Ferretti Yachts, historical Ferretti Group brand which produces flybridge motor yachts measuring 15 to 27 metres, is taking part at the Copenhagen boat show “Bade I Bella” from 11th to 20th March 2011, showcasing the new Ferretti 500 through dealer Dreamline Yachts. ... read full story
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Sanlorenzo at the Hainan Rendez‐Vous and the Singapore Yacht Show
March 14, 2011
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Sanlorenzo, the prestigious Italian Shipyard that from over 50 years produces tailor‐made motor yachts matching the style and requirements of each owner, confirms its strategy of expansion in the Asian markets, characterized by an impressive economic growth. The Italian shipyard will attend the next two main events of the Asian area: Hainan in China and Singapore in the Malayan peninsula: ... read full story
Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand
March 14, 2011
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Pendennis and Devonport continue to thrive with an increasing number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. Pendennis boasts 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and along with Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. As such they are co-exhibiting at the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show that runs from the 7th-10th April, during which a dedicated team will be on hand to discuss all refit needs. ... read full story
Gulf Craft and Quick Srl announce partnership at Dubai Boat Show
March 14, 2011
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Luxury motor yacht builder Gulf Craft, based in the United Arab Emirates, announced at the Dubai Boat Show a new partnership deal with Italian equipment manufacturer Quick Srl. Under the agreement, Quick will be the supplier of equipment for Gulf Craft’s new 95ft Gulf 95 EXP motor yacht with the concept of ‘comfortable living on the water’ at its heart. ... read full story
Oceanair launches Marine Retail Range
March 14, 2011
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Oceanair, leading marine blind and shading experts for boats of all sizes, are pleased to announce the launch of their retail range for 2011. In addition to offering bespoke custom made blinds for boat windows, hatches, portlights and doors, the Oceanair retail range offers ready-to-go shading solutions that are easy to install and available in a wide range of standard sizes. ... read full story
Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia launched – a 55m Heesen superyacht
March 14, 2011
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Heesen Yachts have launched motor yacht Quinta Essentia - a 55m superyacht. The newest superyacht from Heesen’s Yard in Holland had an official launching ceremony on Friday the 11th of March 2011. The 55m semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia (build number YN 14955) features naval architecture by Van Oossanen in conjunction with the Heesen in-house designers, interior design layout by the renowned Ken Freivokh, with interior design by Michela Reverberi and exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega. ... read full story
MCP Yachts Signs Contract for another two Classic 76 motor yachts
March 14, 2011
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MCP Yachts recently signed contracts for the construction of two Classic 76 motor yachts (hulls 086 and 087). Both Vessels are entering the structural phase, at MCP yard with the aluminum plates being cut by MCP CNC plasma cutting machine. ... read full story
ECOsuperacht joins Antibes Yacht Show as Carbon Neutral partner
March 14, 2011
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For the third year, Antibes Yacht Show is proud to offset the 2011 show’s CO2. ECOsuperyacht will work with the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show as their Carbon Neutral partner. Not only will they be offsetting CO2 emissions from the Show’s site in Port Vauban, but they will also be offsetting CO2 emissions from the 12,000 visitors from all over the World who are expected to attend the Show this year. ... read full story
Antibes Yacht Show presents Cinna as partner
March 13, 2011
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For the first time, Antibes Yacht Show is proud to have Cinna and Ligne Roset as their furniture partner for the VIP Lounge, the Captains’ Lounge and the Press Lounge. ... read full story
Multiplast to exhibit the first carbon fibre radar antenna at JEC Composite Show
March 13, 2011
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Two years after Thales contacted them, Multiplast has delivered the 2 first COAST WATCHER 100 radar antennas to be completely manufactured in carbon fibre. The COAST WATCHER 100 is a coastal surveillance radar aimed at an international market. ... read full story
MEGA MARINE to exhibit in Hainan and Singapore
March 13, 2011
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Continuing its success in Europe, the United States and the Middle East, MEGA MARINE further expands to Southeast Asian markets. The sales team will be present at the 2011 Hainan Rendezvous from April 1-4 and at the Singapore Yacht Show April 8-10. ... read full story
The 40m Motor Yacht BaiaMare – a Ned Ship Superyacht
March 12, 2011
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The 40 metre Motor Yacht BaiaMare is currently in-build at the Turkish Shipyard Ned Ship. Superyacht Baia Mare is expected to be launched later in 2011, with a completion time being 14 months from the start. M/Y ‘BaiaMare’ has traditional lines for a new superyacht and the focus on the yacht design and build is... ... read full story
70 Sunreef Power Catamaran JAMBO breaks records in fuel economy
March 12, 2011
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The 70 ft Power catamaran JAMBO is a rare example of a luxury medium-sized power yacht (60-80 feet) with extremely high fuel efficiency, trans-Pacific range and top speeds reaching 20+ knots. This exceptional yacht was conceived by Sunreef Yachts with the help and advice from Laurent Bourgnon, a famous sailor with a wealth of experience... ... read full story
Magnum 100′ motor yacht by Magnum Marine
March 11, 2011
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Magnum Marine has introduced a new 30.40-meter Magnum 100' motor yacht that will become their flagship when launched. The styling of the Magnum 100' yacht was designed by Italian designer, Alberto Mancini, and boasts an innovative new concept of outdoor cockpit liveability. The yacht has been designed to be the most environmentally friendly, the most comfortable, and the most seaworthy and fast new yacht in the world. ... read full story
Motor Yacht KATARA by Lurssen in St Martin, Caribbean
March 11, 2011
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Yacht KATARA is a Lurssen built 124.4 metre (408’14”) superyacht with naval architecture designed by the Lurssen in-house naval architects, and exterior design by the celebrated design team Espen Oeino International based in Monaco. The pictures shown of the Lurrsen yacht KATARA depicts her cruising into the harbour of the idyllic island of St Martin in the Caribbean, on the 22nd of February. The photos were taken by Michael Kocinski. ... read full story
31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Worthy Performances on Final Day
March 10, 2011
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The final day of the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was one to remember, starting early on Sunday morning with a full slate of racing and ending very early Monday morning after a Prize-Giving ceremony on Kim Sha Beach and an epic line-up of musical entertainment headlined by Wyclef Jean, the ex-Fugees front man whose 4-hour performance was simply one for the ages. ... read full story
109th President of IMarEST appointed
March 10, 2011
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Professor John Carlton DSc BA CEng CMarEng FIMarEST FIMechE MRINA, Professor of Marine Engineering, City University London and, until his retirement in 2010, the Lloyd’s Register Global Head of Marine Technology and Investigation, has been appointed the 109th President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) at its AGM today (10 March). Malcolm Vincent BSc(Hons) MSc CEng FIMarEST has been appointed President Elect. ... read full story
New Refit Department at Antibes Yacht Show 2011 attracts 25 superyacht refit firms
March 10, 2011
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The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show is already proving successful with Twenty-five exhibitors already signed up. The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show was created due to an overwhelming demand, as charter yachts undergo regular refits and brokerage yachts often require the new owner’s touch on board. ... read full story
Hunt Yachts opens Annapolis office
March 10, 2011
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Hunt Yachts is opening a sales office in Annapolis, Md., to support the growing number of Hunt owners in the region. Hunt offers models from 25 to 68 feet in the Surfhunter, Harrier, Coupe, Inflatable and Express Cruiser lines, all from designs by C. Raymond Hunt Associates. ... read full story
Robie Pierce Brings Expertise to Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
March 10, 2011
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Going above and beyond standard regulations to accommodate students with physical disabilities, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) has appointed Robie Pierce (Newport, R.I.) the Accessibility Director for Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. Pierce, who is well known for his activism within the community of sailors with physical disabilities, will be a consultant during the construction of the ship, which is currently undergoing hull modifications at Promet Marine Services in Providence. ... read full story
2011 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Programme
March 10, 2011
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Nautor’s Swan is heralding the coming of Spring this year with the 8th annual edition of the highly popular cruising calendar event, ‘the ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous’. With nearly 100 participations for 2011 there will be a strong cruising contingent from the Swan fraternity congregating in the British Virgin Islands from March 14 - 19. ... read full story
Trinity launch Superyacht Areti
March 10, 2011
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At 198’, Trinity’s newest superyacht, the tri-deck motor yacht Areti, launched last week as the longest aluminum yacht to date from the renowned American boat builder. With considerable fanfare, owner’s representative, Captain Ted Kavalieros and Billy Smith met on board to celebrate her move from land to water; final outfitting will be completed in coming months with her delivery date scheduled for early summer 2011. ... read full story
The Vitters 66m Sailing Yacht, Hull Number 3063
March 10, 2011
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A 66 metre sailing superyacht, hull number 3063 splashed into the waters at the Vitters shipyard in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, on Thursday 3rd March. This 66 metre super sloop is largest superyacht Vitters has launched to date and was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story
42m Blue Navy motor yacht concept by UKI Design
March 10, 2011
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UKI Design’s 42m superyacht concept called Blue Navy is a 42m vessel with a sleek modern displacement hull with aggressive lines and a bulbous bow. Her bold exterior lines and shapes were further enhanced by the choice of using vertical side windows which also add natural light and a sense of space to her interior. Her Naval architecture as well as styling is by UKI Design. ... read full story
Numarine appoints Connect Group to rebrand
March 10, 2011
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Istanbul-based luxury boat builder Numarine has appointed the Leading Midlands marketing communications agency, Connect Group to develop a full communications strategy to reposition its brand. Connect Group’s work will encompass new brand guidelines, digital communications, dealer advertising and support materials, PR and exhibition collateral. ... read full story
Ship Protection System sold to Alphatron Marine BV
March 10, 2011
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FarSounder is pleased to announce the sale of their Ship Protection System (SPS) to Alphatron Marine, of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The system will be installed on a luxury super-yacht being custom-built at a Dutch shipyard. ... read full story
Yachting in Malta –“The Way Forward” Superyacht Industry Seminar
March 09, 2011
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The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce its collaboration with Wilfred Sultana & Associates in presenting the Superyacht Industry Seminar, The Way Forward, being conducted in Malta, Friday 29 April 2011. While two years ago the theme was ‘The Superyacht Industry’, this year the forum focuses more on the Malta yachting scenario while underlining the demanding requisites of superyachts. ... read full story
Gulf Craft’s GULF 95 EXP motor yacht to feature De Dietrich appliances
March 09, 2011
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Gulf Craft, the leading producer of leisure boats and yachts in the Middle East and Asia, is launching the Gulf 95 at the Dubai International Boat Show, which features De Dietrich’s unique and innovative range of kitchen and cooking appliances throughout the yacht. ... read full story
Superyacht Briefing to Explore Future Middle East Industry Developments
March 09, 2011
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Leading authorities on the Middle East’s superyacht sector will confront issues affecting the lucrative industry’s future at an exclusive invitation-only ‘Superyacht Briefing’, which is part of this month’s expansive Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) programme. Taking place Thursday March 24 at Yas Marina, the morning briefing will be the curtain raiser to ADYS, the region’s only show dedicated to the superyacht industry, which will run from March 24-26 at Yas Marina. ... read full story
Rossi Navi 74m Superyacht Project by Giovanni Arrabito
March 09, 2011
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Rossinavi 74 is a 74m superyacht project to be built by the Italian yacht builder Rossi Navi. The new 74m Rosi Navi mega yacht features Naval Architecture by Giovanni Arrabito with exterior and interior styling and design by Team 4 Design. The 74m Rosi Navi yacht boasts a helipad and could be available 36 months from signature of contract. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Annagine departs for maiden voyage
March 09, 2011
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The 33.9m Classic Sailing yacht Annagine has left for her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean after intensive and successful sea trials on the North Sea. Superyacht Annagine is a 34 metre (111 ft) sailing yacht designed by Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects and built by JOM in Holland. ... read full story
New Peri Yachts Sales & Marketing Office opens in Istanbul, Turkey
March 09, 2011
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Peri Yachts opened a new office in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday. Located on the European side of the Bosphorus, Sales and Marketing activities will take place on a larger scale where the team will deal with local customers as well as enlarging the sales network, after sales and marketing. ... read full story
Ferretti Custom Line 97 motor yacht Casta Diva preparing to launch
March 09, 2011
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A brand new 29.5m Ferretti Custom Line 97 superyacht, Casta Diva is preparing to be delivered in May 2011, in time for the Mediterranean summer cruising season. The yacht is able to accommodate up to 8 guests in four cabins and can cruise with up to twenty guests onboard. The yacht boasts attention to detail throughout that will offer great charter potential. ... read full story
J Craft Sells 4 Torpedo motor launches at Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show
March 09, 2011
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J Craft boats marked its inaugural display at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show (17th-21st February 2011) with the sale of four of its 42ft luxury ‘Torpedo’ motor launches. Offers for the two display boats, La Decadence and yacht Emmanuelle were received within hours of the show opening. By the close of the show, papers had been signed on two of J Craft’s own demonstrators as well as two brand new boats. ... read full story
RMK45m Superyacht BN80 by Ron Holland Design to launch in Spring
March 09, 2011
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RMK Marine’s superyacht RMK45m build number BN80 designed by the well renowned Ron Holland Design is now in the final stages of fit-out, on target for her scheduled Spring launch and in readiness for her first season of Mediterranean cruising. ... read full story
Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius Sports Coupe awarded Best Interior by MotorBoating
March 09, 2011
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Cruisers Yachts, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of luxury yachts, has been awarded a Best of the Year award by MotorBoating in the category of Interior Design for its 48 Cantius Sports Coupe. The new model couples the elegance of a mega-yacht with the practicality of an express hull and marks the beginning of a new era for Cruisers Yachts. ... read full story
Gulf Craft appoints Mastervolt to supply Gulf Craft Oryx 36 Motor Yacht
March 08, 2011
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The Middle East’s and Asia’s leading producer of luxury fiberglass motoryachts, Gulf Craft, has appointed Mastervolt, the market leader in onboard power supply systems to provide the Digital Switching control system for the Oryx 36 sport cruiser, which is on display at the Dubai International Boat Show. ... read full story
University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute’s £19m marine building
March 08, 2011
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The University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute has announced that construction of a £19m marine building is underway at its UK campus. Due to open in the Spring of 2012, the building will house state-of-the-art research facilities, including the most advanced wave tank and testing equipment in Britain. The groundbreaking project will see the University of Plymouth making real waves in the marine and maritime industry. ... read full story
Superyacht Zefira’s debut BVI Superyacht Regatta
March 08, 2011
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Known by many as the ‘yachting capital of the Caribbean,’ the BVI Superyacht Regatta is the perfect setting for a unique gathering of some of the world’s finest sailing superyachts. It will be Zefira's debut regatta after her launch in New Zealand last year. Zefira's experienced owners are looking forward to sailing in the fleet of 12 sailing superyachts. ... read full story
METS invites Charities to apply for DAME Funding
March 08, 2011
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METS and Superyacht Pavilion (SYP) organiser Amsterdam RAI invites government approved marine related public charities to apply for the registration proceeds from the Design Award METS (DAME) competition. ... read full story
Superyacht Cup Palma 2011: Palma De Mallorca gears up with new entries
March 08, 2011
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Preparations are well underway for the 2011 Superyacht Cup regatta from 22-25 June in Palma. So far, 16 yachts have registered for the event including five brand new entries that have never competed in the event before. Space at the Muelle Viejo only allows for a maximum of 20-22 entries. ... read full story
31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Day 3
March 08, 2011
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On a strange, squally day where it rained early and often—and in many divisions, both skill and luck, sometimes in heavy doses, played a major role in the final results—the 31st running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta came to a close this afternoon following a single, extremely taxing point-to-point race from Marigot to Simpson Bay. ... read full story
Dubai International Boat Show Supercar Promenade
March 08, 2011
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The inaugural Supercar Promenade, the most exclusive automotive event in the Middle East took place alongside the hugely respected Dubai International Boat Show 2011 that ran from March 1st to 5th 2011. The event was a unique showcase beauty, speed, prestige and luxury with an exhilarating array of the world’s best supercars brought together to create an exclusive platform for the region’s VIPs. ... read full story
EGO: The Easy-to-Use Semi Submarine by Raonhaje
March 08, 2011
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Raonhaje, a South Korean company has created a compact an Easy-to-Use compact Semi Submarine called EGO. Designed to operate with minimal training, the submersible is electric powered and is controlled by a foot accelerator pedal, a steering wheel and a switch for moving forwards and backwards. The EGO Semi Submarine would be a great addition to the list of watersport toys on any superyacht ... read full story
Ocean Alexander China opens 4th retail location
March 07, 2011
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Alexander Marine, the manufacturer of Ocean Alexander yachts, is proud to announce the opening of the newest retail location in Sanya, China. ... read full story
Audio Visual Specialist Veritais Ltd appoints new associate
March 07, 2011
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Veritais, the leading supplier of high‐end audio‐visual systems to the international luxury yacht sector, is to work with Sarah Flavell, formerly of Harris, Grant Associates, to enhance its sales and customer support capability. ... read full story
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