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New 485-US-Ton Hoist for Front Street Shipyard

February 13, 2013

Front Street Shipyard on the Belfast, Maine, waterfront is proceeding with plans to upgrade its lifting capabilities with a 485-US-ton (440-metric-ton) hoist. Having obtained the final approval to construct new piers, the owners of Front Street Shipyard are investing in a hoist large enough to service a greater contingent of international superyachts.

Aerial view of Front Street Shipyard

Aerial view of Front Street Shipyard

They are also beginning the local permitting process to expand their facilities with a new building that will be large enough to allow the new lift inside. Front Street Shipyard’s expanded capabilities are expected to grow the international yachting community in Maine.

The new hoist is on order from Cimolai, an advanced metal construction company in Italy. Cimolai’s team will build the hoist’s components in Italy and ship them to Belfast for assembly. Front Street Shipyard’s owners expect the hoist to be fully operational by August 1. The existing 165-ton hoist will remain the workhorse of the yard.

“With these new capabilities, we expect to attract even more diverse yachts to Maine,” said JB Turner, president of Front Street Shipyard. “We also expect be able to generate over 40 new jobs in an expanded facility, so we hope the City of Belfast will continue to work with us in growing our business .”

Front Street Shipyard has begun the permitting process to expand their facility with a new 24,000-sq ft building. Should this new structure receive approval, it will accommodate some of the larger yachts the yard will attract with the new hoist.

Since the company launched in January 2011, Front Street Shipyard has built an expansive waterfront facility. Their projects have included refits on a 106-foot Burger motoryacht, a 90-foot Doggersbank motoryacht, and an 86-foot Swan sailboat.

Currently undergoing refits are a Lyman Morse 90′ motoryacht, a custom 122′ classic, an Ocean 80, a 92′ Palmer Johnson ketch, and an 80′ Burger motoryacht. They also currently service and store 130 boats. The planned expansion will increase that capacity as well.

NorthStar’s yacht tenders available in Australia through Sevaris Marine

February 11, 2013

The European-manufactured range of NorthStar RIBs is available in Australia through Sevaris Marine. The company has entered the Australian marine market with all guns blazing.

NorthStar 640 RW yacht tender

NorthStar 640 RW yacht tender

Securing a high-profile location at the South of Perth Yacht Club (WA) and aligning with suppliers including Lowrance, BRP and Oceanic Trailers, the first few NorthStar RIBs arrived in the country pre-Christmas and have been turning plenty of heads on Perth waterways over summer.

Sevaris Marine principal Matt Sevior said the European-manufactured range of NorthStar RIBs offered a huge point of difference over other RIBs currently available in Australia.

“The hull design, materials and cutting-edge construction technology aside, NorthStar adheres to strict rating systems for compliance,” Mr Sevior said.

“NorthStar RIBs over six metres meet or exceed CE Category B Offshore… the safety and stability requirements of this are much higher than Category C, which is the common rating of most other RIBs.

NorthStar 880 RS superyacht tender

NorthStar 880 RS superyacht tender

“The Category B rating is defined as ‘Designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to and including wind force F8 and significant wave heights up to and including 4m may be experienced’.

“This rating, combined with an experienced team of naval architects, is why NorthStar has been called upon to design and produce hundreds of RIBs for coast guard and military organisations around the world.”

There are eight production series under the NorthStar brand, ranging from the entry-level T Series tenders, to the fully-customisable OP Series, right up to the flagship RS Series ocean-going cabin boats.

“From recreational boating around Rottnest Island in the west through to Sydney Harbour and the Whitsundays on the east coast, as well as meeting the demanding requirements of marine safety organisations, police and the defence force, there’s a model in the NorthStar range to suit everyone,” Mr Sevior said.

Sevaris Marine principal Matt Sevior

Sevaris Marine principal Matt Sevior

“People will be immediately impressed when they see the NorthStar product, as everything about these boats is absolutely first class, and once they get to experience one they will be blown away… the ride is exceptional!”

Along with exclusive rights to the NorthStar brand throughout Australasia, the Sevaris Marine business model includes plans to source other high-quality marine products from around the world.

Oman developing its reputation as ‘Yachting Destination Dream’

February 11, 2013

Oman is sailing closer to its ‘Yachting Destination Dream’. The opening of new marinas, as well as the growing request for larger sized yachts are the evidence of a maturing market.

OHI Marine Staff along with Gulf Craft during the opening of the Marina

OHI Marine Staff along with Gulf Craft during the opening of the Marina

Oman is taking firm steps towards developing its reputation as a premier leisure cruising destination, says Erwin Bamps, Chief Operating Officer of Gulf Craft.

Gulf Craft, who had a presence at the Mussanah Marina Grand Opening event in Oman through its partners OHI Marine, says the Omani market for luxury superyachts is on the rise.

The brand new Mussanah Marina, located 85km off the coast of Muscat, offers 54 quality berths, dock-side support and first class facilities, including boat cleaning, assistance upon arrival and disembarkment and a fuel dock and adds yet another premier berthing facility to Oman’s steadily increasing inventory.

Gulf Craft currently has more boats in Omani marinas than any other single boat and yacht brand and offers a full local service support team in Oman through its partner OHI Marine. Last year, Gulf Craft delivered the Majesty 121 yacht to Oman – the largest-ever Gulf Craft hull to make its way to the country. The Majesty 121 is berthed at the Shangri-La- managed Barr Al Jissah Marina, one of the capital city’s leading marinas.

Gulf Craft participants during the visit of Oman Minister of Sports

Gulf Craft participants during the visit of Oman Minister of Sports

With The Wave’s recently completed Al Mouj Marina welcoming its first yachts and boats last year, Oman is taking firm steps towards establishing its reputation as a highly desirable yachting and boating destination.

A 1,200km coastline, several high-profile waterfront real estate developments and luxury hospitality offerings, superb diving, snorkeling and fishing opportunities, a dramatic coastline featuring fjords, pristine bays and coves and a slew of new marinas coming online along the Musandam, Sawadi and Salalah coastlines is pushing Oman’s prominence on the yachting circuit higher. Oman is already a preferred berthing destination for yacht-owners from the UAE and this is expected to increase as more space comes online and facilities improve further in the coming years.

“In the past few years we have witnessed healthy demand from the Omani market and have delivered not only an increasing number of pleasure craft but also yachts which is evidence of a maturing clientele,” says Erwin Bamps. “Our clients for superyachts currently extend across the globe, with a growing and more prominent presence in the European and the Middle East region. Our home market of the Gulf continues to be very strong and is being led by new yachting destinations such as Qatar, UAE and now Oman,” he continued.

Luxury motor yacht Majesty 121 berthed in Shangri La

Luxury motor yacht Majesty 121 berthed in Shangri La

“Oman’s increased focus on marina development – with space being added to berth super and megayachts – as well as its investment in maintenance and fuelling facilities and waterfront destination development shows serious intent in positioning leisure cruising as a tourism draw,” added Bamps. “The country is ideally positioned to capitalize on stopover traffic from yachts crossing over from the Mediterranean and the Red Sea onto the Indian Ocean islands and beyond to South East Asia,” he added.

Sanlorenzo sings new dealership agreement in South East Asia

February 07, 2013

After the recent opening of the new Chinese office in Beijing, Sanlorenzo proceeds with its expansion towards East. The prominent Italian luxury yacht builder has recently signed a dealership agreement with Derani Yachts, for the opening of a new Brand Representative office in South East Asia: Sanlorenzo Thailand & Malaysia.

Luxury motor yacht SL104 and SL94 yacht by Sanlorenzo

Luxury motor yacht SL104 and SL94 yacht by Sanlorenzo

Sanlorenzo Thailand & Malaysia main office is located in Thailand, in the beautiful Phuket Boat Lagoon, and will count on the long term experience of Derani Yachts, which has been providing professional services in the yachting industry since 1996, and its owner and Managing Director Hakan Lange, a yachting professional with a rather unique and extensive background in the maritime field.

“Sanlorenzo is a very good compliment to our current line of products – says Mr. Hakan Lange, Derani Yachts Managing Director – with its SL range of planning hulls ranging from 62-118 feet, fully customized and truly identifiable as Sanlorenzos due to its unique contemporary design. With the Sanlorenzo SD line (Semi displacement), the models of unique custom built boats with long range capability, an entire new world is opening up for an owner and this at a very economical cruising cost and environmentally correct Sanlorenzo motor yacht in the SD range.

Luxury motor yachts SL104&SL94 by Sanlorenzo

Luxury motor yachts SL104 & SL94 by Sanlorenzo

And finally, the largest steel hull design coming from Sanlorenzo, and with incredible range and the latest environmentally correct systems for cruising in marine sensitive areas, in utmost comfort. We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to work with the team of Sanlorenzo as we share a lot of values and strongly believe in its “Made-to-Measure” range of products that offers quality, customization and performance at a cut above  whats otherwise is available in Asia.”

Sanlorenzo international sales network is based on a controlled number of Brand Representatives located in the strategic hubs of the international yachting: Monte Carlo, Antibes and Cannes in France; Rapallo, Porto Cervo and Venice in Italy; Palma de Mallorca in Spain; Istanbul in Turkey; Fort Lauderdale, Long Beach, Newport Beach, San Diego and New York in USA; Croatia, Slovenja, Montenegro and Albania on the Adriatic coast, Beijing in China and, in South East Asia, in Singapore and now in Thailand-Malaysia.

Sanlorenzo's superyachts SL104 & SL94

Sanlorenzo's superyachts SL104 & SL94

Sanlorenzo confirmed also in 2013 its third position in the world ranking of the top 20 builders over 24 metres (source: Global Order Book 2013) and since its foundation over 50 years ago, the production has always been based on few motoryachts per year, totally unique and customized according to the requests and the style of every single owner.

Below is a gallery for the stylish charter yachts built by Sanlorenzo.

SANLORENZO Charter Yacht Images

LADY VICTORIA - Main Profile 2
LADY VICTORIA - Main Profile 2
LADY VICTORIA - Alfresco Dining
LADY VICTORIA - Alfresco Dining
LADY VICTORIA - Cruising
LADY VICTORIA - Cruising
LADY VICTORIA - Sundeck at Night
LADY VICTORIA - Sundeck at Night
LADY VICTORIA - Dining
LADY VICTORIA - Dining
LADY VICTORIA - Master Cabin
LADY VICTORIA - Master Cabin
More: SANLORENZO Image Gallery

‘My Mooring Package’ launched by Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona

February 06, 2013

In order to offer first-class services at highly competitive rates whilst delivering an unforgettable customer experience, Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona has presented an innovative concept in marina services for superyachts. ‘My Mooring Package’ mixes up attractive discounts and free use of services, coupled with courtesy leisure activities for crewmembers. It is available to superyachts from 35 metres in length, arriving in the marina this spring.

Vilanova Grand Marina - Barcelona launches 'My Mooring Package'

Vilanova Grand Marina - Barcelona launches 'My Mooring Package'

In particular, this package includes discounts on berth rates and several onshore services and facilities free of charge such as a 17sq m private storeroom that can be used for storage or as a workshop, parking spaces opposite the berth, Internet access via hardwire or WiFi connection and satellite TV, which brings significant savings to its customers.

Captains and crewmembers will also benefit from several leisure proposals including a courtesy dinner for two people at one of the finest seafood restaurants in the area, two tickets to watch an official match of Barcelona football team at Camp Nou stadium, the largest in Europe, international newspapers delivered daily on board, and a gym membership discount, amongst other things.

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona has created a dedicated website for this new concept to encourage its customers to find out all the benefits they could get from staying at the marina this spring. This is yet another example of Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona’s determination of constantly seeking ways of innovating and enhancing the quality of its services.

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona is an ideal marina for superyachts to prepare for the summer season, for it has been especially conceived and designed to accommodate large vessels, with spacious moorings where all types of repair and maintenance work can be carried out and a specialist technical area. Its location in a quiet, pleasant area in the surroundings of Barcelona, and its helpful, friendly staff are two more of the marina’s strengths.

Galeon introduces its brand ‘Galeon Yachts’ to US market

February 06, 2013

The Polish luxury yacht builder, Galeon, is delighted to present the introduction of its brand ‘Galeon Yachts’ to the US market. Constructing luxury Power boats as well as Motor Yachts from 29′ to 78′ since 1982, Galeon inaugurated its first North American Showroom in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last October.

780 Crystal yacht Queen Ekatierina built by Galeon Yachts

780 Crystal yacht Queen Ekatierina built by Galeon Yachts

The quality and excitement of the Galeon Flybridge, Cruiser and Sporty Hardtop Models have been well received by the company’s customers. Galeon will be attending the Miami Boat Show, providing boat show discounts in celebration of its North American Galeon Premiere. In Miami visitors can see two models of the complete range of Galeon: Galeon 700 Raptor Skydeck and Galeon 430 Htc yacht.

Overmarine Group & Michl Marine attended boot Dusseldorf

February 01, 2013

Taken place from January 19 to 27, the recent Dusseldorf Boat Show was attended by the respected Italian luxury yacht builder Overmarine Group and Michl Marine. Michl Marine Ibiza s.l. was established in 1997 by Manfred Michl to offer maintenance for boats throughout the year in a beautiful Spanish yacht charter destination – Ibiza, Balearic Islands.

Overmarine Group and Michl Marine at boot Dusseldorf

Overmarine Group and Michl Marine at boot Dusseldorf

Over the years, the company represented many different names on the world nautical scene before becoming Overmarine Group | Mangusta’s exclusive partner in 2011 for this area.

New, elegant, refined stand in perfect Mangusta style and a new prestigious position in Halle 6, the maxi yacht area. A number of different scale models of Mangusta yachts were on show here. Amongst these, luxury motor yacht Mangusta 110, the new model currently being built; Mangusta 165 (example is charter yacht Zeus), the fastest Maxi-Open yacht in the world and Mangusta Oceano 148 superyacht, the 3 deck displacement yacht with which Mangusta entered a different market segment.

Mangusta 148 Oceano Yacht

Mangusta 148 Oceano Yacht

The boat show was also an opportunity to announce the opening of a new Michl Marine sales office in Puerto Portals, Mallorca, in March 2013.

The Overmarine Group | Mangusta presence has thus been extended as has the range of services available to clients in the Balearic Islands. Puerto Portals is a strategic choice, too. This rapidly developing, highly prestigious superyacht marina is near both the city centre and the airport, and can accommodate large yachts, too.

Below is a choice of the exquisite charter yachts built by Overmarine Group Mangusta.

Mangusta (Overmarine) Charter Yacht Images

ZEUS - Foredeck
ZEUS - Foredeck
ZEUS - Aftdeck
ZEUS - Aftdeck
ZEUS - Underway at Speed
ZEUS - Underway at Speed
ZEUS - Dining Room
ZEUS - Dining Room
ZEUS - Aft Alfresco Dining
ZEUS - Aft Alfresco Dining
ZEUS - Saloon
ZEUS - Saloon
More: Mangusta (Overmarine) Image Gallery

MGMT Yacht focusing on future of London as a Superyacht destination

January 25, 2013

This Sunday will mark six months since the Olympic opening ceremony as well as six months since London has become the superyacht destination of 2012. MGMT Yacht, the superyacht advisory firm and London yacht agent who were responsible for offering technical and administrative expertise to visiting superyachts during the games, is now concentrating on the future of London and its role as a superyacht destination.

MGMT Yacht concentrating on future of London as superyacht destination

MGMT Yacht concentrating on future of London as superyacht destination

Few cities in the world boast the kind of landmarks London has in spades – and with unique access to iconic backdrops, such as Tower Bridge and Europe’s tallest building the Shard a berth on the River Thames undoubtedly offers some of the most impressive city moorings in the world.

There is no reason to be put off by the weather either. It’s officially not raining in London 94 per cent of the time! London has less rain than Rome and more Michelin star restaurants than Paris. London has recently been voted both the business capital of the world and the fashion capital of the world. London has also recently retained its standing as the world’s top financial centre. With so much choice, an endless list of things to do and see, it is no wonder that London should be the new playground for super wealthy yacht owners.

126 m Lurssen superyacht Octopus that visited London in summer 2012 - Photo Credit Lurssen Yachts

126 m Lurssen superyacht Octopus that visited London in summer 2012 - Photo Credit: Lurssen Yachts

Superyacht owners looking for an alternative destination to the crowded marinas of the Mediterranean are attracted to London with its better mooring rates and access to Northern European shipyards. London offers things that the South of France simply cannot.

Mark Upton, Managing Director of MGMT Yacht said “For the first time this summer, during the Olympics Games, some of the world’s largest superyachts came to London. But it appears that won’t be last time. Superyacht owners are now convinced that London has much more to offer them than the more traditional and predictable yacht destinations – namely Monaco or Cannes.”

Some of the largest superyachts were in London this summer, including mega yacht ‘Octopus’, owned by co-founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen and the 74m motor yacht ‘Ilona’, owned by Frank Lowy, co-founder of Westfield. Moored in Canary Wharf they couldn’t have been closer to the action!

74 m Amels luxury yacht ILONA

74 m Amels luxury yacht ILONA

MGMT will be offering numerous services to visiting yachts, such as cruise planning, clearances, visas, bunkering, aviation support, provisioning, ground tours, full concierge service and more to enable superyacht guests and crew to enjoy the best that London and the UK has to offer.

Marina Ibiza is attending the Dusseldorf Boat Show sharing stand with Overmarine Group Mangusta

January 24, 2013

Marina Ibiza, the most exclusive superyacht marina in a popular yacht charter destination – the Mediterranean, is once again attending the upcoming Boot Dusseldorf, considered one of the most significant nautical fairs on a European level. The prominent port of Ibiza is sharing the beautiful stand with Overmarine Group Mangusta and its exclusive distributor in the Balearic islands Michl Marine, thanks to the success of the previous collaboration between the two companies last year.

Stand of Marina Ibiza and Overmarine Group Mangusta at boot Dusseldorf 2012

Stand of Marina Ibiza and Overmarine Group Mangusta at boot Dusseldorf

The fact that one of the most prestigious firms in the world of boats with great lengths together with its distributor have elected Marina Ibiza to commercialize their luxury yachts and share space in this fair, is an example of the consolidation in the sector of this port which celebrates already its third year since its completely renovated facilities were inaugurated and this year present interesting novelties.

Marina Ibiza, Overmarine Group Mangusta and Michl Marine, share a broad stand of a spectacular design in which the new corporate image of Mangusta must be highlighted.

Marina Ibiza

Marina Ibiza

In this space, which is very well located in the Pavilion #6 – booth 6A07.1, the companies will give details of the new developments of both brands.

Grenada decides to invest US$375,000 in the marina and yachting sector

January 24, 2013

One of the most popular Caribbean yacht charter destinations – Grenada has decided to invest a US$375,000 (approximately £236,250) grant from CARTfund into the development as well as expansion of the country’s marine and yachting sector.

Port Louis Marina - a superyacht marina situated in a fabulous Caribbean yacht charter destination - Grenada

Camper & Nicholsons' Port Louis Marina - a beautiful superyacht marina situated in a fabulous Caribbean yacht charter destination - Grenada

Anita Sutton, president of Grenada’s Marine and Yachting Association says “Grenada as a yachting destination is one of the best kept secrets of the Caribbean and it is time for the secret to be revealed.”

A view across to St Georges

A view across to St Georges

Additionally, Grenada is investing in other improvements, including the training and certification of yacht maintenance and technical staff. As well as the security protocol to maintain Grenada’s reputation as the safest yachting destination in the Caribbean. Grenada will also take measures to streamline the clearance requirements for yachts travelling between Grenada and St Vincent.

Luxury yachts anchored at Port Louis Marina

Luxury yachts anchored at Port Louis Marina

Superyachts at Port Louis Marina

Superyachts at Port Louis Marina

Port Louis Marina at night

Port Louis Marina at night

Below is a 15-minute video, portraying and promoting a fascinating Caribbean yacht charter destination – Grenada, its people and culture, as well as its world-class marine and yachting facilities, seen at Camper and Nicholsons‘ Port Louis Marina.

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