2011 August

News Archive

New tripartite declaration for seafarers signed by Isle of Man

August 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Isle of Man has entered into a new tripartite declaration designed to improve the living and working conditions of all seafarers on Isle of Man-registered ships. ... read full story

Vintage WWII Airshow at the Newport Bucket Regatta

August 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A vintage WWII Airshow featuring the Texas Flying Legends will follow racing at the ninth annual Newport Bucket Regatta ... read full story

Riviera’s CEO John Anderson announces retirement

August 11, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

John Anderson the Chief Executive Officer of Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder announced to the company's 400 strong staff his plans to retire and return to United States in September. ... read full story

The Macau (China) International Yacht Import and Export Fair

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The small Chinese territory of Macau is to host its first boat show – the International Yacht Import and Export Fair in October this year. The Macau International Yacht Import and Export Fair will be held at Fisherman’s Wharf Marina, adjacent to the Macau ferry terminal, from October 27-30. The Macau (China) International Yacht Import... ... read full story

America’s Cup on display at the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011.

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in the history of international sport, will be the spectacular centrepiece at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week this month, and while there it will celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 160th anniversary of when it was first contested in 1851. Sporting history reveals that the contest for this remarkable trophy... ... read full story

Bertram 64 motor yacht by Bertram, Studio Zuccon International Project and Ferretti Group

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Bertram 64 motor yacht designed by Bertram in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project, Ferretti Group’s AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology) and Centro Stile Ferretti Group, has been created for hard core sport-fishing aficionados and outperforms other sport-fishermen of similar size. The buzz surrounding the new Bertram 64 convertible motor yacht is unremitting and... ... read full story

The State of the Industry Review 2011

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

All of the speakers for The State of the Industry Review 2011 have now been confirmed. The State of the Industry Review 2011 is co-hosted by Superyacht Business and Andrew Weir which is a free event by special invitation only that takes place on Thursday, 15th September at the Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street,... ... read full story

AC World Series continues to set pace for close action sailing in Cascais

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand is setting a torrid pace at the Cascais AC Match Race Championship, the third stage of the AC World Series competition, leading after the first day of the series. Following a two-hour postponement due to unusually light and fickle winds in Cascais, the three seeding fleet races were packed with thrills... ... read full story

Northern Marine to launch motor yacht Aquila – A 6410 expedition yacht

August 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Northern Marine are getting ready to launch the 6410 expedition yacht to be christened motor yacht Aquila on Thursday, August 11th 2011 in Anacortes, WA. Motor yacht Aquila is the tenth superyacht in the 64′ Northern Marine series. At the ceremony celebrating the launch will be the Honorable Dean Maxwell, mayor of Anacortes, along with... ... read full story

Rossi Navi to build a new 65 Motor Yacht by Design Studio Spadolini

August 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Design Studio Spadolini have designed a new 65m superyacht to be built by the prestigious Italian shipyard Rossi Navi. ... read full story

Riviera Boats sign first order for the new motor yacht Riviera 75 Enclosed Flybridge

August 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder has just signed its first order for the new 75 Enclosed Flybridge bound for New Zealand in May next year. ... read full story

Royal Southern Yacht Club celebrates 175th Anniversary

August 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

In 2012, the Royal Southern Yacht Club will celebrate the 175th Anniversary of its formation in January 1837. ... read full story

Fincantieri deliver 123m motor yacht Serene

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fincantieri have delivered their first mega yacht SERENE at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The 134 metre motor yacht Serene, is the largest yacht ever built in Italy, one of the ten largest yachts in the world and one of the finest in terms of sophistication and technology. The yacht Serene, launched in September 2010 and was... ... read full story

Thierry Mugler Studio designs new Spire Boat

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Thierry Mugler Studio will transform the latest version of the Spire Boat. After years of creating the most desired competition boats, the Spire Boat’s designers wanted to work on an outboard pleasure boat project combining competitiveness, safety, and aesthetics; they turned to the Mugler Studio to design a rare and fantasy version of their new... ... read full story

DAME – Design Award METS 2011 Call for entries

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The DAME (Design Award METS) – the world’s most prestigious design competition for new marine equipment and accessories is now open for entries. METS/SYP organiser, Amsterdam RAI invites this year’s exhibitors to enter their most innovative designs to be judged by an independent, international jury. Exhibitors wishing to submit products for the DAME 2011 should... ... read full story

Superyacht fleet arriving for 2011 Shipyard Cup

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boothbay Harbor is starting to buzz with excitement as the entrants for this weekend’s Shipyard Cup start to arrive.  The Shipyard Cup is a big boat sailing regatta held annually in the Boothbay Region (racing Saturday and Sunday from about noon – 4:30 P.M. depending on conditions).  This year’s Shipyard Cup is of special interest... ... read full story

Sunrise 50m motor yacht design by Sunrise Yachts, Espen Oeino and Frank Darnet

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunrise Yachts has completed the design and engineering of Sunrise 50m – A 50m Tri-Deck Displacement motor yacht by Sunrise Yachts developed in collaboration with Espen Oeino International and Frank Darnet Design. The next possible delivery will be at the end of 2013. The Sunrise 50m project will be presented at the Cannes Festival de... ... read full story

Motor yacht FORCE BLUE available to charter for the Venice Film Festival with secured berth

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury motor yacht FORCE BLUE is an ocean going yacht built by Royal Denship. The superyacht FORCE BLUE is available for charter and has secured a berth in the first row of the “Pali della Salute” for the Venice Film Festival which runs from the 31st of August to the 10th of September 2011. Yacht... ... read full story

KH Charts Superyacht opens Antibes Base to Support Growth

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

KH Charts Superyacht has launched a new office in Antibes, France, in partnership with Yacht Shopping. KH Charts Superyacht delivers ISM compliant navigational solutions and service packages to over 400 super yachts across the globe. This offering, combined with Yacht Shopping’s specialism in maintenance and spares, will allow KH Charts Superyacht to deliver a full-service... ... read full story

Yellowbrick launches Yellowbrick 3 – The world’s most advanced tracking device

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yellowbrick, the world’s largest truly-global tracking provider, has launched Yellowbrick 3, an advanced professional tracking device incorporating a unique Two-Way Messenger function. This latest device from Yellowbrick enables communications and social media updates to be sent from any location in the world, no matter how remote, thanks to its use of the Iridium Satellite network.... ... read full story

Marine exhaust manufacturer Halyard sold to Aegeus Marine Limited

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Thursday 4th August, marine exhaust manufacturer Halyard (M&I) Ltd was sold to Aegeus Marine Limited, a family business. James Grazebrook, the founder of Halyard, will continue working as Chairman. Richard Summers of Aegeus Marine will join Halyard as Managing Director. The rest of Halyard’s management team will remain unchanged. Announcing the sale, James Grazebrook... ... read full story

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Fundraising surpasses $4 Million

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story

Hodgdon Yachts introduces the Custom Tenders Line for superyachts

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hodgdon Yachts has nearly two centuries of experience combining art and function.  In collaboration with Michael Peters Yacht Desgn, Hodgdon is presenting a series of artful tenders designed to please not only the discriminating owner with good taste but the crew with high standards as well. Beautifully designed, artfully styled and expertly built, these tenders... ... read full story

Hodgdon Yachts offering a taste of Maine at the Monaco Yacht Show 2011

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The oldest American shipyard, Hodgdon Yachts based in Maine will be at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show Hodgen Yachts will introduce their Limo Custom Tender on board the 86m Oceanco superyacht Seven Seas, and will also unveil information about new superyachts constructions. Hodgdon Yachts will then give an update on the 9th edition of the... ... read full story

Fipa Group launch Maiora 27 motor yacht ANTARAH

August 08, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor Yacht Antarah is the latest Maiora 27 superyacht launched by the Italian FIPA Group from there Viareggio shipyard. ... read full story

STRUCTeam™ to engineer first example of new 100ft Wally Cento Sailing Yacht.

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

STRUCTeam Ltd is proud to announce that it has gained a contract to engineer the first example of a new class of sailing yacht being built to the Wally Cento “box” rule. The 100’ (30m) Wally Cento sailing yacht, designed by naval architects Judel Vrolijk, currently being built in the UK at Green Marine, due... ... read full story

Abacus Corporate Services Limited – New Malta Company offers Specialist Yacht Services

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As a long established Fiduciary Services Group based in the Isle of Man, Abacus, has extended its administrative services for Yacht and Aircraft holding companies to Malta following the establishment of their Maltese corporate services provider, Abacus Corporate Services Limited. The new office located at the Gasan Centre, Mriehel, will provide a full range of... ... read full story

Peri yachts CEO Kemal Cambol – Obituary

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Kemal Cambol, chairman and CEO of the Peri Yachts yard in Turkey, has died after a short illness, aged 57. It is with much sadness that Peri Yachts report the passing away of their founder and esteemed chairman and colleague, Kemal Cambol, on July 20th. “As our leader, he inspired us not only by his... ... read full story

BMT naval architect races against time at Sky1 premier

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Naval Architect Sam Stevens, from BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy recently undertook one of the biggest engineering challenges of his career to date. Sam was part of a team of four competing in the Sky1 premiere of SAFEBREAKERS, a brand... ... read full story

Marco Polo Series motor yacht MAZU undergoing sea trials

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 45M  superyacht Marco Polo , first of the MCC series was recently sold for $19.5 million and her maiden voyage took her from Hong Kong to the Mediterranean. The timing of the sale is excellent considering yacht MAZU, the second in the series, is currently undergoing sea trials and commissioning in China. Superyacht Mazu,... ... read full story

46m Neo Classic long-range motor yacht by MCC yachts at Monaco Yacht Show 2011

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

THE 46M NEO CLASSIC motor yacht recently launched at the 2011 Palm Beach Boat Show,  MCC Design will display a model of their latest 46M NEO CLASSIC LONGRANGE MOTORYACHT at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Stylistically THE NEO CLASSIC motor yacht is a blend of modern minimalist simplicity coupled with classically efficient hull design. The... ... read full story

Americas Cup World Series in Cascais: Emirates Team New Zealand double winners

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Five teams crowded the podium on Sunday at the America’s Cup World Series – Cascais as the opening weekend ended with some champagne sailing across the two events. On Sunday, large crowds on the beach and in the spectator fleet enjoyed front row seats with the racing just meters from the shore. While both Asian... ... read full story

Princess 32M yacht at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show

August 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Princess Yachts International will have another impressive display of boats at this year’s Cannes Boat Show in September including the new motor yacht Princess 32M which will be shown at the show for the first time. ... read full story

Adriel Design and Northern Marine launch exciting new motor yacht designs

August 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Adriel Design prides itself in the long term relationship with the Anacortes, Washington based shipyard Northern Marine. Since their reorganisation and appointment of the new management team, Adriel Design have been commissioned with several new and exciting projects, one of which is the tenth superyacht in the 64′ Northern Marine series ready to be launched.... ... read full story

The 2011 Perini Navi Cup in Sardinia is ready to begin

August 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Perini Navi Group is ready to begin the fourth edition of the regatta that aficionados most eagerly await: the Perini Navi Cup. The competition, open only to yachts from the Perini Navi fleet, will take place against the wonderful backdrop of Porto Cervo, Sardinia. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts deliver four stunning yachts this summer

August 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Heesen Yachts are very proud to announce the delivery of four impressive and beautiful motor yachts for the 2011 Summer Season. ... read full story

Preparations underway for an Incredible Inaugural Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

August 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

This Saturday one of the world’s most spectacular sailing regattas, Cowes Week, will celebrate its 185thyear with new title sponsor, Aberdeen Asset Management, on-board. This year sees a number of changes as organisers, in partnership with Aberdeen, work to ensure that 2011 is the best regatta yet. ... read full story

Expedition Motor Yacht E & E (ex Jasmin II) to be launched by Cizgi Yachts

August 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cizgi Yachts of Turkey are due to launch the 42 meter motor yacht E&E (ex Jasmin II) next week on the 9th of August. Superyacht E&E is a new modern 42 meter explorer style motor yacht which was designed by Vripak built at the Cizgi Shipyard in Turkey. Yacht E&E (ex Jasmin II) is the... ... read full story

Sailing Yacht ANNAGINE available to charter at Les Voiles de St. Tropez

August 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing Yacht ANNAGINE is a Dijkstra & Partners designed 34 metre (111 ft) superyacht, built by J.O.M. in the Netherlands and launched in 2011. S/Y ANNAGINE is available for the prestigious event – Les Voiles de St. Tropez at the special rate of EUR 60,000 + expenses p/w – this rate for up to 6... ... read full story

Sealite awarded Australian Marine Industry Best Export Performance-Large Exporter

August 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sealite is pleased to announce the company has been awarded ‘Australian Marine Industry Best Export Performance (Large Exporter)’ at this year’s Marine Industry Export Awards. The Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards were announced recently at the AIMEX and Club Marine annual networking function in Sydney’s Darling Harbor. On accepting the award, Sealite founder... ... read full story

Burger Boat Company’s First Great Lakes Gathering for luxury yacht owners, their guests, captains and crew.

August 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Burger Boat Company held its first Great Lakes Gathering July 22 through July 24, 2011 at Bay Harbor Resort, Bay Harbor, Michigan for luxury yacht owners, their guests, captains and crew. A variety of yachts ranging from a 1937 36’ Burger to a 2003 127’ Tri-Deck Burger motor yacht, cruised to Bay Harbor for the... ... read full story

Yacht Charter Special on Motor yacht SANTA MONICA – Miss Tor 170

August 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht SANTA MONICA is a 51 m Miss Tor 170 yacht built in 2008 by the Turkish superyacht builder Orucoglu Shipyard, belonging to their beautiful Miss Tor Yacht Series. Available for charter for the first time, superyacht Santa Monica offers brilliant value and exceptional quality along with a suburb crew of 11. The megayacht... ... read full story

Win an Audi at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

August 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Travelling at around 40 knots while steering is an enthralling experience every competitor at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week can enjoy during this year’s regatta, which starts August 19. And, the same experience could result in that sailor’s yacht being named the winner of a stylish Audi A1. This highly anticipated contest is on land... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: The bold and the beautiful set for Porto Cervo, Sardinia.

August 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Come early September and as the height of the Mediterranean summer season passes with the grace of a fading sunset, the eyes of the sailing world will be focused firmly on one stand-out attraction: the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. This annual meeting of the bold and the beautiful, elegance and finesse, onshore refinement and offshore... ... read full story

BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival 2012

August 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Like a snow ball rolling downhill, the momentum is already building as plans take shape for the 2012 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, March 26 – April 1 2012. The promotional kick off takes place this week at the longest running and perhaps the biggest yachting event in the world, Cowes Week.   Joining forces... ... read full story

Strand-Craft’s motor yachts SC 122 and SC 166 to be constructed by Ned Ship Group

August 04, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Ned Ship Group are very proud to announce that they have been selected by Strand-Craft and the designer Eduard Gray to build the SC 122 and SC 166 superyachts. ... read full story

More information on the exciting launch of the Picchiotti Ice Class superyacht Galileo G in the Vitruvius series by Perini Navi Group

August 04, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Just a year after Exuma, the 50m Picchiotti M/Y, was consigned the Perini Navi Group has launched Galileo G superyacht, a 55m Picchiotti Ice Class motor yacht from the Vitruvius® series. The yacht, launched on July 10th, is the second of three motor yachts sold by the Group. It has been built in collaboration with Vitruvius... ... read full story

Final preparations for the 34th America’s Cup in Cascais, Portugal

August 04, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Nine of the best sailing teams in the world are making their final preparations in Cascais, Portugal ahead of the opening weekend of the 34th America’s Cup. ... read full story

141m Dream Symphony yacht announced under construction

August 04, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

One of the most amazing sailing yacht projects, the 141m superyacht Dream Symphony has been announced under construction by the Dream Ship Victory shipyard based on the Aegean Sea. ... read full story

SYBAss’ Pavilion rendering for the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

August 04, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® is getting closer and in our latest update you can view the rendering of SYBAss' Pavilion of 16,000 square feet. The floating barge is custom built, fully air-conditioned and will host the Superyacht Builders Association Pavilion during the 52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® from October 27 through October 31, 2011. ... read full story

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