2014 January

News Archive

UKSA – official event charity for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week for next two years

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

UKSA has become the official event charity for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week for the next two years. The 2014 event will run from August 2 to 4. ... read full story

Another great edition of Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX)

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been another successful edition of the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), attended by over 3,800 visitors from 56 different countries. The 2015 show will run at Royal Phuket Marina from January 8 to 11. ... read full story

CEO of Azimut Benetti Group also CEO of ‘Yachts’ Business line

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ferruccio Luppi, CEO of Azimut|Benetti Group, will also serve as CEO of the 'Yachts' Business line of Azimut|Benetti Group, starting in the New Year. ... read full story

Drettmann Yachts to attend boot Dusseldorf 2014

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to be held from January 18 to 26, the 2014 boot Dusseldorf will be attended by Drettmann Yachts, presenting the original stern area of their 24m Drettmann Explorer Yacht (DEY), presently under construction. ... read full story

Two very different 30m sailing Superyachts now for sale by highly unconventional means

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Kestrel Superyachts has announced that both the WallyCento superyacht Hamilton as well as charter yacht Kestrel are marked to be offered for sale to the highest bidder; Hamilton to the highest bidder without reserve by 28th February 2014, and Kestrel by online auction run by specialist online auctioneers Sweeney Kincaid, concluding on 27th February. ... read full story

Fairline eSprit superyacht tender concept revealed at 2014 London Boat Show

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new eSprit mega yacht tender concept has been unveiled by the prominent British luxury yacht builder, Fairline Boats, as this year's London Boat Show. ... read full story

Flagship Yachting Event in Dalian launched by China Rendez-Vous

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New China Rendez-Vous event, called 'SO! DALIAN', will be held at the East Port Marina in Dalian from July 3 to 6, 2014. A total number of 75 yachts representing most of the key players from the superyacht world are expected to be displayed during this inaugural event. ... read full story

Frauscher 1017 GT superyacht tender receives 2014 Motor Boat of the Year Award

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

January 6 at he Landmark Hotel in London saw the Austrian builder, Frauscher Boats, receive the 2014 Motor Boat of the Year Award for their lovely Frauscher 1017 GT yacht tender. ... read full story

New 33m motor yacht UF – 29TE13 – 109 concept by Ozgur Ufakacar Yacht Design

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The striking 33-metre superyacht UF - 29TE13 - 109 design is the latest concept, developed by the Turkish design studio, Özgür Ufakacar Yacht Design. ... read full story

New 41m motor yacht UF – 43EK13 – 135 concept by Ozgur Ufakacar Yacht Design

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Turkish studio, Ozgur Ufakacar Yacht Design, has proudly introduced their all-new 41m superyacht UF - 43EK13 - 135 concept, a sister ship to the UF - 42EK13 - 135 yacht concept. ... read full story

A very successful London Boat Show 2014 for Fairline Boats

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Fairline Boats has enjoyed a very successful 2014 London Boat Show. During the event, the company celebrated a major milestone, with the launch of its 100th Squadron 78 yacht model. ... read full story

Photos from arrival of Wim van der Valk Continental III 26.00 RPH Yacht in Dusseldorf

January 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

These are the photos from the recent arrival of brand new superyacht Continental III 26.00 Raised Pilothouse (RPH) in Dusseldorf, released by Wim van der Valk. She will make her international debut at this year's Dusseldorf Boat Show. ... read full story

This year’s RORC Caribbean 600 expected to host around 50 yachts

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to kick off in the Caribbean yacht charter location - Antigua on Monday, February 24, this year's 6th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 is expected to be attended by around 50 yachts, including the impressive 203-foot charter yacht ATHOS. ... read full story

The most comprehensive berthing package available on offer at MDL Marinas

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The most comprehensive berthing package available for the 2014/15 season is currently on offer at Europe's largest luxury yacht marina operator, MDL Marinas. ... read full story

TYHA’s Five Gold Anchor status for two more MDL’s luxury yacht marinas

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two more MDL's luxury yacht marinas, including Hamble Point and Chatham Maritime marinas, have been honoured with the Five Gold Anchors status from The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). ... read full story

New General Manager for Bellingham Marine’s Northeast Division

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Michael LaRocque has become the new General Manager of the Bellingham Marine’s Northeast Division. ... read full story

Motor yacht Bering 80 by Bering Yachts

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Belonging to the Yachtship Series of motoryachts, superyacht Bering 80 by Bering Yachts. This lovely vessel brings a sea-kindly motion in heavy weather, reliability, as well as ultimate seaworthiness. ... read full story

UAE among World’s Top 10 Superyacht-Building Nations

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ranked in the top 10 of the World's Superyacht-Building Nations, according to the 2014 Global Order Book. In addition, the UAE-based luxury yacht builder, Gulf Craft, has ranked in the top 10 of the World's Superyacht Builders. ... read full story

P.B. Behage-renewed World Traveler 116 yacht concept based on design of Benetti Sail Division motor yacht GRAND CRU III

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

P.B. Behage has renewed his World Traveler 116ft yacht model. This renewed World Traveller is based on the design of the Benetti Sail Division charter yacht Grand Cru III. ... read full story

Latest 70m mega yacht SPIRA concept design by Scott Henderson

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The US product designer, Scott Henderson, has proudly introduced his latest 70-metre superyacht SPIRA concept design. This unique vessel is able to slice through wind and ocean with streamlined efficiency. ... read full story

Hull of new Selene 92 Ocean Explorer Yacht now complete

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new Selene 92 Ocean Explorer superyacht is currently under construction at Selene Yachts' facilities. Her hull was successfully completed in December 2013, with delivery scheduled for the spring of 2014. ... read full story

Motor yacht MARIA – the first Feadship yacht fitted with a Seakeeper gyro

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Originally launched in 1977, the 23-metre superyacht MARIA has been recently fitted with the Seakeeper M26000 gyro as the first Feadship vessel. ... read full story

Feadship classic motor yacht OLYMPIA (ex Monara) returns home for total refit

January 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Originally launched by Feadship in 1969, the 26,8m classic motor yacht Olympia (ex Monara) is currently back home in the Netherlands to undergo a comprehensive refit, inspired by her sister-ship, luxury charter yacht Sultana (ex Din-Dina III). The refit is scheduled for completion in Spring 2015. ... read full story

A flying start for 2014 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX)

January 11, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It is a very busy 2014 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), currently running at Royal Phuket Marina. The event will last until Sunday, January 12. ... read full story

Stephens Waring Yacht Design announces newly designed website

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious US design firm, Stephens Waring Yacht Design, has announced a new look of their website. ... read full story

ETHOS 30 yacht tender by Azure Embark

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Azure Embark from Italy has developed the eco-friendly and highly innovative ETHOS 30 yacht tender. It is a 'crossover boat' as it has been designed to withstand extreme conditions and to be able to adapt to different ways of seagoing. ... read full story

IMCI’s Blue Star Marina Certification to have its own stand at boot Dusseldorf 2014

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

To take place from January 18 to 26, the upcoming boot Dusseldorf 2014 will feature an exclusive stand of the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI)'s Blue Star Marina Certification program. ... read full story

CMN mega yacht CLOUD 9 to be showcased at Singapore Yacht Show 2014

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The impressive 60m CMN charter yacht Cloud 9 will be displayed at the upcoming Singapore Yacht Show, running at ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove from April 10 to 13. ... read full story

Singapore Yacht Show 2014 supported by superyacht industry

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

With just three months until the opening of the 2014 Singapore Yacht Show, more and more international exhibitors continue to confirm their presence at the event, including Alloy Yachts, Philippe Briand and Porto Montenegro. ... read full story

Spring Boat Show Season about to start for Sunreef Yachts

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It will be a very busy boat show season for the well known Polish luxury yacht builder, Sunreef Yachts, this spring. The company will participate in 7 yacht shows, running in the Middle East, USA, Russia, as well as Asia. ... read full story

IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande Marina hosting 137ft schooner ROSEWAY

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the last Grand Banks fishing schooners built in Essex, the outstanding 137-foot superyacht ROSEWAY from 1925 is currently being hosted by IGY's Yacht Haven Grande Marina as part of the World Ocean School organization's mission to provide challenging educational programs for children in the US Virgin Islands. ... read full story

New strategy for Australia announced by Aurora Yacht Logistics

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Aurora Yacht Logistics has announced its new strategy for providing services within Australia for 2014. ... read full story

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2014: Kes the Band Confirmed as Main Performer for Caribbean Jam Night

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Trinidadian music group, Kes the band, has been confirmed as the main performer for the Caribbean Jam night at the 34th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, which will be held on Saturday night, March 7. ... read full story

boot Dusseldorf 2014 to feature boats, yachts and much more

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The highly anticipated boot Dusseldorf 2014 is set to kick off on January 18, hosting an amazing number of 1,650 exhibitors from over 60 countries. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts to display 60 Sunreef Power Yacht FOREVER at Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show 2014

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The next month's Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show will feature the new 60 Sunreef Power charter yacht FOREVER, delivered to her Mexican Owners last April. ... read full story

Additional renderings of Su-36 yacht concept by MUB / Mahjoub El mahmoudi

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The French yacht design firm, MUB - Mahjoub El mahmoudi has released some additional images of their latest 36m superyacht Su-36 concept. ... read full story

Delivery of MCY 86 Yacht by Monte Carlo Yachts

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The lovely 2013 superyacht MCY 86 by Monter Carlo Yachts has been delivered to her new Owner in Hong Kong. She will make her Asia debut during the ceremony, expected to be held in Hong Kong this month. ... read full story

Additional images of 60m Perini Navi mega yacht SEAHAWK (hull C.2193)

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

These are the additional photos of the breath-taking 60m superyacht Seahawk (hull c.2193), delivered by Perini Navi in 2013. ... read full story

Video of mega yacht M5’s 89m mast re-stepped by Marine Results

January 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video showing the re-stepping of the Pendennis-refitted 78m superyacht M5's 89m mast on October 13, 2013, published by Marine Results. ... read full story

ARMAN-designed motor yacht Project DUNE 75 among IY&A Awards 2014 Finalists

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Beautifully penned by the Belgian design studio ARMAN, superyacht Project Dune 75 has been announced as one of the finalists for the 2014 International Yacht & Aviation Award. ... read full story

Video introducing 110m Oceanco mega yacht RIALTO (DP002) concept designed by Nuvolari Lenard

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is a video showing the impressive 110-metre Oceanco superyacht RIALTO (DP002) concept, beautifully penned by Nuvolari Lenard. ... read full story

Christmas and New Year celebrated by Oyster World Rally fleet in Cape Town

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Oyster World Rally fleet celebrated Christmas and New Year in the magical city of Cape Town in South Africa. This year, the fleet will enter the Atlantic Ocean for the first time since the rally kicked off in Antigua almost exactly one year ago. ... read full story

PIMEX 2014 officially opened

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The highly anticipated Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) 2014 has been officially opened today, on January 9, hosting an amazing number of 5,000 visitors. ... read full story

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013 attended by 7 McConaghy yachts

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2013 edition of Rolex Sydney Hobart was attended by 7 McConaghy yachts. The builder can now lay claim to 15 overall victories in this popular race. ... read full story

Capella Marigot Bay in Caribbean’s St Lucia

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Last August saw an international development group acquire Marigot Bay Marina and Marigot Bay Hotel in Caribbean's St Lucia. The group appointed Capella Hotels and Resorts to manage them. The ultra-exclusive Capella Marina at Marigot Bay accommodates some of the most spectacular superyachts in the world. ... read full story

Guy COUACH passes away aged 88

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Born in 1926, Guy Couach, an icon in French nautical history, passed away on January 6th, as announced with great sadness by Couach shipyard. ... read full story

New Chief Financial Officer for Ferretti Group

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As part of a project to further grow and develop the Group on a worldwide level, Ferretti Group has appointed Italo Valenti as its new Chief Financial Officer. ... read full story

Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show 2014, February 13 – 17

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show is set to run from February 13 to 17, hosting more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 companies. ... read full story

Gulf Craft receives ‘Best Local Boat Builder’ 2013 Award

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious Middle Eastern luxury yacht maker, Gulf Craft, has received the 'Best Local Boat Builder' prize during the Boat Owner Middle East Awards 2013. ... read full story

Additional images of 40m Perini Navi sailing yacht STATE OF GRACE (hull C.2180)

January 09, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Perini Navi has released the exterior and interior images of their new 40-metre superyacht State of Grace (hull C.2180). Beautifully penned in collaboration with Ron Holland, she represents the first yacht in the new Perini Navi 40m Fast Cruising series, built at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard in Turkey. ... read full story

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