Following her huge success in the 2012 World Superyacht Awards when winning a ‘Highly Commended’ award, the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin designed by Dubois has now become a finalist in both the ‘Exterior Design and Styling’ and ‘Newcomer of the Year’ categories in the 2012 Showboats Design Awards.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for World Superyacht Awards 2012
World Superyacht Awards 2012: Heesen Yachts Receive Two Neptune Trophies
May 10, 2012
Two exceptional Heesen vessels have been given the honour to receive the Neptune Trophies at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. These include the 50m luxury yacht Satori and the 37m motor yacht Aurelia.
Feadship´s Superyachts receive four major awards
May 10, 2012
It is a very successful period for the prestigious Dutch builder Feadship, winning four prominent awards, three of which at the World Superyacht Awards 2012 for the 77.7m motor yacht Tango as well as the 45m superyacht Helix and one prize the Asian Boating Awards 2012 for the 87.78m megayacht Musashi.
World Superyacht Awards 2012: Judges´ Special Award for megayacht Hetairos
May 10, 2012
Having become the main reference in superyacht design and construction, the exceptional 66.7m megayacht Hetairos has been given an honour to receive the Judges’ Special Award in the 40m+ size range at the World Superyacht Awards 2012.
134m Fincantieri megayacht SERENE receives World Superyacht Award
May 09, 2012
The respected Italian shipyard, Fincantieri Yachts, is proud to present its 134m superyacht Serene as one of the winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2012. This impressive vessel won as the best new yacht in 2011 in the category “displacement motor yacht 3000gt and above”.
RMK Marine luxury yacht KARIA and SARAFIN superyacht recognised at World Superyacht Awards 2012
May 08, 2012
The 45m RMK Marine motor yacht Karia and the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin, completed by RMK Marine last year, have been both awarded at this year´s World Superyacht Awards – a highly anticipated event held on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey.
The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Winners
May 07, 2012
Winners of the 7th edition of the World Superyacht Awards were unveiled on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Motor Yacht of the Year has become the 77.7m Feadship superyacht Tango, while the Sailing Yacht of the Year award has been received by the 67.2m Alloy megayacht Vertigo.
30m luxury yacht ANTARES III receives “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” award at the World Superyacht Awards 2012
May 07, 2012
The 2011 luxury sailing yacht ANTARES III, built by Yachting Developments, has been awarded the “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. With naval architecture and exterior by Dixon Yacht Design as well as luxurious interior by Rhoades Young, this spectacular vessel provides a full beam Owners cabin, two large guest cabins as well as upper and lower saloon. She is managed by a crew of 4 professionals.
MD51 Power yacht by Maxi Dolphin – an official tender of the World Superyacht Awards 2012
May 04, 2012
The MD51 Power yacht has been selected as an official tender of the World Superyacht Awards 2012. This fast and elegant boat is custom built using Sprint technology, making it amazingly robust, but at the same time also extraordinarily lightweight.
World Superyacht Awards 2012: Cruising the Bosphorus aboard the 128 charter yacht SAVARONA
April 25, 2012
Mr.Kahraman Sadikoğlu, an Owner of the 128m luxury charter yacht Savarona gives the unique opportunity to the guests of the World Superyacht Awards 2012 to join him during his voyage along the Bosphorus. His spectacular vessel is an amazing floating gallery of art as well as antiques, which has already welcome a large number of VIP guests, such as Prince Ranier, Princess Diana and many others.
World Superyacht Awards 2012: Welcome Cocktail at Armaggan and Extended Event Programme
April 18, 2012
The World Superyacht Awards 2012 is completely sold out as announced yesterday by its organisers. Held on May 5 at Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey, this prominent event offers some new additions to its event programme, including Welcome Coctail at the luxury boutique Armaggan as well as the VIP Tender Service provided by Maxi Doplhin, Alen Yacht and Tansu for the superyacht owners.
Sunseeker´s Predator 130 superyacht NEVER SAY NEVER Among Finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2012
April 13, 2012
Sunseeker´s Predator 130 luxury yacht NEVER SAY NEVER has been shortlisted as a finalist for World Superyacht Awards 2012 for Interior Design. The outstanding selection of yachts were scrutinised by the panel of judges at their meeting near Milan, held on 29th and 30th March.
World Superyacht Awards 2012: Exclusive Invitation to explore Turkish Shipyards
April 04, 2012
Superyacht owners, designers as well as VIP guests attending the World Superyacht Awards 2012 are given the unique opportunity to visit the Turkish superyacht shipyards, including Proteksan Turquoise, RMK Marine and Perini Navi.
RMK Marine´s New 56m Sailing Yacht Concept based on the 52m Superyacht Nazenin V designed by Sparkman & Stephens
March 13, 2012
RMK Marine has presented a new 56m sailing yacht concept based on the 52m Superyacht Nazenin V, which received the Judges Special Commendation prize at the prominent World Superyacht Awards in 2010. The new 56m RMK superyacht will offer luxurious accommodation to 8 guests in 4 lovely staterooms.
Cultural programme for guests during the World Superyacht Awards 2012
February 24, 2012
Guests attending the World Superyacht Awards on 5 May are invited to participate in an exciting cultural programme in the days surrounding the gala evening.
70m Rossinavi Yacht NUMPTIA designed by Tommaso Spadolini and interior by Achille Salvagni
February 21, 2012
70m superyacht Numptia is one of the most beautiful yachts launched in 2011, designed by Tommaso Spadolini with interior by Achille Salvagni and rightfully amongst the finalist at the 2012 World Superyacht Awards. Charter Yacht Numptia can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 stunning staterooms.
Horizon RP120 super yacht MUSES and the P136 luxury yacht ANGARA Finalists in 2012 World Superyacht Awards
February 03, 2012
Horizon RP120 super yacht MUSES and the P136 luxury yacht Angara are among the Finalists for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards, held in May 5, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski.
Luxury charter yacht QUINTA ESSENTIA – the ultimate perfection
February 01, 2012
The 55m Heesen Yachts built charter yacht Quinta Essentia is one of the most beautiful yachts launched in 2011, finalist in the 2012 World Superyacht Awards and created in collaboration between the shipyard, Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Frank Laupman of Omega Design, Ken Freivokh and Michela Reverberi. She will be available for luxury yacht charter around the beautiful Mediterranean this summer.
JFA 43m Super Yacht Axantha II nominated for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards
January 27, 2012
The 43m luxury motor yacht Axantha II, built by the French shipyard, JFA Yachts and designed by world-renowned Vripack, has been nominated for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards. This stunning expedition vessel easily sleeps 11 guests and an 8-member crew.
Sergio Cutolo’s Hydro Tec designed Superyachts O’Pati, Prima and Talisman C nominated for the World Superyacht Awards
January 26, 2012
Three exceptional motor yachts engineered by Sergio Cutolo’s Hydro Tec have been selected for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards; superyacht Talisman C, motor yacht PRIMA and charter yacht O’PATI.
