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Arc Lite Power acquires Knight & Carver Maritime to create world’s first global hybrid superyacht conversion center

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Arc Lite Power, LLC, San Diego’s marine hybrid systems pioneer has signed an agreement to purchase National City shipyard Knight & Carver Maritime. The total investment of $30 million will expand the capabilities of the combined companies to serve the emerging “green marine” market. Knight & Carver, a leading provider of marine construction and maintenance... ... read full story

New Besenzoni transom door for superyachts

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Besenzoni has designed a manual transom door for superyachts that they have introduced at the 2011 Genoa Boat Show.  The new Besenzoni transom door features their trademark minimalist styling and is comprised of a series of self-supporting, frameless windows. The windows are held in place by an upper stainless steel AISI 316 strip, which is... ... read full story

Yacht Racing Image of the Year 2011 to be awarded at World Yacht Racing Forum

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The best yacht racing photograph of 2011 will once again be awarded during the World Yacht Racing Forum by the event’s Gold Partner MIRABAUD. Professional yacht racing photographers from around the world are invited to submit their best yacht racing image from 2011 before Monday 31st October to enter the  ‘Yacht Racing Image of the... ... read full story

The Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht under construction

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mulder Shipyard recently started construction of the all-aluminium construction Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht designed by Guido de Groot design. The yacht is due to be delivered in the second quarter of 2013. The overall length of the Mulder 98 yacht will be 30 metres. The Mulder 98 Flybridge motoryacht will be built with a... ... read full story

Venice International Boat Show 2012 – Italy’s largest Adriatic Boat Show

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The two main Italian boat shows in the Adriatic Area – The Venice International Boat Show and Nautic Show, (that till this year has been held in Jesolo, in the Venice district) – will join their own forces for a unique great international boat show in Venice, San Giuliano Park, from 13th to 15th April... ... read full story

50m Alexander Again Superyacht by Mondo Marine

October 11, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Another pride of Mondo Marine shipyard, 50m Alexander Again Superyacht, as its 60th yacht. ... read full story

Jeanneau Yachts as First International Brand at Karpaz Gate Marina

October 11, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jeanneau, the international marine brand, has been officially recognised by Sea-Alliance Group (SAG) as First International Brand at Karpaz Gate Marina. ... read full story

BoatUS mourns President Nancy Michelman

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of President and Publisher Nancy Michelman, who died on Friday after a year-long battle with cancer. A selfless leader with an infectious laugh and the gift of inspiring others to get together and do their best, Nancy’s courageous fight was... ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 was hailed as the most successful and satisfying in the event’s spectacular 28-year history. Entered in the 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week were 195 racing yachts – ranging from small cruisers to record-breaking supermaxis – and some impressive superyachts on the water. Then, when the sailing was done,... ... read full story

European Commission brings action against French VAT exemption for commercial vessels

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The European Commission has now decided to bring action before the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) concerning the VAT exemption applied by France to certain transactions involving vessels – commonly referred to in yachting circles as the French Commercial Exemption (“FCE”). In a press release from Brussels dated 29 September 2011, the Commission accuses France... ... read full story

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