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Mochi Craft Long Range 23 Motor yacht Winner of the UIM Environmental Award.

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mochi Craft Long Range 23 motor yacht, the most innovative large pleasure boat with hybrid propulsion, is the winner of the second edition of the UIM Environmental Award 2011, awarded by the Union Internationale Motonautique, world governing body for all powerboating activities, based in the Principality of Monaco. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona Superyacht Marina Launches Spring promotion

February 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, the first marina in the Mediterranean specially conceived for superyachts, is offering one-week free dockage this Spring to yachts visiting the marina. This new commercial campaign is particularly targeting those superyachts coming back from the Caribbean in search of a facility that will allow them to prepare for the summer charter season. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts Sign Contracts for 50m and 51m Motor Yachts.

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts proudly announce the signing of two contracts for custom motor yachts. The sale of the first of these, YN 16551, a 51-metre, full-displacement vessel was completed in December 2010 to create an enviable total of 7 vessels sold during that year. The first sale of 2011 – Motor yacht YN 15850, a 50-metre, all-aluminium semi-displacement vessel – was completed in January 2011. ... read full story

New Touch Control Bridge Monitors for Superyachts by Aadaptiv Technologies

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aadaptiv Technologies has incorporated a number of key unique features into their range of bridge monitors which are ideally suited to operations in the superyacht world. Touch sensitive controls and optically bonded LCD Panels to minimise reflection and maximise clarity, the monitors are an ideal option either for new build or for refit upgrades. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92’s continued leadership through Yacht Carbon Offset

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 2009, Marina Barcelona 92 (MB´92) has invited superyacht refit clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. MB’92’s optional programme continues to attract participation from leading yachts, and is delivered in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story

Amlin to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Amlin plc is pleased to announce that a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Lead Yacht Underwriters Limited ("Lead Yacht") from members of Lead Yacht’s board of directors. The transaction remains subject to the approval of the change of control by the Financial Services Authority. ... read full story

Superyacht Turquoise Launched in Turkey

January 31, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Phot of the Turquise Yacht Under Construction

Motor yacht Turquoise was launched on the 31st of January in Turkey. Superyacht Turquoise is 55.4 m (182ft) in length and has been built by the Turkish shipyard Proteksan Turquoise over the last couple of years. M/Y Turquoise has a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. Her beam is 9.30 metres (30.51ft) and she has... ... read full story

8th Westport 164′ Motor Yacht Hull 5008 In Build

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Boardwalk the 7th Westport 164 motor yacht launched in 2010

Westport Yachts are currently building their 8th Westport 164' motor yacht of the Westport 164' flagship series. Westport Hull 5008 expected to be launched and completed in 2011. Westport 164’ Hull 5008 was designed by Donald Starkey and features naval architecture by William Garden. The interior concept and styling is also by Donald Starkey. ... read full story

Lurssen 85m Motor Yacht Project Nicki

January 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lurssen Yachts (or Lurssen Werft), a family owned German shipbuilding company based in Bremen-Vegesack is currently working on a custom 85 meter superyacht project called Project Nicki. Measuring 85m the Lurssen motor yacht will boast 5 decks above the waterline. ... read full story

First AB 166 Motor Yacht by AB Yachts

January 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new flagship model, the AB 166 motor yacht has been created by AB Yachts. Measuring 49.90 meters, the new superyacht is essentially an enlargened version of the AB 140, the largest yacht in thier current range. ... read full story

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