Integrated Marine Group has already welcome a large number of yachts this season, taking part in the popular races, including the Rugby World Cup 2011, the Millenium Cup 2012 as well as the Volvo Ocean Race 2012. Moreover, the company has recently presented its new website.
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27.5m motor yacht SATU by Yachting Developments scheduled for launch in August 2012
April 26, 2012
27.5m motor yacht SATU by Yachting Developments nears her completion and her launch date is in August 2012. This beautiful vessel is specifically developed to reach remote untapped international fishing grounds, providing the utmost in luxury. Satu will make her debut at this year´s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
Fitzroy Yachts bought by Babcock to form Babcock (NZ) Ltd
April 19, 2012
Babcock International Group PLC has successfully bought the remaining 30 per cent minority shareholding of its joint venture partner, the NZ superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts, creating Babcock (NZ) Ltd. The new firm, Babcock (NZ) Ltd has intentions to continue with its ongoing management contract of Devonport Dockyard in Auckland.
Fastmount – a Winner of the 2012 NZ International Business Award
March 23, 2012
Fastmount has won the 2012 NZ International Business Award. Seven years on, the company has won 4 international innovation awards, is used by more than 1,000 boatyards in 50-plus countries, and boasts many of the world’s award winning Superyachts and top boatbuilders among its clientele.
4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: Yacht design moves into aero-space territory
March 15, 2012
Much of the ongoing discussion in the yacht design community is about achieving virtual tank and wind tunnel computer simulations that will ultimately be accurate enough to do away with traditional experimental approaches…
4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: The science behind sailing performance
March 14, 2012
Day one of the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland included a close examination of the aerodynamics involved and revealed something of the rigorous processes behind producing sail packages that provide a performance edge.
4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: America’s Cup secrets could help design community
March 14, 2012
Delivering a keynote address at the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland, Campbell, Emeritus Fellow from the Wolfson Unit at the Southampton University, said the international gathering of designers, scientists and engineers formed part of a series of important yachting technology meetings at venues around the world.
4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: Crew safety in Volvo Ocean Race
March 14, 2012
A panel discussion at the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland discussed the performance versus crew safety conundrum and Race Director Jack Lloyd revealed that steps are already being planned to reduce the dangers crew face.
4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference: Treading the line between speed & safety
March 14, 2012
Delivering the first keynote address in the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland, Emirates Team New Zealand design engineer Giovanni Belgrano spoke about the demand to constantly push the envelope of design and engineering.
Auckland On Water Boat Show, September 27-30, 2012
March 05, 2012
Auckland International Boat Show features a new name, new branding as well as new dates. It has been named the Auckland On Water Boat Show and will be held from September 27 to 30, 2012.
First international entry for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012: Kiwi Paul Young´s sailing yacht Young Rebel
March 05, 2012
First international entry for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 is Kiwi Paul Young´s sailing yacht Young Rebel, being lodged more than six months before the start of this popular Australian yacht regatta on August 17.
2012 NZ Millennium Cup won by the 34m Superyacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments
February 20, 2012
The 2012 NZ Millennium Cup has been won by the 34m superyacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments. This beautiful composite sloop won both the International Superyacht Society award for Best Sailing Yacht and the Showboats Design Award for Best Sailing Yacht when launched in 2002.
High Performance Yacht Design Conference, 12 – 14 March 2012, Auckland
February 16, 2012
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (NZ), New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the University of Auckland will host the 4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference from 12 – 14 March 2012 at the Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand. The conference with coincide with the Volvo Ocean race – Auckland stopover. With the…
Alloy 48.5m charter yacht Georgia – Winner of the first race in 2012 Millennium Cup
February 16, 2012
Alloy 48.5m charter yacht Georgia has become today the comfortable winner of the first race in 2012 Millennium Cup. This spectacular Alloy vessel was the first 2000 superyacht to be launched, and that time also the largest sloop in the world.
Millennium Cup 2012 to start today
February 16, 2012
The NZ Millennium Cup 2012 started today at 11am in Auckland, with a harbour race. It will be followed with 11am starts on Friday and Saturday with races from Viaduct Harbour to the inner Hauraki Gulf islands and back.
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour completes Sea Trials in New Zealand
February 15, 2012
The Iconic J Class boat Endeavour sailing yacht has successfully completed sea trials and race trim preparations on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and in the Hauraki Gulf. Fresh from her comprehensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments Auckland shipyard, there were smiles all round as yacht Endeavour’s crew and members of the Yachting Developments team proudly…
92m Superyacht Mayan Queen IV by Blohm + Voss in Marlborough, New Zealand
February 03, 2012
The 92m superyacht Mayan Queen IV, built in 2008 by Blohm + Voss in Germany is currently cruising in New Zealand and was recently spotted anchored up in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. The impressive 92m (302 ft) motor yacht Mayan Queen IV is able to accommodate up to 16 guests and has a total of…
Marina Projects to optimise Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand
January 12, 2012
Marina Projects Ltd has won a contract to optimise one of the largest superyacht marinas in the southern hemisphere – Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand.
Dubois Yachts – Official Sponsor of the NZ Millennium Cup 2012
January 10, 2012
Dubois Yachts are proud to announce their sponsorship of the NZ Millenium Cup 2012, with three already confirmed Dubois designed superyachts: Imagine (44m), Janice of Wyoming (39.6m) and Silvertip (33.8m).
Southern Spars´ new rig for J-Class charter yacht Endeavour
October 31, 2011
Southern Spars fitted J-Class charter yacht Endeavour with a new 53.7 meter (176.18ft) gold-tipped mast and rigging package, being a part of her refit.
