2012 August

News Archive

Burton Waters Boat Sales – a new dealer for Princess Yachts

August 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The complete Princess range, comprising the Flybridge, V Class as well as spectacular new M Class superyachts are now for sale by Burton Waters Boat Sales - a new dealer for Princess Yachts. ... read full story

Overmarine Group Mangusta to exhibit its latest yacht models at the upcoming Boat Shows

August 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Mangusta 92 yacht, luxury yacht Mangusta 108, as well as Mangusta 130 superyacht are three luxury vessels built by the Italian shipyard Overmarine Group, on display at the upcoming Autumn Boat Shows in Cannes and Monaco. ... read full story

Motor yacht Ocean Alexander 112 – a partnership of the world’s best yacht design talents

August 09, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Four exceptional design firms worked together to develop the splendid Ocean Alexander 112 superyacht. These include Evan K. Marshall, Gregory C. Marshall, Genesis Yachtlines, as well as Polaris Marine. ... read full story

Sailing yacht ITHAKA – the latest Jongert 2700M superyacht at the Monaco Yacht Show

August 09, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury sailing yacht ITHAKA, the youngest Jongert sailing yacht currently for sale and the fifth model of Jongert’s successful semi-custom line 2700M, will be presented throughout the Monaco Yacht Show 2012.  The ITHAKA sailing yacht was launched in 2007, measures 26,70m (87,6 ft) in length and provides plenty of space and volume for a luxurious... ... read full story

Zodiac to reveal N-Zo 600 and Medline 540 yacht tenders at PSP Southampton Boat Show

August 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

N-Zo 600 yacht as well as Medline 540 yacht are two wonderful and highly innovative RIBs, developed by Zodiac Marine. They will make their debut at this year's PSP Southampton Boat Show. ... read full story

New Seakeeper gyro to be installed on the 32m motor yacht hull number 29 by Jim Smith Boats

August 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2013 luxury motor yacht hull number 29 by Jim Smith Boats will feature the newest and largest Seakeeper gyro to date, the M26000. The builder has chosen Seakeeper's gyro because of directional stability, which is of essential importance for high-performance yachts. ... read full story

Giants Enterprises becomes the official spectator experience partner for America’s Cup events in San Francisco

August 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Giants Enterprises, a subsidiary of the San Francisco Giants, will assist in the promotion and ticketing of all sanctioned America’s Cup public viewing locations beginning with the ACWS in San Francisco on 21 August. The company provides a unique possibility to watch this popular race from an exclusive ticketed viewing area - The Deck, offering unforgettable view. ... read full story

Camper and Nicholsons’ Cockleshell Bay Marina in St Kitts scheduled for completion in Autumn 2013

August 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Currently in development with completion scheduled for Autumn 2013, the Camper and Nicholsons' Cockleshell Bay Marina, situated on the Caribbean peninsula of St Kitts will offer a complete service and assistance to 160 yachts up to 60 meters long. ... read full story

Camper and Nicholsons’ luxury superyacht marinas

August 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury superyacht marinas, managed by Camper and Nicholsons and situated in the beautiful yacht charter destinations - Grenada, Malta, Italy, Turkey, as well as Abu Dhabi - provide a wide range of facilities, services and activities to their berth holders. ... read full story

Ocean Village Marina plays host to J Class Yachts

August 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

MDL's Ocean Village Marina was delighted to host three J Class yachts during the J Class Solent Regatta, including luxury yacht Velsheda, superyacht Lionheart as well as charter yacht Ranger. The marina also played host to Athos superyacht and sailing yacht Adela, participating in the Superyacht Cup. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Oyster 725 and the Oyster 885 yacht to be launched at the autumn boat shows

August 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected English builder Oyster Yachts is proud to announce that two of their new luxury vessels will make their premieres at this year's autumn boat shows. Sailing yacht Oyster 725-01 will make her European debut at the Amsterdam Seaport Show before leaving to attend the PSP Southampton Boat Show, where she will premiere along with Oyster 885-01 superyacht. ... read full story

Technical launch of the 34m motor yacht Leopard 34/18 by Leopard Yachts

August 08, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Belonging to the successful 34 metre series, the luxury motor yacht Leopard 34/18 was launched by Leopard Yachts on August 1. Designed by well known Andrea Bacigalupo, this beautiful sporty vessel is due to be delivered by the end of September. ... read full story

Ocean King 88 motor yacht IRIE MAN by Cantieri Navali Chioggia (CNC) delivered

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 27 meters in length, the luxury explorer yacht Irie Man has been delivered to her new Owner by Cantieri Navali Chioggia (CNC). This magnificent Ocean King 88 vessel boasts an azimuth stern drive system. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts to attend Cannes Boat Show with four luxury yachts on display

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Four beautiful vessels, built by the respected Polish shipyard Sunreef Yachts, will be on display at the upcoming Cannes Boat Show. These include the World Debut of the 60 Sunreef Power yacht Ewhala and the Sunreef 82 DD luxury yacht Houbara, along with the Sunreef 70 Power Skylark yacht as well as the Sunreef 70 charter yacht Anini. ... read full story

Lee Marine sells the world’s first superyacht Nauta Air 86′ by CdM Yachts

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Cantiere delle Marche's agent Lee Marine has successfully sold the first Nauta Air 86' superyacht in the world. She is the 7th explorer by CdM Yachts sold in less than 24 months. Based on Nauta Air 80' yacht, her new Owner is Australian with Thai residence. ... read full story

Key Largo 24 IB yacht tender by Sessa Marine

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Key Largo 24 IB yacht tender is the latest concept, developed by the Italian shipyard Sessa Marine. Designed by Christian Grande, this highly innovative boat will be exhibited at this year's Cannes Boat Show. ... read full story

53m superyacht ER175 by Erdevicki and ICON Yacht to be exhibited at Monaco Yacht Show

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

On display at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show this September, the 53m luxury motor yacht ER175 by Erdevicki and ICON Yacht is a spectacular high speed vessel, offering spacious and comfortable accommodation to up to 12 guests. ... read full story

All teams are winners at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Kicking off on August 18, the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012 provides a unique opportunity to everybody to enjoy a parade by Australia’s gold medal winning Olympic sailing team, vibrant parties as well as entertainment for an entire week. There will also be a pre-regatta photo competition, offering amazing prices and free beer! ... read full story

YachtInfo FLIBS 2012 Seminar Topics

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) and USSA, both part of the YachtInfo Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (IY FLIBS) Steering Committee, have recently announced the 2012 Seminar Topics. ... read full story

China Night 2012 in Cannes, September 15

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prominent Cannes Boat Show will be marked by the China Night 2012, organized by Hainan Rendez-Vous at the occasion of the Show's 35th anniversary. It will take place on September 15. ... read full story

Brazil Yacht Services for emerging Brazilian superyacht market

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Rio de Janeiro-based Brazil Yacht Services is a newly established company, offering a wide range of services for yachts visiting Brazil. The main aim is to reach a level of the prestigious yachting destinations, which can be found in Europe as well as in the Caribbean. ... read full story

126m Lurssen motor yacht OCTOPUS to assist with recovery of H.M.S. Hood’s Bell

August 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Paul Allen's luxury superyacht Octopus will help with recovery of H.M.S. Hood's Bell later on this month. It is a unique opportunity to see this 2003 Lurssen in the UK waters. ... read full story

Dates for Hainan Rendez-Vous 2013 revealed

August 06, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dates for the 2013 edition of the Hainan Rendez-Vous have been set. Running from March 30 to April 2, this highly anticipated Chinese event brings together the world's most spectacular superyacht brands, business jet brands as well as ultra-lifestyle brands. ... read full story

Mangusta 110 superyacht – a perfect balance between performance and comfort

August 06, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ideal for cruising the popular Mediterranean, the luxury motor yacht Mangusta 110 by Overmarine Group Mangusta boasts the spacious bow area, as well as the large fly, along with the new cockpit. ... read full story

35m Blue Water Explorer concept by Stolk Marimecs

August 06, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The latest concept developed by the Netherlands-based studio Stolk Marimecs is the 35m luxury motor yacht Bluewater. This spectacular explorer provides comfortable accommodation in a separate owner's area on the main deck, as well as in the lower deck's full-beam VIP cabin, along with two guest cabins. ... read full story

CdM Yachts deliver the 82ft motor yacht FURST 60

August 06, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Last month saw the successful delivery of the 82ft luxury yacht Furst 60 by Cantiere delle Marche. Boasting the unique Moteurs Baudouin single engine and single screw as well as the “take-me-home system” motorization, this wonderful explorer will cruise the other side of the Atlantic Ocean next winter. ... read full story

Charter yachts to benefit from 4G LTE broadband in Antigua and Barbuda

August 06, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyachts and visiting charter yachts in Antigua and Barbuda will benefit from a multi-billion programme to improve broadband and connectivity. The government of Antigua & Barbuda and Digicel are partnering on a collaborative project, involving significant investment from Digicel, that will provide yachts with faster broadband than in any yacht charter destination, almost anywhere else... ... read full story

Overmarine Group Mangusta’s in-house design office

August 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Beautiful interiors of each Mangusta yacht are the result of an excellent work of the Overmarine Group Mangusta's in-house design team, able to offer different interiors possibilities, meeting the requirements of the yacht's Owner. ... read full story

7th Mangusta 165 superyacht by Overmarine to premiere at 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

August 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The next Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will feature the 7th Mangusta 165 superyacht, launched by Overmarine Group this year. This exceptional vessel provides 3 guest cabins, two twin cabins as well as one VIP cabin, along with a master's cabin. ... read full story

Superyachts over 80ft to be exhibited at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

August 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Among luxury vessels over 80ft on display at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show held this October belong the 86ft luxury yacht Domino by Riva Yachts, superyacht Pershing 92 by Pershing Yachts, Azimut 95 superyacht by Azimut Yachts, Sanlorenzo's SL 104 superyacht, along with the 64m motor yacht Turmoil by Royal Denship. ... read full story

Hanseatic Marine 77m motor yacht SUVRETTA and 100m SILVER GLOBAL superyacht

August 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

At the moment in build, the 77m superyacht Suvretta by Hanseatic Marine and Espen Oeino is due to be delivered in 2012. The Australian builder is also developing the 100m megayacht Silver Global. ... read full story

Ferretti Group appoints New Chairman and the Group Managing Director

August 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected Italian luxury yacht builder Ferretti Group has announced new appointments. Norberto Ferretti has become the Honorary Chairman, while Ferruccio Rossi has been chosen as the new Managing Director of the company. ... read full story

Four new Viking luxury yachts Seakeeper Equipped

August 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Seakeeper is delighted to present four new Viking yachts, featuring the Seakeeper Gyros. These comprise Viking 76 superyacht, two luxury yachts Viking 82, as well as Viking 55 yacht. The company has also launched its newest and most advanced gyros to date, the latest M26000. ... read full story

Additional developments for luxury yacht Wider 150′ by Wider Yachts

August 05, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Wider 150' superyacht by Wider Yachts and Fulvio De Simoni now boasts new, upgraded interiors. This splendid and highly innovative vessel, presented at the last year's Monaco Yacht Show, provides a beautiful master suite, along with four spacious cabins with en-suite heads. ... read full story

Mariotti Yachts deliver the 54m superyacht RAHIL (Project Jana)

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury motor yacht Rahil (Project Jana) has been successfully delivered to her new Owner. Built by Mariotti Yachts and designed by Luca Dini, this magnificent vessel can accommodate 12 guests in luxury and style. ... read full story

128m motor yacht PRIVILEGE ONE under construction at Privilege yard

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian builder Privilege Yard is currently working on the 128m megayacht Privilege One. Due to be delivered in 2013, this impressive vessel provides its guests with the utmost in luxury, offering five swimming pools, a movie theatre, as well as two helicopters, and even a submarine! ... read full story

Piet Brouwer’s special LED lights in the 42m charter yacht SARISSA’s swimming platform

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury charter yacht Sarissa's swimming platform boasts special LED lights, installed by Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology. Built by Vitters and designed by Bill Tripp, this splendid vessel can accommodate up to 10 charter guests, cruising the Mediterranean as well as the Caribbean islands. ... read full story

Piet Brouwer’s new power management system for the 42m charter yacht BERZINC

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Completely refitted in 2007, the 1978 luxury motor yacht Brezinc's main switchboard got a new power management system by Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology. Available for charter in the beautiful Mediterranean, this spectacular vessel sleeps 10 guests in 5 lovely cabins. ... read full story

Successful Horizon EP148 superyacht HORIZON POLARIS

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon EP148 luxury yacht Horizon Polaris has been highly admired since her premiere at this year's Horizon Open House, held in June. This has been a good reason for the well known Taiwan-based manufacturer Horizon Yachts not to exhibit this beautiful vessel at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and rather keep it in Taiwan available for inspection by its European as well as Asian clients. ... read full story

Refit of the 61m motor yacht WHITE RABBIT ECHO by Integrated Marine Group at the half way stage

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Once completed, the refitted White Rabbit Echo superyacht will become the New Zealand's largest refit paint job. Measuring 61 meters in length, this exceptional vessel arrived at Integrated Marine Group in Auckland in early January 2012 to get the new exterior repaint and interiors refit. ... read full story

‘My Boating Life’ – the new online home of boating in Australia

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) has launched the 'My Boating Life' website at the 2012 Sydney International Boat Show. It is the homeport for everything to do with recreational boating in Australia. ... read full story

2012 Club Marine Australian Superyacht Industry Awards Winners

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The newly presented Australian Superyacht Industry Awards have announced their Winners. These included Rivergate Marina & Shipyard (Superyacht Industry of the Year - SERVICE PROVIDER) and Hanseatic Marine (Superyacht Industry of the Year - MANUFACTURER), with Muir Engineering as well as Aurora Global Logistics both awarded high commendations. ... read full story

ETNZ’s first AC72 catamaran yacht New Zealand wing by Southern Spars completed

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Another successful result of an excellent collaboration between America's Cup and Southern Spars is a completion of the massive 40m carbon fibre wing for the freshly launched AC72 sailing yacht New Zealand, belonging to Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ). ... read full story

27m motor yacht Azimut 88 by Azimut Yachts

August 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 27 meters in length over all, the luxury motor yacht Azimut 88 belongs to the latest jewels, developed by the well known Italian shipyard Azimut Yachts. Among special features of this wonderful vessel belong the glass windows in the deckhouse, as well as the double panoramic windows in the hull, along with a spacious flybridge. ... read full story

Superyacht rigging specialists ‘Marine Results’ team up with Pierrepont Analysis

August 03, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

International superyacht riggers ‘Marine Results’ have signed a Teaming Agreement with Pierrepont Analysis. The move will strengthen Marine Results position as one of the world’s leading superyacht and race boat rig and structural inspection specialists Below is a photo of sailing yacht M5 (formerly Mirabella) which illustrates the scale of the jobs undertaken by Marine... ... read full story

President of Sunseeker Yachts to close 2012 Shipwrights Lecture

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The President of Sunseeker Yachts, Robert Braithwaite CBE, will act as a closing speaker of this year's Shipwrights Annual Lecture, held this October. Among 300 delegates are such other prestigious luxury yacht builders as Princess, Pendennis, Fairline and Discovery Yachts. ... read full story

Video of the 24m motor yacht Majesty 77 by Majesty Yachts

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Belonging to the new Majesty Yachts generation, the splendid Majesty 77 superyacht follows a great success of the 2004 Majesty 75 yacht. This wonderful vessel can easily accommodate 8 guests and 2 crew. ... read full story

Newly launched Sunreef 82 DD superyacht HOUBARA to premiere at Cannes Boat Show

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Among spectacular vessels on display at this year's Cannes International Boat Show will be the newly launched Sunreef 82 Double Deck luxury yacht HOUBARA, making her World Debut. This wonderful catamaran sleeps 7 guests in comfort and style. ... read full story

MDL Photo & Video Competition 2012 closes on August 5th

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Offering spectacular prizes to be won, the 2012 MDL Marinas' Photo & Video Competition closes at midnight on Sunday 5th August. ... read full story

Yas Marina now opens 2012 F1 superyacht berth bookings

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina now offers an amazing possibility to book one of its F1™ superyacht berths for the upcoming Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™, taking place from November 2 to 4. The rates include plenty of advantages. ... read full story

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