The 31m Motor yacht BANYAN, built by Palmer Johnson in 1980 has undergone many changes and refits since her launch. In 2009, she was extended 4.3 m, repowered and completely refurbished, transforming her into a virtually new motor yacht. Recently M/Y Banyan added twin M7000A Seakeeper gyros, which have greatly enhanced onboard comfort and stability... ... read full story
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A new season for the Palumbo Malta Superyacht Facilities
August 23, 2011
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The Palumbo Group has yet reached another successful milestone. After a year of the Group’s successful internationalization of its services from Messina and Naples to the Malta Shipyard, an area covering 270,000m2, the Group recently acquired the Malta Superyacht Facilities. The superyacht Yard is fully in operation and has in a few weeks carried out... ... read full story
Sailing yacht Sea Lion rebuilt at Southampton Yacht Services
August 19, 2011
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Sailing yacht Sea Lion, a 21m (67ft) Abeking & Rasmussen yawl, that was built in 1953, arrived at Southampton Yacht Services for a complete rebuild in early in 2010. Yacht Sea Lion was in a poor state after many years in Greece and her new owner wanted to have her completely rejuvenated. With many new... ... read full story
Marine Travellift names Erich Pfeifer as president and COO
August 17, 2011
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Marine Travelift has named Erich Pfeifer as president and chief operating officer succeeding Steve Pfeifer, who will remain Marine Travelift’s CEO and continue to serve the company in a strategic and advisory role. Pfeifer joined Marine Travelift in 2003 as sales manager and was subsequently promoted to sales director of the Americas and then vice... ... read full story
The State of the Industry Review 2011
August 11, 2011
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All of the speakers for The State of the Industry Review 2011 have now been confirmed. The State of the Industry Review 2011 is co-hosted by Superyacht Business and Andrew Weir which is a free event by special invitation only that takes place on Thursday, 15th September at the Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street,... ... read full story
SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Fundraising surpasses $4 Million
August 08, 2011
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Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story
44m motor yacht BLADE (ex H2ome) refitted and re launched by the Monaco Marine Shipyard
August 02, 2011
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The 44m motor yacht BLADE (ex H20me) has successfully finished an extensive refit at the Monaco Marine Shipyard and re launched after an eight month refit. The refit of superyacht BLADE (ex H2OME) included not only a completely new interior design and layout, exterior colours, layout and facilities, but also there were enormous structural and machinery... ... read full story
Sailing yacht Sleighride refitted to an Adam Voorhees Design
August 01, 2011
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Sailing yacht Sleighride, a sloop originally designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in a joint venture between Eric Goetz of Bristol, Rhode Island (composite work) and Robert E. Derecktor of Mamaroneck, New York (joinery and systems). Launched in 1996, S/Y Sleighride is undertaking a major refit at Westerly Marine in California with her new... ... read full story
Varadero Valencia completes refit of Vitters sailing yacht MARIPOSA 3a and Jongert Ketch Baltic Dreams
July 27, 2011
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Launched in 2005 and drawing on the vast experience of their sister shipyard Varadero Palma, by 2008 Varadero Valencia had already become a benchmark Mediterranean refit and repair yard for superyachts. Top tier facilities and an expert team, quality customer service as well as proximity to the Balearic Islands make Varadero Valencia a prestigious superyacht refit... ... read full story
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