The New Zealand Auckland International Boat Show, from 15 to 18 September 2011, will be the country’s biggest ever on-water boat show as it reaps the benefit of major development and investment in the Rugby World Cup 2011. On the Saturday of the boat show, in the evening, Australia will meet Ireland in Auckland at... ... read full story
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World Superyacht Awards 2011 Video
May 20, 2011
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On Saturday 7th May, the sixth annual World Superyacht Awards took place at London’s historic Guildhall. During a glittering gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list of over 500 superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry news broadcaster Natasha Kaplinsky presented the prized silver Neptunes to the proud owners... ... read full story
Gulf Craft has five global launches
May 20, 2011
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Five global launches at the Dubai Boat Show in March marked Gulf Craft’s intention of seeing 2011 as a year of growth, followed by a hugely successful Asian tour highlighting Gulf Craft’s vision of an emergence of a third large yachting destination globally, defined by the yachting grounds connecting the Middle East and SE-Asia cruising... ... read full story
Yacht captains head for Auckland for the Superyacht Captains Forum New Zealand
May 20, 2011
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In September 2011, superyacht captains and project managers from around the world will meet at the Auckland International Boat Show, New Zealand to attend a two-day forum dedicated to their profession. In designing the Superyacht Captains Forum, the New Zealand NZ Marine Export Group canvassed the captains of superyachts which were cruising and undergoing refits... ... read full story
Benetti Tradition 105 motor yacht BT24 launched by Benetti Yachts
May 20, 2011
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Benetti Yachts launched their newest Tradition 105 motoryacht motor yacht BT24 last week on the 12th of May 2011. The technical launch of the latest yacht in the Tradition 105’ series, took place in Lusben at the Azimut-Benetti Group’s yard, located adjacent to the Benetti boatyard’s headquarters. Measuring over 31 metres, the new Tradition 105... ... read full story
Intellian appoints Senior Director of Global Sales & Business Development
May 20, 2011
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Intellian Technologies, the world’s technological leader in marine satellite antennas, has appointed Jon Harrison as Senior Director of Global Sales & Business Development. Jon has over 20 years’ experience in the marine telecommunications field and over 10 years specialist expertise in satellite communications. In his previous role, Jon managed the European Sales & Service operation... ... read full story
Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares
May 20, 2011
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The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the... ... read full story
Mount Gay Rum sponsors Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
May 20, 2011
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Mount Gay Rum will be back to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’. Around 8,500 competitors sailing in nearly 1,000 boats and many more visitors will be able to enjoy ‘the rum that invented rum’ which has a heritage dating back to 1705. Alvin Saal, Brand Manager for Mount Gay... ... read full story
Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) joins ICOMIA
May 20, 2011
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The recently established Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) as a full member. The newly formed peak body for the marine industry in Australia is the successor to the now disbanded Australian Marine Industries Federation (AMIF). “Following the demise of AMIF, I am very pleased that a... ... read full story
New Italy Cruising Rules
May 19, 2011
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The are some New Italian Cruising Rules this season according to AYSS and Luise Associates which affect yachts visiting Italy for longer than 24 hours requiring an advanced notice of arrival, according to the following news briefing from the Association of Yacht Support Services: Italian D.L. 18 – February 16th 2011, modifies D.L. 196 year... ... read full story
The Bilgin 145 yacht TATIANA is launched
May 19, 2011
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The Bilgin 145 yacht TATIANA has now been launched in Istanbul, Turkey. The Bilgin 145 yacht TATIANA is a 45m J. Kinder Designed Superyacht as powered by Two MTU 4000 series @ 12V with 2735 hp each. Her gross Tonnage is around 453 GRT and net tonnage @ half load will be around 270 tones.... ... read full story
Superyacht TIARA Charters FRENCH POLYNESIA
May 19, 2011
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Superyacht Tiara is a world class crewed luxury sailing yacht and she is now available for charter in the beautiful South Pacific Islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Tetiaroa and the Society Islands in French Polynesia. Tiara offers a superb platform for a French Polynesia yacht charter. Luxury sailing yacht Tiara is a fast and powerful sailing... ... read full story
Yacht KATHLEEN ANNE Offers Scotland Yacht Charters this summer
May 19, 2011
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The 39 metre motor yacht Kathleen Anne will be cruising the quiet waters of the Hebrides, Scotland from June to August 2011 and offfering a unique chance to experience a Scotland yacht charter on a crewed luxury yacht this summer. The superyacht’s interior design can be described as ‘crisp yet homely’. Her main lounge, which... ... read full story
2011 CRN Charter Yacht ‘Darlings Danama’
May 19, 2011
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Superyacht Darlings Danama is a 60m vessel built by the Italian CRN shipyard available for luxury yacht charter from 20th July 2011 in the West and East Mediterranean. ... read full story
The Singapore Yacht Show
May 19, 2011
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The inaugural Singapore Yacht Show in April was unanimously proclaimed a great success by all those who participated. The future of the yachting market is now focused on Asia and Singapore is leading the charge. The release this week of the official Post Show Report and the calendar dates for the 2012 edition marks the... ... read full story
Superyacht LADY BRITT Charter in the Baltic, Europe
May 19, 2011
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The Superyacht LADY BRITT is available for luxury yacht charters in the Baltic area of Northern Europe this 2011 summer. Motor yacht Lady Britt is a 2010 Feadship as built with typical world class quality. The 63 metre (207 ft) yacht also features exterior styling and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects and her... ... read full story
Caterina Oliviero elected to Board of Federagenti Yacht Italy
May 19, 2011
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Mr Caterina Oliviero, the Manager of JLT Yacht Agency, has been elected to the Board of Federagenti – Yacht Division, representing the Veneto region. Federagenti Yacht, an institutional organization committed to finding solutions to issues relating to yachting in Italy was founded in 2005 and represents over 50 maritime agents who are dedicated to providing... ... read full story
Nobiskrug Germany has delivered superyacht ‘Sapphire’
May 19, 2011
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In April 2011 the German shipyard Nobiskrug delivered its Project No. 781, Superyacht “Sapphire” to her Owners – right on time to enjoy the summer season. This high-end yacht with a length of 74 m was built by Nobiskrug with an exterior and interior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects & Design. The Sapphire superyacht is... ... read full story
75 metre Motor Yacht REBORN for Charter
May 19, 2011
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Motor yacht Reborn is newly available to the luxury yacht charter market for Mediterranean summer charters. She is a giant of a yacht – so much space (76 metres with a 14 metre beam) and so many ideas. Yacht Reborn’s vast deck space leads into interiors with massive amounts of volume and every imaginable amenity,... ... read full story
The Singapore Boating (SBIA) joins ICOMIA
May 19, 2011
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The newly formed Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA) has been approved as a full member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA). The decision was made at the ICOMIA Executive Committee meeting on 12 May 2011. SBIA is in its formation year after having being formally registered as an association in February. The... ... read full story
MondoMarine Charter Yacht MANIFIQ’s Luca Dini Interior
May 18, 2011
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Luca Dini Design created this stunning interior of the 40.5 metre Mondomarine luxury charter yacht Manifiq, that will leave even the most discerning guest astounded and completely satisfied. ... read full story
Italy passes welcome new regulations to reduce superyacht bureaucracy
May 18, 2011
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In a move that is sure to bring many smiles in the luxury yacht industry, Italy has recently passed new laws, called the Decreto Sviluppo, which will have the effect of reducing much of the unnecessary bureaucracy surrounding the Italian marine and superyacht sector. It will also help in creating a simplification of much of... ... read full story
Heesen Launches new iPad Yacht App to Browse Heesen Yachts
May 18, 2011
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Heesen Yachts, the Dutch shipyard and a leader in the construction of luxury superyachts, is proud to introduce its new app – now available in the iTunes Store for free download. This is the first iPad application launched by any shipyard within the superyacht industry. The Heesen iPad superyacht app allows users to browse an... ... read full story
Princess Mariana renamed motor yacht Pegasus V
May 18, 2011
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M/Y Princess Mariana has been sold and her new name is motor yacht Pegasus V. In a collaboration between Camper & Nicholsons International and with Merle Wood & Associates and Ken Denison the well-known yacht Princess Mariana has been sold. The 258-foot (78.6m) Royal Denship is now renamed the 5th Pegasus superyacht (PEGASUS V). Martyn... ... read full story
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show opened today in Australia
May 18, 2011
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The 23rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show opens today with 384 exhibitors generating a multi-million dollar display. The four-day show, which runs to Sunday, May 22, has consolidated its position as an international event with exhibitors from China, Taiwan, South Africa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Korea and the United States. Australian exhibitors come... ... read full story
Azimut Benetti Group shows strong sales in the South American market
May 18, 2011
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The Rio de Janeiro boat show strengthens the leadership of the Azimut Benetti group, which achieves a total of 29 boats sold under the Azimut Yachts and Atlantis brands. These figures confirm our leadership in a rapidly expanding market, and the far-sightedness of investing in a production that focuses exclusively on Brazil. Of the 16... ... read full story
Imtech Marine will introduce Multiflex modular for Offshore Support Vessels
May 18, 2011
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At the Norshipping exhibition (24-27 May, Oslo) Imtech Marine will launch its modular and flexible concept “Multiflex”. On the basis of this concept, Imtech Marine works closely with ship owners and builders and offers them a system independent expert advice and selection from a wide range of technology solutions. The customers have complete freedom of... ... read full story
New series of 20m-73m Daewoo motor yachts as designed by Andrea Borzelli Yacht Design
May 18, 2011
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Andrea Borzelli Architetto and Francesco Rogantin Naval Architect & Marine Engineer have designed a new series of superyacht measuring from 20 to 73 metres in length for the Korean yacht building company Daewoo. This particular motor yacht is a 24 m version, to be built in aluminium. Exterior design, Layout and Interior: Andrea Borzelli... ... read full story
Azimut Magellano 50 Yacht displayed at the Beirut Boat 2011
May 18, 2011
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Azimut Yachts strengthens its leadership in the Middle East Area with its presence at Beirut Boat Show, from 18th to 22nd of May 2011. ... read full story
MD65 Power Yacht by Maxi Dolphin and Roberto Starkel
May 18, 2011
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Introducing the brand new MD65 Power yacht, a project resulting from a productive collaboration between Roberto Starkel and Maxi Dolphin, the boatyard that is internationally known for its mega tenders, day cruisers and cruisers for short-medium length voyages. Created for lengthy periods at sea, the MD65 Power is an impressive cruiser because it is extremely... ... read full story
52m Natural Evolution Motor Yacht Design by Splinakis Ship Design
May 18, 2011
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Splinakis Ship Design has designed a new 52.5m motor yacht concept called ‘Natural Evolution’. The 525 yacht concept Natural Evolution is in fact that, the next step in Splinakis Ship Design progress. “Evolution”, because they reached this new design by following the same basic philosophy which lead to the previous design, the 43m MY. “Natural”,... ... read full story
Marinas 2011 – Melbourne Australia – new revenue streams for marinas
May 18, 2011
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New revenue streams are an opportunity for marinas if they adapt to changing market demands and emerging technologies. A range of revenue generating case studies will be discussed at Marinas 2011, being held in Melbourne 20 – 22 June. The plenary session on new revenue streams is being moderated by Mick Bettesworth, one of a... ... read full story
The Asia Boating Awards 7th edition Winners in Hong Kong
May 18, 2011
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The seventh edition of the Asia Boating Awards recently took place in Hong Kong and here is a rundown of the winners and how things went. The Hong Kong yachting scene figured heavily at this year’s Asia Boating Awards, held on May 6 at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show. Richard Beattie, owner of... ... read full story
Luxury explorer motor yacht Big Fish wins awards & commendation
May 18, 2011
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The first launch from Aquos Yachts has been honoured by leading Yachting Media in London & Hong Kong. Private explorer motor yacht Big Fish, the world’s first true luxury expedition yacht, was honoured last week on successive nights in Hong Kong and London for its unique design, construction and approach to luxury expedition yachting. The... ... read full story
New Dixon Yacht Design John Munford 45 metre sloop order for Holland Jachtbouw
May 18, 2011
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Holland Jachtbouw, the Netherlands, is delighted to announce the new order for the building of a spectacular new 45 metre high performance sloop as designed by Dixon Yacht Design. The elegant and seriously sleek looking sailing yacht has been designed by Dixon Yacht Design, with an interior from the boards of John Munford. The yacht... ... read full story
Eric de Saintdo is new head of Camper & Nicholsons
May 17, 2011
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French Rodriguez Group names Eric de Saintdo head of Camper & Nicholsons Internationl. (ADPnews) – May 16, 2011 – French luxury yacht maker Rodriguez Group (EPA:ROD) said on Friday it had appointed Eric de Saintdo chairman and CEO of its brokerage and nautical services unit Camper & Nicholsons. Eric de Saintdo, already CEO of Rodriguez,... ... read full story
The Rhode Island Langan Design Wins Superyacht Award for yacht Calliope
May 17, 2011
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The NEWPORT, Rhode Island based Langan Design Partners has announced that Calliope, the latest motor yacht from the office’s drawing boards, has won the World Super Yacht Award for the best Three-Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht. This award comes as a fitting tribute to the company’s founder, the late Bill Langan of Jamestown, R.I.,... ... read full story
Yacht Masteka 2 to be sold in an Australian Superyacht Auction
May 17, 2011
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The 37.1m Monte Fino motor yacht Masteka 2 is being exhibited by Marine Auctions at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show and she will be auctioned at 10am on Saturday, May 21st. This environmentally-friendly expedition style superyacht Masteka 2 is powered by twin Caterpillar C32s producing 1675hp each. It will be interesting to see how the... ... read full story
Yacht sales & attendance figures boom at Auckland New Zealand Boat Show
May 17, 2011
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Smuggler Marine co-owner Pauline Pringle echoed the thoughts of many when she declared, three-quarters of the way through this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland: “The recession is over.”Pringle made the comment while accepting the GRP Fishing Boat Under 6 Metres Award at this year’s Boating NZ/NZ Fishing News Boat of the Show... ... read full story
Hot Lab introduce their Oceanco PA 168 yacht design
May 17, 2011
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The Hot Lab designed Oceanco PA 168 yacht is a new 86m superyacht concept based on the reputable and highly regarded Oceanco yacht platform. The Oceanco PA 168 motor yacht designed by the Milan-based Hot Lab studio. The yacht design features wonderful contemporary exterior lines with a functional, yet innovative, interior layout architecture. Some of the... ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts launch charter yacht MUSE – A Sunreef 70 catamaran
May 17, 2011
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Sunreef Yachts are pleased to announce the launch of the new luxury Sunreef 70 catamaran MUSE, a highly anticipated model that is available for yacht charters, able to accommodate up to 12 guests. The brand new luxury catamaran MUSE is a highly regarded Sunreef 70 that will exceed expectations of even the most discerning charterer. ... read full story
Karpaz Gate Marina, Northern Cyprus to welcome Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally
May 17, 2011
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Karpaz Gate Marina (KGM), the new luxury marina in northern Cyprus, is approximately 90% complete and will be launched, on schedule, at the beginning of June. Ahead of its official launch, the marina management team have announced that it will be welcoming yachts which are participating in the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (EMYR) – an annual rally which involves approximately 60 sailing yachts travelling around the highlights of the Eastern Mediterranean. ... read full story
Ventura receives customer relations award from Pershing (Ferretti Group)
May 17, 2011
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In recognition of its exceptional customer relations and customer relationship management, Ventura UK has received the ‘Best Marketing & CRM Performance’ award from Pershing. he award was made at Pershing’s recent dealer conference in Cattolica, Italy, which was attended by principals and representatives from 60 Pershing dealerships around the world. ... read full story
Oyster 625 Charter Yacht Blue Jeannie launched in style by Oyster
May 17, 2011
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The new Oyster 625 sailing yacht Blue Jeannie was launched in fine style during a party at Oyster's annual Private View event, held at St Katharine Docks in London. On a beautiful spring evening, owner John Bowley, for whom the new Oyster 625 yacht Blue Jeannie, is his first Oyster, carried out the formalities with the traditional smashing of a bottle of champagne on her bow, assisted by his parents and family. Also present was Oyster 625 designer Rob Humphreys and his wife, Jo, who had styled the interior furnishings. ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts to build new Sunreef 82 Double Deck Catamaran Superyacht
May 17, 2011
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After successfully launching of two mega catamarans over 100 feet each in 2010, the Sunreef Shipyard are to build an 82ft double decker sailing catamaran scheduled for launch in June 2012. The Sunreef 82 Double Deck Catamaran Superyacht will feature the latest design, with sleek hulls and a streamlined deckhouse topped with a giant 35m2 flybridge inspired by large superyachts. The European client, impressed by the elegance and unrivalled spaciousness of the 102ft catamaran IPHARRA, selected Sunreef’s original Double Deck design. ... read full story
The LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 yacht
May 16, 2011
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The LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 212 yacht is a 65.50-meter (215-foot) full-displacement, twin-screw motor yacht with round-bilge steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The first one launched and available for charter is called motor yacht ‘Imagine’ and she is here. The superyacht exterior is designed by Tim Heywood. The luxury yacht interior of the Amels 212 is... ... read full story
Sailing Yacht Groupama 4 launched – The first Volvo 70 built in France
May 16, 2011
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On Saturday 14 May, sailing yacht Groupama 4, the first Volvo 70 built in France, was launched at 1400 GMT, opposite Groupama Sailing Team’s base in Lorient. Groupama’s representatives, the sailors, the members of the shore team and an enthusiastic crowd attended this important stage of the project led by skipper Franck Cammas. ... read full story
Ocean Marine Yacht Center appoints Vice President of Sales and Marketing
May 16, 2011
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Ocean Marine Yacht Center, a global leader in superyacht refit and repair as well as a full-service marine center, announces today that Thomas “Charlie” Petosa has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Ocean Marine Yacht Center has extraordinary capabilities and capacity, and has been long known by owners, captains and industry experts as one of the great American superyacht yards. ... read full story
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