Marina Ibiza – a New Overmarine Group Mangusta site of its Balearic headquarters

January 27, 2012

One of the world’s most prominent lines in yachts, Overmarine Group Mangusta, has chosen Marina Ibiza as the site of its Balearic headquarters, to be run by Michl Marine, the brand’s exclusive distributor in the islands. The philosophy of Overmarine Group is to work with the best in the business; and that’s why they have chosen Marina Ibiza as the perfect location for presenting and displaying their large yachts.

Marina Ibiza - a New Overmarine Group Mangusta site of its Balearic headquarters

Marina Ibiza - a New Overmarine Group Mangusta site of its Balearic headquarters

Marina Ibiza is participating for the next several days in ‘Boot Düsseldorf 2012′ along with the Overmarine Group and Michl Marine.

New Overmarine Group Mangusta site of its Balearic headquarters run by Michl Marine

The New Overmarine Group Mangusta site of its Balearic headquarters run by Michl Marine

In a show of support of the Italian boatyards and their distributor in the Balearic Islands, Marina Ibiza has shared in the building, and is sharing in the manning, of the group’s stand at the Düsseldorf boat show, which is on from 21 to 29 January in the German city.

2012 Marina Conference to be sponsored once again by Walcon

January 27, 2012

Walcon Marine will once again be sponsoring the 2012 Marina Conference organised by the British Marine Federation. The annual event is a possibility for delegates from companies working in the construction, management and operation of marinas from all over the country and overseas to meet for two days and update and share their knowledge via a series of seminars, workshops and networking events. Non-members are also very welcome. In 2011 the event was visited by 135 delegates from seven countries including the Netherlands, Germany and Portugal.

Walcon Marine - the leading designer, manufacturer and installer of marinas and harbour facilities

Walcon Marine - the leading designer, manufacturer and installer of marinas and harbour facilities

This year the topics being covered will include branding, customer retention strategies, legislative updates and business improvements, and there will be a boat tour of Chichester Harbour and its various marinas. The after dinner speaker will be the inspirational Olly Rofix, who last year sailed single-handed around Britain with the objective of recruiting 40 donors to aid leukaemia sufferers, of which he was one himself.

“We look forward to welcoming friends old and new to the 2012 Walcon-sponsored Marina Conference,” said Clive Kemp, Walcon Marine‘s Commercial Director. “This annual gathering is the leading event in the marina industry’s calendar and packs a lot into two days. It presents a great opportunity for the delegates to be updated on the latest changes and developments in our industry, and the dinner is always enjoyed by all.”

The conference will be held from the 25th to 26th April at Hayling Island, near Portsmouth.

Sergio Cutolo’s Hydro Tec designed Superyachts O’Pati, Prima and Talisman C nominated for the World Superyacht Awards

January 26, 2012

Three beautiful superyachts designed by Sergio Cutolo’s Hydro Tec studio have been nominated for the prestigious World Superyacht Awards – the ‘Oscar’ of the Superyacht sector. The Sergio Cutolo vessels include the motor yacht TALISMAN C, PRIMA and charter yacht O’PATI. The awards’ ceremony will be held on 5th  May, 2012 in the magical city of Istanbul, Turkey at the luxurious Çırağan Palace Kempinski.

Designer Sergio Cutolo - Hydro Tec

Naval Architect Sergio Cutolo - Hydro Tec

The seventh edition of the World Superyacht Awards 2012 is the award that the Superyacht industry assigns to the best superyachts built in 2011 from shipyards all around the world. Not more than 10% of the 500+ yachts bigger than 100’, that have been built in 2011,  were admitted to the award finals in Istanbul and three of these are those whose technical project was signed by Sergio Cutolo.

The three yachts are competing in three different categories: in the category “Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 2,999GT” the Talisman C superyacht built by Proteksan is competing; in the category “Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT to 1,299GT” the yacht Prima by Palumbo Shipyard was selected and finally in the category “Two-deck & Open Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yachts” is willing to win the motor yacht O’Pati the fast open yacht by Golden Yachts.

Motor Yacht Talisman C - Image courtesy of Proteksan Turquoise

Motor Yacht Talisman C - Image courtesy of Proteksan Turquoise

TALISMAN C superyacht

Superyacht Talisman C is the spectacular steel and light alloy 70 metre M/Y built by the turkish yard Proteksan Turquoise that showed performance superior to expectations and it is the biggest to come out of this most successful Turkish yard to date. Sergio Cutolo’s Hydro Tec have been responsible for all the engineering and technical design of this new yacht (hull design, structural design, propulsion design, equipment engineering). This the third Proteksan M/Y that Sergio Cutolo has worked  on after the successfully projects Vinidrea II and charter yacht Camaleon B.

Sergio Cutolo - Columbus 177 motor yacht Prima

Sergio Cutolo - Columbus 177 motor yacht Prima - Image courtesy of Palumbo Shipyard

Motor Yacht PRIMA

Motor Yacht “Prima” is the biggest motoryacht ever built in centre-south of Italy and is part of the Columbus range from Palumbo shipyard. She is a steel and aluminium 54 m motoryacht with a full displacement of 700t, a maximum speed of 18 knots and six staterooms including the full beam Owner’s cabin with balcony and VIP cabin on the bridge deck, as well as 12 crew berths plus Captain’s cabin. Prima was built in compliance with the Rules of ABS and she is suitable for unrestricted navigation with following class notation Maltese Cross A1, Yachting Service, UMS. She also obtained RINA Green plus as an additional notation class.

Charter Yacht O’PATI

The third finalist yacht is the 39 metre superyacht O’Pati (previously known under the project name O’Rea). Built in Greece for Golden Yachts, has naval architecture by Sergio Cutolo. Entirely in aluminium she’s an impressive 39.60m open yacht entirely painted in black. This planning hull yacht is powered by three 1,492kW Caterpillar engines coupled to KaMeWa waterjets giving a top speed of 34 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots. O’Pati yacht is the fourth Golden Yacht yacht engineered by Sergio Cutolo after the two 52 metre sisterships Victory V (former O’Ptasia) and charter yacht O’Neiro and the most recent 53 m O’Rama charter superyacht.

Motor Yacht O'Pati designed by Sergio Cutolo's Hydro Tec

Motor Yacht O'Pati designed by Sergio Cutolo's Hydro Tec studio

To summarise, three quite different yachts: a 70 metre steel and aluminum displacement yacht built in Turkey, a 54 metre steel and aluminium displacement yacht built in Italy and a fast 39-meter open all-aluminium built in Greece. All different projects by type and technology, testimony of a technical skills and a very unusual eclecticism, making the naval architecture and yacht design studio lead by Sergio Cutolo one of the most active on the international market.

Burgess Marine supports the refit of the 64m classic motor yacht SHEMARA

January 26, 2012

Burgess Marine is proud to have been chosen by the Owner’s representatives to provide marine engineering expertise for the refit of a Classic 1938, 64m Motor Yacht SHEMARA, during its three year refit program.

Motor Yacht Shemara under-tow in Portsmouth © Jake Sugden 2010

Motor Yacht Shemara under-tow in Portsmouth © Jake Sugden 2010

The Motor Yacht SHEMARA, once famously owned by Sir Bernard and Lady Docker is to undergo a major, Class approved, restoration and refit program of works on the UK’s South Coast, at Trafalgar Wharf, Portchester, Portsmouth. She is pictured here under-tow (© Jake Sugden 2010) arriving in Portsmouth with another Burgess Marine maintained commercial passenger vessel, Incat 057, Brittany Ferries HSC the ‘Normandie Express’ as a back drop.

Burgess Marine, having completed a DNV approved hull and underwater dive survey of the Classic Motor Yacht in Lowestoft in October 2010 has been assisting the Project Team from the outset. Having successfully towed the ship to Porchester the Project Team has Seconded Burgess Marine’s Technical Director, Mr Ray Cutts, to a permanent project team role responsible for marine engineering, structural repairs and renewals, and mechanical installation.

The yacht SHEMARA was built in 1938 in Southampton by JJ Thorneycroft & Co. She is a riveted steel hulled vessel, some 212ft in length. The project has the potential to represent a major element of Burgess Marine’s ship repair and refit work between 2012 and 2013.

Mr Cutts comments “to be part of such a unique and challenging project is personally very exciting, but moreover it’s great news for Burgess Marine. We look forward to overcoming the challenges and playing a big part in creating the finished article. She will be one of the most eagerly anticipated refits of her genre”.

Mr Nicholas Warren, Burgess Marine’s Managing Director, goes on to say “working so closely, in a truly integrated fashion with the Project Team is fantastic. In recent years we’ve completed works for Southampton Yacht Services, Pendennis, HYS, Trimline Superyacht Interiors, and onboard the charter yacht Infinity, the sailing yacht Hetairos, the J Class S.Y. Velsheda, and the M.V. Bystander, but nothing on this scale in the Superyacht sector. The project is a once in a lifetime challenge, a unique opportunity, and a significant step forward for both Burgess Marine and independent Superyacht refit works here in the UK. We all believe that this refit will change the way Owners look at the major overhauls of their yachts, and that’s a very exciting prospect”.

Burgess Marine, with facilities in Dover, Portsmouth, Southampton and Poole, provides International mobile ship-care teams, is available 24/7, 365 days of the year, and is ISO9001/2008 BSI accredited, and a DNV approved service supplier.

New designs based on the 73m expedition yacht Pegaso platform by Pegaso Marine, Moore Yacht Design and Freire

January 26, 2012

Moore yacht design have been asked by Pegaso Marine to create some new exterior designs utilising the 73m expedition yacht Pegaso platform. The Pegaso superyacht, which was built by Freire Shipyard in Spain, was born out of the requirements of a seasoned Owner, who wanted a World Class vessel, with which to travel the oceans.

73m luxury motor yacht PEGASO

The 73m luxury motor yacht PEGASO

The vessel is to be as comfortable exploring the Amazon Delta as it would be in the Cote d’Azur, with a tank capacity of 10,000 miles at a reasonable 14 knots cruising speed. This would allow the luxury yacht Pegaso to travel to places away from civilization for days on end. ICE class, Dynamic positioning, commercially certified helipad, 5-person submarine and 4 tenders all add to the truly “go anywhere” capabilities. The vessel moves the styling away from the stereotype inelegant boxy exploration vessel into a unique more elegant “yacht like” shape.

Triangular faceted form giving the yacht a muscular masculine feel

Triangular faceted form giving the yacht a muscular masculine feel

Andy Moore of Moore Yacht Design carried out the initial phase of exterior design on the original vessel whilst working at H2 Yacht Design and was subsequently asked by Pegaso Marine to finish off the original design after leaving H2 and setting up his own studio. It was therefore a natural progression for Moore Yacht Design to be asked to produce some new exterior designs building on the previous successful working relationship.

Moore Yacht Design created 73m superyacht based on the Pegaso platform

Moore Yacht Design created 73m superyacht based on the Pegaso platform

Showcased are two different styles of design, based on the 73m super yacht Pegaso platform, the first being a triangular faceted form giving the yacht a muscular masculine feel. This vessel is unique in appearance but still manages to retain a yacht feel. The second design is more elegant and curvaceous in form and has no helideck, although utilises the same platform. Both these designs have flexible layouts that can be adapted to client’s unique requirements. Moore yacht design has several other variations on the drawing board.

More elegant and curvaceous yacht design called 'SHE'

More elegant and curvaceous yacht design called 'SHE'

Andrew Moore designed motor yacht SHE for Pegaso Marine

January 26, 2012

Motor yacht SHE was developed by Andrew Moore of Moore Yacht Design. He was asked by Pegaso marine to create a series of new designs based around the existing platform of the 73.6m expedition yacht Pegaso, completed at Freire shipyard in Spain last year. The SHE superyacht is a stunning vessel, featuring a smooth, streamlined form.

Andrew Moore designed motor yacht SHE

Andrew Moore designed motor yacht SHE

Unlike the original design which is a go anywhere exploration yacht, featuring a sliding helipad and a large garage housing a submarine the luxury yacht design called SHE is a vessel designed for cruising rather than out and out exploration, which has resulted in changes to her layout.

The large garage of the original design has been halved as the super yacht SHE does not house a submarine. The new space forms a large beach club on the starboard side for leisure and relaxation with a new tender store for water toys on the port side. By keeping this area closed rather than having walk around sidewalks it retains an attractive feature of the original vessel – the security. It is hard to gain access to the yacht from the aft end if the doors are shut.

The laboratory of the original design has been changed to a gym freeing up the space taken up two decks above in the original yacht to be a sky lounge that leads directly out onto an intimate outdoor seating area. The owner’s suite has moved down 2 decks and is no longer on the sun deck thus creating a larger outdoor bathing and relaxation area on the sundeck. By doing this it has allowed the bridge to be moved up a deck much improving the vision for the captain out of the yacht.

A ship called she superyacht´s sketch

SHE superyacht´s sketch

Another key design change is due to the absent helideck giving the new profile a more sleek and elegant look. Apart from large beach club/tender area this design is much more conventional than that of the original Pegaso and is intended to appeal to a different client – one that spends more time living and entertaining onboard than going out doing activities off the yacht. By utilising the same technical platform as the original this design will work from the outset and will reduce the development time considerably should it go ahead.

The form of the exterior is inspired by two conflicting inspirations, the female form and Japanese samurai swords. The female figure, elegant and graceful influences gentle, tapering lines and full bodied curves. The samurai sword inspired the stainless steel detailing, giving the yacht a crisp, shiny sharpness that compliments and emphasises the form. Together the influences generate a crisp, powerful vessel with strong curves cut off through the midships section to give a sharp yet curvaceous modern look.

Overall this design is beautiful, timeless and sophisticated with a natural balance. SHE is light and agile with just the right amount of power and vigour. It very much backs up the statement of why a ship is always called she.

36.5m motor yacht Canados 120 due to be launched by Spring 2012

January 26, 2012

The Italian yacht builder, Canados presents their latest model, the 36.5m motor yacht Canados 120, belonging to the flybridge range. With interior designed by well-known Francesco Paszkowski, the Canados 120 superyacht incorporates any conceivable innovation in the design, in the layout and in the equipment. Her launch is expected by Spring 2012.

The Luxury Motor Yacht Canados 120

The Luxury Motor Yacht Canados 120

The luxury yacht Canados 120’ traditional style is recognisable at first sight from the bow and strakes.

The hull features large windows providing the cabins on the lower deck with excellent light and view, while four fold-down terraces on the main deck are equipped with a sofisticated hidraulic system and reduce the boundaries between exterior and interior.

A particularly innovative aspect of this vessel is related to the stern which  offers a full teak beach-club, complete with shower and heads. The garage houses a 4.20m yacht tender, while two seabob and a jetski can be recovered under the stern platform.

Canados 120 Superyacht

Canados 120 Superyacht

Super yacht Canados 120 features an exterior living area forward on the main deck, with a sofa and a spacious sunbathing area, specifically designed in order to provide wider room and increase privacy outside. The sofa can be sheltered from the sun thanks to a bimini which can be easily installed and removed.

The layout aft on the main deck offers further comfortable space outside.

The flybridge is extremely wide and conceived for enjoying open-air relax. It features a living and a dining area, and a sun-bathing area aft. A carbon hard-top equipped with an advanced opening system shelters the fly.  Thanks to R&D Department, this vessel is equipped with the latest monitor and control equipment  as well as sophisticated entertainment systems.

Super Yacht Canados 120 Exterior

Super Yacht Canados 120 Exterior

The interior of Canados 120 yacht has been designed exploiting the inner volume and making the most of the exceptionally wide room. The living and dining areas, the galley and an area reserved to her owner are located on the main deck whereas the lower deck provides three very large cabins and the crew quarters.

As all Canados yachts, the 120 reveals customized interiors. The interior owes much to the creativity of Francesco Paszkowski Design the owner choose among the most internationally renowed designers to have his yacht designed and decorated. Paszkowski has envisaged a contemporary design with unusual layout solutions everybody will esteem  even if familiar to the boatyard skills in building exclusive tailor-made yachts and to the designer talent.

Technical Data of the super yacht Canados 120:

Overall length 36,50m
Maximum beam 7,25m
Engines 2 MTU x 2400 hp
Max speed 29 knots
Crusing speed 25 knots

Recent Projects by Yacht Solutions including the 42m charter yacht Douce France

January 26, 2012

Yacht Solutions, one of the leading companies offering regular shore side support to yachts throughout Thailand and with SuperyachtGLOBAL, throughout the world, has recently worked with various yachts that are cruising through the Asia-Pacific region, including the charter yacht Douce France, Northern Sun, motor yacht Vantage, MY Lady J as well as the 70m mini cruise ship Saluzi which engaged the Yacht Solutions´ services to plan their whole itinerary for a very busy owners charter from Singapore to Phuket and back.  The Yacht Solutions´ staff went on board to lead the cruise ensuring that all went smoothly.

The Luxury Charter Yacht DOUCE FRANCE

The Luxury Charter Yacht DOUCE FRANCE

Refit Overviews

MY Ada Hardy, a Tasmanian fishing vessel which was lovingly converted by the current owner into a strong ocean going yacht. It arrived in Phuket for some major refit and TLC after drying out in Darwin. The work took place in the Boat Lagoon Marina in Phuket. The major refit work included deck scarfing and caulking, splining topsides, fibre glass work, interior, electrics, HVAC and complete exterior re-paint and antifouling. The vessel now lies in Phuket.

The 25m luxury yacht Sassy arrived in Phuket in late 2010 and undertook a project with Yacht Solutions including AV, HVAC, engineering, electronics, fibreglass, metal fabrication and interior modifications and refitting while alongside at the Yacht Haven Marina. The work was completed in early 2011 and she is now cruising South East Asia.

In May, the 46m Picchiotti super yacht Golden Compass contracted Yacht Solutions to remove and replace the teak deck on the main deck of the vessel.  Additionally, to replace all the teak on the swim platform and platform stairs as well as repairs of the teak work in other areas. All the work was completed alongside at Ao Po Marina in Phuket. Then in September, the owner contacted Yacht Solutions again for more work. This time, Yacht Solutions welcomed Golden Compass back to undertake a yard period in Bangkok in November 2011 to complete an Awlgrip hull repaint, the installation of ASEA shorepower convertor, various engineering works, major engine overhauls and interior work.  The yacht will launch next week.

The 46m Super Yacht GOLDEN COMPASS

The 46m Super Yacht GOLDEN COMPASS

The 100´ Camper Nicholsons sailing yacht Never Say Never arrived in Phuket in late 2010 and stayed for a few months with Yacht Solutions acting as agent. During the time she had extensive refit work done while alongside at the Ao Po Marina in Phuket.  The work included teak deck repairs, engineering, stainless steel work, electrical and electronic upgrades, upholstery, watermaker installation and HVAC projects.  We also successfully arranged cruising trips to the Andaman Islands and Myanmar before the yacht left to finish its world tour.

The 36m super yacht White Rabbit Charlie came to Phuket for a 3 month refit in March 2011. Berthed at the Yacht Haven Marina, extensive teak and paint work was undertaken. The removal, replacement and sanding of the majority of the main deck teak decking was undertaken to re-seal the teak to the aluminium deck and offer a new look to the deck. After having her topsides painted in Singapore, the yacht had the entire superstructure to a sprayed commercial finish using Nippon paint systems. The yacht is now cruising the South East Asian region again.

The 36m luxury motor yacht White Rabbit Charlie

The 36m luxury motor yacht White Rabbit Charlie - Photo by Austal, Australia

The 108´ luxury charter yacht Nymphaea is a repeat client to Yacht Solutions. After her extensive refit with Yacht Solutions when she arrived in Asia 2 years ago, Nymphaea hauled out with Yacht Solutions in Phuket for a variety of works including antifouling, engineering, interior and exterior beautification and is now in Phuket for the season. She is now planning a third refit period with Yacht Solutions this year for a re-paint.

Charter yacht Nymphaea - At Anchor

Charter yacht Nymphaea - At Anchor

The 116´ Hye Seas II superyacht is another repeat customer for Yacht Solutions. After years of working with Yacht Solutions as agent while in Thailand, Hye Seas II arrived in late 2011 for a refit at Ratanachai shipyard in Phuket including major structural modifications, gel coat and teak deck work, antifouling and various engineering projects.

PJ 215 65.5m Motor Yacht project Stimulus by Palmer Johnson Sold

January 26, 2012

The US luxury yacht builder, Palmer Johnson has recently sold the 65.5m motor yacht project Stimulus, previously known as PJ 215 and belonging to their large Sport Yacht line. The Stimulus superyacht project is the largest vessel from this successful line.

PJ 215 motor yacht Stimulus

PJ 215 motor yacht Stimulus

Palmer Johnson super yacht project Stimulus (PJ 215) will offer accommodation to 12 guests and will sleep a 14-member crew. She will also feature large swimming pools. The largest of these will be positioned on the foredeck, with the second one on the aft main deck. Additionally, there is an option being planned for a touch-and-go helipad and even a dive station.

This stunning vessel will be most possibly run by twin MTU 16V 4000 ADEC M93L marine engines, reaching a maximum speed of 30 knots, as originally set in the PJ 210 model.

OceAnco 88.5m Motor Yacht Y707 Launched

January 26, 2012

OceAnco has successfully launched their latest yacht, the 88.5m full displacement motor yacht Y707. Both the elegant exterior and lovely interior of the Y707 superyacht are by the world-renowned Sam Sorgiovanni, while her naval architecture is by the OceAnco´s in-house team and the well-known Azure Naval Architects.

Oceanco Y707 Yacht

Oceanco Y707 Yacht

The five-deck luxury yacht Y707 offers 6 stunning cabins to her guests, including a master suite featuring a popular Jacuzzi on the private exterior deck, one VIP cabin with his and hers ensuite bathrooms and a lounge, as well as four double guest cabins, with the same characteristics as the VIP cabin. She also features a large swimming pool located at the aft of the main deck, overlooking the transom, a helipad suited for a large business/private helicopter, spacious open deck and a wood-like detail-board wrapping around the entire hull.

Boasting a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure quite similar to another OceAnco Y703 motor yacht Anastasia, the super yacht Y707 is powered by twin MTU 20V 4000 M74L diesel engines, giving her an ability to reach a maximum speed of 20 knots. She is +100 A1 SSC Yacht (P) MONO G6 +LMC UMS SCM – MCA classed.

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