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Balk Shipyard to outfit 65-metre classic schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands has won the contract to outfit the 65-metre classic schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov, which has the largest wooden hull built since 1909. Sailing yacht Mikhail S. Vorontsov, has a concept design by Valeriy G. Stepanenko, naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design by Ken Freivokh. ... read full story

Benetti Shipyard at Miami International Boat Show 2011

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti shipyard will be present at the Miami International Boat Show from 17 to 21 February 2011, confirming the importance of the Italian brand into the U.S. market and in particular the attention of Benetti for their overseas owners who will enjoy two beautiful models of the semi-custom, the Tradition 100 ‘, M/Y “Kei Ki Kai” and the admiral of the composite models the Vision 145′, motoryacht Lady Sheila ... read full story

51m Brigantino S. Giorgio an historic Benetti Sailing Ship

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Brigantino S. Giorgio an historic Benetti Sailing Ship measures 51 metres and was built entirely in wood in 1921 at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio. At the time, she was the largest brigantine on the Mediterranean. It is one of the largest sailing ships preserved inside of a museum. ... read full story

61m Benetti Motor Yacht Diamonds are Forever

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Diamonds are Forever is a 61m Benetti motor yacht due to be delivered in August 2011 built to Lloyds class and MCA compliant. Diamonds are Forever superyacht built to a design in-house by Benetti the Italian yacht manufacturer features a signature Evan K Marshall interior. ... read full story

Ferretti launch 9th Pershing 115′ motor yacht at Marina dei Cesari Fano

January 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hull Number 9 of the 35 metre MY Pershing 115’, the flagship of the Pershing fleet, a brand of the Ferretti Group which is among the main international producers of high performance open motor yachts of 15 to 35 metres, launched yesterday at Marina dei Cesari in Fano. ... read full story

2011 Liverpool Boat Show at Albert Dock

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Liverpool Boat Show 2011 is set to be a ‘Show like no other’ running from 29th April – 8th May in the historic surroundings of Liverpool’s Albert Dock. Set in the midst of a World Heritage Site the Show boasts one of the most architecturally stunning waterfronts in the world within walking distance from the heart of the city. ... read full story

Fairline Targa 58 Gran Turismo wins a 2011 Motor Boat of the Year Award

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fairline Boats, a luxury motor yacht manufacturer, has been rewarded the esteemed 'Motor Boat of the Year' Award 2011 in the 'Sportscruiser Above 45ft' category for the Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO, which was launched January 2010. This is the third consecutive year that Fairline has won a Motor Boat of the Year Award. ... read full story

Ferretti Group: Riva launches famous brand in Thailand

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riva, one of the world’s premier luxury yacht brands and favourite of celebrities, sports stars, royalty and heads of state, has officially arrived in Thailand. Riva’s arrival was toasted at a Riva hosted launch party on the opening day of the PIMEX International Boat Show at Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket. ... read full story

Linssen Yachts passes to third generation

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Linssen Grand Sturdy 500 Variotop MKII

The Maasbracht family business Linssen Yachts is passing from the second to the third generation. Today at the offices of civil-law notary Zeestraten in Heerlen, a new company was incorporated in which Yvonne, Jac and Ruben Linssen became shareholders. Management team members Marielle Timmermans and Leon Geraedts also became shareholders. ... read full story

Pendennis Annual Apprentice Awards

January 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis hosted its annual awards afternoon in recognition of the significant achievements of its apprentices. The Pendennis Annual Apprentice Awards saw 50 certificates presented, which included NVQs Level 2 and 3, City and Guilds Technical certificates and RYA sailing qualifications handed out by George Moore, commodore of Pendennis shipyard’s sailing club. ... read full story

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