2013 December

News Archive

Video presenting Sunrise Yachts Shipyard

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sunrise Yachts has released a video presenting the company as one of the leading yacht builders in the Mediterranean, offering its clients style, quality, as well as value. ... read full story

Video showing Palmer Johnson 170 SportYacht DB9

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is an amazing video showing the first PJ 170 Classic Sport series superyacht DB9, released by Palmer Johnson. This beautiful vessel has been designed by world-renowned Nuvolari Lenard. ... read full story

Renderings of Palmer Johnson’s SuperSport Series Superyachts

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

These are the renderings of the Palmer Johnson's SuperSport Series superyachts, including the Palmer Johnson 42m SuperSport yacht, the Palmer Johnson 48m SuperSport yacht, as well as the Palmer Johnson 72m SuperSport yacht. ... read full story

65m mega yacht Project GRANTURISMO by Stefano Inglese Vafiadis

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring impressive 65 meters in LOA, superyacht Project Granturismo has been beautifully penned by talented Stefano Inglese Vafiadis - a winner of the competition "Young Designer of the Year" at the ShowBoats Design Awards 2013. ... read full story

One 60m and two 53m power trimarans unveiled by Blue Coast Yachts

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Blue Coast Yachts has unveiled new power trimarans, including one 60-metre and two 53-metre superyacht models. These amazing vessels can achieve a top speed exceeding 30 knots. ... read full story

Latest renderings of Fifth Ocean 24 Yacht DESTINY designed by Ginton NA

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

These are the latest rendering of the 24-metre Fifth Ocean 24 superyacht Destiny by Fifth Ocean Yachts. The vessel features both naval architecture as well as exterior styling by Ginton NA, while the interior design is by Erik van Dongen. ... read full story

Video showing CRN Navetta 43#07 motor yacht LADY TRUDY

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video showing the striking CRN Navetta 43 superyacht Lady Trudy, launched in Italy's Ancona in March 2011. ... read full story

Video presenting Conrad 115 Yacht LUNAR

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video introducing the Conrad 115 superyacht Lunar. She is a 35-metre fast aluminium motor-sailer, perfect for safe family-cruising. ... read full story

Conrad 115 sailing yacht LUNAR nominated for ShowBoats Design Award and World Superyacht Award

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been a double success for the Conrad 115 superyacht LUNAR, nominated for both the ShowBoats Design Award 2014, as well as the World Superyacht Award 2014. ... read full story

Oceanco to attend Dubai International Boat Show 2014

December 31, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Oceanco has announced its renewed participation in the Dubai International Boat Show, taking place from March 4 to 8, 2014. The yard will be showcasing several scale models of their 85 to 120m mega yacht projects. ... read full story

Luxury Yachts nominated for the 2014 World Superyacht Awards

December 30, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Nomination for the 2014 World Superyacht Awards have closed and here is the list of the numerous fantastic luxury superyachts nominated for this prestigious award. ... read full story

Cookson 50 Yacht Victoire becomes Overall Winner of 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Darryl Hodgkinson’s Cookson 50 sailing yacht Victoire has become the official Overall Winner of the 69th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. ... read full story

Highly innovative sailing yacht Infiniti 100R by Infiniti Yachts

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Engineered and designed to be the fastest monohull in the world, the breath-taking 100ft superyacht Infiniti 100R by Infiniti Yachts has the potential to sail 700 nautical miles in a 24 hours, in conditions that deliver 20-25 knots of wind. ... read full story

DSS foil fitted Wild Oats XI Yacht takes 7th line honours victory at Rolex Sydney Hobart

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring impressive 100 feet in LOA, superyacht Wild Oats XI has reached her seventh line honours victory in the 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. The vessel boasts the revolutionary Dynamic Stability System (DSS) foil, developed by Infiniti Yachts. ... read full story

Flying start for Princess Yachts in 2014 with three dazzling boat show displays

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prominent UK builder, Princess Yachts, will be attending the upcoming boat shows in London, Dusseldorf and Miami, showcasing such beautiful vessels as the new 88 Motor Yacht, and many others. ... read full story

Record Six Nominations for Princess Yachts at 2014 Motor Boat Awards

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Princess Yachts has proudly announced the record six nominations at the 2014 Motor Boat Awards, including the beautiful Princess 32M yacht, which has been shortlisted in the category 'Best Custom Yacht'. ... read full story

Sunseeker 101 Sport Yacht and 86 Yacht to be launched in 2014

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new Sunseeker 101 Sport Yacht and the Sunseeker 86 Yacht will both hit the water at Sunseeker International in the UK in 2014. ... read full story

Horizon receives Taiwan Excellence Awards for Horizon Polaris and E56 Yachts

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon has received the Taiwan Excellence awards from the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan for its superyacht Horizon Polaris as well as motor yacht E56. ... read full story

Horizon’s 2013 End of Year Report

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The well known Taiwan-based luxury yacht builder, Horizon, has released the 2013 end of year report, showing the growth, continuing into 2014. The yard has delivered 20 yachts in 2013. ... read full story

ARC 2013 attended by 15 Oyster yachts

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's ARC was marked by extreme sailing. The race was attended by 15 Oyster yachts, including the Oyster 885 superyacht Karibu. ... read full story

Works on extension of Porto Montenegro Marina begin

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Works on Porto Montenegro's highly anticipated superyacht marina extension, set to take the berth capacity from the current mix of 250 to 430 by next summer, have officially begun. ... read full story

James Corden to launch new Sunseeker 75 Yacht at London Boat Show 2014

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

James Corden, who will host The Brits for the fifth time in February, will reveal the all-new Sunseeker 75 Yacht at the 2014 London Boat Show. ... read full story

Hargrave to premiere two new superyacht models at Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show 2014

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious US shipyard, Hargrave, will premiere two new models at the 2014 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show: the 2014 101' Hargrave Raised Pilothouse yacht SASSY, as well as the 2014 80' Monte Fino - Monocle Edition yacht. ... read full story

Teaser video of new sailing yacht under construction at Jongert

December 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a teaser video of the new superyacht, currently under construction at Jongert Yachts in the Netherlands. More details about this distinctively innovative vessel will be revealed in January 2014. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Wild Oats XI takes line honours win at 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

December 28, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Rolex Sydney Hobart Race has been marked by the seventh line honours win of the impressive 100-foot superyacht Wild Oats XI. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – Day 2

December 27, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The second day of the 2013 Rolex Sydney Hobart race say the fleet slowing down, as the lead yachts made they way down the southeast coast of Australia. ... read full story

Popilov Yachts lay new hull for 20m motor yacht POPILOV- 1999

December 27, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury yacht builder, Popilov Yachts have laid a new hull of the motor yacht Popilov 1999, measuring 20 metres and launch date due in July, 2014. ... read full story

13th Annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous ‘wrap up’

December 27, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 2013 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous ended up being an exciting experience with many promising to return to next year’s event to be held for the 14th year December 16-18, 2014 in Phuket, Thailand. The event is open to vessels 100’ and longer. ... read full story

Asia Pacific Superyachts share Holiday Spirit

December 27, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Richard Lofthouse share his experience organising a beach cleanup program in Talahu, Indonesia. ... read full story

New Yacht Tender for Mega Yacht ODESSA II by Hacker Boat Company

December 27, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Hacker Boat Company is proud to introduce their new luxury super yacht tender - TT Odessa II. The 33-foot yacht tender was constructed for the beautiful 242' mega yacht ODESSA II. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – Day 1

December 26, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

First day of the 69th Sydney Hobart Race was accompanied by 15-18-knot southeasterly winds with sunshine and blue skies. ... read full story

Busy December 2013 for Solent Refit

December 23, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Solent refit has said goodbye to a newly refitted Sailing Yacht Montigne, following which she was exhibited at the 2013 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. ... read full story

Operation Kilo ends with success

December 23, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

More than 65 boxes gathered during the ‘Operation Kilo’ campaign were filled with clothing, non-perishable foods, toys and babies products. ... read full story

Nansha Marina General Manager Albert Khong speaks at the 2nd East Asia Marina Forum

December 23, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 2nd East Asia Forum was organised by the Marina Industries Association of Korea and saw Nansha Marina General Manager Albert Khong present China's Marina Development as well as other Chinese Boating Industry opportunities and challenges. ... read full story

Luxury Yacht APOSTROPHE multiple finalist in ShowBoats Design Awards

December 23, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury motor yacht Apostrophe, designed by Reymond Langton Design Ltd and constructed by Hakvoort Shipyard has been selected as finalist in numerous categories of the ISS Design and Leadership Awards. ... read full story

McConaghy Boats – Rolex Sydney Hobart’s most successful builder

December 23, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

McConaghy Boats is the most successful builder in the Rolex Sydney Hobart regatta. ... read full story

Viking 92 Convertible yacht’s hull infused

December 23, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Viking Yachts infuse the hull of the Viking 92 Convertible yacht, scheduled for launch in September, 2014. Luxury motor yacht Viking 92 Convertible is the largest resin infused convertible sport fishing vessel under build in the USA. ... read full story

Video of luxury super yacht SEA OWL by Feadship

December 23, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A video presenting the 62m luxury yacht SEA OWL constructed by the prestigious Dutch shipyard Feadship and delivered in 2013. ... read full story

Motor Yacht BURGER 121′ by Burget Boat Company

December 23, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Burger 121' yacht is a new Burger Boat Company vessel, boasting large interior spaces and comfortable luxurious accommodation. Superyacht Burger 121' was created for efficient use of space and plenty of areas for entertainment. ... read full story

METS 2013 marked by optimism and future opportunities

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's METS exhibitions was a resounding success, marked by the launch of the eagerly awaited ICOMIA World Marinas Conference. The 2014 edition of the event will run from November 18 to 20. ... read full story

IMCI celebrates its 20th anniversary

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in the beautiful Meditteranean yacht charter location - Malta. ... read full story

Prestige Yachts launches its new flagship – motor yacht Prestige 750

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Prestige Yachts has successfully launched its all-new flagship - luxury motor yacht Prestige 750, previously known as Prestige 720. The vessel underwent its first sea trials in November and is now ready to make its first official public appearance. ... read full story

New 38m Marco Polo Transocean Explorer series motor yacht by MCC Yachts

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The design and engineering plans for a new 38-metre superyacht, belonging to the Marco Polo Transocean Explorer series, have been recently completed by MCC Yachts. ... read full story

Video: Merry Christmas from Tahiti Private Expeditions

December 20, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Tahiti Private Expeditions are happy to share some of their fabulous adventures undertaken with their Clients in Tahiti and around the world in 2013! ... read full story

Shenzhen International Boat Show 2013 a Huge Success

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Having closed its doors on October 27, the 2013 Shenzhen International Boat Show was a resounding success. The four-day event featured an amazing number of 122 yachts. ... read full story

A very successful 3rd China (Macau) International Yacht Import & Export Fair

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 3rd edition of China (Macau) International Yacht Import & Export Fair (Macau Yacht Fair) was a resounding success. The event hosted luxury yachts measuring up to 135ft in length. ... read full story

Superyacht Technical Seminar 2014

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The next year's Superyacht Technical Seminar will take place at the 2014 London Boat Show, running on Thursday, January 9. The 2013 edition of the event hosted more than 125 attendees. ... read full story

Update on Porto Montenegro Marina Extension

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The final preparations for works on the anticipated Porto Montenegro marina extension are currently in full swing. Upon completion, the superyacht marina will boast 490 berths, with 122 reserved for yachts measuring 30m and above. ... read full story

New Dockmaster to join Marina Port Vell

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Captain Anders Pehrson will become a new Dockmaster at Marina Port Vell, nestled in the fantastic Spanish yacht charter location - Barcelona, effective January 7, 2014. ... read full story

Video presenting Ferretti Custom Line Fleet of Yachts

December 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video showing the Ferretti Custom Line fleet of luxury motor yachts, just released by Ferretti. ... read full story

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