2012 May

News Archive

The second Amer 116 motor yacht Il Gattopardo by Permare launched

May 11, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian shipyard Permare has launched the second Amer 116 superyacht Il Gattopardo. This spectacular vessel offers three stunning and comfortable suites. ... read full story

20% discount on charter yacht POWDERMONKEY in the Western Mediterranean

May 10, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

POWDERMONKEY is an superb Western Mediterranean charter yacht now available at a special discounted price of €47,040.00 per week plus expenses during the high season, if booked before the end of May, 2012. Superyacht Powdermonkey sleeps 10 guests in 5 comfortable and luxurious cabins and has an excellent, experienced crew on board. ... read full story

100ft maxi yacht Esimit Europa 2 starts the new season with ambitious goals

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It will be quite a busy season for the 100ft sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2, preparing to compete in five yacht regattas including Giraglia Rolex Cup, Palermo – Monte Carlo, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Bernetti Lombardini Cup as well as Barcolana. ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2012: Heesen Yachts Receive Two Neptune Trophies

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two exceptional Heesen vessels have been given the honour to receive the Neptune Trophies at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. These include the 50m luxury yacht Satori and the 37m motor yacht Aurelia. ... read full story

Feadship´s Superyachts receive four major awards

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It is a very successful period for the prestigious Dutch builder Feadship, winning four prominent awards, three of which at the World Superyacht Awards 2012 for the 77.7m motor yacht Tango as well as the 45m superyacht Helix and one prize the Asian Boating Awards 2012 for the 87.78m megayacht Musashi. ... read full story

78 days left before superyachts head to London for the Olympics

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

In 78 days, London will become the meeting point of the world´s most spectacular superyachts, coming to see the most anticipated event of this year, the London Olympic Games 2012. To experience this unique event in the best possible way, the Royal Docks 2012 provide a limited number of exclusive superyacht berths. ... read full story

The International Boat Show of Barcelona, September 26-30, 2012

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the oldest boat shows in Europe, the International Boat Show of Barcelona, will be held in Port Vell from September 26 to 30, 2012. This popular show is organised by Fira de Barcelona, in partnership with the Asociación Nacional de Empresas Náuticas, Anen. ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2012: Judges´ Special Award for megayacht Hetairos

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Having become the main reference in superyacht design and construction, the exceptional 66.7m megayacht Hetairos has been given an honour to receive the Judges’ Special Award in the 40m+ size range at the World Superyacht Awards 2012. ... read full story

New 72m motor yacht concepts by Cantieri Navali Codecasa

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Besides two wonderful vessels currently in build by Cantieri Navali Codecasa, including the open superyacht Codecasa 50s as well as the luxury motor yacht hull F.75 from Codecasa 42 Vintage series, this prestigious Italian shipyard is also working on a few new 72m motor yacht concepts. ... read full story

40th birthday for the 1972 motor yacht Heavenly Daze with a ‘makeover’ by Pendennis and Wetzels Brown

May 10, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 1972 motor yacht Heavenly Daze, originally built by Feadship has been successfully refitted by Pendennis, with focus on interior restyling by Wetzels Brown. She is now due to embark on her charter season in the Mediterranean. ... read full story

Feadship Superyacht HAMPSHIRE II leaves the construction shed

May 10, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The spectacular 78.50 metre luxury yacht Hampshire II hit the water at the prestigious Feadship shipyard in the Netherlands, following her christening, which took place in April. Superyacht Hampshire II accommodates 14 guests in 6 staterooms. ... read full story

Key Speaker from Financial Institution to attend ASMEX 2012

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

AIMEX is happy to welcome Darryl Conroy, Financial Analyst of Suncorp, at this year´s ASMEX, starting in 10 days. ... read full story

General Manager Destination Development for Tourism Australia to speak at ASMEX 2012

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Superyacht Australia is happy to present Craig Davidson, General Manager Destination Development for Tourism Australia, as one of the key speakers attending this year´s ASMEX. ... read full story

73m Perini Navi motor yacht Vitruvius (hull C.2189) has arrived at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia, Italy

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be delivered in 2013, the luxurious five-deck megayacht Vitruvius (hull C.2189) by Perini Navi has successfully arrived at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia, Italy to start outfitting. ... read full story

Safe Red Frog Beach Superyacht Marina in Panama

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The stunning Red Frog Beach Marina in Panama has recently built a new security gate between the marina and the marina village to ensure the complete protection of its guests. Besides, this fabulous superyacht marina is situated in the hurricane-free zone. ... read full story

New Horizon RP97 motor yacht Summer Wind to be delivered soon to Australia

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Just completed her sea trial in Kaohsiung harbor in April, the RP97 superyacht Summer Wind, built by the respected Taiwan-based shipyard Horizon Yachts, is ready for delivery to Australia. This wonderful vessel provides comfortable and spacious accommodation in 3 en-suite staterooms. ... read full story

Dubois-designed superyachts performing exceptionally well at this year´s yacht regattas

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxurious vessels designed by renowned UK-based studio, Dubois Naval Architects, have performed very well at this year´s regattas, including the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, won by the 34m superyacht Silvertip, followed by the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous as well as St. Barths Bucket. Four Dubois designs are expected to compete in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and the Palma Superyacht Cup this summer. ... read full story

70ft sailing yacht Maserati leaves Dennis Conner´s North Cove to challenge Trans-Atlantic Record

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 70ft race yacht Maserati, skippered by Italian Giovanni Soldini, left the Dennis Conner´s North Cove superyacht marina in NYC to break the Trans-Atlantic Record, set by the 43m sailing yacht Senso One (ex Mari Cha IV) in 2003. ... read full story

Mel Interiors, now Superyacht Interiors Mallorca working on the 44.5m Heesen 4400 charter yacht BLISS

May 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The interiors of the 44.5m Heesen 4400 charter yacht Bliss are currently under refit at the Palma de Mallorca based yacht interior and exterior soft furnishings refit company, Mel Interiors, recently re-branded, becoming Superyacht Interiors Mallorca. ... read full story

One month left to the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup

May 09, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 60th Giraglia Rolex Cup is one month away from its start, with the prologue race from Sanremo to Saint Tropez taking place on Friday 8 June and the main race from St Tropez to Sanremo via Giraglia to start on Wednesday 13 June. ... read full story

New 110-foot René Van Der Velden Yacht

May 09, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

René Van Der Velden presents its new 110 foot motor yacht perfect for economy-minded families, designed to offer fun, pleasure and relaxation as well as more economical building costs as well as lower running costs. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo launch motor yacht 111 – the 7th 40Alloy superyacht

May 09, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Tuscany-based Sanlorenzo shipyard is proud to announce the launch of the 7th 40 Alloy superyacht '111'. Motor yacht 111 measures 133 feet and has a beam of 25 feet. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts Strenghtens Its Interests In the Adriatic

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected luxury catamaran yachts manufacturer, Sunreef Yachts, has reported a great success at this year´s both Croatia Boat Show as well as the 30th Nautic Show in Porto Montenegro, with the newest Sunreef 58 catamaran yacht FREESTYLE on display. ... read full story

More images of the 75m megayacht M5 (ex Mirabella V)

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious UK-based shipyard Pendennis has sent through some additional images of the Ron Holland designed 75m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), launched in 2004. She is currently going through a one-year refit at Pedennis. ... read full story

62ft Swan charter yacht Glisse arrives at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 62ft charter yacht Glisse has just arrived at Dennis Conner's North Cove superyacht marina in NYC. This splendid vessel comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests and a crew of 2 professionals. ... read full story

134m Fincantieri megayacht SERENE receives World Superyacht Award

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected Italian shipyard, Fincantieri Yachts, is proud to present its 134m superyacht Serene as one of the winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2012. This impressive vessel won as the best new yacht in 2011 in the category “displacement motor yacht 3000gt and above”. ... read full story

Real Club Nautico Palma (RCNP) – a new host yacht club for Superyacht Cup Palma 2012

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious Real Club Nautico Palma, with strategic position in the centre of the Bay of Palma and very close to the official village of the race, has been selected as a new host yacht club of this year´s Superyacht Cup Palma. ... read full story

Just a few places remain available for the Superyacht Cup Palma 2012

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year´s Superyacht Cup Palma has only a few last places available for superyachts wishing to take part in this famous race. The recent entries include such splendid vessels as the last year´s winner, the 24m superyacht Drumfire or the winner of this year´s St Barths Bucket Regatta, the 43m charter yacht This is Us. ... read full story

A busy season for Integrated Marine Group launching a new website

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Integrated Marine Group has already welcome a large number of yachts this season, taking part in the popular races, including the Rugby World Cup 2011, the Millenium Cup 2012 as well as the Volvo Ocean Race 2012. Moreover, the company has recently presented its new website. ... read full story

ASMEX 2012 brings in Key International Buyers

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Key international buyers from Brazil, Florida, UAE as well as Taiwan will be hosted by ASMEX 2012, as announced by its organisers, AIMEX. The conference will take place from May 22-23 in Sanctuary Cove, Queensland. ... read full story

Wally Yachts launches the world’s largest sloop in carbon fiber – superyacht Better Place

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Wally 164 sailing yacht Better Place by Wally Yachts has been recently launched in Ancona, Italy. Boasting the most advanced carbon fiber construction technology, this spendid vessel easily sleeps 10 guests and a crew of 9 professionals. ... read full story

Maxwell partners with Vitters on superyacht Inoui and the 46m Dubois hull 3067 yacht

May 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Maxwell is to collaborate with the well known Dutch shipyard Vitters on two spectacular vessels, currently in build: the 33m sailing yacht Inoui, for which Maxwell will develop a completely customized below deck, submarine type windlass system, as well as the 46m superyacht hull 3067, expected to boast Maxwell´s twin VWC6000 installation. ... read full story

The first Benetti Classic Supreme 132′ Yacht launched

May 08, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Benetti Yachts launched their first motor yacht Classic Supreme 132' recently. The ceremony has taken place at their Viareggio shipyard in Italy. ... read full story

STP hoists super sloop Aglaia

May 08, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

STP hoisted the luxury super sloop AGLAIA this weekend, the biggest yacht ever lifted off the water in Mallorca. ... read full story

Exceptional RIVA 86′ Domino motor yacht RHINO luxury charter in the Western Mediterranean

May 08, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Chartering at a rate of €56,000.00 per week plus expenses, the luxury charter yacht RHINO is a Riva 86' Domino vessel, with beautiful and striking exterior lines and elegant, contemporary interior. This spectacular motor yacht will take you to the most amazing ports, beaches and islands of the ever so popular, historically rich and culturally diverse Western Mediterranean. ... read full story

A very successful Rio Boat Show for Princess Yachts with superyacht Fendi Casa Princess 85 on display

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The well known UK builder, Princess Yachts, has reported a great succes at this year´s Rio Boat Show, with the largest vessel on display, the luxury motor yacht Fendi Casa Princess 85, launched at the beginning of April at the Hotel do Frade & Golf Resort. ... read full story

Princess Yachts celebrate the 30th Anniversary of St Luke’s Hospice with 6 foot tall collection pot for the charity

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

St Luke's Hospice in Plymouth, UK has received a beautiful gift for its 30th anniversary by the UK luxury yacht builder, Princess Yachts. It was a fantastic 6 foot tall collection pot for the charity, constructed from the same materials as superyachts. ... read full story

RMK Marine luxury yacht KARIA and SARAFIN superyacht recognised at World Superyacht Awards 2012

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 45m RMK Marine motor yacht Karia and the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin, completed by RMK Marine last year, have been both awarded at this year´s World Superyacht Awards - a highly anticipated event held on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey. ... read full story

Tognum appoints Dr. Michael Haidinger as its new Chief Sales Officer

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dr. Michael Haidinger, a current President of Rolls-Royce Deutschland, has been selected by Tognum as its new Chief Sales Office from July 1, 2012. ... read full story

72.64m Proteksan Turquoise superyacht Vicky (hull NB54) launched

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The renowned Turkish builder Proteksan Turquoise has successfully launched its 72.64m motor yacht Vicky (ex hull NB54). This wonderful vessel provides lovely accommodation for 12 guests in 6 comfortable cabins. ... read full story

Nordhavn 86 motor yacht Hull 10 with delivery in late 2013 or early 2014

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hull 10 superyacht from the successful Nordhavn 86 series is currently in build by the respected US shipyard, Nordhavn Yachts. Expected to be delivered in late 2013 or early 2014, this beautiful vessel is now available, waiting for its new Owner. ... read full story

Works on the Nordhavn 120 motor yacht Aurora well underway

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The construction of the Nordhavn 120 luxury motor yacht Aurora is proceeding as expected. In build at the South Coast Marine yard in Xiamen, China this splendid vessel is due to be launched at the end of 2012. ... read full story

Southern Spars’ rigged yachts once again dominated the 2012 World Superyacht Awards

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Southern Spars is proud to announce that four of its rigged yachts have been awarded in this year´s World Superyacht Awards. These include the 67.2m megayacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts, the 62.5m superyacht Hetairos, the 30m sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments, as well as the luxury yacht Destination Fox Harbr. ... read full story

The first SW 102 DS sailing yacht ALMAGORES II by Southern Wind launched

May 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first hull of the SW 102 series, the sailing yacht Almagores II was launched with a great success by the well known South African shipyard Southern Wind on Sunday May 6 in Cape Town. The yard is also currently working on the hull 2, the superyacht Atalante, due for launch in December 2012. ... read full story

Marina Port de Mallorca celebrates the beginning of the high season with a “full-house” BBQ

May 07, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Thierry Petit, double bassist of the National Orchestra of Montpellier has attended the Marina Port de Mallorca barbecue held recently to celebrate the start of the high season. ... read full story

Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology enhances the quality of power aboard luxury yachts Lady Dee and Nassima

May 07, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology delivers electrical systems of a high quality and constant dependability to clients such as Vitters Shipyard, Vicem Yachts, Acico Yachts and Jongert. ... read full story

Luxury charter yacht SuRi’s 11m extension – Video

May 07, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Video of the 50m luxury charter yacht SuRi becoming 63 metres in LOA after her 11m extension and additional refits. ... read full story

Venice AC World Series 2012: All eyes turn to Venice

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The preparations for the Venice AC World Series, running from May 17 to 20, are well underway, with its village taking shape as well as the Italian team, Luna Rossa Challenge, already starting its first test sailing. ... read full story

Venice AC World Series 2012: Taking Shape in the Arsenale

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The official village of the Venice America's Cup World Series Race, called Arsenale, is taking its shape. The race runs from May 17 to 20. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Sailing yacht El Ocaso awarded The Lord Nelson Trophy

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Lord Nelson Trophy has gone to the sailing yacht El Ocaso for the best overall performance of any yacht during this year´s Antigua Sailing Week. ... read full story

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