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Superyachts Made in UAE Create International Waves

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two of the largest superyachts built in the UAE have made this year’s list of the world’s Top 100 largest Superyachts. Abu Dhabi’s ADM Shipyards’ Swift 141 motor yacht has been placed at number 6 on the prestigious top 100 superyacht list, while the 162-metre megayacht ‘Dubai’ retained its ranking as the world’s second largest superyacht. ... read full story

Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia. Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. ... read full story

North Wind Yachts Shipyard in Barcelona, Spain for Sale

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its shipyard, repair & refit facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The facilities at North Wind’s site in Barcelona include a fully equipped production hall measuring 60m in length x 30m wide x 23m high and a five-storey office with exceptional Mediterranean views. An external esplanade measuring close to 12,000m2 is also available for repair and refit works. ... read full story

Sealine Yachts Asia

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sealine is delighted to announce the launch of 'Sealine Yachts Asia', a joint venture with KOP Nautical, a division of the group KOP Group Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. With interests in hotels, resorts, properties and marine activities, the group currently has offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing and there are plans to open up to five new Sealine dealer offices in China during 2011. ... read full story

Ferretti Yachts on display at Copenhagen boat show “Bade I Bella”

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ferretti Yachts, historical Ferretti Group brand which produces flybridge motor yachts measuring 15 to 27 metres, is taking part at the Copenhagen boat show “Bade I Bella” from 11th to 20th March 2011, showcasing the new Ferretti 500 through dealer Dreamline Yachts. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo at the Hainan Rendez‐Vous and the Singapore Yacht Show

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sanlorenzo, the prestigious Italian Shipyard that from over 50 years produces tailor‐made motor yachts matching the style and requirements of each owner, confirms its strategy of expansion in the Asian markets, characterized by an impressive economic growth. The Italian shipyard will attend the next two main events of the Asian area: Hainan in China and Singapore in the Malayan peninsula: ... read full story

Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis and Devonport continue to thrive with an increasing number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. Pendennis boasts 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and along with Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. As such they are co-exhibiting at the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show that runs from the 7th-10th April, during which a dedicated team will be on hand to discuss all refit needs. ... read full story

Gulf Craft and Quick Srl announce partnership at Dubai Boat Show

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury motor yacht builder Gulf Craft, based in the United Arab Emirates, announced at the Dubai Boat Show a new partnership deal with Italian equipment manufacturer Quick Srl. Under the agreement, Quick will be the supplier of equipment for Gulf Craft’s new 95ft Gulf 95 EXP motor yacht with the concept of ‘comfortable living on the water’ at its heart. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia launched – a 55m Heesen superyacht

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts have launched motor yacht Quinta Essentia - a 55m superyacht. The newest superyacht from Heesen’s Yard in Holland had an official launching ceremony on Friday the 11th of March 2011. The 55m semi-displacement motor yacht Quinta Essentia (build number YN 14955) features naval architecture by Van Oossanen in conjunction with the Heesen in-house designers, interior design layout by the renowned Ken Freivokh, with interior design by Michela Reverberi and exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega. ... read full story

MCP Yachts Signs Contract for another two Classic 76 motor yachts

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MCP Yachts recently signed contracts for the construction of two Classic 76 motor yachts (hulls 086 and 087). Both Vessels are entering the structural phase, at MCP yard with the aluminum plates being cut by MCP CNC plasma cutting machine. ... read full story

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