It is with great sadness that the management and staff of Ocean Alexander regret to announce the death of Alex Chueh, founder of Ocean Alexander. Alex Chueh passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 3rd, after a long battle with terminal illness. Born on October 19, 1933, in Fujian, China, Alex pursued a career... ... read full story
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Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association Founded in Hong Kong
May 06, 2011
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The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association has been launched in Hong Kong with a press conference at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. After a year and half of planning, the Founding Committee of APSA were proud to announce that the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association is fully incorporated in Hong Kong and is officially ready for business.... ... read full story
Fipa Group launches the new Maiora 27 Yacht Series
May 06, 2011
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Fipa Group introduces their latest Maiora 27 motoryacht series, measuring 26.55 in LOA with a fibreglass hull and superstructure. This stylish new yacht has a four cabin layout and is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 M94 engines, reaching a maximum speed of 28 knots. ... read full story
Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) officially launches with press conference in Hong Kong
May 06, 2011
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Marking the launch of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA), a press conference was held at The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club today which was well attended by journalists and industry professionals from all around the region. ... read full story
US SAILING’s Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards held in San Francisco
May 06, 2011
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For U.S. sailors in northern latitudes, the yacht club commissioning ceremonies taking place over the next few weekends are just the latest signal that the 2011 sailing season is about to kick into high gear. And while it may be too early to place odds on which outstanding male and female sailor will ultimately be recognized as US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman or Yachtswoman of the Year, it has been announced that 32nd presentation of the awards will take place at St. Francis Yacht Club (San Francisco, Calif.) in February, 2012. ... read full story
SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Binnacle to be Named in Honor of Winthrop Williams Aldrich
May 06, 2011
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Winthrop Williams Aldrich’s spirit will be forever present aboard Rhode Island’s Education at Sea tall ship, SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, through his daughter Lucy Aldrich Burr’s (Mystic, Conn.) generous donation of $15,000 to the non-profit Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island’s (OHPRI) mission to bring experiential learning to students of all ages. ... read full story
Sensory International awarded ‘Best Marine Installation’ for Motor Yacht Cloud 9
May 06, 2011
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Sensory International, world leaders in the marine and residential market, has been awarded the ‘Best Marine Installation’ for work carried out on board superyacht Cloud 9. This is the second consecutive year Sensory International have received the accolade by the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) at their 2011 annual industry awards ceremony in London. ... read full story
Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition attracts big attendance
May 06, 2011
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The International Marinas Conference and Exhibition called Marinas 2011 is being held in Melbourne 20 – 22 June. With just six weeks to go the Marinas 2011 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey is confident participation will exceed that of the last event held in 2009. ... read full story
Superyacht Cup 2011 in Palma welcomes strong industry support
May 06, 2011
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The Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma which celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, is once again receiving valuable support and sponsorship from many leading superyacht industry companies who contribute significantly to the success of the event which this year runs from 22-25 June 2011. ... read full story
Asia Boating Awards 2011 announces nominees
May 06, 2011
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The complete list of nominees for the upcoming Asia Boating Awards 2011 has now been released, with some impressive surprises and the return of some industry stalwarts. The Asia Boating Awards, now in its seventh year, is the region’s most established and respected event of its kind. This year sees awards in 23 categories, recognising Asian builders and international brands, as well as Asian regattas, marinas and yacht designers working in Asia. The pioneering Asia Boating Awards was the first event to recognise the efforts and successes of Asian yacht builders. ... read full story
Southern Wind SW 110 RS Sailing Yacht Thalima nominated for 2011 World Superyacht Award.
May 06, 2011
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Farr Yacht Design is pleased to announce the southern Wind SW 110 RS THALIMA sailing yacht, design #615, has been nominated for a 2011 World Superyacht Award in the sailing yacht 30m - 44.99m category. ... read full story
Nespresso Cup 2011: Stage set in Portofino for Wally Sailing Yachts
May 05, 2011
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The Wally contenders for the 2011 Nespresso Cup have arrived in the exquisite Italian harbour of Portofino as preparations get underway to contest for ‘The Ultimate Cup’. The Wally crews have been out training today ahead of the official racing that starts tomorrow. “Our hopes are, of course, to win but we are not the only ones who are hoping,” said Claus-Peter Offen, owner of Y3K who finished 2nd overall last year. “There are a few boats who have the same hopes! The level of the boats and the crews is very high and very competitive and it’s going to be an exciting weekend.” ... read full story
The Isle of Man Ship Registry Grows Superyacht Sector
May 05, 2011
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The Isle of Man Ship Registry 2010 report shows growth in the superyacht sector. For more details download the report here: The Isle of Man 2010 annual ship registry report. In every bay where superyachts group to berth or drop anchor, Manx-registered vessels are becoming ever more prevalent. Where once only one or two flags adorned... ... read full story
New 90 metre Cafiero Luxury Motor Yacht Design by Giuliana Galantino
May 05, 2011
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Here is an interesting new large 90 m superyacht design concept by Giuliana Galantino called Cafiero’s project. The luxury yacht design has an impressive length of 90 metres and the design is characterised by an aggressive and stretched exterior profile design with one “high prow” and wings made of coloured polycarbonate towards the stern. The yacht... ... read full story
Discovery Yachts UK invests in bespoke veneer equipment
May 05, 2011
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Discovery Yachts, world class builders of blue-water cruising yachts, are taking their joinery to new levels of excellence following their recent investment in a specialist veneer press, saw and veneer finishing equipment. The new precision equipment enables the company to offer in-house, exceptional quality veneer finishes for their owners as well as a choice of... ... read full story
Contest Yachts the Netherlands launch Contest 72CS Sailing Yacht
May 05, 2011
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Contest Yachts has started production of a new order for the largest boat built by this leading Dutch yard. The Contest 72CS yacht will synthesise all Contests’ 50-plus years of experience and craftsmanship with the very latest engineering and technology. When launched in the summer of 2012, the new Contest 72CS yacht will be... ... read full story
The most popular and expensive luxury superyacht marina berths
May 05, 2011
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The most expensive and popular superyacht marinas in the world are located in the Mediterranean and the top three most exclusive and expensive private luxury yacht marinas or harbours in the world are all located in Italy. Another interesting point is that Monaco is not as expensive, as one would assume to moor your superyacht... ... read full story
Expedition Motor Yacht Big Fish to attend Monaco Yacht Show 2011
May 05, 2011
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Luxury expedition yacht Big Fish has logged more than 28,000nm since her launch last July, including visits to Tahiti, the Galapagos, the Antarctic and Amazon. Her next stops include Sweden, Baltic, London, St. Petersburg, the Arctic Circle. The superyacht BIG FISH will also visit the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show this September cancelling her plans to navigate the Northeast Passage ... read full story
Swan Sailing Yacht Arethusa Wins Swan Caribbean Challenge
May 05, 2011
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The crew of Club Swan 42 sailing yacht Arethusa came away from the 2011 Antigua Sailing Week as the champions of the Swan Caribbean Challenge following their impressive win in Class 3. The Club Swan 42 was entered by Phillip Lotz, of the USA and also gained the title of Best American Yacht. Yacht Arethusa won the class by a fair margin; the Club Swan 42 registered three race wins across the five days of racing and not once faltered out of the top three. ... read full story
Fourth Moonen 97 Motor yacht ready to be launched by Moonen Yachts
May 05, 2011
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Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is close to completing and lunching the fourth yacht in its much admired range of Moonen 97 steel-hulled displacement motor yachts. With sister ship motor yacht Livia being a finalist in the upcoming World Superyacht Awards, the yard is confident that a buyer will be found for the new Moonen 97 yacht by the time she is launched ahead of the sailing season. ... read full story
Bill Dixon ‘Yacht Designer of the Year’ at Asian Marine and Boating Awards 2011
May 05, 2011
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After a very successful ‘awards’ year in 2010 Bill Dixon has got 2011 off to a flying start by being named ‘Yacht Designer of the Year’ at the Asian Marine and Boating Awards 2011. Dixon, who has worked with companies in Asia for nearly thirty years, has now won prestigious awards two years running from a continent which is rapidly developing its leisure boat industry. ... read full story
Intellian official supplier of Marlink
May 05, 2011
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Intellian Technologies, the world’s technological leader in marine satellite antennas, has announced an agreement with Marlink, the global provider of maritime satellite communications, to become an official supplier of its comprehensive range of VSAT antennas. ... read full story
Cobra Yacht present Charter Yacht INFINITY (ex Cobra Sultan)
May 04, 2011
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Charter Yacht Infinity is a Cobra Yacht motor sailer, launched by the Turkish shipyard in 2011. Sailing Yacht Infinity accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 modern, comfortable and luxurious cabins. ... read full story
Vicem Yachts move Superyacht Production to Antalya
May 04, 2011
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Turkish superyacht builder Vicem Yachts, a leader in innovative and prestigious open and megayachts, continues its march towards excellence concentrating all production in their Antalya facilities on the Turkish south-east Mediterranean coast. This move is part of the new Vicem Yachts three year industrial plan started at the end of 2009. ... read full story
53 Enclosed Flybridge Motor yacht by Riviera nears completion
May 04, 2011
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Riviera is now putting the finishing touches on its newest model, the 53 Enclosed Flybridge motor yacht, as it nears completion for its world release at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May. ... read full story
Oceanair adds new leather range to Fabric Collection for Superyachts
May 04, 2011
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Marine blind and shading specialists, Oceanair, are introducing 5 new leather ranges to their existing comprehensive Fabric Collection. Superyacht clients will now have more options when sourcing the perfect material, colour and style for their leather Venetian blinds. ... read full story
Seatec & Compotec 2012
May 03, 2011
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The 10th edition of Seatec and the 4th edition of Compotec taking place February 8-10 2012 will draw the attention to one of the great issues of the century: eco-sustainability and respect for the environment. ... read full story
Motor yacht The World Is Not Enough – The World’s fastest superyacht first to sign up for Lantics’ software 2011 Suite
May 03, 2011
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This week saw the world’s fastest motor yacht The World Is Not Enough sign up the first order for the new Lantic software 2011 Suite, launched at the start of April. Superyacht The World Is Not Enough is a 42 metre Frank Mulder design yacht that has a top speed of 68 knots. The motor yacht is about to start an intermediate refit in Italy that will see her back in operation in time for the summer ... read full story
Lantic to supply entertainment systems for five new Amels LIMITED EDITIONS 177 Motor Yachts
May 03, 2011
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Lantic Entertainment Systems, the leading developer of integrated entertainment systems for superyachts, is to supply its systems to five more Amels LIMITED EDITIONS 177 superyachts, to be built and launched over the next two years. ... read full story
Mediterranean Boat Show in Durres Albania
May 03, 2011
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The Mediterranean Boat Show Albania is taking place at the Adriatic Hotel on 11 and 12 June 2011. Mediterranean Boat Show in Albania is an opportunity to enter a virgin market of Yachts, Ships and sea port equipment. Albania is also projecting building an infrastructure for anchorage of boats and yachts so that this would... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011 Entry List Includes Charter Yachts
May 03, 2011
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While the water views from anywhere along Newport Harbor (R.I.) are already magnificent, they will be absolutely breathtaking in late June and early July when 32 ocean-going yachts set sail in the Transatlantic Race 2011, which charts a course that stretches 2,975 nautical miles from Newport to Lizard Point, at the end of a peninsula... ... read full story
RUEA YACHTS TEAMS UP WITH DESIGN UNLIMITED FOR LUXURY 75 METRE SUPERYACHT
May 03, 2011
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PHUKET, THAILAND – Following their partnership in 2010 on a 60 metre motoryacht, Asia’s leading superyacht builder Ruea Yachts has once again teamed up with Design Unlimited and naval architects BMT Nigel Gee to extend the concept into a 75 metre version vrsion of the superyacht. The new 75 m luxury motor yacht will be optimised... ... read full story
The British Designer Alex McDiarmid 46m yacht concept
May 03, 2011
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British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, is pleased to share the attached 46m motor yacht concept with you as a possible feature in a forthcoming edition of your publication. Created at the end of 2010, the the superyacht concept see’s a fresh thinking approach to the styling of a 150’/46m Sports... ... read full story
The Ferretti 720 Motor yacht
May 03, 2011
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The Ferretti 720 Motor yacht – Winning, sporty exterior lines, spacious interiors, comfort and ease of handling characterise the new Ferretti Yachts model. Ferretti Yachts, one of the icons of Italian-made luxury and a historical Ferretti Group brand presents the world premiere of the Ferretti 720 in the town of Rapallo. This innovative project was... ... read full story
Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) to launch with press conference in Hong Kong
May 03, 2011
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A press conference with members of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) Founding Committee will be held in Hong Kong on 5th May 2011 to mark the launch of the APSA. APSA’s primary aim is to promote the Asia-Pacific region to the global superyacht community both as the world's "third cruising destination" and as a superyacht building and services location. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Endeavour, replica of Captain James Cook’s ship HMB Endeavour sails for Perth 2011
May 03, 2011
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Sailing yacht Endeavour, the magnificent replica of Captain James Cook’s ship, HMB Endeavour, was escorted out of Sydney Harbour by a fleet of Olympic class Laser yachts to mark the vessel's flagship role in Fremantle during the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships in December. ... read full story
SW 100 RS Sailing Yacht CAPE ARROW launched by Southern Wind – The 3rd SW 100 Raised Saloon
May 02, 2011
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The third SW 100 RS Sailing Yacht CAPE ARROW was launched by Southern Wind in Cape Town on the 22nd of April 2011 after few days of delay due to an exceptional strong wind, which did not allow a safe transportation from the yard to the harbour. The SW 100 RS hull n° 3 CAPE ARROW will leave Cape Town to the Mediterranean in approximately one month after the usual sea and systems trials. ... read full story
Hoot for Yachting protest hits target in Palma De Mallorca Spain
May 02, 2011
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At the Palma International Boat Show in Mallorca, the planned protest by all sectors of the Spanish and Balearic yachting / water sports industry reached a momentous level of volume at exactly 12.00 noon, on each day over the May bank holiday weekend. To see and hear a video of the ‘Hoot for Yachting’ protest... ... read full story
88 metre yacht Fountainhead launched by Feadship
May 02, 2011
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In what is a busy 2011 year for yacht orders and launches by the Dutch luxury yacht building company Feadship, there has been another large superyacht launched called motor yacht ‘Fountainhead’. Yacht Fountainhead is the largest private yacht Feadship has ever built, along with another 88 m XL called Musashi. Superyacht FOUNTAINHEAD was launched today... ... read full story
Motor Yacht Fountainhead launched by Feadship
May 02, 2011
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Feadship launches the latest XL series luxury mega yacht Fountainhead, a sistership to the superyacht Musashi and Ocean Victory. ... read full story
Australia’s Superyacht conference ASMEX 2011 attracts broad range of industry players
May 02, 2011
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The 2011 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) is the first of its kind for Australia. This conference has definitely created interest both locally and internationally with representatives coming from USA, UK, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Middle East, New Zealand and Singapore. ... read full story
Antigua Sailing Week 2011: The 44th edition final countdown
May 02, 2011
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Hugo Stenbeck’s Dubois 90, Genuine Risk, left it until the last race to snatch overall victory in Class 1 from Richard Matthews’ Humphries 54, Oystercatcher XXVIII by a single point. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht Wally 50 – A 50m superyacht by Wally Yachts in Build
May 02, 2011
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Wally yachts will launch their 50m sailing yacht this year. The Wally 50 sail yacht is built entirely of advanced composites with a sloop rig and will become the largest sail yacht launched by Wally in all composites as requested by the client who wanted comfort and luxury without having to give up performance ... read full story
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