2014 April

News Archive

New Numarine 70HT motor yacht ‘Magneto’ introduced by Numarine

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new Numarine 70HT luxury yacht 'Magneto' has been unveiled by the Turkish shipyard, Numarine. She has been beautifully designed by Can Yalman, in partnership with Tony Castro. ... read full story

Codecasa 43 – Vintage Series motor yacht Hull F76

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new CODECASA 43 Full Beam - Vintage Series luxury yacht Hull F76 is currently at the early stages of construction at the Codecasa Shipyards production facility in Pisa, scheduled for launch in 2015. ... read full story

Preliminary design for a Luxury River Yacht unveiled by Dorries Yachts

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A preliminary design for a Luxury River Yacht has been proudly revealed by Dorries Yachts from Germany. The interior design has been developed by well known H2 Yacht Design. ... read full story

Tours of five of the world’s leading Dutch shipyards for guests of 2014 World Superyacht Awards

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Guests of the 2014 World Superyacht Awards will have a unique opportunity to discover all that Dutch superyacht building has to offer, thanks to the tours of five of the world's leading Dutch shipyards on the days surrounding the gala evening. ... read full story

Newly launched 50m Christensen superyacht D’NATALIN IV – latest Glasshape project

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Recently launched by the prominent US shipyard Christensen, the 50-metre Custom Series superyacht D'Natalin IV boasts unique glass, supplied by Glasshape Ltd. ... read full story

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 Full Line up

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A total number of 22 yachts have already confirmed their participation in the 2014 Superyacht Cup Palma. These include the first time participants such as the 45m Perini Navi sailing yacht Clan VIII, as well as the Nautor's Swan 100 superyacht Muzuni. ... read full story

Valencia Boat Show 2014, April 24 – 28

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 2nd edition of Valencia Boat Show was launched during a press conference, held on Monday morning, April 7, 2014. The event will be held from April 24 to 28. ... read full story

Simpson Marine becomes new Exclusive Monte Carlo Yachts Dealer in Southeast Asia

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Simpson Marine has been appointed as new exclusive Monte Carlo Yachts dealer in Southeast Asia. The MC5, the MCY65 as well as the MCY76 yacht will be making their official premiere in Southeast Asia at the Singapore Yacht Show 2014, held this month. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association and Caribbean Sailing Association Secretariats open new office

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Located in the lovely Caribbean yacht charter destination - Antigua, the all-new office has been inaugurated by three key non-profit organisations – Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), the Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA), as well as the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA). ... read full story

Newport International Boat Show 2014, September 11 – 14

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dates for the 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show have been announced by the Newport Exhibition Group. The 2014 event will run from September 11 to 14, hosting yachts measuring up to 85ft in length. ... read full story

Marina at Resorts World Bimini joins IGY network as its 14th yachting destination

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Located in the glamorous Caribbean yacht charter destination - the Bahamas, the Marina at Resorts World Bimini has joined the IGY network as its 14th yachting destination. This prestigious superyacht marina can welcome yachts measuring up to 180ft in LOA. ... read full story

McMullen & Wing signs contract to complete 50m expedition motor yacht ‘yard number 1016’ (formerly known as Big Star)

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

McMullen & Wing has proudly announced a new contract to complete the 50m explorer yacht 'yard number 1016'. Designed by Gregory C Marshal Naval Architects, she is due to be delivered in early 2016. ... read full story

Launch of 50m Custom Series Yacht D’NATALIN IV by Christensen Shipyards

April 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Christensen Shipyards has proudly announced the launch of their new 50m Custom Series superyacht D'NATALIN IV. She is scheduled for delivery in early May. ... read full story

WD J. Martins Interior Yacht Refit to attend Antibes Yacht Show 2014

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The French superyacht interior design firm, WD J. Martins Interior Yacht Refit, will be attending this year's Antibes Yacht Show, along with the Portuguese luxury furniture company, Jetclass. ... read full story

Ultimate superyacht cinema experience on offer at Van Berge Henegouwen (VBH)

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Van Berge Henegouwen (VBH), the leader in luxury technology and IT systems for superyachts, has proudly announced that it can deliver unprecedented on-board cinema systems, that will set a whole new standard in audio reproduction and immersive sound. ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2014, June 13 – 21

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 62nd edition of Giraglia Rolex Cup will run from June 13 to 21, hosting more than 200 yachts for the week of exciting racing. For the first and only time in its history, the 2014 event will finish in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. ... read full story

Palma Superyacht Show 2014 to feature beautiful yachts for sale and charter

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Palma Superyacht Show is set to open its doors in a couple of weeks, hosting such beautiful vessels as the 38,8m Fitzroy charter yacht Ganesha, as well as the 33,7m Evolution charter yacht Benita Blue. ... read full story

Oyster Regatta Antigua 2014 with participation of 35 Oyster yachts

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today, April 8, will be marked by the official start of the 33rd Oyster Regatta, hosted by the lovely Caribbean yacht charter location - Antigua and attended by an impressive fleet of 35 Oyster yachts. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine to replace piers at New Zealand’s Westhaven Marina

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Bellingham Marine New Zealand has been awarded a design/build contract for the construction of X and Y Piers at Westhaven Marina, nestled in the lovely New Zealand yacht charter location - Auckland. ... read full story

Korea International Boat Show 2014 to feature USA Pavilion

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The upcoming Korea International Boat Show 2014 will be hosting the NMMA USA/North American Pavilion, as a way for U.S. marine manufacturers to get a glimpse of the region's potential. ... read full story

Antibes Yacht Show 2014 Captain’s Lounge supported by Marina Port Vell

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Barcelona-based Marina Port Vell has proudly announce the sponsoring of the Captain's Lounge at the upcoming Antibes Yacht Show 2014. The event will run at the popular Western Mediterranean yacht charter destination - Antibes from April 23 to 26. ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2014: A full weekend programme

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Boat International Media have presented a full weekend programme of shipyard tours and luxury activities, which will take place during the eagerly awaited World Superyacht Awards 2014, held in May. ... read full story

Successful Gulf Craft Exclusive Preview in Qatar

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been a very successful Gulf Craft Exclusive Preview at The Pearl, positioned in the breath-taking Middle East yacht charter location - Doha in Qatar. The event hosted superyacht Majesty 135 - the largest vessel ever built by Gulf Craft. ... read full story

MCM overseeing completion of third TRULY CLASSIC 90 Yacht

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

MCM has proudly announced that it is overseeing the completion of the third Truly Classic 90 yacht, currently in build at Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands. She is due to be delivered in Spring 2016. ... read full story

Stephens Waring-designed BEQUIA Yacht wins her class at St Barths Bucket 2014

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Stephens Waring-designed superyacht Bequia won her class at last month's St Barths Bucket Regatta 2014. This majestic 90-foot modern classic yawl was built by Brooklin Boat Yard in 2009. ... read full story

New 50m motor yacht D’NATALIN IV (Project C-2014) launched by Christensen

April 08, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The brand new 50m superyacht D'Natalin IV (Project C-2014) has hit the water at Christensen Shipyards in the USA. She provides deluxe accommodation in 6 lovely staterooms. ... read full story

Video: 40m Perini Navi sailing yacht STATE OF GRACE (hull C.2180)

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video presenting the 40m Perini Navi superyacht State of Grace (hull C.2180), beautifully penned by the yard's in-house team and Ron Holland. ... read full story

Final Day of BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2014

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival came to its end on Sunday, April 6, marked by sunshine and 20-plus knot breeze. The 2015 regatta will run from March 30 to April 5. ... read full story

ART MARINE Marinas becomes Manager and Operator of Soma Bay Marina

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

ART MARINE Marinas has been appointed as operator and manager of Soma Bay Marina, positioned in the lovely Middle East yacht charter location - Egypt. ... read full story

Perini Navi Group to debut 50m super yacht EXUMA at Singapore Yacht Show 2014

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

To be held from April 10 to 13, this year's 4th edition of Singapore Yacht Show will feature the striking 50-metre Perini Navi superyacht EXUMA for the very first time. ... read full story

Inaugural Taiwan International Boat Show to host more than 40 magnificent yachts

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

To take place from May 8 to 11, this year's very first Taiwan International Boat Show is expected to host more than 40 beautiful yachts, measuring up to 110 feet in LOA. ... read full story

Another milestone for Mourjan Marinas’ ‘Floating Mangroves’ project

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new milestone has been achieved in the pioneering experiment, called 'Floating Mangroves', run by Mourjan Marinas, Lusail City and UNESCO. ... read full story

Tahiti Ocean becomes Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As of April 1, Tahiti Ocean converted to 'Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti', joining Asia and the Pacific's leading network of yachting services, as proudly announced by Asia Pacific Superyachts. ... read full story

Asia Pacific Superyachts to be present at Singapore Yacht Show 2014

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The upcoming Singapore Yacht Show 2014 will be attended by leading service provider Asia Pacific Superyachts for the very first time this year. The event will run this week. ... read full story

New super yacht construction building for PRIDE MEGA YACHTS

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Formerly known as 'Pryde Yachts', the Chinese builder PRIDE MEGA YACHTS has invested RMB20m in a new manufacturing facility, in order to enhance its build capacity and quality. The company is currently working on the 88,8m superyacht ILLUSION. ... read full story

Hull and superstructure of 55m Heesen motor yacht AZAMANTA (YN 17255) joined together

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The hull and superstructure of the first ever 55m steel Fast Displacement superyacht AZAMANTA (YN 17255) were joined together at the Heesen facility in Oss on February 28, 2014. She is due to be delivered in Summer 2015. ... read full story

Keel laying of first 60m Mondo Marine motor yacht SARASTAR (M60)

April 07, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The keel laying of the 60m mega yacht Sarastar (M60) has been proudly announced by Mondo Marine. Designed by Luca Dini, she is scheduled for delivery in Summer 2015. ... read full story

BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2014: Day 2

April 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 2 of the currently running 2014 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival saw winds up between 14-20 knots, creating great racing conditions. ... read full story

BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2014: Day 1

April 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival kicked off on Friday, April 4, marked by waves of rain squalls and winds gusting over 20 knots. ... read full story

Final preparations for 27th Rolex China Sea Race

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), this year's 27th edition of the Rolex China Sea Race is set to kick off in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong on Wednesday, April 16. ... read full story

BVI Spring Regatta 2014 Underway

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival has officially kicked off today, on Friday, April 4. The popular Caribbean regatta will run until Sunday, April 6. ... read full story

THAILAND YACHT CHARTER aboard luxurious 54m (177’) MOTOR YACHT KERI LEE III

April 04, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

54m (177') luxury charter yacht KERI LEE III is currently available for unforgettable Thailand Yacht Charter vacations in Asia, offering deluxe accommodation for 12 lucky guests in 6 spacious staterooms. ... read full story

ICOMIA announces success at IMO MEPC 66: Tier III Implementation Delayed until 2021

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has proudly announced a great success achieved at today's 66th MEPC session in London: the implementation of Tier III for superyachts <500 GT has been delayed until 1 January 2021. ... read full story

Dubois-designed 46m Feadship super yacht COMO delivered

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Built by Feadship to a design by Dubois Naval Architects, the elegant and progressive 46,2-metre superyacht Como has been successfully delivered to her new Owner. ... read full story

Simpson Marine – New exclusive dealer for Azimut Yachts in Beijing and Tianjin, China

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Simpson Marine has become an exclusive dealer for Azimut Yachts in China's Beijing and Tianjin, following the renewal of the companies' partnership agreement for Asia. ... read full story

Vitters sailing yacht MARIE wins St Barths Bucket 2014 in her class

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 55 meters in length, the 2010 Vitters superyacht Marie has become the winner of the 2014 St Barths Bucket regatta in the Elegantes class. ... read full story

Art fair TEFAF Maastricht attended by HISWA Holland Yachting Group

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

HISWA Holland Yachting Group has taken part in the recently concluded art and antique fair TEFAF Maastricht, launching the new branding campaign: ‘Think Yachts, Think Holland’. ... read full story

HISWA Holland Yachting Group announces sponsorship of World Superyacht Awards

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

HISWA Holland Yachting Group has proudly announced that it will be participating in the World Superyacht Awards as a contributing sponsor. This prestigious event will take place in the Netherlands for the first time this year. ... read full story

New 44m Charter Yacht project by Tony Castro Yacht Design

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 44m charter yacht project has been proudly presented by Tony Castro Yacht Design. It provides lovely and comfortable accommodation to up to 12 guests. ... read full story

New brand RIVALTO introduced by Arte Veneziana

April 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Arte Veneziana has proudly presented their new brand - RIVALTO. The company has provided interior design solutions for such outstanding vessels as superyacht Lady Haya, as well as Force Blue yacht. ... read full story

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