2014 May

News Archive

Sport 98 Yacht Tender – A new Model in Scorpion Leisure Range

May 15, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new Sport 98 superyacht tender was built by the renowned UK luxury RIB yacht tender manufacturer, Scorpion RIBs. This lovely custom yacht tender belongs to the company's Leisure Range. ... read full story

CharterWorld announces MYBA Corporate Membership

May 15, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

CharterWorld, a luxury yacht charter specialist, is pleased to announce its acceptance as a Corporate Member with MYBA. ... read full story

Asia Boating Awards 2014 Winners

May 15, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The winners of this year's Asia Boating Awards were announced during a black-tie gala at Hotel ICON in Kowloon East on the first night of the annual Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show. They include such jewels as the Benetti superyacht Lady Candy, as well as the 70 Sunreef Power charter yacht Damrak II. ... read full story

Over $100,000 in prizes to be won at next week’s Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

May 15, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

More than $100,000 in prizes will be on offer at next week's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, running from May 22 to 25. ... read full story

Staff of IPM Group’s Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena receive training course in emergencies

May 15, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The IPM Group's Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena are well prepared to react quickly and effectively in an emergency. All workers have recently received theoretical and practical courses to master the use of fire extinguishers, hoses, hydrants and pumps. The fire drill was attended by Palma’s Firefighters and two extras, who participated as injured. ... read full story

Four Neptune Trophies for Andrew Winch Designs at World Superyacht Awards 2014

May 15, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been a very successful World Superyacht Awards 2014 gala evening for Andrew Winch Designs. The leading London-based design studio has won four Neptune trophies for its designs for superyacht Madame Gu, motor yacht Sea Owl and sailing yacht Inoui. ... read full story

Photos from 2014 Horizon Open House and Taiwan Boat Show

May 15, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Photos from this year's Horizon Open House and Taiwan International Boat Show, which were both held in Taiwan from May 8 to 11. ... read full story

New 70m motor yacht designed by Bannenberg & Rowell under construction at Feadship

May 15, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be delivered in 2016, the breath-taking 70m superyacht designed by Bannenberg & Rowell is currently in build at Feadship in the Netherlands. ... read full story

Motor Yacht BLISS – second PJ170 yacht by Palmer Johnson launched

May 14, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor yacht Bliss is the latest superyacht launched by the renowned Palmer Johnson shipyard in the USA and the second PJ170 vessel, entirely designed by Nuvolari Lenard. ... read full story

Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2014 to kick off next week

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Next week will be marked by the start of this year's Rolex Capri Sailing Week. The event will be hosted by Marina Grande, nestled in the lovely Western Mediterranean yacht charter destination - Capri in Italy. ... read full story

2013 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey Report

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2013 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey Report has been released. The 2013 survey was marked by a ground breaking participation of 47% or 164 of Australia’s 347 luxury yacht marinas, which represents a 16% increase, in comparison to the previous 2011 survey. ... read full story

A great success of Australian companies at Taiwan International Boat Show 2014

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Taiwan International Boat Show featured a large contingent of key Australian companies as Asia represents a growing market for Australian products due to similar time zones and their proximity to Taiwan. ... read full story

Purobeach Toscana SEASON OPENING PARTY at Italy’s Marina di Scarlino, May 31, 2014

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Purobeach Toscana SEASON OPENING PARTY will take place at the Marina di Scarlino, nestled in the lovely Western Mediterranean yacht charter location - Tuscany in Italy. The event will be held on May 31, 2014, from 7.00 p.m. ... read full story

Gulf Craft attending Beirut Boat Show 2014

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Officially opened today, on May 14, this year's Beirut Boat Show is currently hosting the premier Middle Eastern luxury yacht builder, Gulf Craft. The event will last until May 18. ... read full story

Mulder Customer Event, June 14, 2014

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prominent Dutch luxury yacht builder, Mulder Shipyard, will once again host its annual Customer Event this year, set for Saturday, June 14. ... read full story

Update on construction of Mulder 34m motor yacht BN 100

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be delivered in the summer of 2015, the beautiful 34m superyacht BN 100 is currently under construction at the Mulder shipyard. She has been entirely designed by Claydon Reeves. ... read full story

New Darwin 86/03 motor yacht GRA NIL launched by Cantiere delle Marche

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The brand new 26m explorer superyacht Gra Nil (Darwin 86/03) has recently hit the water at Cantiere delle Marche in Italy. Designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec, she can comfortably sleep her guests in 4 lovely cabins. ... read full story

Superyacht refits over new builds

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new build order book of the luxury yacht builders has been effected by the 2008 global financial crisis, with superyacht refits still being commissioned over new builds. This has been confirmed by Nautical Structures, a specialist in load-bearing marine structures, davits, cranes and passerelles. ... read full story

Sale of five new Toy 47’ mega yacht tenders designed by Nauta Yachts

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Five units of the new Toy 47’ mega yacht tender by Nauta Yachts and Toy Marine have been sold in less than two years, mostly thanks to the elegant and timeless lines of its hull as well as cabin and to the performance offered by an updated propulsion system. ... read full story

Information Architects’ Joe Jackson to Attend Monaco Grand Prix Event aboard LA PELLEGRINA Yacht

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The upcoming Monaco Grand Prix Super Yacht weekend will be attended by Information Architects' Joe Jackson. He will be hosted by the striking 50-metre superyacht La Pellegrina. ... read full story

DMS Holland launches new RotorSwing Zero Speed to the luxury yacht market

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

DMS Holland has recently launched their all-new RotorSwing Zero Speed system. Three of these have been already sold and will be installed on a 27-metre classic yacht in Turkey, as well as two new 23-metre aluminium fast sailing yachts by Wim van der Valk. ... read full story

NISI 1700 Vantage Yacht awarded the ‘Best Asian Built Yacht’ at Asia Boating Awards 2014

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

NISI 1700 Vantage yacht has been awarded as the “Best Asian Built Yacht” at this year's Asia Boating Awards. This lovely sport cruiser can reach an impressive top speed of over 40 knots. ... read full story

New Vice President appointed by Baglietto Yachts

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Edward R. Sacks, Baglietto Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors, will be in charge of the new Baglietto office, based in the popular Florida yacht charter location - Fort Lauderdale. ... read full story

Asia Boating Award 2014 for luxury yacht MCY86 by Monte Carlo Yachts

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury superyacht MCY 86 by Monte Carlo Yachts has been honoured with the prestigious Asia Boating Award 2014 in the category “Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht over 25 metres”. ... read full story

World Superyacht Award 2014 for Curvelle luxury yacht ‘quaranta’

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Curvelle luxury charter yacht 'quaranta' has won the prestigious Neptune Trophy at this month's World Superyacht Awards. This striking catamaran is available for rent in the lovely Eastern Mediterranean yacht charter location - Turkey this summer. ... read full story

A very successful World Superyacht Awards 2014 for Dutch yacht builders

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recent World Superyacht Awards 2014 was a huge success for the leading Dutch yards. Such outstanding vessels as Feadship mega yacht Madame Gu and Amels charter yacht Event have received the coveted Neptune trophy. ... read full story

Motor yacht PENNY MAE participating in SeaKeepers’ DISCOVERY Yachts Program

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Representing the latest addition to SeaKeepers DISCOVERY Yacht Fleet, luxury charter yacht Penny Mae is presently visiting the lovely Caribbean yacht charter destination - Bahamas, in order to participate in a tiger shark tagging expedition. ... read full story

Video showing launch of 52m Jade Yacht Project 959 (Hull 170-001, Hull JY109)

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video from the launch of the 52m superyacht Project 959 (Hull 170-001, Hull JY109), released by Jade Yachts. She has been beautifully penned by JC Espinosa and made her debut at last week's Taiwan International Boat Show. ... read full story

New member for the project management team at Ocean Yacht Systems

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Malcolm Lee has recently joined the project management team at Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS). He will be responsible for all new and service rigging yacht projects, performed by the company. ... read full story

Smuggler Marine delivers its luxury yacht tenders to two superyachts

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Smuggler Marine has recently delivered their all-new Smuggler 700CC guest tender as well as Strata 540 RIB to the newly-launched ketch. In addition, the company has also handed over one of their Strata 630 yacht tenders to a superyacht docked in the Viaduct Harbour. ... read full story

Doyle Stratis sails for growing number of superyachts

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The innovative 2013 Doyle Stratis ICE fibre for superyachts has proved increasingly popular. The company will soon start working on new membranes for the 52m Alloy charter yacht Red Dragon, which will be the biggest ICE sails made to date. ... read full story

Dubai Maritime City Authority launch new maritime licensing training centre initiative

May 13, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dubai Maritime City Authority launch new initiative focusing on licensing marine training centres, with aim to improve policies regarding licensing centres and staff training. ... read full story

Alloy Yacht MONDANGO 3 delivered

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Beautifully penned by bespoke Dubois Naval Architects, the 56,4-metre superyacht Mondango 3 (AY46) has been successfully delivered to her new owner by Alloy Yachts from New Zealand. ... read full story

Dubai’s DMCA to participate in the 2014 Posidonia Exhibition in Athens

May 13, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dubai Maritime City Authority will be participating in the upcoming Posidonia Exhibition, showcasing Dubai's world-class international maritime hub and vast experience. ... read full story

Marine Hydraulic Solutions service J Class Yachts

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Established in mid January 2014, the Marine Hydraulic Solutions (MHS) has proudly announced that it has already worked on three J class yachts, including the beautiful superyacht Velsheda. ... read full story

PlanetSolar and UNIGE launch TerraSubmersa expedition in Greece

May 13, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

PlanetSolar, together with the Swiss University of Geneva announce the launch of the TerraSubmersa expedition to take place this summer in the fabulous Greece yacht charter destination - Argolic Gulf. ... read full story

Superyacht LADY CANDY – A jewel of the Benetti family

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Launched by the leading Italian shipyard Benetti last year, the breath-taking 56m superyacht Lady Candy (FB260) has been superbly designed by Central Yacht. She provides deluxe accommodation to up to 12 guests. ... read full story

Motor yacht ‘460Exp-115’ – first explorer yacht launched by Sanlorenzo

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Scheduled for delivery in August 2015, the first expedition yacht 460Exp-115 has recently hit the water at Sanlorenzo in Italy. ... read full story

Video showing luxury motor yacht Pershing 74

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ferretti Group America has published an amazing video showing the superb Pershing 74' yacht. Able to achieve an impressive top speed of 45 knots, this striking vessel can comfortably sleep up to 6 guests. ... read full story

Video by YachtVid: 90′ Northern Marine motor yacht ‘Bäden’ nears her maiden voyage

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the new 90ft superyacht 'Bäden' (ex Blood Baron, hull no. 8501), published by YachtVid. She is currently nearing her launch at Northern Marine in the USA. ... read full story

Luxurious cabins for 70 Sunreef Power Yacht designed by students from Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Students from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poland's Gdańsk have designed exclusive cabins for the 70 Sunreef Power yacht, under the guidance and supervision of the Sunreef Yachts Designer - MA Marta Kaszuba. ... read full story

Admiral superyacht CACOS V wins International Yacht & Aviation Award 2014

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The striking Admiral superyacht CACOS V has received the prestigious International Yacht & Aviation Award 2014 in the category “Power Yacht over 30m”. ... read full story

Winners of the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Friday, May 9, at the Hurlingham Club in London, was marked by the announcement of the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 Winners. These include such jewels as luxury motor yacht Ocean Paradise. ... read full story

Judges’ Commendation for Dunya motor yacht AXIOMA (ex Red Square) at WSA 2014

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dunya Yachts has proudly announced that their impressive 72,5-metre mega yacht AXIOMA (ex Red Square) has received a Judges’ Commendation for the Displacement Motor Yacht (1,300 – 1,999GT) category at the recent World Superyacht Awards 2014. ... read full story

Launch of 120m motor yacht ‘CZAR’ designed by H2 Yacht Design

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

April 2014 saw the launch of the impressive 120-metre mega yacht Project CZAR, beautifully designed by bespoke H2 Yacht Design. She is presently in Greece, preparing for her first sea trials. ... read full story

beiderbeck designs announces launch of 80-foot sailing yacht BLISS

May 12, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

beiderbeck designs has proudly announced the launch of their 80-foot superyacht Bliss (Bd80). Following her launch at Cyrus yard in Turkey's Antalya, she has successfully undergone her first sea trials. ... read full story

Exclusive Summer Packages for Yacht Owners at Karpaz Gate Marina

May 12, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Discounted rates on golf, tennis, spa and hotel rooms at the prestigious Korineum Golf & Beach Resort are currently on offer for the yacht owners and crew berthing at Karpaz Gate Marina. ... read full story

Cabo Marine Show 2014 to be all about the water

May 12, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to run in the beautiful Central America yacht charter destination - Mexico from May 15 to 17, this year's 5th edition of Cabo Marine Show will be all about the water. The event will be hosted by IGY Marinas' Cabo San Lucas superyacht marina. ... read full story

Classic sailing yacht MOONBEAM IV now available for French Riviera yacht holiday

May 12, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury classic sailing yacht Moonbeam IV is a legendary sailing vessel, now available for Cannes boat vacations around the French Riviera and the Western Mediterranean. Moonbeam IV accommodates 6 charter guests in 3 elegant cabins. ... read full story

Marina Real Juan Carlos I becomes 5 Blue Star certified Superyacht Marina

May 12, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The opening day of this 2014 Valencia Boat Show saw the Marina Real Juan Carlos I receive the IMCI's Blue Star certification. Nestled in the lovely Spain yacht charter destination - Valencia, the marina can host luxury yachts measuring up of 150 feet in LOA. ... read full story

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