Professor John Carlton DSc BA CEng CMarEng FIMarEST FIMechE MRINA, Professor of Marine Engineering, City University London and, until his retirement in 2010, the Lloyd’s Register Global Head of Marine Technology and Investigation, has been appointed the 109th President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) at its AGM today (10 March). Malcolm Vincent BSc(Hons) MSc CEng FIMarEST has been appointed President Elect. ... read full story
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New Refit Department at Antibes Yacht Show 2011 attracts 25 superyacht refit firms
March 10, 2011
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The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show is already proving successful with Twenty-five exhibitors already signed up. The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show was created due to an overwhelming demand, as charter yachts undergo regular refits and brokerage yachts often require the new owner’s touch on board. ... read full story
Hunt Yachts opens Annapolis office
March 10, 2011
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Hunt Yachts is opening a sales office in Annapolis, Md., to support the growing number of Hunt owners in the region. Hunt offers models from 25 to 68 feet in the Surfhunter, Harrier, Coupe, Inflatable and Express Cruiser lines, all from designs by C. Raymond Hunt Associates. ... read full story
Robie Pierce Brings Expertise to Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
March 10, 2011
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Going above and beyond standard regulations to accommodate students with physical disabilities, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) has appointed Robie Pierce (Newport, R.I.) the Accessibility Director for Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. Pierce, who is well known for his activism within the community of sailors with physical disabilities, will be a consultant during the construction of the ship, which is currently undergoing hull modifications at Promet Marine Services in Providence. ... read full story
2011 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Programme
March 10, 2011
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Nautor’s Swan is heralding the coming of Spring this year with the 8th annual edition of the highly popular cruising calendar event, ‘the ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous’. With nearly 100 participations for 2011 there will be a strong cruising contingent from the Swan fraternity congregating in the British Virgin Islands from March 14 - 19. ... read full story
Trinity launch Superyacht Areti
March 10, 2011
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At 198’, Trinity’s newest superyacht, the tri-deck motor yacht Areti, launched last week as the longest aluminum yacht to date from the renowned American boat builder. With considerable fanfare, owner’s representative, Captain Ted Kavalieros and Billy Smith met on board to celebrate her move from land to water; final outfitting will be completed in coming months with her delivery date scheduled for early summer 2011. ... read full story
The Vitters 66m Sailing Yacht, Hull Number 3063
March 10, 2011
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A 66 metre sailing superyacht, hull number 3063 splashed into the waters at the Vitters shipyard in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, on Thursday 3rd March. This 66 metre super sloop is largest superyacht Vitters has launched to date and was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story
42m Blue Navy motor yacht concept by UKI Design
March 10, 2011
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UKI Design’s 42m superyacht concept called Blue Navy is a 42m vessel with a sleek modern displacement hull with aggressive lines and a bulbous bow. Her bold exterior lines and shapes were further enhanced by the choice of using vertical side windows which also add natural light and a sense of space to her interior. Her Naval architecture as well as styling is by UKI Design. ... read full story
Numarine appoints Connect Group to rebrand
March 10, 2011
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Istanbul-based luxury boat builder Numarine has appointed the Leading Midlands marketing communications agency, Connect Group to develop a full communications strategy to reposition its brand. Connect Group’s work will encompass new brand guidelines, digital communications, dealer advertising and support materials, PR and exhibition collateral. ... read full story
Ship Protection System sold to Alphatron Marine BV
March 10, 2011
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FarSounder is pleased to announce the sale of their Ship Protection System (SPS) to Alphatron Marine, of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The system will be installed on a luxury super-yacht being custom-built at a Dutch shipyard. ... read full story
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