2011 February

News Archive

SeaKeepers to Present Scientific Panel aboard 220’ Motor Yacht Golden Shadow in Miami

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International SeaKeepers Society is pleased to announce its festivities for the upcoming Miami International Boat Show including feting Khaled bin Sultan, celebrating Living Oceans Foundation’s Global Reef Expedition and presenting a Scientific Panel. ... read full story

Bill Langan Yacht Designs to continue with Langan Design Partners LLC

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Langan Design Associates has announced it will continue as Langan Design Partners after the passing of the firm’s founder Bill Langan. One of its designs, the 145’ motor yacht Calliope, is a finalist in contention for a coveted Neptune Trophy at this year’s World Superyacht Awards. ... read full story

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: Hip Hop Artist Brainpower to perform

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Triple Platinum Selling, MTV Award-Winning Hip Hop Artist Brainpower, out of Amsterdam, has just been announced to perform at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, on Kim Sha Beach, March 6th, 2011. ... read full story

NISI Yachts chosen for Spring Fashion Spread in Asia-Pacific Boating

February 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

NISI has been chosen as the exclusive yacht of choice to grace the pages of the Spring Fashion Spread in the spring 2011 issue of Asia-Pacific Boating, Asia’s premier luxury yachting magazine. An iconic backdrop for the prestigious fashion photo shoot, NISI sets an impeccable stage for spring collections from the world’s top luxury brands – including Chanel, Gucci, Hermès, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hugo Boss and Cerruti. ... read full story

BMT recognised amongst top 100 fastest growing companies in Europe

February 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been recognised for its outstanding achievements in generating sustainable growth and jobs by Europe’s 500, a non-profit organisation which promotes entrepreneurship. ... read full story

Pearl Motor Yachts Continues to Expand European Dealer Network

February 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pearl Motor Yachts, one of the UK’s leading luxury yacht builders, has announced the continued expansion of its Mediterranean network with the appointment of a new dealership in Portugal. ... read full story

Navetta 33 Crescendo Motor Yacht by Ferretti Custom Line

February 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ferretti Custom Line presents its latest project, a new semi-displacement project that stands out for its solutions of size and versatility, continuing the evolution of this range - the Navetta 33 Crescendo motor yacht. ... read full story

Update on the Porsche Design Studio Royal Falcon Fleet Motor Catamaran

February 10, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Incat Crowther is pleased to release further construction images of the 40m Motor Superyacht developed in conjunction with Porsche Design Studio for Royal Falcon Fleet. Stage one of the construction, which consisted of the structural aluminium fabrication, was completed mid 2010 and the vessel was subsequently shipped to Sweden, where work continues in Kockum’s Musko... ... read full story

Phoenicia Sailing Yacht concept by Igor Lobanov

February 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Phoenicia sailing yacht concept by Russian designer Igor Lobanov is a new a 100+ meter superyacht concept that blends various historical influences with a new modern design. ... read full story

Nominations open for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2011

February 10, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Following the success of the inaugural event in 2010, ShowBoats International Magazine is delighted to return to the Mar a Lago Club in Palm Beach for the second annual ShowBoats Superyacht Design Awards. After close consultation with a select group of owners, builders and designers, the list of categories has been adapted to best reflect... ... read full story

MAIORA 27S Motor Yacht by Fipa Group

February 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Fipa Group are currently constructing a new 27S Maiora that is expected to be delivered to her owner in June of 2011. The 26.55m MAIORA 27S motor yacht by the Shipyard FIPA GROUP presents, as the other vessels of the Maiora Family range, harmonious, elegant and timeless lines. ... read full story

X-SYM 125 Superyacht Yacht Project by S-MOVE Design

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yacht designers Marcus Schulz and Oleksandr Vyshnevskiy of S-MOVE Design in Austria have released details of the superyacht project X-SYM 125. The 38.3m X-SYM 125 Motor yacht Project by S-MOVE Design has an innovative asymmetrical exterior design which represents a unique step in naval design. ... read full story

All Risk Insurance Product for Superyachts valued over €5 million by Pantaenius

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pantaenius, Europe’s leading provider of recreational and pleasure craft insurance is pleased to announce the release of a new All Risk insurance product for Superyachts valued at over 5 Million Euros (€5m). ... read full story

The New 100ft Wallycento Sailing Yacht by Wally

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Award-winning iconic Wally Yachts is once again leading the way in the sailing superyacht world with a groundbreaking sailing yacht concept to create a new class of highly competitive 100-foot cruising yachts: the Wallycento. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Energy Team to Challenge

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Within a month of the official announcement last September that the America’s Cup was to be raced aboard multihulls, the Peyron brothers announced that they wanted to bring French know-how together to set up a Challenge to attempt to win the prestigious trophy. That is exactly what they have now achieved. ... read full story

Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX)

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

SUPERYACHT Australia today announced it will be organising the first ever Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference immediately prior to the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. ... read full story

Doğuş Marinas Group ready to welcome the megayacht owners

February 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Doğuş Marinas Group is one of the top marina groups in Turkey, providing high standard services to the yacht owners within their three marinas located in Turkey and one marina in Croatia. ... read full story

Green Jet yacht Project by Erik Sifrer from Mides Design

February 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Erik Sifrer from Mides Design introduces his latest in design and innovation, the Green Jet sailing yacht project. ... read full story

Leopard Yachts at the Miami Boat Show 2011

February 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Leopard Yachts announce their return to the American market and invite all the yachting enthusiasts to visit them at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show. ... read full story

Successful 2010 for Galeon Company yachts

February 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Galeon company reported a very successful year 2010, with new models and innovations introduced to their range of popular motor yachts, such as the 385 Open motor yacht and the 700 Skydeck yacht, amongst others. ... read full story

Azimut Magellano 50 motor yacht wins Croatian Boat of the Year 2011

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the past nine years, the worldwide boating industry has recognized the best in boat building through nauCAT's annual Boat of the Year awards, for boat models introduced on the Croatian market. In the election "Croatian Boat of the Year 2011", the overall winner is the Magellano 50, from the Italian boatyard Azimut. ... read full story

2011 Miami International Boat Show: Nauticomp To Demonstrate Marine LED Display Waterproof Test

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the 2011 Miami International Boat Show (Electronics Room booth 1676, Miami Beach Convention Center, February 17-21), marine LED displays manufacturer Nauticomp will immerse a functioning LED display in a tank of water to demonstrate the testing process the company uses to ensure every display leaving the factory is waterproof to Ingress Protection (IP) ratings high enough to withstand harsh conditions in the marine environment. ... read full story

Motor yacht Illusion finalist in the World Superyacht Awards for refit at Pendennis

February 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis Shipyard is pleased to announce that MY Illusion has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2010 World Superyacht Awards for her refit and stern extension works that were completed at Pendennis in June last year. ... read full story

Taylor Made Group: New Glass-Making Processes for Superyacht Builders

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Taylor Made Group, the world’s leading supplier of marine glazing systems for pleasure boats, today announced the introduction of new processes that will enable the company to produce very large, chemically toughened and laminated, shaped glass for superyacht builders. ... read full story

Robinson Interiors Acquires NZ Superyacht Interior Company Yacht Interiors

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Stuart Robinson, Managing Director of Robinson Interiors Limited is pleased to announce that he has acquired New Zealand based Superyacht interior company Yacht Interiors Limited and the company will officially become part of Robinson Interiors Limited. ... read full story

Latitude Yachts New Superyacht Yard in Latvia

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In early November Latitude Yachts announced the opening of its new superyacht yard located on the seaside, 50 minutes from the center of charming Riga, capital of Latvia. The shipyard is now fully operational and its experienced team uses the latest technologies and provides customers with a wide range of services including new builds, refit, maintenance, reparation, painting and storage. ... read full story

CMC Marine Present New Thrusters at Seatec 2011

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The year starts with important news at CMC Marine: in the frame of the next Seatec 2011 show, in February 2011, CMC will present four new thruster models belonging to the Dualis series, all of them with counter rotating propeller, and for boats from 18 m to 30 m. ... read full story

Moonen 124 Northlander and Moonen 97 Livia Nominated for Superyacht Awards.

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fresh from winning the Best Power 24-40 m prize at the ISS Design & Leadership Awards, the Moonen 124 Northlander has also now been nominated as a finalist in the Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2011. And with the nomination of the Moonen 97 Livia as a finalist in the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of below 500GT category at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards, it is clear that Moonen Shipyards is on a roll... ... read full story

Heesen Yachts lay the keel of YN 16465 – a 65m Fast Displacement Superyacht (FDHF)

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the keel laying of a 65-metre Fast Displacement motor yacht, with interior by Dickie Bannenberg for delivery in June 2013. The ceremony took place in shed 6 – the metalwork shop - at Heesen’s shipyard in Oss, the Netherlands. ... read full story

2010 Superyacht Traffic Report from the Superyacht Singapore Association

February 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht Singapore Association released their very positive superyacht traffic review for the year 2010. ... read full story

Wally Superyacht Regattas and Boat Shows in 2011

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wally has a busy 2011 calendar attending a total of 8 Superyacht Regattas and Boat Shows during the 2011 yachting season. The regattas include Palmavela, The Nespresso Cup, The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, The Giraglia Rolex Cup, The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Les Voiles de Saint Tropez and the two boat shows include the Cannes Boat Show, and the Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

The ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces its 2011-2013 Board of Directors

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces its 2011-2013 Board of Directors and Past Presidents Council. ISS elections are held annually by peer selection ... read full story

Viareggio hosts first Yachting After sales & Refit Exhibition (YARE)

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

From March 31st to April 2nd Coppino Street and the inner basins of Viareggio will host YARE – Yachting After sales & Refit Exhibition, the first international boat show committed to all the services following the purchase of a yacht. ... read full story

Fairline Squadron 65’s 1st appearance at Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fairline Boats, a luxury motor yacht manufacturer, is showing the Fairline Squadron 65 as part of a three-model line-up on display at Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show this month. The superb Squadron 65 flybridge motor yacht offers three cabins plus crew, all with en-suite facilities. The single-level saloon, galley and dinette arrangement provides the perfect setting for entertaining. ... read full story

‘Decade of Laughter’ at the Liverpool Boat Show

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Liverpool, famous for being the most successful European City of Culture, is hosting its first Liverpool Boat Show in 2011 from April 29th to May 8th. And now visitors can also join in celebrations of what festival bosses are billing their “decade of laughter.” Organisers of the Liverpool Comedy Festival have moved the dates of their event to coincide with the Boat Show. ... read full story

Les Voiles de St. Barth: Super Maxi Sailing Yachts Leopard 3 vs Rambler 100

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Registrations are going well for the second edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth (4 - 9 April 2011), with 40 boats having signed up in the five categories competing (Super Maxi, Classic, Racing, Racing-Cruising, and Racing-Multihull). As well, the impending top-level battle between the two Super Maxis Leopard 3 and Rambler 100 is sure to turn some heads and bring an extremely high standard of racing to this major Caribbean yachting event. ... read full story

The New Riva Iseo Motor Yacht by Ferretti Group

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riva, the iconic Ferretti Group brand, has announced the creation of a new model, featuring elegance and ease of transportation as distinctive characteristics. The Riva Iseo, a 27 foot day cruiser, is destined to become a must-have for lovers of design and boating on lakes as well as in the open sea. ... read full story

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Unveils iPhone® and Android App

February 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail, running February 17-21, 2011, announced today the launch of the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail App on iPhone® and Android, the only U.S. boat show to have its own mobile application, offering visitors the chance to discover boating and turn their phones into an interactive boat show planner. ... read full story

America’s Cup: AC45 Officially Commissioned in New Zealand

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With its technical shakedown now complete, it is handover day for the new AC45 wing-sailed catamaran, marking the beginning of the next era of the America’s Cup. America’s Cup Race Management (ACRM) will now manage the logistics, care and maintenance of the prototype as competitors test the boat over the coming weeks. The AC45 is the forerunner to the larger AC72, which will be used in the 34thAmerica’s Cup. ... read full story

Azimut-Benetti Yachts’ success in China

February 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Azimut-Benetti Group announce their success on the Eastern market, especially in China. ... read full story

Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Both power and sail Superyachts from throughout the globe arrived in Phuket, Thailand, first anchoring at Nai Harn Bay. The next day’s first “sailing event” was to Pansea Bay and The Surin Phuket in continuing the prestigious 10-year anniversary celebration held December 16-18, 2010. ... read full story

First BSD98 Logica motor yacht to be built

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The construction of a new Logica 98 yacht, the first unit of the new Logica series is about to start. The first Logica 98 motor yacht has been bought by an Italian owner and is due for delivery during the 2012 summer season. The exterior lines of the Logica 98 motor yacht and the other models in the Logica range have been designed by Luca Brenta Yacht Design. ... read full story

Vulcan 35m motor yacht by Vicem

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Turkish builder Vicem currently have a Vulcan 35-meter tri-deck motor yacht in build at their new 25 million dollar yard in Tuzla, Turkey located an hour from Istanbul airport. The new Vicem 35m motor yacht measures 36.2 m (118' 8") in length and features Naval architecture by Mulder Design and interior design by Ken Freivokh. ... read full story

Burger Boat Company to build 98ft Chicago’s Leading Lady Motor Yacht

February 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Burger has announced that it has received a contract for the construction of a 98’ steel passenger vessel, called Chicago’s Leading Lady, for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, Chicago, IL. M/V Chicago’s Leading Lady is styled after the 1920s luxury cruising yachts such as the former Presidential yacht “Sequoia.” ... read full story

‘Scenic Worlds’ for Superyachts by MidasMediaTek

February 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MidasMediaTek have introduced ‘Scenic Worlds’ a system that uses cutting edge Holographic Laser Projection technology to transform the interior of any superyacht with the touch of a button or the wave of a hand. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup: Harold Bennett joins race management team

February 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The New Zealander, who has been a race officer for the last four editions of the America's Cup, will be the Director of On-Water Operations and Assistant Principal Race Officer. As the Principal Race Officer for the 33rd America's Cup in Valencia, Bennett is also one of the few to have race management experience with giant multihulls. ... read full story

America’s Cup: Yacht Club de France – the sixth challenger

February 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

There are now a total of seven confirmed and validated competitors for the 34th America's Cup. The seven include ALEPH Equipe de France, Artemis Racing, Mascalzone Latino, ORACLE RACING, two undisclosed teams, and now the Yacht Club de France team. There will be an announcement on Wednesday, 9 February, in Paris to reveal details of the challenging team. ... read full story

Motor yacht AB116 by AB Yachts

February 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Along with news that AB Yachts have secured an order for a new flagship model, the AB 166 motor yacht , AB Yachts will also launch an AB 116 motor yacht in 2011. The AB 116 yacht will be entirely custom built able to accommodate up to 10 guests in a 5 stateroom layout. ... read full story

36m Explorer Motor Yacht Lars by Balk Shipyard and Felix Buytendijk

February 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Balk Shipyard has started the comprehensive rebuild of the 36.40m explorer yacht Lars. Named after the Disney ice bear character, motor yacht Lars will take her owners on expeditions to the North Pole region starting with a maiden voyage from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla in the spring of 2012. The project involves raising the superstructure and a wide range of other exterior and interior work. ... read full story

Pershing 92′ Motor Yacht Wins the Hurun Best of the Best 2011 Awards, China

February 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hurun Report, an important Chinese finance and lifestyle magazine, has awarded the Pershing 92’, the latest design of the Pershing fleet, a Ferretti Group brand among the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance open motor yachts from 15 to 35 metres, as one of the “Best of the Best 2011 Awards”. Since 2005 it has awarded prizes for excellence and the most representative international brands based on an annual survey involving more than 400 Chinese millionaires. ... read full story

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