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Major Marine13 Awards for Marina at Keppel Bay

May 17, 2013

Marina at Keppel Bay has been honored with the ‘International Marina of the Year 2013-2014′ award and has also won the ‘Best Environmental Initiative’ award at the Marine13 International Conference and Exhibition, taking place in Sydney, Australia.

Marina at Keppel Bay situated in the popular Asian yacht charter location - Singapore

Marina at Keppel Bay situated in the popular Asian yacht charter location - Singapore

The inaugural two day all-of–industry boating, marina and boating safety conference was officially opened by NSW Minister for Roads and Ports, the Hon. Duncan Gay, MLC, who welcomed participants from 15 countries.

Marina at Keppel Bay faced competition in the International Marina Category from Korea, Turkey, America, Fiji and Dubai and their win acknowledges impressive performance in best industry practice across all areas of their marina business including marketing, environmental practices, community initiatives, services and facilities, customers service, training and development, financial performance and measurable outcomes.

The Marina, which opened in 2008 on Keppel Island, was awarded for its environmental initiative, City Reef, a highly rated integrated plan that has now attracted over 40 aquatic species to the marina. Collaboration with independent marine conservationists and research facilities continually monitor the project’s impact and improvement of the local marine eco-system.

The project incorporates many energy and water saving aspects, pollution monitoring and control systems and other green initiatives which complement the initiative and has been further developed as a major visitor attraction and a learning platform for employees and scientific researchers.

The awards are for the 2013/14 period and based on performance over the previous financial year period. MIA President Andrew Chapman said the awards have been very well supported by industry with 43 submissions received.

Princess Yachts International welcome Richard Lambert as new member of the Board

May 16, 2013

Princess Yachts International plc are pleased to announce that Richard Lambert has been appointed to the Board at Princess Yachts International plc as M Class Director. This key position has been established to strenghten the yard’s existing capability to support sales of the growing range of Princess M Class superyachts.

First Princess 40M Yacht Imperial Princess

First Princess 40M Yacht Imperial Princess

Richard brings with him a wealth of experience from the marine industry, most recently as Managing Director of the OceanStyle division of the Burgess which specialises in meeting the needs of owners and buyers of semi custom luxury motor yachts in the 20 to 45 metre range. As head of M Class sales Richard will be working closely with the existing sales team, together with the manufacturing and product development teams at Princess.

This significant appointment recognises the growth of this important market sector within Princess and has come at the opportune time with interest in the company’s expanding range of M Class yachts at it’s height following the success of the first Princess 40M motor yacht Imperial Princess at the World Superyacht Awards earlier this month. Development of the company’s new superyacht manufacturing facility at South Yard is also moving forward after Princess received confirmation in April that they can begin drawing down on a £4.5 million grant awarded by the Government Regional Growth Fund (RGF) to back a major investment to turn the site into a world leading shipyard.

Omega Architects designed LADY PETRA Yacht wins World Superyacht Award 2013

May 16, 2013

Omega Architects proudly received an overall Design Award for the 47m Lady Petra yacht in the category ‘Displacement Motoryacht of below 500 GT (approximately 30m – 49m)’ at the World Superyacht Awards 2013. The event took place at the famous Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, on May 4.

47m motor yacht Lady Petra by Heesen Yachts and Omega Architects

47m motor yacht Lady Petra by Heesen Yachts and Omega Architects

Hull YN 15747 superyacht Lady Petra was built by the prominent Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts, in 2012. Designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, she boasts lovely interior design by Bannenberg & Rowell, inspired by the 20th Century industrial Dutch design, optical geometric studies, as well as shapes coming from industrial components such as formers and frames.

Below is a choice of the stylish charter yachts with design by Omega Architects.

World Superyacht Award 2013 for refitted motor yacht FAITH with naval architecture by Azure

May 16, 2013

Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture is thrilled to announce that motor yacht Faith (ex Fortunato, Cakewalk) has received the award for ‘Best Refitted Motor Yacht 2013′ during the eight annual World Superyacht Awards.

Luxury motor yacht Faith with naval architecture by Azure

Luxury motor yacht Faith (ex Fortunato, Cakewalk) with naval architecture by Azure

The awards gala took place on the 4th of May 2013 at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey. The studio is very happy with this fine example of an up speed project being acknowledged with an award! Superyacht Faith has been refitted in only four months.

Sundeck
According to the clients’ wishes the whole sundeck has been modified into a large and open deck layout. This has been achieved by removing the helideck and jacuzzi on the aft deck. The new swimming pool with sunbathing beds on the foredeck is fully integrated with the existing structure.

To be able to take the extra loads we have performed extensive calculations and verifications on board. Azure’s calculation results enabled Composite Works to start building the composite pool and structure, which prevented any welding damage to the original superstructure. The result is an ideal area for various types of leisure such as; sunbathing, swimming, clubbing, dining and lounging.

Feadship mega yacht Faith - Sundeck

Feadship mega yacht Faith - Sundeck

Generator foundations
Another request by the owner was reducing the sound- and vibration levels of the Faith yacht. Azure achieved this by modifying the generator foundations, which resulted in a superb noise and vibration reduction.

Finally Azure would like to congratulate all parties involved in the project with this award!

Main Characteristics of the luxury motor yacht Faith (ex Fortunato, Cakewalk):

NAME Faith
L.O.A. 62.30M
BUILDER Feadship Royal Van Lent
BUILDING YEAR 2000
REFIT YARD Compositeworks
NAVAL ARCHITECT Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture
EXTERIOR STYLING Steve Howard Consulting
INTERIOR STYLING Chahan Interior Design

Key global buyers to attend ASMEX 2013

May 16, 2013

Key global distributors as well as agents are descending on the Gold Coast for this year’s ASMEX (Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference), starting next week.

ASMEX_2013

Supported by the Gold Coast City Council international buyers are flying in from China, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, South Africa, USA and Europe to attend the conference staged immediately prior to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

And their attendance is good news for local business. They’re attending specifically to research the capabilities of the Australian marine export and superyacht industries, look at new innovations within the Australian marketplace and develop strong business relationships

The conference kicks off on the Monday 20 May, with a cocktail party sponsored by Sevenstar Yacht Transport and designed to provide plenty of opportunity for Australian industry figures, and global guests alike to discuss the following days’ programmes. It’s the first of a plethora of relaxed networking opportunities over the two day conference.

One of the most anticipated of these is the Industry Gala Dinner on Tuesday evening where the 2013 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export and Superyacht awards will be announced. The same dinner also marks the celebration of AIMEX’s 15 years as a successful trade association.

The conference is shaping up to be an invaluable source of market information for businesses looking to hone their strategy in the coming year. The Hon Bob Baldwin will address the conference on Wednesday morning, discussing the Opposition’s strategy for the marine industry.

Conference organisers AIMEX and Superyacht Australia work to drive business for the Australian marine export and superyacht industry sectors. The two bodies are confident that ASMEX, the key industry conference of the year, will generate more business for attendees by organizing strategic networking functions and insightful conference sessions.

“The elaborate conference programme features speakers from home and abroad offering expert advice on how to overcome issues and utilize opportunities within the current market. The international speakers will cover a broad range of topics that will specifically allow companies to understand how to identify global opportunities. International speakers will cover industry market updates from Europe, the UAE, Asia, New Zealand and South Africa,” says Victoria Smith, AIMEX and Superyacht Australia operating manager.

Ensuring crucial data is accurately gathered on key points to drive decision making and services provided for the industry, handheld voting devices will be used once again. Giving every conference attendee the channel through which to share their opinion, the handheld voting devices also mean industry players can cast anonymous votes on key points that will effect the market’s future.

ASMEX is strongly supported by high calibre sponsors including platinum sponsors Pantaenius Yacht Insurance, official sponsors tourism Australia, Gold Coast City Council and Business Gold Coast and media partners Ocean Media and Superyacht Business. The welcome cocktail party is sponsored by Sevenstar Yacht Transport, and supporting sponsors include MTU Detroit Diesel, Queensland Government, Aqualuma LED Lighting, Muir Winches, Events Clothing VEEM Gyro, Robert Oatley Signature Wines and Palm Products.

Reymond Langton designed MOGAMBO Yacht amongst World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners

May 15, 2013

Following on from its success in last year’s awards, the acclaimed London-based design studio of Reymond Langton is proud to announce that its MOGAMBO yacht has been named ‘Best Motor Yacht’ in the category of ’1,300 GT and above’ at the annual World Superyacht Awards, held in Istanbul, on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

74m mega yacht Mogambo designed by Reymond Langton

74m mega yacht Mogambo designed by Reymond Langton

Reymond Langton Design were responsible for both the interior and exterior styling of motor yacht MOGAMBO who was said to stand out for her design detail, appearance, decoration and layout.

World Superyacht Award 2013 for luxury yacht Mogambo

World Superyacht Award 2013 for luxury yacht Mogambo

Below is a choice of the exquisite charter yachts with design by Reymond Langton.

A very successful Singapore Yacht Show 2013 for Princess Yachts

May 14, 2013

The well known UK luxury yacht builder, Princess Yachts, has enjoyed a successful Singapore Yacht Show 2013. The company has received an award for ‘Best Brand Collection’ at the event’s VIP gala preview.

Helm Singapore Yacht Show Award for Princess Yachts

Helm Singapore Yacht Show Award for Princess Yachts

The Helm Singapore Yacht Show Awards celebrated the high quality of this year’s exhibitors and were presented during a glamorous gala dinner held at the W Singapore – Sentosa Cove hotel to mark the opening of the show.

This year’s show saw the largest ever display of Princess yachts to date, including the Asian debuts of the motor yacht Princess 52 and Princess 56 yacht, presented by the distributor in the region Princess Yachts South East Asia.

Princess Yachts at the Singapore Yacht Show 2013 - Photo credit to MCS Lifestyle Photography

Princess Yachts at the Singapore Yacht Show 2013 - Photo credit to MCS Lifestyle Photography

Princess Yachts South East Asia was formed in March 2013, amalgamating operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, with the aim of becoming a leading centre of yachting excellence in the region and this award recognises their fantastic achievements in Singapore and beyond.

Four World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners with spars supplied by Southern Spars

May 14, 2013

Saturday, May 4, in the fabulous surroundings of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski, set overlooking the legendary Bosphorus waterway, saw the superyacht industry’s best meet for the most prestigious event in the yachting calendar – the eighth annual World Superyacht Awards.

World Superyacht Awards 2013 hosted by Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey

World Superyacht Awards 2013 hosted by Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey

During a gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list of superyacht owners, their families, friends and luminaries of the superyacht industry, news broadcaster Natasha Kaplinsky presented the prized silver Neptune awards to the owners of the finest sail and motor yachts delivered in 2012.

Seventeen coveted Neptunes and three Judges’ Commendation prizes, custom made for the occasion by Baccarat, were awarded to the winners on the night.

Firstly Southern Spars would like to congratulate Alloy Yachts and Dubois Naval Architecture for their collaborated effort with the 47m superyacht Loretta Anne, winning the Motor Yacht of the Year 2013.

47m Alloy motor yacht Loretta Anne designed by Dubois

47m Alloy motor yacht Loretta Anne designed by Dubois

Southern Spars is very proud to once again be involved with many of the World Superyacht Awardees, supplying spars for luxury yacht Rainbow – Sailing Superyacht of the Year in 39m+ range, charter yacht Endeavour – Refitted Sailing yacht of the year, superyacht Hamilton – Judges special award for performance and Quintessential yacht – Judges special award for Catamarans.

Rainbow – Sailing Superyacht of the Year in 39m+ range

“Rainbow’s Southern Spars rig and rigging package goes hand in hand with her sleek lines. She utilises grand prix technology on her rig and rigging that some of the worlds most advanced maxis sport, including the current Volvo 70’s” says Project Manager Olivier Marthe. Her Southern Spars high modulus mast came out of the same mould as Endeavour, at 55.5m it is a little taller than Endeavour and is also equipped with the latest EC6 continuous rigging.

Luxury sailing yacht Rainbow by Holland Jachtbouw

Luxury sailing yacht Rainbow by Holland Jachtbouw

Endeavour – Refitted Sailing yacht of the year

Originally built in 1934 and reduced to being a complete wreck in the 1980s, luxury charter yacht Endeavour’s 2011 re-launch marked the completion of an extensive 18-month refit at Yachting Developments’ yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. The Yachting Developments’ team has taken extreme care throughout the refit to preserve as much of the vessel as practical while taking advantage of 21st century sailing systems, such as a carbon fibre mast and EC6 carbon fibre rigging package from Southern Spars for enhanced performance and improved functionality.

Classic Charter Yacht Endeavour

Classic Charter Yacht Endeavour

Endeavour yacht’s future performance will benefit from the significant weight savings – an incredible 900kg on the boom, and three tonne on the rig and rigging from her previous rig – achieved by the Southern Spars’ Custom Projects team based in Avondale, Auckland.

Southern Spars would like to congratulate all of the boat yards, designers and suppliers involved in this years awards.

‘Best Sport Boat’ Award for new Chris-Craft Corsair 32 Yacht Tender at Shanghai International Boat Show 2013

May 13, 2013

The new Corsair 32 yacht tender by Chris-Craft was honoured with top prize for Best Sport Boat at this year’s Shanghai International Boat Show in Shanghai, China. It was officially presented at the 4th annual Asian Marine & Boating Awards Gala Dinner, taking place at the Intercontinental Expo Hotel in Pudong, in Shanghai.

Corsair 32 Yacht Tender by Chris-Craft

Corsair 32 Yacht Tender by Chris-Craft

The Chris-Craft Corsair 32 superyacht tender won Best Sport Boat in one of the largest categories, beating out competitors such as the Riva Iseo 27 yacht tender. The Shanghai International Boat Show is the largest boat show in Asia with over 300 brands of boats showcased during the four day event from April 11-14, 2011.

In attendance to accept the award was Chris-Craft Chairman, Stephen Julius and Chris-Craft Dealer, Xiamen Blue Ocean Yachts CEO, Tina Wu and Marketing Director, Elena Wang. Chris-Craft Chairman, Stephen Julius said; “It is fabulous to be recognized in this dynamic and important market. We are very proud of our dealer, Xiamen Blue Ocean Yachts and their excellent representation of the brand.”

The Corsair line carries the main DNA of the legendary Chris-Craft brand. The Corsair 32 superyacht tender is well-suited to accommodate overnight excursions but is also built for day cruising and quick turns around the bay before a champagne sunset.

Best Sport Boat Award for Corsair 32 Superyacht Tender

Best Sport Boat Award for Corsair 32 Superyacht Tender

Corsair 32 owners can choose from a multitude of exterior options including custom paint colors such as the new Cashmere Metallic, (shown) “We are very excited about our new custom color offerings for 2013, which include the ability to please the discerning Chris-Craft customer, by building the boat to their exact specifications and we do this, all in-house and to the customer’s specifications,” said Steve Heese. The Corsair 32 is also available in three Heritage Edition Teak options with a choice of natural or varnished (shown) teak finishes as well as black or the new blonde, teak caulking.

The choices and luxury appointments don’t end there. A skylight runs the entire length of the forward deck and is flanked by teak to allow for maximum natural light into the forward salon. The luxury interior cabin of the 32 yacht tender comes with a choice of cherry or walnut cabinetry to compliment the interior upholstery and seating, which is available in three color combinations. The galley package adds a stove and microwave, to the already well appointed salon with standard refrigerator and a cabin that sleeps two and also comes with a standard 22″ flat-screen TV. The full head with shower, solid surface countertops and also sporting the classic Chris-Craft teak appointments.

Moving topside, a 10’2″ beam hosts a spacious cockpit with a double Captain’s helm chair on the starboard side, with stainless steel accent rails and matching single companion chair on the port side. Custom stainless steel windshield and perforated dash with custom Chris-Craft gauges are standard on this model. Moving aft, guests are treated to large u-shaped seating with aft facing lounges on the port and starboard side with a standard cockpit refrigerator located under the port seating.

A concealed teak cockpit table, conveniently stores under the teak step-through under the seat fore of the motor hatch, at the ready for entertaining. The spacious aft sunpad will accommodate multiple sunbathers and also includes a teak walk-thru located under the removable sunpad cushions. The classic Chris-Craft tumblehome design in the stern marries the aft styling to a large teak swim platform complete with hot and cold transom shower and easily accessible stowaway swim ladder and convenient retractable grab rail for your ease of entry from the sea.

Base price with twin Volvo 5.7 GXi (300) is $244,359.

Specifications* for the Corsair 32 yacht tender by Chris-Craft are as follows:

Overall Length (w/std. swim platform) – 34’3″ 10.4 m
Overall Height (measured from highest fixed part to keel) – 6’10″ 2.1 m
Beam – 10’2″  3.1 m
Draft – 39″ 99 cm
Dry Weight – 9950 lbs 4513 kg
Fuel Capacity – 185 gal 700.3 L
Water Capacity – 35 gal 132.4 L
Holding Tank Capacity – 17 gal 64.3 L
Dead Rise 22° 22°

*The specifications are approximate and are subject to variance.

High Tech Marine’s 825 Open and 825 Limo – luxury yacht tenders to 72m VSY mega yacht STELLA MARIS

May 10, 2013

Both nominated for the prominent ShowBoats Design Awards 2013, the latest High Tech Marine’s 825 Open as well as 825 Limousine boats have been created as luxury tenders to the 72-metre VSY mega yacht Stella Maris. They are both designed by Italian designer, Paolo Virgolini.

HTM 825 Open yacht tender to Stella Maris Yacht at full speed

HTM 825 Open yacht tender to Stella Maris Yacht at full speed

Technical Specifications of the HTM 825 Open superyacht tender

Loa: 8,25 m
Beam max 2, 90 m
Height max 1,95 m
CE Boat Design Category C
Number of Persons: 10 guests + 2 crew members
Material: “E” glass, kevlar and vinylester
Technology: vacuum infusion
Engine Type: diesel max 500 Hp
Engine: inboard/outboard drive or Hydrojet
Fuel capacity: around Lt. 215
Water capacity: around Lt. 110
Weight(empty): around Kg. 2100
Performance: Top speed around 35-55 Kn, Cruising speed around 25-45 Kn

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Stainless steel 316 L accessories.
Lifting equipment
Consolle con locale WC
Electronic WC – Lite Flush (ITT Jabsco)
1 battery charher 12 Volt – 30 Amper (Victron Energy)
BowTruster 2 hp
1 Battery 120 Ah AGM for Bowtruster
1 Battery 200 Ah AGM for engine ignition
36 lt. Stainless steel Fridge
3 Electric bilge pumps, with manual and automatic activation (ITT Rule)
Shower with autoclave (ITT Jabsco)
Sound System mp3 with 4 watertight speakers
Venture Supersport Compass, for high speed (Ricthie)
Horn
Stainless steel Trefoil anchor
Teak Cockpit and bow platform, thickness 10 mm.
Stainless steel ladder
Stainless steel foldable bollards (Marco Poggipolini)
LED navigation lights
LED white or blue courtesy light (Foresti & Suardi)
LED bow deep beam lights (Attwood)
LED stern underwater spotlights
VHF (Simrad)
Chartplotter Gps fishfinder 7”(Simrad)
Complete upholstery
Fuel and water capacity gauges
Engine instruments
Engine controls
“T/T + yacht name” writing

OPTIONAL:
Hull and deck colors from samples
Upholstery from samples
Domotic system
HydroJet Engine

High Tech Marine 825 Limo yacht tender to superyacht Stella Maris at full speed

High Tech Marine 825 Limo yacht tender to superyacht Stella Maris at full speed

Technical Specifications of the HTM 825 Limousine superyacht tender

Loa: 8,25 m
Beam max 2,90 m
Height max 1,95 m
Inner Height max 1,70 m
CE Boat Design Category C
Number of Persons: 8 guests + 2 crew
Material: “E” glass, kevlar and vinylester – Roof in canvas
Technology: vacuum infusion
Engine Type: diesel max 500 Hp
Engine: inboard/outboard drive or Hydrojet
Fuel capacity: around Lt. 180
Water capacity: around Lt. 60
Weight(empty): around Kg. 2500
Performance: Top speed around 30-50 Kn, Cruising speed around 25-40 Kn

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Stainless steel 316 L accessories.
Lifting equipment
Canvas canopy(Opac)
1 12 Volt – 30 Amper battery charger(Victron Energy)
BowTruster 2 hp
1 120 Ah AGM battery for Bowtruster
1 200 Ah AGM battery for engine ignition
36 lt. stainless steel fridge
3 Electric bilge pumps, with manual and automatic activation(ITT Rule)
Shower with autoclave (ITT Jabsco)
Sound System mp3 with 4 watertight speakers
Venture Supersport Compass, for high speed (Ricthie)
Horn
Trefoil Stainless steel Anchor
Cockpit and stern platform in natural Teak. thickness 10 mm.
Stainless steel ladder
Stainless steel foldable bollards (Marco Poggiolini)
Bow Led Deep Beam lights (Attwood)
Led underwater spotlights under sten deck
Led Courtesy lights, white or blue(Foresti & Suardi)
VHF (Simrad)
Chartplotter Gps fishfinder 7”(Simrad)
Complete upholstery in artificial leather
Fuel and water capacity gauges
Engine instruments
Engine controls
“T/T + yacht name” writing

OPTIONAL:
Hull and deck colors from samples
Inverter Air Conditioning system
Upholstery color from samples
Domotic system
HydroJet Engine