2015 April

News Archive

Video of motor yacht Custom Line 108’

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video of luxury motor yacht Custom Line 108', unveiled by Custom Line, part of the Ferretti Group, last year. ... read full story

Video: 37m Custom Line NAVETTA 37 Yacht

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video of the 37m superyacht Navetta 37 - the largest Navetta ever introduced by Custom Line, part of the Ferretti Group. ... read full story

Video: Heesen Yachts at the 2015 Dubai International Boat Show

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing Heesen Yachts and its authorised dealer for UAE, Al-Futtaim Marine, at last month's Dubai International Boat Show 2015. ... read full story

St Kitts Eco Tourism for Superyachts

April 08, 2015

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Surrounded by pristine virginal rainforests, jewelled blue waters and pale stretches of sand, St Kitts – a superyacht charter destination – is a divine sight for tired eyes. Superyachts sailing into this Caribbean yacht charter paradise will quickly fall in love with the bounty of blue and green, the thick canopied forests fringing the bay... ... read full story

Asia Pacific Superyachts to attend Singapore Yacht Show 2015

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Asia Pacific Superyachts will return to the Singapore Yacht Show 2015, joining an elite group of Superyacht industry participants as the event continues to gain international recognition. ... read full story

The Marina at Christophe Harbour offering new regionally competitive re-fuelling option to yachts

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Marina at Christophe Harbour, a beautiful St. Kitts yacht charter destination, has unveiled a new, very competitive fueling option for yachts on the Caribbean. This purpose-built facility has proved very popular with yachts set to begin the crossing from the Caribbean. ... read full story

The Future of Yacht Recycling Conference to take place at METS 2015

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Quaynote Communications in partnership with YachtMedia have announced a conference entitled 'The Future of Yacht Recycling.' This will take place during METS 2015 on November 17. ... read full story

10 Reasons to Charter a Superyacht in Croatia this Summer

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the most popular Mediterranean and Europe charter locations, the fabulous Croatia yacht vacation destination boasts more than 1,185 islands. It is the perfect place to anchor and enjoy a destination with a difference. ... read full story

Quaynote Palma Superyacht Conferences to feature a number of Champagne Round-Table sessions and more

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

To start in the lovely Mallorca yacht holiday location in just over 2 weeks, the Quaynote Superyacht Conference program of events will include a number of Champagne Round-Table sessions and much more. ... read full story

Ocean Village’s plans for new superyacht facility in Gibraltar waiting for approval

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ocean Village’s Marina Bay has a month-long wait until development and planning commission of the beautiful Gibraltar yacht vacation destination passes judgment on whether or not the proposed superyacht berths and short-stay and rental apartments will go ahead. ... read full story

Photos of Mondomarine motor yacht M50 (Hull 22-04) under construction

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Photos of the 50-metre Mondomarine super yacht M50 (Hull 22-04), currently in build in Savona, Italy. The vessel's hull and superstructure were joined together yesterday, on April 7, 2015. ... read full story

Video from construction of 1988 Heesen motor yacht OCTOPUSSY

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing construction of the 44-metre Heesen super yacht Octopussy (ex Octopussy 007), originally launched as the world’s fastest yacht on April 9, 1988. ... read full story

Video from launch of 125m Lurssen motor yacht GOLDEN ODYSSEY

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video from the launch of the 125m Lurssen motor yacht GOLDEN ODYSSEY (Project Tatiana, hull no. 13689), believed to be designed by Martin Francis. ... read full story

New 44m motor yacht MOON SAND (hull 690) launched by Feadship

April 08, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yesterday afternoon, April 7, 2015 saw the launch of the 44,2-metre super yacht MOON SAND (hull 690) at Feadship in Makkum, the Netherlands. The vessel features interior design by bespoke Bannenberg & Rowell. ... read full story

Video of 56m Benetti motor yacht SURPINA (FB267)

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the 56m Benetti super yacht SURPINA (FB267), while cruising the waters of the beautiful Tuscany yacht rental destination, nestled in Italy. ... read full story

Superyacht Industry 2014 Review

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

SuperYacht Company has released information about 2014 superyacht deliveries, new superyacht projects, shipyards, and the value of the industry. ... read full story

Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts nominated for IY&A Award 2015 with motor yacht THE NEXT EPISODE

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Continental III series line superyacht The Next Episode has been announced as one of the finalists for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015. The vessel was built by Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts to a design by Guido de Groot Design. ... read full story

Original design of Kingship motor yacht KingCAT 85 refined by ER Yacht Design

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The original design of Kingship super yacht KingCAT 85 has been beautifully refined by ER Yacht Design of Vancouver, Canada. This striking power catamaran can comfortably accommodate eight guests and a crew of two members. ... read full story

Video: 83m Feadship motor yacht SAVANNAH under sea trials

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the new 83,5m super yacht Savannah (hull 686) by Feadship, while undergoing sea trials off the Dutch coast. ... read full story

Another successful St. Barth’s Bucket for Stephens Waring-designed sailing yacht BEQUIA

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been another very successful St. Barth Bucket Regatta for Stephens Waring-designed 91' superyacht Bequia, mounting the podium the second year in a row. ... read full story

Gulf Craft announces its participation in London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show 2015

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Gulf Craft has announced its participation in this month's London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show 2015. During the event, visitors will have a unique possibility to know more about the Majesty Yachts line of luxury fly-bridge motor yachts, including the latest addition to the range, superyacht Majesty 122. ... read full story

Latest 180’ sailing yacht Wings of Light concept by Harun Kemali and Isik Goren

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Selected as a finalist in the Young Designer of the Year award in the Showboats Design Awards, the striking 180' sailing superyacht Wings of Light has been superbly penned by Harun Kemali and Isik Goren from Turkey. ... read full story

Hodgdon sailing yacht COMANCHE at upcoming 2015 Les Voiles de Saint Barth

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following her racing debut at the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in December, the 100-foot Hodgdon superyacht Comanche will be participating in this month's 6th Les Voiles de Saint Barth. The event will run in the fantastic Caribbean yacht holiday location - St. Barth from April 13 to 18. ... read full story

Video of 160’ Christensen D’NATALIN IV Yacht moved and launched by Northwest Structural Moving

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the 160’ (49.9m) tri-deck custom series super yacht D’Natalin IV (Project C-2014), while being moved from its Vancouver, Washington fabrication site and launched in the Columbia River by Northwest Structural Moving. ... read full story

New 28m motor yacht Mulder 2800 RPH – Full Beam concept

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ideal for both family holidays as well as a luxury yacht charter, the new 28m super yacht Mulder 2800 RPH – Full Beam concept has been proudly unveiled by Mulder Shipyard. The vessel can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests. ... read full story

Mulder 94 Voyager motor yacht FIREFLY to be launched soon

April 07, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Currently available for sale, the Mulder 94 Voyager superyacht Firefly (BN97) will be launched at the Mulder Shipyard in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk soon. The vessel has been entirely designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. ... read full story

Mexico’s Cabo Marine Show 2015, May 14 – 16

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Cabo Marine Show will sail back to the IGY Marinas' Cabo San Lucas Marina, a lovely Mexico yacht holiday location, from May 14 to 16, 2015. ... read full story

London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show 2015: St Katharine Docks to feature a luxury display of yachts

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Next week will see St Katharine Docks, the exclusive in-water venue for The London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show, feature a luxury display of yachts, including the striking Princess 98 superyacht. ... read full story

Azimut Yachts selected by chinese magazine Gafencu Men as one of China’s foremost luxury brands

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prominent Italian luxury yacht builder, Azimut Yachts, has been recently selected by the chinese magazine Gafencu Men as one of the best luxury brands in its prestigious 2015 Best of the Best edition. ... read full story

Video of motor yacht Ocean Alexander 72 Pilothouse

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video of Ocean Alexander 72 Pilothouse yacht, built by Alexander Marine, the Taiwan-based manufacturer of Ocean Alexander yachts. ... read full story

Launch of new Cerri line of Navetta-style superyachts

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Italian builder, Cerri, has proudly launched a new line of steel and aluminium “Navetta”-style yachts, ranging between 24 and 35 metres. All vessels have been beautifully designed by Studio Spadolini. ... read full story

Video of Sanlorenzo SD 126 motor yacht TO-TOK

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the all-new SD 126 super yacht TO-TOK, built by Sanlorenzo to a design by Francesco Paszkowski last year. ... read full story

Sale of new 40m motor yacht M40 Explorer by Mondomarine

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 40 meters in length, superyacht M40 Explorer has been successfully sold by Mondomarine from Italy. The vessel has been superbly penned by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec. ... read full story

Heesen motor yacht Project NOVA (hull 17850)

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Facebook followers of Heesen Yachts voted for hull 17850 to now bear the name 'Project Nova' through construction. the The 50m fast displacement superyacht Project Nova has been superbly penned by Omega Architects. ... read full story

Custom Line Navetta 28 motor yacht YVONNE launched

April 03, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Custom Line Navetta 28 super yacht YVONNE (hull #2) has been successfully launched at the Marina dei Cesari in Italy’s Fano. Over the next few weeks all technical operations and the interiors will be completed. Subsequently, the vessel will be delivered, and will enjoy cruising in the lovely South of France yacht charter location this summer. ... read full story

New ORCsy Rating System proves extremely promising during first two superyacht regattas in the Caribbean

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and the St Barths Bucket marked a promising start for the new ORCsy Rating System. This will be also used at this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma, running in the lovely Palma yacht charter location in June. ... read full story

Carla Demaria – New President of UCINA

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

UCINA has elected Monte Carlo Yachts president, Carla Demaria, as its new president. She was elected with a majority and presented her new strategy for the industry under the banner 'Etica, Solidarietà, Rinnovamento' (Ethics, Solidarity, Renewal). ... read full story

55th edition of the Genoa Boat Show officially presented

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 55th Genoa Boat Show has been presented in Genoa earlier this week. The event will open its doors on September 30 and will end on October 5. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Perseus^3 delivered by Perini Navi Group

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Delivery of the 60m mega yacht Perseus3 has been proudly announced by the Perini Navi Group. This majestic sloop has been designed by the yard's in-house team and Ron Holland. ... read full story

MYBA Charter Show 2015 Innovations

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's MYBA Charter Show will run later this month, hosting an amazing line-up of many of the world’s most glamorous and elite motor and sailing yachts available for luxury yacht charter. These will include the 1927 classic charter yacht Xarifa. ... read full story

Sunseeker Yacht Show, May 8 – 10, 2015

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Sunseeker France Group are happy to announce the return of the Sunseeker Yacht Show from May 8 to 10 to Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a beautiful French Riviera yacht charter destination. During the event, an amazing selection of pre-owned and new Sunseeker yachts up to 80ft in size will be on display, including Sunseeker 80 Sport Yacht. ... read full story

Successful world premiere for Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge motor yacht LIFE SERENITY at Dubai Boat Show

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world premiere of the Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge yacht Life Serenity at the last month's Dubai Boat Show was a huge success. The vessel boasts striking Bentley Blue hull, stylish, sophisticated and palatial interior, as well as state-of-the-art marine technology. ... read full story

Video of 80m Tankoa S801 mega yacht GOLDEN WINGS concept

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the breath-taking Tankoa S801 superyacht GOLDEN WINGS concept, taking inspiration from the 80m tall ship Amerigo Vespucci. ... read full story

Launch of 77m mega yacht SILVER FAST announced by SILVER YACHTS

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recent launch of the 77m super yacht SILVER FAST (ex Suvretta) has been proudly announced by SILVERYACHTS from Australia. The vessel represents the world’s largest and fastest aluminium motor yacht, with conventional propulsion in terms of length to speed ratio. ... read full story

New 55m motor yacht X-EASY concept design by Pastrovich

April 02, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 55m super yacht X-EASY concept design has been proudly unveiled by Pastrovich from Monaco. This striking vessel represents a kaleidoscope of emotions, fun and wellness to help perceiving every little detail of life. ... read full story

Newport International Boat Show 2015 Dates and Highlights

April 01, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Newport Exhibition Group has proudly announced that the 45th Annual Newport International Boat Show will be held from September 17 to 20, 2015. To celebrate this landmark year, a treasure hunt will take place with one hundred lucky contestants searching for a sapphire necklace prize. ... read full story

Closing of acquisition of Bertram brand by Gavio Group

April 01, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been finalized the contract for the acquisition by Gavio Group of the brand Bertram, historical yachting brand in the United States. ... read full story

Tourism New Zealand to attend Singapore Yacht Show showcasing New Zealand for the first time

April 01, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) has announced their attendance at the upcoming Singapore Yacht Show, in partnership with Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED). TNZ's presence at the show is part of a dedicated effort to showcase the lovely New Zealand yacht vacation location as a premium destination for superyachts. ... read full story

Entry for Panerai British Classic Week 2015 now open

April 01, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year’s Panerai British Classic Week will take place from Saturday 18th July to Saturday 25th July 2015 in Cowes, Isle of Wight. This will be the sixth time that the renowned regatta will form part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. ... read full story

First MARTINIQUE Yacht taking shape at Moonen Shipyards

April 01, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Construction of the first 36m superyacht Martinique is progressing well at Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands. This beautiful vessel has been designed by Rene van der Velden. ... read full story

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