Feadship will be attending the Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The event, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary, is expected to be bigger and better than ever, with thousands of visitors expected to come to the boat show between 13 and 17 March. Feadship will arrive at the Dubai show in good heart having…
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New Website launched by Oceanco on 1st January 2012
January 09, 2012
The Dutch luxury yacht builder, Oceanco is proud to announce the launch of their new website.
Tecnomar IMPERO 40 motor yacht keel laying ceremony
November 06, 2011
Tecnomar Yachts held the keel laying ceremony of the new motor yacht IMPERO 40-metre at the Tecnomar Shipyard last Wednesday, where a “good luck” coin was placed into the keel to invoke good fortune during the construction and throughout its future years at sea. The IMPERO 40 motor yacht, designed by Luca Dini in cooperation…
Tecnomar Yachts acquires the Admiral motor yacht brand
November 06, 2011
Italian superyacht builder Tecnomar Yachts, a leading company in design, construction and sale of luxury motor yachts has announced the acquisition of the “Admiral” brand of motor yachts. “Admiral” Yachts was established in 1966 and has become one of the most prestigious and widely-recognized brands for aluminum & steel yachts ranging from 32 to 54…
56.4 m Mondango II sailing yacht (AY46) to be built by Alloy Yachts
November 02, 2011
After over 55,000 nautical miles of luxury offshore sailing, the owners of the 2008 52 metre sailing yacht Mondango have returned to Alloy Yachts to build again. This time, the will build a bigger superyacht of 56.4 metres (186ft) in length, with refinements that only seasoned sailors would appreciate. The 56.4 m Mondango II sailing…
Naval Architect Rob Humphreys amoung speakers at Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton
October 11, 2011
The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, is hosting a series of annual lectures designed to give apprentices and young shipwrights an exciting insight into the opportunities, technologies, and future developments in the UK superyacht design and boat building industry. The first lecture will take place on October 19th, at…
Formula Marine to supply rigging for 43m Sailing yacht Ketch by Mengi Yay
September 27, 2011
One of Europe’s leading mast builders, Formula Marine, has announced a contract win to supply a full rigging package for a 43 metre Ketch, being built at the Mengi Yay shipyard in Turkey. The 43m Sailing yacht Ketch by Mengi Yay will feature a sailing system that includes aluminium masts with Park Avenue custom made…
Sunseeker International report buoyant motor yacht sales
September 25, 2011
Sunseeker International is delighted to report very buoyant sales of over twenty new confirmed motor yacht orders following the 2011 Cannes and Southampton Boat Shows, as well as a number of strong enquires yet to be finalised. Sales were spread across the Sunseeker product range and throughout their worldwide territories. In particular, the newly launched…
New 56m Future Feadship Qi Motor Yacht gives energy for life
September 22, 2011
The New Future Feadship Qi (pronounced chee), is the sixth Future Concept Feadship has unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in as many years. Like its predecessors, Feadship Qi has been created by De Voogt Naval Architects to reflect the likely requirements and desires of the next generation of superyacht clients. Measuring 56 metres (183’9”)…
Dutch Superyacht builder Feadship heads for Monaco Yacht Show and FLIBS with confidence
September 19, 2011
The superyacht builder Feadship is performing better than ever. This year to date the world’s number one luxury motoryacht brand Feadship has launched six superyachts with a total length of 450 metres (almost 1500 feet!). Four out of the thirteen new entries in the recently published Top 100 List by Yachts International magazine are Feadships:…
Luxury motor yacht builder Sunseeker Yachts achieves strong profit growth
September 18, 2011
Sunseeker Yacht Holdings (“Sunseeker”) one of the world’s pre-eminent luxury motor yacht manufacturers announces strong results for the financial year ending 31 July 2011*. Financial highlights: • EBITDA increased to £25.5m on sales of £275.5m (2010 equivalent: £4.9m and £304.5m respectively) • Continued growth in newer yachting markets such as Asia, Russia and Brazil complemented…
Sparkman & Stephens New York Office Moves to Greenwich, Connecticut
September 14, 2011
Sparkman & Stephens are pleased to announce that after 82 years of continuous operation in New York City, their New York design and brokerage office has relocated to Greenwich, Connecticut. Mention Greenwich, Connecticut, anywhere and chances are most people will have heard of it. It is the premier town along what is often referred to…
Jongert present 50m Jongert 500 LE motor yacht and 3000 M sailing yacht at Monaco Yacht Show
September 13, 2011
Jongert Shipyard presents two new models at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show: the Jongert 500 LE motor yacht, an exclusive 50 meters long motor yacht, and the 3000 M sailing yacht that measures more than thirty meters with exceptional sailing characteristics. ‘Privacy, reliability, comfort and performance are the characteristics of these latest models’, says managing…
Tecnomar signs 3 new build superyacht sales contacts
September 12, 2011
Tecnomar has announced they have confirmed 3 superyacht sales after finalising intensive negotiations that have taken place over the last two months. Tecnomar has finalized contracts for a new build Impero 45-metre in steel & aluminum with delivery scheduled in 2013, a new build Impero 40-metre in aluminum with delivery scheduled in 2013 and a…
Azimut-Benetti Group debut 2 flagships and 20 yachts at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show 2011
September 07, 2011
The Azimut-Benetti Group will make their premier debut of 4 extraordinary new offerings at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show, among them two flagships, the Azimut Grande and Atlantis. They will also show 20 boats on the water as well as debut the Yachtique Concierge Club, a 5- star service reserved exclusively for Group…
Ronan Parke to perform at launch of Sunseeker Manhattan 53 motor yacht at PSP Southampton Boat Show
September 07, 2011
Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury motor yachts, is to launch a new yacht from the Manhattan range at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show (16-25 September 2011). Once again Sunseeker continues to exhibit innovation and true craftsmanship across the Sunseeker range with a number of world launches. Performances This year’s show will…
Burger Boat Company’s First Great Lakes Gathering for luxury yacht owners, their guests, captains and crew.
August 05, 2011
Burger Boat Company held its first Great Lakes Gathering July 22 through July 24, 2011 at Bay Harbor Resort, Bay Harbor, Michigan for luxury yacht owners, their guests, captains and crew. A variety of yachts ranging from a 1937 36’ Burger to a 2003 127’ Tri-Deck Burger motor yacht, cruised to Bay Harbor for the…
Nautor’s Swan SOLLEONE and the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show
August 04, 2011
The Swan 90 will grace the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show with its presence. Made for both competitive racing and extended cruising, the Swan 90 is the latest in a long line of racing yachts designed by Nautor’s Swan’s designer, German Frers. With hydraulic winches, hydraulic head furling sail and handling controlled via push buttons, the…
Atoll Yachts – The new superyacht builder in Brunei
July 18, 2011
Atoll Yachts, a Brunei company established in March this year intends to design and produce world class yachts and enter the multi-billion dollar luxury ship building market. Atoll Yachts will produce the first Made-in-Brunei brand of yachts, utilising the country’s abundant forest resources. Using locally found hardwood, selangan batu and meranti, the company is already…
Columbus 177 Motor yacht Prima by Palumbo completes Sea trials
July 08, 2011
Palumbo Group has sent CharterWorld the latest photos of first sea trials of the Columbus 177 superyacht Prima after her launch on the 20th June 2011. Megayacht PRIMA is a 54 m Superyacht built at Palumbo Shipyard in Naples for a Shipping Company, owner of Columbus Yacht brand. The motor yacht PRIMA was designed by Sergio Cutolo…
