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Superyacht Florida renamed Motor Yacht BATON ROUGE

June 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICON superyacht project Florida has been christened BATON ROUGE. The 62.50 metre (205.05 ft) displacement motor yacht BATON ROUGE, (ex motor yacht FLORIDA) is the second of three superyachts in the ICON 62m range launched by Icon Yachts. Built as Project Florida, motor yacht BATON ROUGE has a graceful steel hull with an 11.40 metre beam and a draft of 3.50 metres. She was launched on the 27th May 2010. ... read full story

Alewijnse Marine Systems signs contract with Oceanco for electrical outfit of 85.5m superyacht

June 22, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Alewijnse Marine Systems has a long-established relationship with Oceanco, having worked together on a number of globally recognised superyachts including Alfa Nero (82m), Vibrant Curiosity (85.5m) and MS Sunrays (85.5m). As a strategic partner Alewijnse provides Oceanco with a comprehensive systems integration service based on quality, reliability and flexibility from concept to launch and beyond. ... read full story

Palmer Johnson To Show PJ150 Superyacht VANTAGE at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010

June 22, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The masculine interior of motor yacht VANTAGE features interior bulkheads and soles of rustic bleached teak, calming and soft to bare feet with deep navy dyed high gloss Zebrano accents and passage door inserts of Wenge tiles, bulkhead accents of carved Pine and Metal Composite panels adding sophistication. ... read full story

Riviera set to excite at the Sydney International Boat Show 2010

June 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will showcase for the first time in Sydney, the much anticipated new 43 Open Flybridge and will announce the company’s next exciting new model at the Sydney International Boat Show 2010 starting on July 29. Hard on the heels of the successful launch of the 43, Riviera is about its next model release which will be announced at the Sydney International Boat Show. ... read full story

OCEA Yacht France: OCEA Commuter 155 Superyacht and Classic 72 motor yacht currently inbuild

June 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The OCEA Commuter 155 motor yacht is designed by the naval architect office Joubert-Nivelt and has distinctive design features are a spacious saloon located behind the bridge and surrounded by full height windows, a panoramic gymnasium on the upper deck, a helicopter platform, and a yacht ice notation. ... read full story

Superyacht Moonen 133 by Rene van der Velden Yacht Design

June 20, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Moonen Shipyards have assigned a new Superyacht project Moonen 133 to Rene Van Der Velden Yacht. The long range cruiser Moonen 133 is the largest super yacht Moonen Shipyards has ever endeavoured to create for a private client. The luxury motor yacht will feature a wide range of amenities and toys, which are likely to be more than most of its counterparts and even the larger yachts. ... read full story

New Diano Motor Yacht Crowbridge by Riva Trigoso Italy

June 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Diano Crowbridge, a 30 meter motor yacht, is the largest yacht ever to be launched by Riva Trigoso, Genoa builders, a company of Gruppo InRizzardi. Yacht Diano Crowbridge is custom built from hardwood on an individualized basis as is Diano’s tradition. ... read full story

The Imminent Launch of the Mighty 2010 Dubois Sailing Yacht TWIZZLE by Royal Huisman

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Twizzle, the majestic Dubois designed Royal Huisman built flybridge superyacht ketch is soon to be launched in Holland. An experienced yacht owner couple, the former owners of motor yacht Twizzle, have brought an exciting yachting team together to build the 57 meter ketch rigged center board superyacht called sailing yacht Twizzle. This team includes Dubois Yacht Designers, Royal Huisman Yacht Builders and Redman Whiteley Dixon Design group as well as the owners themselves. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts signs two newbuild superyacht contracts

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 47m superyacht, Yard Number 15147, belongs to the Heesen’s 47-metre long range displacement vessel family, which now has seven sister-ships. Two of these have been recognised at successive World Superyacht Awards in 2009 and 2010 as the Best Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT. The level of customization possible on this series (including structural changes to the superstructure) allows owners to create their own unique yacht based on a proven hull design. The new yacht will be built to Lloyds class and be MCA compliant. ... read full story

Pendennis Yachts UK Hosts Yacht Designer Ron Holland Presentation

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Ron Holland’s career began after he designed the ¼ tonner Eygthene, which won its first race the 1973 ¼ ton Cup. This success led to a commission to design a One-ton class yacht for Irish businessman Hugh Coveney, enabling Ron set up as an independent designer in Kinsale, Co. Cork, where he has been based ever since. ... read full story

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