Inspirational young artist Kadee Webber is just a brush stroke away from facing one of her biggest challenges – to transform a blank canvas into a work of art in just 24 hours when she joins fellow artists in front of a live audience at the inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo in November. The up... ... read full story
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Artist Kadee Webber encourages artists to push their brushes to the limits to help local charities
September 30, 2011
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Thrane & Thrane ships 20,000th SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal
September 30, 2011
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Thrane & Thrane’s success in the world of FleetBroadband continues today as the leading satellite communication equipment manufacturer ships it’s 20,000th FleetBroadband terminal since the launch of Inmarsat’s flagship service in November 2007. The terminal is for Thrane & Thrane’s German certified partner European Satellite Link (ESL) GmbH, who will be installing it on a... ... read full story
Tognum to present its new MTU Series 2000 marine engine at the Genoa Boat Show
September 30, 2011
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Tognum announced that it will be showcasing it latest marine engine - the MTU Series 2000 ... read full story
Caterpillar introduces new Joystick and Pod solutions for marine propulsion
September 29, 2011
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Caterpillar announces introduction of new Joystick and Pod solutions for marine propulsion for pleasure craft. ... read full story
Front Street Shipyard unveils the Front Street 118 and Front Street 130 yacht designs by Sparkman & Stephens
September 29, 2011
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Front Street Shipyard in collaboration with yacht design studio Sparkman & Stephens unveil the FS 118 sloop and the FS 130 yacht. ... read full story
New Zealand Marine innovation Forum in The Cloud to start next week
September 29, 2011
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Members of the public and media will next week be able to get a rare insight into the type of innovation that has made the New Zealand marine industry so successful and so highly respected around the world. ... read full story
THRANE & THRANE celebrates 30 years of success
September 29, 2011
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Leading Danish satcom hardware producer THRANE & THRANE celebrates 30 successful years in business. ... read full story
Sessa Marine unveils new FLY 45 yacht images
September 29, 2011
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The year 2011 is one of important milestones for the SESSA MARINE Group. The company continues to pursue innovation,making SESSA one of the most creative,dynamic boat-builders, with six new models to present this year. ... read full story
Major Growth planned for yachting sector in St Lucia, West Indies
September 29, 2011
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The St. Lucia Tourist Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation have announced that all new revised policies have been approved by its government to help stimulate growth and development in St. Lucia’s yachting sector. Several proposals presented by Yachting Director Cuthbert Didier have been sanctioned and will facilitate clearing in and out of the country,... ... read full story
75m Motor yacht Arctic Whale by Kingship Marine
September 29, 2011
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China’s Kingship Marine has just signed a new build superyacht project called Artic Whale. The 75m motor yacht Arctic Whale features exterior and interior design by French designer Eva Cadio. The expedition yacht Arctic Whale was designed with long range world cruising in mind, to be built with an ice-class hull and will be fully... ... read full story
Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove
September 29, 2011
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The graceful mega yachts of summer are migration south to the Caribbean for the charter season and along the way, superyacht Carpe Diem II has stopped by North Cove. She was built by Trinity Yachts in 2002 and measures 45m (149′ 7″) in length. She will only be in the Big Apple for a day... ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint Tropez: Over 100 classic sailing yachts on stage in Saint-Tropez
September 29, 2011
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There could not be a more impressive fleet of classic boats then the more than 100 sailing yachts racing this week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It’s an armada that showcases designers from the golden ages of yachting history: among them, Herreshoff, Fife, Sparkman & Stephens, Rhodes, Mylne, and Alden. The summer-like conditions that prevailed... ... read full story
Oceanair appoints Marcus Reynolds as European Distribution Manager
September 28, 2011
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Oceanair, a leading blind, shading and soft furnishing specialist, has announced that Marcus Reynolds has joined the Selsey based company as European Distribution Manager in the Marine division. Marcus has over 20 years’ experience in the yacht and superyacht industry and his primary role will be to further develop distribution management and working relationships with... ... read full story
Environmentally friendly Columbus 177′ motor yacht Prima awarded RINA Green Star Plus
September 28, 2011
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The Columbus 177 superyacht Prima has been awarded the RINA Green Star Plus, recognizing her environmentally friendly commitment. The notation class is based on an environmental performance index which covers all aspects of the vessel’s impact on the environment, most importantly carbon emissions. The RINA Green Star Plus award for motor yacht Prima, alreay a... ... read full story
PAE debuts the Nordhavn 86 motor yacht in Fort Lauderdale
September 28, 2011
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The public debut of the Nordhavn 86 motor yacht (N86) will take place at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show next month. The Nordhavn 86 yacht range will be presented by Pacific Asian Enterprises Inc. (PAE), manufacturer of the line of Nordhavn long range Motoryachts. The N86 motor yacht was PAE’s first venture into... ... read full story
Luxury 28′ Corvette yacht tender by Werner Yacht Design
September 28, 2011
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Theo Werner of Werner Yacht Design presents their Chevrolet Corvette 1958 inspired luxury yacht tender 28' Corvette. ... read full story
‘Port Adriano’ – new Mediterranean marina designed by Philippe Starck
September 28, 2011
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For the fifth year running, Port Adriano attended Europe’s largest show in the large yacht sector, the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show, which features the latest developments in vessels and services for super-yachts. 30 minutes by car from Palma de Mallorca, Port Adriano is one of the most select leisure ports on the Mediterranean, with... ... read full story
42.5m Kingship superyacht ESSENCE – Full details unveiled at the MYS last week
September 28, 2011
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Kingship unveils further details about the beautiful new Axis Group Yacht Design designed 42.5 m motor yacht Essence. ... read full story
Mourjan Marinas IGY: Technomarine awarded the main pontoon contract for Almouj Marina at The Wave, Muscat
September 28, 2011
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Tecnomarine awarded the main pontoon contract for their 400 berth marina. ... read full story
Hodgdon 40M Yacht concept by Michael Peters Yacht Design unveiled at the MYS 2011
September 28, 2011
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Hodgdon Yachts and Michael Peters Yacht Design unveil their latest 40M Hodgdon Yacht Design Concept at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show held last week. ... read full story
78m motor yacht Amaryllis launched by Abeking & Rasmussen
September 28, 2011
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The 78m megayacht Amaryllis has been launched by the German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen. The 78m yacht Amaryllis was built under the hull number 6492 and has only just been revealed as being called Amaryllis after her recent launch and sea trials. The yacht is expected to be delivered to her owner very soon.... ... read full story
49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) by Royal Huisman on Sea trials
September 28, 2011
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The 49 metre sailing yacht Kamaxitha (project The Spirit of Tradition) was launched on the 13th of September by Royal Huisman and is currently undergoing sea trials as pictured by Ruud burgers Maritieme Fotografie. Built by the highly respected Dutch custom yacht builder Royal Huisman, yacht Kamaxitha features exterior lines created by Gerard Dykstra and... ... read full story
After One Year of Sailing – PlanetSolar in Singapore
September 28, 2011
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After a year of sailing, MS Tûranor PlanetSolar continues its world tour and has made a stop in Singapore, an essential stop to conduct a full inspection. This big solar sailboat will remain at the harbour “VivoCity,” one of the largest shopping centers in Singapore, where it will stay for several days. September 27 2010,... ... read full story
Ron Holland Designs Sailing Yacht Christopher and S/Y Panthalassa ISS finalists
September 28, 2011
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Two Ron Holland Designs, superyacht Christopher and sailing yacht Panthalassa are among the finalists of the “Best Sail – 40m+” category of the International Superyacht Society Awards 2011 (ISS). The winners of the International Superyacht Society Awards 2011 will be announced at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October. Yacht Christopher Sailing yacht Christopher is... ... read full story
STX Finland and TUI Cruises sign a contract for a 295m luxury Cruise Ship
September 28, 2011
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STX Finland Oy and TUI Cruises have today signed a contract for the design and construction of a 97,000 GT cruise vessel. The sophisticated and highly innovative cruise vessel is scheduled to be delivered in spring 2014. The vessel has many environmentally friendly features, with a particular emphasis on the vessel’s energy efficiency. The project... ... read full story
Port Tarraco Meets Demand for 30 – 160m Superyacht Berths in the Mediterranean
September 28, 2011
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The deep water marina Port Tarraco, located on the doorstep of the beautiful and historic city of Tarragona, on Spain’s ‘Golden Coast’ has restructured its berths to enable it to accommodate a greater number of large superyachts, megayachts and gigayachts. Port Tarraco’s new design provides a total of 64 berths for superyachts between 30 and... ... read full story
Formula Marine to supply rigging for 43m Sailing yacht Ketch by Mengi Yay
September 27, 2011
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One of Europe’s leading mast builders, Formula Marine, has announced a contract win to supply a full rigging package for a 43 metre Ketch, being built at the Mengi Yay shipyard in Turkey. The 43m Sailing yacht Ketch by Mengi Yay will feature a sailing system that includes aluminium masts with Park Avenue custom made... ... read full story
Oyster Yachts’ Palma Regatta 2011
September 27, 2011
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At the 2011 Oyster’s Palma Regatta, the 27th event in the Oyster Regatta series there was a record fleet of 30 Oyster Yachts. The yachts gathered on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Mallorca for Oyster’s Palma regatta, were proudly flying the flags of Brazil, Germany, Holland, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.... ... read full story
Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre in La Marina di Scarlino
September 27, 2011
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Nautor’s Swan, a leading builder of luxury sailing yachts, will launch a new Mediterranean Service Centre based out of Marina di Scarlino beginning 30 September 2011. Skilled personnel will be available to take on refits, modifications, upgrades and insurance works on Swan sailing yachts. The addition of the Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre at La... ... read full story
NISI 2400 motor yacht a 2011 International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design Awards Finalist.
September 27, 2011
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Thw NISI 2400 motor yacht by NISI Yachts has been chosen as a finalist for ‘Best Power (24 to 40 meters)’ in the 2011 International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design Awards. Each year, the prestigious ISS Awards celebrate the world’s best in naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds. Finalists are selected based on peer review.... ... read full story
Bellingham Marine improves Canada’s Powell River Marina – expand mooring space
September 27, 2011
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Yachts and visitors to Canada’s Powell River are enjoying the city’s new marina facility at the North Harbour. The yacht harbour was completely renovated to address a growing waiting list for larger berths and a failing infrastructure. Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, supplied its Unifloat, concrete floating dock system, for the project. The Unifloat... ... read full story
Cantiere delle Marche signs contract for the Darwin Class explorer yacht Darwin 95′ by Hydro Tec
September 27, 2011
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Cantiere delle Marche announces, that after a successful 2011 Cannes boat show, the company is preparing to build the fourth Darwin Class motor yacht, the Darwin 95'. ... read full story
Mastervolt & Marinco appoint Chris Yellow as the Sales Manager Nordic
September 27, 2011
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Chris Yellow will fulfill the role of Sales Manager Nordic for Actuant Electrical’s marine. ... read full story
51st Genoa International Boat Show opens its doors this Saturday
September 27, 2011
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The world’s boating industry meets at Genoa International Boat Show, from 1 to 9 October. Late opening hours, shows and special events: GenovaInBlu will light up the city for nine days. ... read full story
Oceanair presents the Skysol Pleatedshade blind
September 27, 2011
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The Skysol Pleatedshade blind from marine blind experts Oceanair, provides the perfect shading solution for small portlights and windows onboard any boat, meeting the challenges of controlling light and temperature, whilst creating privacy and a stylish onboard environment without breaking the bank. This ready-to-go blind is available in five standard sizes with a colour choice... ... read full story
46m Sailing Yacht 378 by Vitters and Dubois Naval Architects
September 27, 2011
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Project 378 is a 46m Sloop designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a repeat client, currently in build at the Vitters Shipyard. The All-aluminium 46 meter sailing yacht 378 features a large, powerful rig designed for the owner who enjoys taking the helm himself. A lifting keel reduces draught by two metres without compromising interior... ... read full story
100m Sailing Yacht 380 by Dubois Naval Architects
September 27, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects have designed a spectacular 100m sloop with a design number 380. The 100m sloop by Dubois will be one of the most spectacular private yachts in history once built, with a main mast that will tower 125 metres above the water. The 100 metre Dubois sloop is an explorer superyacht designed for... ... read full story
63m Sailing Ketch P1710 by Dubois Naval Architects
September 27, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects have designed an impressive 63m sailing yacht for a repeat client. The 63m Dubois Ketch has a design number P1710. The P1710 Dubois sailing yacht will boast a spectacular glass-blister superstructure that is just one high-tech features of this performance cruising ketch. Other special features of the P1710 yacht includes a huge,... ... read full story
Feature: 2011 Motor Yacht Turquoise – a Proteksan Turquoise Superyacht designed by Dubois
September 27, 2011
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The 55.4m Turquoise motor yacht is one of the most spectacular launches of 2011. The Proteksan-built superyacht Turquoise was designed by Dubois Naval Architects and made her public debut earlier this summer at the Dubois Cup, in the glamorous surroundings of Sardinia’s Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. TURQUOISE Main Salon Bar Main Salon Bar Luxury Yacht... ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint Tropez celebrates 30 years
September 27, 2011
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The sailing calendar for classic yachts in the Mediterranean includes stops in idyllic ports including Antibes, Monaco, and Cannes. But it is the finale in St Tropez that is the not-to-be-missed conclusion for classic and modern yachts alike. This year Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez – which began life as La Nioulargue – marks the 30th... ... read full story
45m Motor Yacht 379 by Dubois Naval Architects
September 27, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects have designed a 435 meter motor yacht known as the design number 379. The 379 Dubois superyacht measures 44.4 meters (145ft) and features a steel displacement hull and an aluminium superstructure. The purposeful-looking sleek 45m motor yacht by Dubois boasts a fold-down bulwark balcony on the port side for the main-deck VIP... ... read full story
60m Motor Yacht Excellence V launched by Abeking & Rasmussen
September 27, 2011
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German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen have launched the 60m Motor Yacht Excellence V. Superyacht Excellence V measures 60m (196’9”), and is the fifth yacht in the line of successful Excellence yachts. The yachts called Excellence are well known within the yacht industry and include the Motor Yacht Eminence (ex Project Excellence IV) and the... ... read full story
Yachting Industry shows resilience at 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show
September 26, 2011
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One of Europe’s premier on-water boat shows, the 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show, drew to a successful conclusion on Sunday 25 September 2011. The PSP Southampton Boat Show reinforced its reputation as an exceptional showcase for the UK leisure marine industry with over 111,017 visitors (9% fewer than 2010) attended the Show over the 10... ... read full story
Bahamfest 2012 hosted by Sea Ray Owners Club™
September 26, 2011
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Sea Ray Owners Club (SROC) is proud to announce it will be hosting the Bahamfest 2012, which is a four-day, three-night event held at the world-famous Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas, from June 24-27, 2012. Sea Ray will host multiple VIP events at the BahamaFest 2012, with food and beverages each night, as well... ... read full story
Ferretti 690 motor yacht project – 360° of Innovation
September 26, 2011
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The new Ferretti 690 motor yacht project is the newest motor yacht to come from Ferretti Yachts, one of the icons of Made in Italy luxury products worldwide and historic brand of the Ferretti Group. The Ferretti 690 project is yet another outstanding result of the working relationship between Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT –... ... read full story
Hi-Tech Marine presents the ORONERO 38’ Yacht Tender by Alex Pirard Yacht Design
September 26, 2011
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Mega Yacht tender Oronero was designed by Alex Pirard Yacht Design and has been constructed by Hi-Tech Marin, a company of the most important carbon fibber constructor in Europe, Carbon Dream S.p.A. . ... read full story
New Ferretti 870 motor yacht project
September 26, 2011
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Ferretti Yachts’ range of great boats expands further with the new Ferretti 870 motor yacht project which offers comfort, sporty features and larger onboard available space. With an overall-length of over 26.5 metres the Ferretti 870 motor yacht allows guests to fully enjoy the spaciousness of a great Ferretti motor yacht in spite of a... ... read full story
MGMT Presents: Monaco Yacht Show 2011 Film
September 26, 2011
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MGMT has released a film created at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show using the ’tilt shift’ technique giving a new and unique perspective of the show. MGMT is a global yacht advisory service for people looking for independent research, consultancy and advice as to which yacht or yachting service is right for them. ... read full story
Exclusive interview with luxury super yacht designer Guido de Groot of Guido de Groot Design
September 26, 2011
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In this exclusive interview we asked Guido de Groot about his work, influences as well as current and future concepts. You can read about one their latest projects, the Selene 128 Ocean Explorer superyacht and get a 'glimpse' of Guido de Groot Design's current project - the Jongert 500LE motor yacht. ... read full story
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