The 31st of May 2010 saw the launch of the 60 metre Lurssen super yacht KATIE SUE II. Motor Yacht Katie Sue II is a very voluminous yacht and her exterior design is dominated by sleek, curved features, which have been extended throughout the whole yacht. Glade Johnson, who is responsible for the interior design,... ... read full story
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Interesting new Arcadia 85 SOLAR Yacht hits the superyacht charter market
June 02, 2010
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The Arcadia 85 Superyacht runs on a Hybrid propulsion system with an electrical motorization giving the yacht an 8 knot speed in total silence. The motor yacht's hull has been specifically designed to be easily driven so that the superyacht requires low powered motorization. She has Solar panels which enable a zero issuing batteries recharge for propulsion. Also the Arcadia SOLAR Yacht incorporates water discharge treatment in order not to pollute. ... read full story
Sunseeker Yachts Bought by UK Private Equity Firm FL Partners for 25 million GBP
June 02, 2010
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Dorset-based Sunseeker Yachts has already invested more than GBP40 million into expanding its manufacturing facilities and product range to deliver yachts of up to 40 meters, and it has plans to extend to 50-meter yachts. ... read full story
YACHT CRYSTAL undergoing sea trials on the North Sea
June 02, 2010
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Motoryacht CRYSTAL is a 124 metre vessel built by the German shipbuilding company Lurssen and she is around the tenth largest private luxury yacht ever launched up to date. She was launched in 2010, however there is only little information available about this magnificent Lurssen Yacht. We know that the Lurssen YACHT CRYSTAL, hull number... ... read full story
Iridium NEXT Generation 72 satellite constellation Communications – $2.9 billion
June 02, 2010
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“We are excited to be Iridium’s lead supplier in the design and build-out of the Iridium NEXT constellation,” said Reynald Seznec, CEO of Thales Alenia Space. “With our satellite design, Iridium will have a flexible platform for the delivery of existing and new services. As the prime contractor for Iridium NEXT, Thales Alenia Space is the undisputed leader in the design and manufacture of commercial low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellite communications systems. We will be supported by a broad consortium of world-class technical partners with extensive expertise in supporting critical missions of this scale and nature, and we expect 40 percent of the work for Iridium NEXT to be subcontracted to North America companies.” ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena’s Final Four Days on Live Internet Stream
June 02, 2010
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The final four days of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena will be televised around the globe, live, beginning on 3rd June. In territories without live television, fans can pick up the programme on a live internet stream. With 10 of the best sailing teams in the world duelling on the sparkling waters of the... ... read full story
Benetti Yachts Launched and to be Launched in 2010
June 02, 2010
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Benetti Yachts is on of the World’s leading Italian shipyard, that has been delivering World Class Yachts from 85 feet up since 1873. The company is renown for their excellence in combining the skill and experience of a traditional shipyard with innovation and state of the art technology. Benetti creates Italian private custom yachts evoking... ... read full story
New Navionics apps optimized in HD for your next yacht adventure
June 02, 2010
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Enjoy the clearest and most detail marine and lake charts on your iPad*! Apps now optimized in HD – with sensational hi-resolution graphics for the ultimate user experience! Imagine planning your day on the water or showing your friends the tracks of your last cruise on the iPad’s dynamic multi-touch glossy display, comfortably sitting in... ... read full story
Superyachts launched in May 2010
June 01, 2010
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There have been a number of superyachts launched during May 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month. ... read full story
Artemis climbs to the lead of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena
June 01, 2010
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Sweden’s Artemis climbed to the lead of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today with a victory over Emirates Team New Zealand. After six races in winds ranging from 15 to 20 knots the scoreboard now shows Artemis first with six points, and Emirates Team New Zealand and SYNERGY Russian Sailing Team equal second with... ... read full story
Fairline to launch the new 50ft SQUADRON
June 01, 2010
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Luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats is adding to the latest generation Squadron yacht range with the introduction of a 50ft model, scheduled for launch during summer 2011. With its cleverly designed interior layout arrangement, the three cabin, three en-suite Squadron 50 yacht provides an unsurpassed amount of living space in its class. The master... ... read full story
Two Neptunes for HEESEN YACHTS at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards
June 01, 2010
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Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on May 22nd in London’s Guildhall their yachts Celestial Hope and the yacht Blind Date were each awarded with a Neptune trophy, the highest recognition a yacht builder could hope to receive. The 47-metre Heesen, Celestial Hope Yacht wins the ‘Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht of over 40-metre... ... read full story
Sanlorenzo SD122–FX wins the World Superyacht Award 2010 for the best semi-displacement or planning motor yacht 30m – 39m
June 01, 2010
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Sanlorenzo SD122 – FX, GRP semi-displacement hull, won the prestigious international World Superyacht Awards as best semi-displacement or planning motor yacht 30m – 39m. Sanlorenzo SD122 – FX superyacht has been selected by a qualified panel of international judges composed by superyacht owners. The award has been handed over in London – Saturday 22nd May... ... read full story
Mulder 72 Convertible: New flagship for successful range
June 01, 2010
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Mulder Shipyard have been commissioned to build a ‘Mulder 72 Convertible for a client in Germany. The motor yacht Mulder 72 Convertible will be based on the Mulder 68 Convertible, with a slightly extended length measuring 22 metres. ... read full story
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