Dania Beach, FL (June 5, 2010) - Following the retirement announcement of Frank Herhold from Marine Industries Association of South Florida after 20 years of stewardship, the organization's Board of Directors has named Carlos Vidueira as the new Executive Director effective July 1, 2010. The official introduction and announcement were made on Saturday June 5, 2010 at the MIASF Annual Meeting & Awards Reception held at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum in Dania Beach. ... read full story
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Gianni Zuccon awarded with the “Boating Pioneer 2010” award during the UCINA – SATEC annual meeting
June 08, 2010
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In the frame of UCINA – SATEC’s annual meeting held in Genoa the 28th and 29th of May, the “Boating Pioneer 2010” award was awarded to Gianni Zuccon, well known designer of many and famous yachts. ... read full story
30 m Classic Sailing Yacht to be refitted at Tamsen Maritim
June 08, 2010
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The owner of a classic 30 metre long sailing yacht chosen the Tamsen Maritim shipyard in Germany to be in charge of her refit. The most modern shipyard in Europe is located in Germany on the Baltic sea, which together with the experience staff makes the Tamsen Maritim Shipyard the most suitable for this job. ... read full story
Couach 3700 motor yacht Team VIP has been launched
June 07, 2010
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The 37m motor yacht Team VIP was designed by Ezequiel Cano Lanza and the Couach in-house design team. One aspect which makes the yacht distinguishable from her sister ships is her hard top over her sundeck. Two MTU 12V 4000 diesel engines producing 2735hp give the yacht a maximum speed of 30 knots. ... read full story
Gold Coast Superyacht Marina Stalled in Australia
June 07, 2010
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After examining submissions for a new Queensland Australia superyacht marinas and commercial developments near Sea World on the Gold Coast since February last year, the Bligh Government this week rejected all proposals so far, saying they were not up to scratch. ... read full story
GIRAGLIA ROLEX CUP 2010 ST TROPEZ, FRANCE
June 07, 2010
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182 of the entered yachts have so far committed to the offshore element that, this year, will take the yachts from Saint-Tropez across the Ligurian Sea to the Giraglia rock and back to San Remo. A version of this course last raced in 1999. The Italian finish port is a mere 60 nautical miles up the coast as the crow flies from Saint-Tropez, but the trip out to the rock off the northern tip of Corsica and back will be no easy jaunt. This region favours light winds or strong winds and rarely a straightforward ride. ... read full story
The gala dinner at Porto Arsenale lowers the curtain of Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena
June 07, 2010
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The gala dinner at Porto Arsenale lowered the curtain of Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena that witnessed Emirates Team New Zealand winning by a hair. Russia’s Synergy threatened up to the last minute that, after two convincing victories, lost 3-2. ... read full story
Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton Malletier, Yves Carcelle Awarded with the New Zealand Order of Merit
June 07, 2010
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Yves Carcelle, chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton Malletier, has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit. The announcement was made in New Zealand on Monday morning, and in La Maddalena, Sardinia, on Sunday night during the prize-giving dinner of the Louis Vuitton Trophy. ... read full story
Superyacht Bacarella delivered to New Owner by Trinity Yachts
June 07, 2010
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Trinity Yachts has now announced that they have delivered their latest Bacarella superyacht to the new owner. The successful yacht delivery and acceptance of the 60 meter motor yacht Bacarella took place on the 1st of 2010. Superyacht Bacarella is a full displacement steel hulled yacht which is to be departing Florida and soon to be cruising in the Mediterranean for 2010 summer. ... read full story
There is a New Name in the large Luxury Yachting Industry – Vantage
June 07, 2010
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The expanded and comprehensive range of Vantage services includes: - Compliance and Technical Services (ISM, Mini ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, Emergency Response) - Yacht Registration and Financial Administration - Crew Recruitment - Employment and Payroll Services ... read full story
Monitoring and efficiency applications for K-Chief Automation System launched by KONGSBERG
June 07, 2010
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Advanced vessel performance functionality supports Green Ship portfolio. Kongsberg Maritime will show three new monitoring and efficiency applications for its highly-regarded K-Chief automation system for the first time during Posidonia 2010. The 'Fuel Saver' applications have been developed as part of Kongsberg Maritime's commitment to the Green Ship concept, and through the provision of detailed data and advice based on multiple factors including current engine use, can be used to enhance vessel performance and reduce emissions. ... read full story
Da Gama & e3 Announce Partnership
June 07, 2010
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Da Gama Limited and e3 Systems continue their individual expansions within the yachting and commercial marine sectors, with the announcement of an exciting new partnership to bring a fresh approach to the provision of navigation services and management. ... read full story
Simrad Yachting launches the impressive new SonicHub™
June 07, 2010
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Simrad® Yachting, a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, auto steering, communications and fishfinding systems, has launched a revolutionary marine audio hub and docking station, the SonicHub™. SonicHub™ joins the comprehensive Simrad product family to further enhance Simrad vessel integration. ... read full story
Summer Offerings from Livewire Connections Ltd
June 07, 2010
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Livewire Connections Limited has unveiled its summer offerings. Summer is just around the corner, yachts are preparing for the season ahead, and attention now turns to budgets and how to get the most from them. Livewire Connections supports customers in the management of their budgets by helping them reduce their costs through visibility and control with their summer offerings 2010. ... read full story
Supermaxi ICAP Leopard Race Yacht Runs Out of Wind in her Transatlantic Sailing Record Attempt
June 06, 2010
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ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, has ended her transatlantic record attempt. After a fantastic start, the ICAP Leopard racing yacht found herself in a windless high pressure at 02:00 UTC on Saturday 420 nm from the finish. With the record looking less and less achievable, Skipper and Boat Captain Chris Sherlock took the decision to abandon the attempt. ... read full story
Sauter Carbon Offset Design Introduces Superyacht Transcendence, the world’s first Zero Carbon Megayacht
June 06, 2010
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Sauter Carbon Offset Design has presented the new superyacht design called Transcendence, claiming to be the world’s first Zero Carbon Megayacht which has a very respectable top Speed of 25 knots. ... read full story
Henri-Lloyd Expands Environmental Efforts
June 05, 2010
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Ahead of World Environment Day on 5th June Henri-Lloyd confirmed its commitment to this by announcing its new Company Environmental policy. Following the successful launch of their award winning Blue Eco Foul Weather Gear last year this next step furthers the company's commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and to increase the awareness of environmental issues among employees, business partners and customers. ... read full story
Trinity Yachts delivers 57.9 m mega yacht MI SUENO to yacht owner
June 05, 2010
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Yacht MI SUENO features 7 spacious staterooms including one equipped for wheel chair, a Patrick Knowles interior design, touch/go heli capability, tender garage, a (2) person wheel chair accessible passenger elevator, max speed of 20 knots, and approx 4,000 nm range. ... read full story
The New ISA 630 Superyacht Kolaha
June 05, 2010
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The ISA 630 motor yacht was commissioned in September 2007 and the construction has taken two and a half years to complete, employing 310 direct and indirect staff members. Launch is scheduled at the beginning of April with delivery, ahead of schedule, before the summer season in the Mediterranean. ... read full story
Emirates Team New Zealand is finalist at Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena
June 04, 2010
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Emirates Team New Zealand is a finalist at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena after an extraordinary drawn-out day of light air sailing on the Golfo di Arzachena at the north east corner of Sardinia. One race down and facing elimination, ETNZ came back and defeated Sweden’s Artemis 2-1. The Kiwis also led in... ... read full story
Superyacht Mi Sueno Available for Charter
June 04, 2010
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Superyacht Mi Sueno is now available for select luxury yacht charters in the Mediterranean and Caribbean beginning in July 2010. Motor yacht Mi Sueno is a magnificent Trinity Yachts vessel which was recently launched in April 2010. The Trinity Mi Sueno yacht has an interior design by Patrick Knowles which is light, spacious and stylish. ... read full story
Luxury Yacht Ownership & Chartering in Italy: The Italian Job – the Financial Police get tough on Yacht Owners
June 04, 2010
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Quentin Bargate, Senior Partner of the City law firm Bargate Murray and head of the Superyacht Group comments on the recent seizure of Flavio Briatore’s yacht “Force Blue”– and how yacht owners and managers can protect themselves. ... read full story
Yacht H2OME Offers Super Yacht Charter Special for June
June 04, 2010
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A SPECIAL YACHT CHARTER DEAL : For all contracts signed before June 30th 2010, yacht H2OME can be chartered for July and August at the low season rate of 150,000 EURO/week, VAT Exempt + Expenses (instead of normal charter rate 175,000/week). Motor yacht H2OME is available for Mediterranean yacht charters and she is currently on the French Riviera. ... read full story
20 Yachts Already Confirmed For The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010
June 04, 2010
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The Superyacht Cup Palma 2010 is shaping up to be the best yet, with 20 yachts already confirmed for the three days racing and a full social programme of activities for every evening. The World Famous Red Sox, who played to the jubilant crowd at The Superyacht Cup in 2007 and again in 2009, will be looking for support from the budding musicians in the fleet. ... read full story
New Superyacht Dry Dock in US for Knight & Carver YachtCenter
June 04, 2010
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The superyacht dry dock is named 'Diligence' and can accommodate yachts of up to 122m (400ft) in length and 30m (100ft) in width. It will be berthed at Knight & Carver's docks, located on the southeast shores of San Diego Bay. Knight & Carver YachtCenter claims to have the largest lifting capacity (4,000-tonnes) for superyachts and commercial vessels on the US west coast — and one of the largest in the country. ... read full story
Newport Charter Show Seminar – Amercian Yacht Charter Association
June 04, 2010
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Destination The Grenadines! Captain Virginia Wagner of S/Y MATAU…Discover or Rediscover The Grenadines, a great Summer and/or year-round destination with Itinerary and PowerPoint Presentation provided by photographer, Billy Black! ... read full story
Chris O’Connor appointed new Managing Director for Sealine
June 04, 2010
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Sealine is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris O’Connor as its new Managing Director. This appointment follows the recent move of former MD, Steve Coultate, to take up the position of Vice President and General Manager of the Brunswick European Boat Business Unit, after having been responsible for the development Sealine over the past... ... read full story
Claasen Jachtbouw J-Class yacht Lionheart nearing her completion
June 04, 2010
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Construction is nearing on the Hoek Designed 43.40m (142ft) sailing yacht Lionheart, the first of a new breed of aluminium J-Class yachts. Originally designed for the Ranger syndicate by Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens, Sailing Yacht Lionheart will be the largest J afloat when launched in July 2010. Lionheart is all aluminium, which is unusual for other Js, and her 17-metre (56 foot) overhang is making her a very special sailing yacht. ... read full story
New Design Projects and R&D Manager hired at OCEANCO
June 04, 2010
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Oceanco has engaged Dirk de Jong to reinforce their Technical Sales Department. De Jong is no stranger to the company. He was a Project Manager with Oceanco from 1997-2001, during which time he oversaw the building of both the 62.6 meter Lady Lola and the 95 meter Al Mirqab (kna Indian Empress), which is, to date, the longest private yacht ever built in The Netherlands. Most recently De Jong was commercial and project development manager for Platinum Yachts in Dubai, UAE. ... read full story
88ft Frers Sailing Yacht TULIP to be built by K&M Yachtbuilders
June 04, 2010
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K&M Yachtbuilders are proud to announce that they are the chosen yacht builder for an 88 ft (26m) classic sloop TULIP. The Sailing Yacht is designed by the Argentinean Naval Architect German Frers Jr. Sailing Yacht Tulip will offer accommodation for six guests and two crew members. Her lifting keel provides for a large sailing area and more options for navigating in smaller harbours. ... read full story
Envirude Engines in Italy throught their own dealer network
June 04, 2010
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Effective October 1, 2010, BRP will distribute its Evinrude outboard engines to the Italian market through its own dealer network. The decision to commence direct commercial operations in Italy reflects BRP’s belief in the future growth potential of its Evinrude business in the Italian market — the largest in Europe— and its desire to provide... ... read full story
Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard reports a great nights sail during her Transatlantic Record Attempt
June 04, 2010
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Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard 3's Captain Chris Sherlock reports on a great nights sail during her Transatlantic record attempt. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy: Semi finalists decided
June 03, 2010
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Five races confirmed four powerful semi-finalists today for the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena. They are the French/German boat All4One, Sweden"s Artemis, Emirates Team New Zealand and SYNERGY Russian Sailing Team. ... read full story
Benetti Vision Yacht Vica is Launched
June 03, 2010
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One of Benetti's shipyards is in Viareggio where the vision series yachts are made such as Vica. Here there are offices and construction sheds for Azimut as well as two 65m building sheds for steel and aluminium megayachts and one 50m shed for Benetti Vision yacht construction. ... read full story
Yacht Divisions announced for the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010
June 03, 2010
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The overall winning yacht of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 will be named on the perpetual Silver Cup which is displayed in the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The owner of the vessel will be presented with a unique hand blown glass sculpture by Chihuly (pictured left) made especially for the event reflecting the colours of the Sardinian waters. ... read full story
Derecktor’s Capabilities demonstrated during the American Superyacht Forum
June 03, 2010
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During the American Superyacht Forum held this year 23rd – 26th of May in Newport, Rhode Island, a roadtrip was organised to visit the Bridgeport based Derecktor Shipyard. Just before the excursion to Derecktor’s, about 250 key industry leaders met for three days to discuss and debate a different range of topics facing the superyacht... ... read full story
2010 ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE IS TAKING SHAPE
June 03, 2010
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The Rolex Middle Sea Race takes place in the heart of the Mediterranean and covers one of the most beautiful courses in the world. Unique for a race of this length in that it starts and finishes in the same place, the 607-mile route includes the deep azure waters of Sicily and the Straits of Messina, along with the islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa. ... read full story
Stagecoach Founder Brian Souter Invests £9.5m into Sunseeker
June 03, 2010
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Stagecoach founder Brian Souter invests £9.5m into Sunseeker, a significant minority stake in the luxury motor yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International. A spokesman for Souter yesterday highlighted the Scottish entrepreneur’s appetite for investment in manufacturing businesses. The spokesman also pointed out Souter’s desire for the UK to become a great manufacturing nation again. When asked about... ... read full story
New procedure about the Harbour- Master formalities regarding arrival and departure from the Italian ports
June 03, 2010
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As a result of the intensive collaboration activity with Federagenti (The Association of Italian Shipping Agents ) on the 18th May 2010, the General Management for Sea Freight Transport of the Ministry of Transport has informed the Italian Harbour Master’s Office in Rome of the new procedure about the Harbour- Master formalities regarding arrival and departure... ... read full story
Trinity House Yachting Cadetship – designed for anyone with a passion for working on board superyachts
June 03, 2010
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UKSA, is offering four young people the chance of a lifetime to gain a place on the Trinity House Yachting Cadetship. Starting this autumn, successful applicants will not only have their full course fees paid, but will also receive a maintenance grant to help fund them through their studies over the three years of the... ... read full story
Feadship Super Yacht LADY CHRISTINE launched at the Royal Van Lent Shipyard
June 03, 2010
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On the main deck of the Feadship Motoryacht Lady Christine one can find the formal lounge, the bar and the dining room seating twelve guest in total, and last but not least an impressive cinema. ... read full story
Advanced Composites Group Ltd. achieves recertification of its VTM®260 Series prepregs from Lloyd’s Resister of Shipping
June 03, 2010
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Advanced Composites Group Ltd. (ACG), part of Umeco Composites Structural Materials (UCSM), a Division of Umeco plc, recently achieved recertification of its VTM®260 Series prepregs from Lloyd’s Resister of Shipping. ACG’s VTM260 Series, the first and only prepreg system to have received Lloyd’s Resister approval, has been widely accepted in the marine industry and is... ... read full story
Business as usual at Drettmann’s despite the insolvency
June 03, 2010
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Drettmann GmbH opened Insolvency proceedings on the 25th of May 2010. According to the company’s management this step was necessary, because restructuring talks with house banks couldn’t be bought to a positive conclusion in the time frame required . Despite insolvency proceedings the business is going on in full. For decades Drettmann GmbH has been... ... read full story
Princess Yachts report increased turnover and strong profits
June 02, 2010
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Princess Yachts have announced very positive results for the year ended 31 December 2009, despite continued uncertainty in global economic conditions. Princess yachts have reported an increased turnover of £213.8 million, up 3% from the previous year, driven by the continued investment in new product development and the establishment of new markets. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy: Day 12 – 4 boats separated by 1 point.
June 02, 2010
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The French/German team All4One moved up to second equal place at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today and will race Sweden's top-placed Artemis tomorrow to decide the winner of the round robin. The other match between Emirates Team New Zealand and Italy’s Mascalzone Latino, both currently second equal, will be key to resolving the other top places. Tonight, all four boats are at the top of the points table with only one point separating them. ... read full story
Yacht Big Fish Lights Up Auckland With Official Launch Celebrations
June 02, 2010
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Superyacht Big Fish is scheduled to depart Auckland after final finishing in mid-June to begin her maiden voyage - the first-ever Polar Circumnavigation - which will begin in Tahiti and continue to the Antarctic, then to the Amazon, then to the Caribbean, Northern Europe, and conclude with the first luxury yacht transit of the fabled Northeast Passage over the top of Russia. The yacht, which will be available for charter throughout its route over the top and bottom of the world, has already booked several charters in Tahiti. ... read full story
Superyacht OPari is back and offering a charter special
June 02, 2010
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At 42 meters, built by Intermarine, Italy in 1997 superyacht O’Pari has been fully refurbished in 2006 and then again recently in 2010. The luxury yacht accommodates 12 guests in six spacious cabins including a master suite, a VIP suite, two double staterooms and two twin staterooms all with ensuite facilities. ... read full story
Construction Begins on Porto Arsenal a New Superyacht Marina in Northern Sardinia
June 02, 2010
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The new Sardinia marina is to have dedicated superyacht moorings and berth and there will be residential, retail and commercial facilities. Marina on Porto Arsena also provides for maxi sailing yachts and racing yachts, a design hotel of 120 rooms and suites, a medical spa of 3,500 square meters, a shopping gallery of 8,000 square meters, an area of 105 residential apartments and a conference center of 1,700 square meters. ... read full story
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