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Oyster 625 Charter Yacht Blue Jeannie launched in style by Oyster

May 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Oyster 625 sailing yacht Blue Jeannie was launched in fine style during a party at Oyster's annual Private View event, held at St Katharine Docks in London. On a beautiful spring evening, owner John Bowley, for whom the new Oyster 625 yacht Blue Jeannie, is his first Oyster, carried out the formalities with the traditional smashing of a bottle of champagne on her bow, assisted by his parents and family. Also present was Oyster 625 designer Rob Humphreys and his wife, Jo, who had styled the interior furnishings. ... read full story

Holland Jachtbouw superyacht Calliope wins at World Superyacht Award

May 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Holland Jachtbouw have announced that their most recent motor yacht launch, the 42-metre superyacht Calliope, has won the World Super Yacht Award for Best Three-deck Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht. The award ceremony took place in the suitably splendid surroundings of the Guildhall in London on the evening of May 7, where the management team... ... read full story

Sensory International awarded ‘Best Marine Installation’ for Motor Yacht Cloud 9

May 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sensory International, world leaders in the marine and residential market, has been awarded the ‘Best Marine Installation’ for work carried out on board superyacht Cloud 9. This is the second consecutive year Sensory International have received the accolade by the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) at their 2011 annual industry awards ceremony in London. ... read full story

London premiere for new Oyster 625 Sailing Yacht

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The much-anticipated first sail of the new Oyster 625 sailing yacht took place on a fresh spring day on the River Orwell with key members of the 625 project team on board, along with designer Rob Humphreys. ... read full story

ExCel & Burgess offer London Olympics 2012 superyacht Berths in London’s Royal Docks

April 28, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

ExCel and Burgess have teamed up to offer Marina berths for superyachts at the 2012 London Olympics. Experience the Olympic Games in style with accommodation in your yacht near ExCel’s five massive contemporary arenas which will host a variety of Olympic events including Boxing, Judo, Fencing, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling. This is a... ... read full story

Take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

April 26, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats muster on the River Thames in preparation for Her Majesty The Queen to lead the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. It will be one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river. Rowed boats and working boats and pleasure vessels of all shapes and sizes will be beautifully dressed with streamers and Union Jacks, their crews and passengers turned out in their finest rigs. ... read full story

Royal Caribbean Cruises receives award from Seatrade for leadership program

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. received recognition for its shipboard “Building On Talent” leadership development program during this year’s Seatrade Awards Ceremonial Dinner. The ceremony, which took place at the Guildhall in London on April 14, 2011, included over 350 of the maritime industry’s key players, and celebrated the outstanding contributions made over the last year for safe, efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. During the awards gala, the Royal Caribbean was presented the “Investment in People” award. ... read full story

The International Yacht Awards hosted by design et al

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Yacht Awards held last Friday at The Savoy, London were hosted by design et al, a leading interior design magazine in the United Kingdom at The Savoy, London. The new award ceremony gave focus to some of the best superyacht designs on the water. Both new and established designers were recognised at the ceremony following a champagne reception dinner at the Savoy Hotel. ... read full story

Diamond Jubilee River Pageant announced

April 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Sunday 3 June 2012 the River Thames will provide the backdrop for the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant – the largest flotilla to be assembled on the river in modern times – as the public are invited to take part in one of the major celebrations of Her Majesty’s sixty year reign. ... read full story

Track24 Solo Launches Satellite-Based Tracking & 2-way Messaging Solution

April 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Security tracking specialist Track24, has today launched the first global tracking and messaging solution for individuals and small businesses. The Track24 Solo solution uses the Iridium satellite network and Track24’s mapping software to provide reliable and affordable, global tracking and 2-way text messaging capabilities. ... read full story

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