Oceanco has engaged Dirk de Jong to reinforce their Technical Sales Department. De Jong is no stranger to the company. He was a Project Manager with Oceanco from 1997-2001, during which time he oversaw the building of both the 62.6 meter Lady Lola and the 95 meter Al Mirqab (kna Indian Empress), which is, to date, the longest private yacht ever built in The Netherlands. Most recently De Jong was commercial and project development manager for Platinum Yachts in Dubai, UAE. ... read full story
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Benetti Vision Yacht Vica is Launched
June 03, 2010
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One of Benetti's shipyards is in Viareggio where the vision series yachts are made such as Vica. Here there are offices and construction sheds for Azimut as well as two 65m building sheds for steel and aluminium megayachts and one 50m shed for Benetti Vision yacht construction. ... read full story
Princess Yachts report increased turnover and strong profits
June 02, 2010
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Princess Yachts have announced very positive results for the year ended 31 December 2009, despite continued uncertainty in global economic conditions. Princess yachts have reported an increased turnover of £213.8 million, up 3% from the previous year, driven by the continued investment in new product development and the establishment of new markets. ... read full story
Interesting new Arcadia 85 SOLAR Yacht hits the superyacht charter market
June 02, 2010
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The Arcadia 85 Superyacht runs on a Hybrid propulsion system with an electrical motorization giving the yacht an 8 knot speed in total silence. The motor yacht's hull has been specifically designed to be easily driven so that the superyacht requires low powered motorization. She has Solar panels which enable a zero issuing batteries recharge for propulsion. Also the Arcadia SOLAR Yacht incorporates water discharge treatment in order not to pollute. ... read full story
Sunseeker Yachts Bought by UK Private Equity Firm FL Partners for 25 million GBP
June 02, 2010
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Dorset-based Sunseeker Yachts has already invested more than GBP40 million into expanding its manufacturing facilities and product range to deliver yachts of up to 40 meters, and it has plans to extend to 50-meter yachts. ... read full story
Jen Wartena appointed as general manager by Icon Yachts
June 01, 2010
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After the launch and delivery of the first Icon superyacht and with two motor yachts, yacht FLORIDA and yacht MIDLANDIA soon to be delivered, the Icon Yachts shareholders have appointed Jen Wartena as general manager in place of Wim Koersvelt. Wim Koersvelt is to remain with Icon as a consultant. ... read full story
42 m Langan Superyacht launched by Holland Jachtbouw
May 31, 2010
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Holland Jachtbouw are delighted to announce the launch of a 42-metre, semi-displacement motor yacht Langam for repeat yacht owners. Designed and built to Lloyds and MCA, this project reaffirms the ability for Holland Jachtbouw to create bespoke powerboats of the highest calibre. The superyacht’s official name will be shortly unveiled at the Christening ceremony. ... read full story
Motor yacht PRETTY WOMAN launched by Hakvoort
May 31, 2010
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Superyacht PRETTY WOMAN 39 metre ocean-going motoryacht with a steel hull and aluminium alloy superstructure as launched by Hakvoort 2010. Pretty Woman - hull project YN 245 - will be ideal for chartering, offering fabulous accommodation for up to 10 guests. ... read full story
The x50 49.7 metre Fitzroy Yachts Zefira Superyacht is close to launch in 2010
May 28, 2010
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Sailing yacht Zefira's interior design details and interior designer are not known at this stage, although it could well have been created by Adam Lay Studio Limited which worked on the yacht SALPERTON IV. The yacht has a lower saloon with a studio and there is also a main deck pilot house. Zefira is a able to accommodate the yacht owner in and owner's cabin and at least a further 6 guests in 3 guest cabins. The crew also have 3 cabins along with a captain's cabin. ... read full story
Wally WHY superyacht on schedule
May 28, 2010
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Since the successful launching of September 22, 2009, superyacht WHY, the innovative project focused on unprecedented stability, unparalleled volume and sustainability, has been further developed improving the design, introducing the new WHY37x24, and finalising the engineering as well as the construction plan. As a result of the eight month sustained activity of the design and... ... read full story
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