New Zealand-based Southern Spars is thrilled to announce that it has supplied spars for four luxury vessels, being announced as World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners. These include Rainbow yacht, charter yacht Endeavour, luxury yacht Hamilton, as well as catamaran yacht Quintessential.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for New Zealand
Complete Marine Freight oversees transportation of two of the tallest masts in the world of yachting
May 14, 2013
Complete Marine Freight has recently overseen the transport of two of the tallest masts in the world of yachting: the 67m mast for the new yacht Ganesha, heading to Vitters Shipyard in Holland, as well as the 47m mast for Baltic Yachts in Finland, both of them leaving Southern Spars in New Zealand.
Maxwell Marine supplies windlasses for major refit of a 120ft Steel Cruising Yacht
May 13, 2013
Two Maxwell Marine VWC6000 vertical hydraulic units have been recently supplied for an extensive refit of a 120-foot steel cruising yacht.
Riviera 75 Enclosed Flybridge Yacht THE GODFATHER competes in Riviera NZ and Club Marine 2013 Invitational Marlin Tournament
May 13, 2013
Taken place at Whangaroa Harbour, situated in the popular yacht charter destination – New Zealand, the annual Riviera NZ and Club Marine 2013 Invitational Marlin Tournament was attended by the splendid Riviera 75 Enclosed Flybridge yacht The Godfather.
Auckland On Water Boat Show 2013, September 26 – 29
May 09, 2013
Situated in the popular NZ yacht charter destination – Auckland, the fabulous Viaduct Marina will be hosting the 2013 Auckland On Water Boat Show, running from September 26 to 29. The event will be attended by boats and yachts of all sizes.
Auckland’s premier superyacht marina SILO MARINA increases capacity
May 03, 2013
Silo Marina, located on Auckland’s waterfront in New Zealand, has increased its capacity and doubled its size, in order to accommodate yachts and to make it easier to install masts as it is getting ready for the upcoming season.
New Zealand’s Titan Marine shipyard is on a mission
May 03, 2013
Titan Marine is now a closed shipyard, providing quality service, 24 hours, seven days a week, to its international and local customers.
Alloy Yachts launch AY45 Sailing Yacht ENCORE
May 01, 2013
Alloy Yachts in New Zealand have launched the beautiful 43,9 metre ENCORE superyacht, designed by Dubois Naval Architects.
Alloy Yachts’ 32m superyacht PACIFIC EAGLE available for charter in Fiji
April 19, 2013
Outstanding 32m sailing yacht Pacific Eagle is now available for luxury yacht charter around the South Pacific’s Fijian Islands this season.
‘Friends of NZ Marine’ – New initiative launched by NZ Marine Industry
April 17, 2013
April 16 saw the launch of ‘Friends of NZ Marine’; a new social media network, created to see kiwis around the world bring work home. Such important superyacht designers as Ed Dubois and Ron Holland have already signed up.
Lantic Entertainment System selected for New 37m Fitzroy Yacht Project FY17
April 08, 2013
At the moment in build at the prestigious NZ shipyard Fitzroy Yachts, the all-new Dubois-designed 37m superyacht Project FY17 will feature a complete, yacht-wide system, supplied by Lantic Entertainment Systems. The vessel is scheduled for launch in 2014.
New C-Quip Service and Refit Facility in Antibes
April 05, 2013
C-Quip, a New Zealand-based company specializing in developing and delivering the finest Superyacht equipment, has introduced a new service and refit facility in Antibes. The company has worked on such breathtaking vessels as the 90m sailing yacht Athena.
New Zealand to host new A2B Ocean Race in February 2014
March 28, 2013
February 2014 will see New Zealand play a host to its all-new national boat race, the A2B Ocean Race. This is expected to be attended by international participants, including super yachts as well as maxi yachts.
Majestic 50m Fitzroy superyacht OHANA competes for the first time
March 15, 2013
Launched in 2012, the spectacular 50-metre Fitzroy yacht Ohana was racing for the first time at the last month’s NZ Millennium Cup. The yard is currently working on another magnificent sloop, the 37-metre yacht FY17, scheduled for launch later this year.
Oceania Marine Shipyard working on three superyacht refit projects
March 12, 2013
The works on three superyacht refit projects, including the 34-metre luxury charter yacht ‘Che’, are in full swing at Oceania Marine Shipyard in the Port Whangarei, New Zealand. The vessels are due to be completed for the upcoming South Pacific charter season.
Doyle Sails NZ working on several superyacht projects
March 11, 2013
Several superyacht projects are presently underway at Doyle Sails NZ, including sails for the 43,9m Alloy superyacht Encore that is due to be launched in the first quarter of this year.
Doyle Sails NZ sponsored NZ Millennium Cup 2013
March 11, 2013
Doyle Sails NZ sponsored the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup. The company’s team were racing on board the 50m superyacht Ohana as well as the 30m luxury yacht Zefiro.
LORETTA ANNE yacht tender by Lloyd Stevenson and Fountaine Design Group
February 28, 2013
Constructed by the NZ builder Lloyd Stevenson, the splendid Loretta Anne superyacht tender is a Fountaine Design Group’s F620 boat. Launched in October 2011, it can achieve an impressive top speed of 43 knots.
Lloyd Stevenson’s GARCON Yacht Tender designed by Allseas Design
February 27, 2013
One of the foremost NZ Tender manufacturers, Lloyd Stevenson Yachts, has constructed the splendid custom 10-metre Garcon superyacht tender. Designed by Patrick Banfield and Jim Wilshire from Allseas Design, TT Garcon is a highly innovative multi-purpose boat.
Motor yacht MAVERICK – 30m Superyacht Repaint Project completed by Oceania Marine
February 26, 2013
The NZ refit company, Oceania Marine, has successfully completed a full exterior repaint of the 30m superyacht Maverick. The vessel was originally built by Kuipers in 2003.
