It has been a great success for the 13th Azimut Benetti YachtMaster that ended on February 28. This year's edition was marked by the celebrations of the 140th anniversary of the Benetti yard. ... read full story
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YAS Marina Redevelopment Project scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2013
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Due to be completed in the third quarter of 2013, the expansion project of Yas Marina, managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, will see a variety of new licensed food and beverage outlets, interactive fountains, and children’s play areas. The superyacht marina will be presented at the upcoming Dubai Boat Show. ... read full story
1924 Classic sailing yacht HURRICA V – featured in ‘The Great Gatsby’ blockbuster – for SALE
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The beautiful 1924 European classic gentleman's yacht HURRICA V, featured in the upcoming blockbuster movie The Great Gatsby alongside Leonardo Di Caprio, is currently available for sale in Australia. Hurrica V was beautifully restored recently and is ready for the next 80 years of fabulous sailing, private use as well as yacht charter. ... read full story
Hunton’s unique customer XRS43 yacht tender destined for Chinese market
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Destined for Chinese customer, the all-new XRS 43 yacht tender is currently under development at UK builder, Hunton Powerboats. This beautiful boat has been designed not only to perform well, but also to provide 24-hour entertainment. ... read full story
A very successful 4th UIM Awards Giving Gala
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More than 400 guests were present at the 4th UIM Awards Giving Gala, that was held at La Salle d'Or of Fairmont Hotel - Monte Carlo on February 23. The event was a great success. ... read full story
PlanetSolar is back in the water after six months of maintenance and optimization
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The largest solar boat ever built, the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar was successfully re-launched in La Ciotat today, following over 6 months of maintenance and optimization. Its 2013 solar campaign will be officially launched in Monaco on March 18. ... read full story
Eco-friendly yachts and products on display at upcoming Singapore Yacht Show
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This year's Singapore Yacht Show is set to go 'green', with such spectacular eco-friendly vessels on display as the 57,5m sailing yacht Twizzle by Royal Huisman. ... read full story
New Hoek Design Pilot Classic 85 sailing yacht WINDHUNTER II delivered
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Luxury sailing yacht Windhunter II was recently handed over to her new Turkish Owner. Built by the Dutch shipyard Aluboot, this spectacular Pilot Classic 85 vessel is designed by renowned Hoek Design. ... read full story
Zeelander 44 mega yacht tender built by S2 Yachts
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The Zeelander 44 yacht tender is a lovely boat, providing comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests in 2 magnificent cabins. Built by S2 Yachts, Zeelander 44 has been designed by Cor D. Rover and Zeelander Yachts. ... read full story
LORETTA ANNE yacht tender by Lloyd Stevenson and Fountaine Design Group
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Constructed by the NZ builder Lloyd Stevenson, the splendid Loretta Anne superyacht tender is a Fountaine Design Group's F620 boat. Launched in October 2011, it can achieve an impressive top speed of 43 knots. ... read full story
C&N Marinas offering two superyacht berths for the price of one
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Thanks to the special berth prices on offer at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, yachts owners can now save thousands on berths from 30m to 60m at Port Louis Marina in Grenada as well as Porto San Rocco in Italy. ... read full story
Gerard Dykstra to receive Nautique “Lifetime Achievement Award” at HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show
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This year's HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show will play host to the first Nautique Dutch Glory Awards. During the event, Gerard Dijkstra will receive the "Lifetime achievement Award". ... read full story
VSY rewarded with UIM Special Mention for Environmental Benefit
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The prestigious Italian luxury yacht manufacturer, VSY, has been honoured with the UIM Special Mention for Environmental Benefit. The award was received by Vienna Eleuteri, VSY Sustainability Project Manager, during the annual UIM World Champions Awards Giving Gala, held on February 23. ... read full story
Trinity Yachts signs contract for new 59m motor yacht Hull T-062
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The prominent US builder, Trinity Yachts, announces a new contract for the voluminous 59m superyacht Hull T-062. Due to be delivered in 2015, she will comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests and a crew of 14. ... read full story
Lloyd Stevenson’s GARCON Yacht Tender designed by Allseas Design
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One of the foremost NZ Tender manufacturers, Lloyd Stevenson Yachts, has constructed the splendid custom 10-metre Garcon superyacht tender. Designed by Patrick Banfield and Jim Wilshire from Allseas Design, TT Garcon is a highly innovative multi-purpose boat. ... read full story
Cooperation agreement between Veritais and Savage Marine
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Veritais Ltd and Savage Marine have agreed to work together on new build as well as refit projects as the technology convergence gathers pace. The two companies have recently completed joint AV / lighting refit projects on board a 37m Rodriquez motor yacht and the 43m Dubois superyacht Koo. ... read full story
Highly innovative 85 Sunreef Power Yacht nominated for IY&A Award 2013
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The highly innovative 85 Sunreef Power yacht has been chosen as a finalist for the upcoming International Yacht & Aviation Award. This lovely catamaran was officially introduced at the Cannes International Boat Show 2012. ... read full story
Hoek designed SIMBA Yacht – latest sailing yacht to reach IY&A Awards shortlist
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Hoek designed 108ft Proteksan Turquoise classic superyacht Simba has been selected as a finalist for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2013 in the 'Sailing Yacht 25-40 metres' category. ... read full story
New Gulf Craft Majesty 125 Yacht launched ahead of her Middle Eastern Debut at Dubai Boat Show
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The third Majesty 125 superyacht by Gulf Craft has been recently launched ahead of her Middle Eastern premiere at the highly anticipated Dubai International Boat Show that will take place early next month. ... read full story
Balk Shipyard and Dream Ship Victory launch 65m sailing yacht MIKHAIL S. VORONTSOV
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The Dutch manufacturer, Balk Shipyard, has successfully launched the voluminous 65m mega yacht Mikhail S. Vorontsov, in collaboration with the Turkish builder, Dream Ship Victory. ... read full story
Official Superyacht Regatta of the 34th America’s Cup
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The 34th America's Cup will be marked by the first official Superyacht Regatta. To be hosted by San Francisco, the event will run over the three America’s Cup Finals lay days; 9, 11 and 13 September, 2013. ... read full story
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2013 to kick off tomorrow
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This year's 33rd edition of St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is set to start tomorrow and will last until March 3, hosting a fine mix of veterans as well as newcomers. ... read full story
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2013: Gill Commodore’s Cup
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The Commodores will take in Racing Action at the Gill Commodore's Cup. The event is part of the upcoming St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, that will be attended by around 200 yachts, including Swan 100 superyacht Varsovie. ... read full story
Additional images of 33m Curvelle Yacht QUARANTA launched by Logos Marine
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Recently launched by Logos Marine, the 33m Curvelle charter yacht Quaranta is a magnificent power catamaran, offering lovely accommodation in 6 lovely guest cabins. ... read full story
Impressive 61m Benetti Yacht DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER nominated for IY&A Award 2013
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Benetti's luxury superyacht Diamonds Are Forever has been selected as a finalist for the upcoming International Yacht & Aviation Awards. Measuring 61 meters in LOA, this magnificent 2011 vessel comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests in beautiful interiors designed by bespoke Evan K. Marshall. ... read full story
New Casa 70 SportFly yacht concept
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The all-new 70 SportFly yacht is the latest concept, developed by Cantieri Navali Casa. It boasts a four double cabin interior with a full beam owners stateroom. ... read full story
New 65m motor yacht Project RAZOR concept by Uldas Design
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Measuring 65 meters in lenght, the impressive mega yacht Project Razor is the latest concept, unveiled by Uldas Design. Project Razor provides luxurious accommodation in a spacious Owner's stateroom on the upper deck, as well as 6 guest cabins, all situated on the lower deck. ... read full story
Ferretti Custom Line 124′ Hull N°4 Yacht launched
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Ferretti Custom Line, a brand of Ferretti Group, has announced the launch of their flagship superyacht Ferretti Custom Line 124' Hull #4, which is destined to depart for Turkey, one of Mediterranean's most important charter destinations, at the end of March. ... read full story
Qtec-Group becomes new partner of FL-Coatings GmbH
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Qtec-Group has become a new partner of the leading innovator in the field of yacht varnish development, FL-Coatings GmbH. ... read full story
MDL’s Freedom Berthing network grows to 70 marinas across Europe
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This year's Tullett Prebon London Boat Show saw MDL Marinas sign a deal with French marina operator Sagemor that sees MDL’s Freedom Berthing network grow to 70 marinas across Europe. ... read full story
Video of Vitters Yacht NIRVANA passing the Bridge of the Americas
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Having climbed the 56,8 m (186 ft) mast, videographer Edu Brownes shot a spectacular video of the 53,5m Vitters superyacht Nirvana, passing under the Bridge of the Americas, which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. ... read full story
A very successful Seatec, Compotec & YARE 2013
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This year's Seatec, Compotec and Yare have reported positive outcomes, with a strong international presence and a total of 7.672 qualified visitors, a +8% compared to 2012. ... read full story
Horizon attended 2013 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show
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The well known Taiwan-based builder, Horizon, was present at this year's Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show, displaying motor yacht E88, expedition yacht EP69, power catamaran PC60 as well as E56 yacht. The vessels will be also exhibited at the 2013 Palm Beach International Boat Show, running in March. ... read full story
Online “home port” for Mercedes Benz-styled and Silver Arrows Granturismo yacht goes live
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Silver Arrows Marine launched its new website on February 25. It brings regular updates about the work on the first Mercedez Benz-styled 14-metre Granturismo superyacht tender. ... read full story
Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean, March 11 – 15
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To be hosted by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in a fabulous BVI yacht charter destination - Virgin Gorda, the inaugural Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean will be held from March 11 to 15. The event will be attended by such beautiful Swan vessels as the Swan 90 superyacht Freya. ... read full story
Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: RORC Increase Entries
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In order to satisfy demand for places, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has increased the number of places available for IRC rated boats by an extra 40 places, to 340. To cope with this, the event will be moved to Plymouth Yacht Haven, featuring the extra berthing, if needed. ... read full story
Marine13 Registration Incentive to end on 28 February
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The deadline for the early bird cost saving booking at the upcoming Marine13 International Conference and Trade Exhibition will close on February 28. ... read full story
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2013 to host 39 first-time exhibitors
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The upcoming Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will welcome a total number of 39 first-time exhibitors, including such prestigious yacht builders as Westport or Horizon. ... read full story
Sevenstar transports three yachts into Porto Montenegro Superyacht Marina
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Three luxury vessels, including the 22,6m motor yacht‘MCB’, the 21,07m luxury yacht ‘No Office’, as well as the 14-metre yacht ‘Smutje’, were all transported by Sevenstar into Porto Montenegro over the weekend. ... read full story
Oceania Marine attended Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2012
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It was the first time the NZ refit company, Oceania Marine, attended the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December 2012, reporting a great success. ... read full story
Motor yacht MAVERICK – 30m Superyacht Repaint Project completed by Oceania Marine
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The NZ refit company, Oceania Marine, has successfully completed a full exterior repaint of the 30m superyacht Maverick. The vessel was originally built by Kuipers in 2003. ... read full story
Logos Marine launches 110’ motor yacht Quaranta for Curvelle
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Logos Marine successfully launched the 33-metre Curvelle charter yacht Quaranta on February 24. This magnificent catamaran is scheduled to be delivered shortly. ... read full story
New Middle Eastern Agent for Heesen Yachts
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Al-Futtaim Marine has become a new agent for the prestigious Dutch luxury yacht manufacturer, Heesen Yachts, in the Middle East. ... read full story
Interview with Jaron Ginton of Ginton Naval Architects
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An interesting interview with Jaron Ginton of Ginton Naval Architects, revealing the inspiration behind Ginton yacht designs and some of their future superyacht projects. ... read full story
New Global Account Manager for superyacht transportation company PSP
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Carly Parrick has become the PSP Logistics' new Global Account Manager. She will ensure the company continues to deliver a high standard of customer care. ... read full story
Endeavour Languages’ Innovative Russian Courses for Superyacht Crew
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Endeavour Languages is organising the innovative Russian courses for superyacht crew as a response to the growing number of Russian-speaking superyacht owners as well as charterers. The first “Russian for Yachties” courses will run in Palma. ... read full story
Five of the best youth sailing teams in the world qualify for Red Bull Youth America’s Cup
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Today, February 25, saw the highly anticipated selection of the best youth sailing teams in the world that have now qualified to compete in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup from September 1-4. ... read full story
RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race 2013: Prize Giving hosted by Antigua Yacht Club
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The prestigious Antigua Yacht Club hosted the RORC Caribbean 600 Prize Giving with the racing Manager, Nick Elliot presenting the prize winners with RORC Commodore, Mike Greville. ... read full story