in 2013. ... read full story
Successful cooperation between Overmarine Group | Mangusta and Luxury Living – FENDI Casa at FLIBS
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The respected Italian luxury yacht Overmarine Group Mangusta has teamed up with FENDI Casa at this year's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Their partnership is a great success and the companies will also cooperate at the upcoming Miami Boat Show. ... read full story
Francesco Paszkowski designed 46m Baglietto displacement yacht project introduced at the 2012 FLIBS
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The breathtaking 46m Baglietto displacement yacht project is one of the three new designs presented by the Italian builder Baglietto at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, it features beautiful and comfortable accommodation in 5 lovely cabins. ... read full story
Francesco Paszkowski designed 58m Baglietto displacement yacht project presented at the 2012 FLIBS
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The prestigious Italian builder Baglietto has presented three new designs at this year's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. One of these is the 58m Baglietto displacement yacht project designed by Francesco Paszkowski. It provides a classical interior layout, consisting of a full beam Owner's suite on the main deck and four guest cabins on the lower deck. ... read full story
Francesco Paszkowski designed 46m Baglietto FAST planing yacht project presented at the 2012 FLIBS
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The beautiful 46m Baglietto Fast planing yacht project is one of the three new designs presented by the company at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. There are lovely interiors aboard this magnificent vessel providing 5 well appointed cabins. ... read full story
Burger Boats promotes the 140ft Erdevicki yacht design at the 2012 FLIBS
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The impressive 140ft Erdevicki superyacht design has been promoted by Burger Boats at this year's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The vessel's scale model was also on display. This breathtaking vessel boasts comfortable and stylish accommodation in a full beam master stateroom on the main deck and guest en suite staterooms on the lower deck. ... read full story
Gold Coast International Marine Expo 2012 raises $12,900 for local charities
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The total sum of $12,900 through gold coin donations has been raised for local charities by the 2nd annual Gold Coast International Marine Expo that took place from November 2 to 4. ... read full story
Industry bookings for the 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS)
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Industry bookings for the next year's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) are off to an amazing start. The event will take place from May 23 to 26. ... read full story
Lurssen luxury yacht BE MINE refitted by Royal Huisman’s Huisfit
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The splendid 40-metre Lurssen superyacht Be Mine (ex Leonora) has recently undergone an extensive refit at the Royal Huisman's refit facility, Huisfit. This also comprised the painting of underwater body, steel hull as well as superstructure. ... read full story
More than 300m of yacht refit projects for Royal Huisman’s HUISFIT during 2011-2012
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Established in 2011, the Royal Huisman's refit centre, Huisfit, has already worked on over 300m of refit projects, including such beautiful vessels as the 70m Lurssen motor yacht Skat. The company will be attending the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) that will start next week. ... read full story
Motor yacht Couach 2300 Open by Couach Yachts
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Based on the same hull lines as the Couach 2300 Fly yacht, the lovely Couach 2300 Open by Couach Yachts is also built with the use of Kevlar and Carbon. She is able to comfortably sleep her guests in 3 well appointed guest cabins. ... read full story
Latest 65m NEDSHIP superyacht SEA BULL concept featuring the C-Explorer 3 submersible by U-Boat Worx
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NEDSHIP has recently presented its newest 65-metre megayacht SEA BULL concept, fitted with such amazing water toys as the unique C-Explorer 3 submersible by U-Boat Worx. ... read full story
Curvelle catamaran yacht QUARANTA boasting the C-Quester 2 submarine by U-Boat Worx
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U-Boat Worx has teamed up with the 34m Curvelle superyacht Quaranta. The goal of this strategic partnership is to promote the unique six meter hydraulic powered aluminium stern platform of 'quaranta' that is able to launch the C-Quester 2 submarine by U-Boat Worx. ... read full story
CdM Yachts premieres Darwin Class 86′ yacht PERCHERON at FLIBS and launches the yacht’s new blog
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The second Darwin Class 86' superyacht Percheron by Cantiere delle Marche made her premiere at this year's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Available for visits and inspections, this magnificent explorer will stay in Palm Beach until December and will be exhibited at the Miami Boat Show in February. ... read full story
A huge success for GO2 Global Yachting at the 2012 FLIBS
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GO2 Global Yachting has made its premiere at this year's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The event was a huge success for the company. The team from GO2 Global Yachting will be also attending the METS 2012. ... read full story
A strategic partnership between Dutch ShipYard Group and Dwight Tracy & Friends Yacht Sales
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This year's Fort Lauderdale Boat Show was marked by the official presentation of a strategic partnership formed by the Dutch ShipYard Group and Dwight Tracy & Friends Yacht Sales. ... read full story
Marble Automation products aboard Gulf Craft Majesty 135 and Majesty 125 superyachts
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Two luxury vessels by Gulf Craft, including Majesty 135 superyacht as well as Majesty 125 yacht, will boast products by Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology's subsidiary Marble Automation. ... read full story
First WallyAce 26m superyacht KANGA on display at the upcoming Antigua Charter Yacht Show
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The next month's Antigua Charter Yacht Show will feature the first WallyAce 26m charter yacht Kanga. This highly innovative vessel is able to sleep up to 10 guests in style and comfort. ... read full story
Piet Brouwer’s load test for generators for maximum operational safety aboard Acico superyacht NASSIMA
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Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology has recently carried out a load test for generators aboard the freshly delivered 49m Acico luxury yacht Nassima. It is part of the test protocol that is commonly performed before a yacht is delivered. ... read full story
New ‘Seaboater 787 Kiteboat’ Yacht Concept by Seaboater Yachts
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Designed by Goran Pinjusic, the 24-metre 'Seaboater 787 Kiteboat' yacht concept is a new design, presented by Seaboater Yachts. This eco-friendly vessel is run by fully electrical engines with electricity collected from a kite. ... read full story