Telemar Yachting the Viareggio-based Integrated Marine Electronics Specialists providing Navigation, Communication, Audio/Video Entertainment systems, Computer Integration, Security Systems and Airtime to the world’s superyacht industry and a division of CG Telemar SPA announces completion of the “Americanisation” of the 127 foot, Chinese built, Italian designed yacht, motor yacht PRIMA DONNA, the first large Chinese yacht to be delivered to the USA by IAG Yachts. ... read full story
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The 39 m Hakvoort SnowbirD yacht is launched and delivered
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Hakvoort of Holland have now delivered their latest newly-launched 39 metre yacht SnowbirD to the boat’s happy owners. The luxury yacht was built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and she was designed by Azure Naval Architects, Cor de Rover (exterior design) and David Ostrander (Interior Design). Here is the detailed run down of... ... read full story
Inaugural Singapore Yacht Show at ONE°15 Marina Club
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Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Singapore, Mr. S Iswaran opened the much-anticipated inaugural Singapore Yacht Show at the ONE°15 Marina Club. The three-day event, which ran from the 8-10 April, featured an impressive flotilla of yachts brought to the exhibition by global industry leaders from the US, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan and China among others. In addition there is a first-time appearance from home-grown superyacht builder, Megaway Engineering and Trading. ... read full story
ISS Announces 2011 Fort Lauderdale Events
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As the International Superyacht Society (ISS) enters its third decade celebrating yacht design and industry leadership—the only superyacht industry awards program based purely on peer review and selection—it is pleased to announce the 2011 Awards Gala theme: Launchings!The Society—presently in its 22nd year as the voice of the global large yacht industry—also hosts a number of memorable annual events during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Brindabella to circumnavigate Australia
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Whitsunday blue water sailor Ian Thomson set a lonely record when he sailed alone around Australia last year. His challenge under the Save Our Seas banner gained international media recognition during and after the marathon voyage. He will be chasing further fame next month as an important crew member when Australia’s most famous offshore racing maxi yacht Brindabella now owned by Jim Cooney sets a course to circum-navigate Australia in under 37 days. ... read full story
Diamond Jubilee River Pageant announced
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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
Motor yacht STEALTH a 112m superyacht by Ken Freivokh Design
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Motor yacht STEALTH is a Ken Freivokh Design (KFD) studio masterpiece. The 112m metre Stealthy superyacht is a leap in the evolution of yacht design with her bold, dramatic, powerful and unique forms – with her autonomous character and personality – all symbols of the increasingly successful KFD office. ‘Ken Freivokh said that ‘the... ... read full story
Porto Cervo to host the 2011 Audi TP52 World Championship
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The world renowned waters of Sardinia’s Porto Cervo will be the venue for the 2011 Audi TP52 World Championships as the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) hosts to the regatta from the 2nd to the 8th of October. The last time that the TP52 World Championships were hosted on these waters was the 2007 edition, won by Sweden’s Torbjorn Tornqvist 's Artemis. ... read full story
P1 Marine Foundation launch national awards scheme
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The P1 Marine Foundation has announced the launch of a national awards scheme for outstanding projects specifically designed to have a positive and sustainable impact on the marine environment. The Awards are open to undergraduate students from universities across the UK and will reward the most pioneering academics with funding allocations for the top placed entries. ... read full story
The first ACMA Green Composites Workshop
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Companies in the steel and concrete industries have already developed life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle inventory (LCI) data collections to respond to the growing demand in all market sectors to produce proof that their companies are “green.” Where does this leave the composites industry? The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) – the leader in green composites issues – will address critical issues like this at the first Green Composites Workshop, June 21-22, 2011, in Rosemont, Ill. ... read full story
The American Superyacht Forum returns to Fort Lauderdale
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The largest conference in the world dedicated to the American superyacht industry will return to Fort Lauderdale after a six-year hiatus. The American Superyacht Forum, in its ninth successful year and previously held at locations including Rhode Island and Seattle, will be held over three days at the Hilton Marina in Fort Lauderdale from 16 to 18 May. ... read full story
Ocean Signal appoints Sales and Marketing manager
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With Ocean Signal's rapid international growth as a leading specialist manufacturer of communication and safety at sea products, the company has appointed James Hewitt as its Sales and Marketing Manager for both the UK and overseas markets. James has extensive experience in marine industry electronics having worked with a leading UK electronics manufacturer as Export Sales Manager. ... read full story
26th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show a success
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Big crowds, beautiful boats, perfect weather and a newly revitalized West Palm Beach waterfront made this year’s larger-then-ever Palm Beach International Boat Show a true marine lifestyle experience among boats shows. Show organizers reported an 11 percent increase in attendance over last year. ... read full story
OceanView launches the Apollo 2 Xi Night Vision Camera for Superyachts
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A leading supplier of night-vision cameras to the finest superyachts in the world, OceanView has announced the release of the Apollo 2 Xi which instead of a separate controller, utilizes an on-screen controller to make it easier to control and view the images. A small, fixed waterproof mouse and a wireless mouse are supplied to add flexibility, as either mouse can be used to control all the camera’s functions via the on screen menu while simultaneously viewing the images. ... read full story
Track24 Solo Launches Satellite-Based Tracking & 2-way Messaging Solution
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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
Asia Superyacht Conference: Gulf Craft strengthens position
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Gulf Craft, the Middle East and Asia’s largest and leading builder of luxury cruisers and superyachts, is once again proving to be a pioneer in the Asian yachting industry, following the address from Erwin Bamps, COO of Gulf Craft, given on the first day of the 3rd Asia Superyacht Conference on Thursday 7th April. Furthermore, as part of their continuing strong-hold in Asia, Gulf Craft is proud to announce their new membership of the Superyacht Singapore Association. ... read full story
Tecnomar Yachts’ New Structure and Luxury Yachts
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Tecnomar presents its plans for the future and the new fleet at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel in Milan. 699.74 metres, 78,839 Hp, 32,710 nautical miles, 19 new models from 60 feet to 60 metres, 3 steel and aluminum lines, 2 composite lines and a new sailing line Tecnosail. ... read full story
73m Expedition Motor Yacht PEGASO Video
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Motor yacht PEGASO, is a 73.60m (241.47ft) private research expedition yacht, built and launched at the shipyard P. Freire de Vigo Galicia Spain in 2010 and will be delivered in 2011. The superyacht PEGASO features naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee and Associates, exterior Design by H2 Yacht Design (UK) and interior design work from Mark Berryman. This extraordinary vessel M/Y PEGASO can be seen in the following photos and video, captured last week in the water close to the Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Cartouche delivered – A Blue Coast 95 catamaran
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Sailing yacht Cartouche, the Blue Coast 95’ luxury catamaran of 28.9m in length that launched last year at reputed shipyard H2X in the south of France has now been delivered. Yacht Cartouche is the first superyacht created in a collaboration between Blue Coast Yachts, Jean-Jacques Coste Designs and H2X Shipyards. The mega catamaran was delivered to her owner and will now be based in the Caribbean. ... read full story
Marlink introduces new local numbers service for cost effective calling
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Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications will launch its new 'Local Numbers' service at this year's Nor-Shipping in Oslo, Norway. Available to all customers of Marlink's Sealink(TM) and WaveCall(TM) VSAT systems, the new service combines Direct Inward Dialling (DID) with the local telephone number of the vessel operator's office location to provide cost-effective calling for shore-to-vessel voice calls. ... read full story
Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce launch public tender offer for Tognum AG
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Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Group plc today launched their voluntary public offer for the majority of Tognum AG through their 50:50 joint venture Engine Holding GmbH. Further to the announcement issued on March 9, 2011 the offer document has been approved by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin). ... read full story
Audi MedCup Circuit 2011: Azzurra to represent Italy
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The prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda have confirmed that they will compete on the Audi MedCup Circuit 2011 in the colours of the new Audi Azzurra Sailing Team with a crew built around a core group of sailors from the 2009 TP52 World Champions Matador. Guillermo Parada, Francesco Bruni and Vasco Vascotto will lead the team. ... read full story
ISA 640 Motor Yacht design by Filippo Rossi and ISA
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The ISA 640 Motor Yacht design by Filippo Rossi and ISA (International Shipyards Ancona) is a new design based on the existing ISA 63m superyacht platform. The bold new yacht still features signature ISA trademarks such as aggressive lines and a sweeping staircase from stern to flybridge however it also boasts distinctive design features by Filippo Rossi such as a large beach club. ... read full story
Boat Asia 2011: Luxury Yachts, Premium Cars, Superbikes & More
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The biggest and longest running boat show in Asia is back! With overwhelming response, Boat Asia 2011 is 90% booked, and they have expanded the show ground to accommodate the huge interest –bringing more to visitors to the show. Held at the world acclaimed Marina at Keppel Bay from 12 -15 May 2011, Boat Asia will feature the largest fleet of on water display boats from top-notch brands. ... read full story
34th America’s Cup: Stan Honey appointed to Director of Technology
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Bay Area resident Stan Honey (USA), a two-time Emmy Winner for Technical Innovations in Sports TV Broadcast and the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year for 2010, has been appointed Director of Technology for the 34th America's Cup by the America's Cup Event Authority (ACEA). ... read full story
34th America’s Cup: Team Korea is an official challenger
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For the first time in its 160-year history, a challenge has been made by a South Korean Yacht Club for the America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sports. The Sail Korea Yacht Club, represented by Team Korea, has been officially accepted as a challenger for the 34th America’s Cup. ... read full story
Motor yacht Ocean Emerald, yacht Ocean Pearl and MY Ocean Sapphire transported by Dockwise Yacht Transport
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Some unions are meant to be, and when Floating Life was introduced to Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) a year and a half ago, it became clear, almost immediately, that this match between two corporate dynamos would be one made in heaven. In the case of transporting Floating Life’s three 131’ (41 meter) Norman Foster-designed motor yachts (motor yacht Ocean Emerald, yacht Ocean Pearl and MY Ocean Sapphire) back and forth between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, there is no other yacht transport company with which Floating Life would rather involve itself than DYT. ... read full story
2011 Hainan Rendezvous: A 5 Star Success for Azimut Yachts
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The most important boat show in the Asian world came to an end several hours ago: the 2011 edition of the Hainan Rendez-vous. In confirmation of its leadership in Asia and, specifically, on the Chinese Market, Azimut Yachts, represented by it five Official Dealers, celebrated the sale of its fifth boat during the Boat Show - actually, the eighth boat, if one considers the three boats sold in the run-up to the Boat Show. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Aeroyacht 110 – A mega catamaran to be built by Sunreef Yachts
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Sunreef Yachts is delighted to announce that it has a new, exciting project in its portfolio – the Aeroyacht 110 sailing yacht, a high-performance, exclusive super catamaran. The yacht is designed by Gregor Tarjan founder of the international renowned multihull brokerage company Aeroyacht Ltd in conjunction with Morrelli & Melvin. ... read full story
Three consecutive superyacht launches for Proteksan Turquoise
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Turkish Shipyard Proteksan Turquoise has had no less than three consecutive superyacht launches so far this year. The launching of the 3 yachts continues a positive growth by the Turkish shipyard into 2011. First in the water this year was motor yacht Turquoise with yacht Yogi following close behind and within week’s superyacht Talisman C was launched. ... read full story
72m Motor Yacht Vicky by Proteksan Turquoise
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With motor yacht Turquoise, yacht Yogi and superyacht Talisman C - three Proteksan Turquoise superyachts sitting on the dock face at the Pendik shipyard, excitement peaked again with the arrival of the latest yacht that will be completed by Proteksan Turquoise, the 72.64m Motor yacht Vicky (NB54). Superyacht Vicky arrived on the Proteksan Turquoise owned floating dock to her new home during her fit out in one of the newly vacant sheds. ... read full story
Perini Navi Cup 2011
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The Perini Navi Group is pleased to announce that the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup, a regatta dedicated exclusively to sailing yachts built by Perini Navi, will be held from September 1 - 4 in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. ... read full story
Luxury Charter Yacht Roxane
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Luxury charter yacht Roxane is a stunning 46.8 metre sailing vessel constructed at the Turkish Su Marine shipyard to a naval architecture by Taka Yachts. Sailing Yacht Roxane offers accommodation to nine guest in luxuriously appointed cabins. ... read full story
CNP Naumachos 105 Explorer Motor Yacht in Build
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The Naumachos 105ft explorer yacht that is currently in build at the Cantiere Navale di Pesaro yard features a rugged design by Hydro Tec with interior styling by Studio Cichero. The Naumachos 105 yacht boasts a full displacement steel hull with zero speed stabilization and a light alloy superstructure. The yacht has an optional diesel electric hybrid propulsion system, constructed with the intention of having a minimal impact on the environment and a 'go anywhere mentality' with a large cruising range of 4,000 – 9,000 nm combined with Italian interior design style. ... read full story
SD122 Motor Yacht Feluca launched by San Lorenzo
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The SD122 Motor Yacht Feluca has been launched by Italian superyacht builder San Lorenzo at their shipyard in Viareggio. The 38m Yacht Feluca is from the SD122 line and is the fourth SD122 yacht to be launched by San Lorenzo. Superyacht Feluca is a semi-displacement yacht featuring naval architecture by San Lorenzo’s inhouse design team and exterior styling by Francesco Paszkowski. ... read full story
Motor Yacht Nataly launched by Benetti – A 65m Redman Whiteley Dixon Superyacht design
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The 65m (213.25ft) motor yacht Nataly was launched by Benetti on the 4th of April at the Benetti Shipyard in Livorno, Italy. Yacht Nataly was built under the name Amnesia IV and hull number FB252. Superyacht Nataly, features exterior and interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) and naval architecture by Azimut-Benetti. ... read full story
Gulf Craft expands presence in Asian Luxury Yachting Market
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Gulf Craft, the Middle East's and Asia's most successful builder of luxury cruisers and superyachts, has embarked on a major campaign to further penetrate the emerging luxury yachting markets of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. With the help of existing regional dealers, the company is planning a major presence at the Singapore Yacht Show on April 8-10 followed by Boat Asia in Singapore on May 12-15 showcasing the Majesty 88 and Majesty 56. ... read full story
Baileys Marine opens White Bay 6 fuel facility on Sydney Harbour
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Baileys Marine, Australia's leading independent supplier of fuel services for the marine industry, will this week open their brand new state of the art fuel facility at White Bay 6 on Sydney Harbour. With limited infrastructure development within the harbour over recent years, recreational boat owners have been limited to using old and in many instances sub-standard fuelling facilities. This is about to change with Thursday's opening of White Bay 6 by Baileys Marine. ... read full story
A new Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup
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The International Maxi Association (IMA) is pleased to announce the Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup, the transoceanic crossing of the Atlantic towards Caribbean at the end of the Mediterranean sailing season will now end in the British Virgin Islands. Simultaneously the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda will organize a new event starting on the same day: the Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta, reserved to maxi boats with LOA upper than 30.51, boats more cruising than racing-oriented. ... read full story
Couach 3700 Motor Yacht Arion delivered by Chantier Naval Couach
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The 37m motor yacht Arion by Chantier Naval Couach was delivered to her new owner this weekend on the Bordeaux Quays, France. The Couach Yacht Event unveiling motor yacht Arion was hosted by the Chantier Naval Couach shipyard owner Mr. Fabrice Vial and President Eric Robert-Peillard who hosted many guests, members of the international press and distinguished guests. Ken Freivokh and local dignitaries such as the Deputy-Mayor of Bordeaux, Mr Stéphan Delaux, the Mayor of Arcachon Mr Yves Foulon were also on board. ... read full story
Bellingham Marine New Zealand celebrates 25 years
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What began as a small operation through a licensee in 1985 to bring world class boating facilities to New Zealand has culminated today into what is one of the leading marina construction companies in New Zealand and the South Pacific. Bellingham Marine New Zealand and its employees are celebrating 25 years of operation this year during its silver anniversary, and reflecting on its past while looking to its future. ... read full story
Skipper Bud
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About Skipper Bud’s Based in Winthrop Harbor, IL – Skipper Bud’s has 40-‐year relationships with premium brands backed by trusted manufacturers. They are a Certified Master and Ambassador level Sea Ray dealer and the largest dealer in the Midwest with 22 locations. ... read full story