The Right Honourable John Key opened the 13th Auckland International Boat Show at a function in the new Viaduct Events Centre on the evening of Wednesday, 14 September. It is believed to be the first time, a boat show in New Zealand has been opened by a prime minister. The audience included marine industry representatives... ... read full story
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ECOsuperyacht and Cerion Energy to exhibit GO2 Diesel Fuel Optimizer at the Monaco Yacht Show
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ECOsuperyacht and Cerion Energy will exhibit “GO2 Diesel Fuel Optimizer at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. GO2 is manufactured by Cerion Energy and distributed by ECOsuperyacht. GO2 is an eco-friendly nanotechnology based diesel fuel additive that decreases fuel consumption by a minimum of 8% while also reducing harmful emissions and particulate matter for all types,... ... read full story
Expedition Motor Yacht E & E by Cizgi Yachts departs on maiden voyage to Monaco Yacht Show
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M/Y E&E was delivered last week by Cizgi Yacht and set sail on her maiden voyage yesterday heading to Monaco to participate the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show between 21- 24 September. Superyacht E&E is a 42 m explorer yacht by the Turkish shipyard Cizgi Yachts, designed by well-known Vripack International Naval Architects’ studio with naval... ... read full story
Victoria International Marina receives development permit approval
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The City of Victoria’s Mayor and Council unanimously approved the Development Permit for the two marina buildings that will sit on the site of the Victoria International Marina on September 8 2011. “This is another big step forward for the marina,” said Lachlan MacLean, Vice-President of WAM Development Group. “Once constructed, the Victoria International Marina... ... read full story
Ince & Co welcomed to the Principality by Monaco Chamber of Shipping
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The leading international maritime law firm Ince & Co opened its Monaco office on 01 August 2011. The firm has been granted a licence to practise English law as Ince & Co Monaco SARL in matters relating to shipping and energy in the Principality. Welcoming the firm to the Principality, the President of the Monaco... ... read full story
Trend Marine increases superyacht investment
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Trend Marine, a superyacht glazing and door specialist has completed an 18-month project which saw an investment of £570,000 in new state of the art production facilities at its site in eastern England. Trend has targeted the superyacht market as a primary revenue-generator in recent years and the reward has been superyacht clients including Gulf... ... read full story
Viking Recruitment expands and moves office
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VIKING, the leading Cruise Ship and Large Yacht Crew Management specialists primarily offer career opportunities globally for Officers & Crew of all positions. After 23 years of operation and 8 years in their current premises, Viking Recruitment has outgrown the existing office and has decided to move to new environmentally friendly offices. Viking will commence... ... read full story
Celebrity Cruises and Meyer Werft celebrate keel laying of Celebrity Reflection Cruise Ship
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Celebrity Cruises celebrated the keel-laying of the fifth in its stylish, five-ship Solstice Class series, Celebrity Reflection, at shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The 500-ton block measuring 66-ft by 118-ft was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane, and commemoratively placed on a collection of coins, consistent with tradition. Doing the honors... ... read full story
New Superior Jetty at Townsville Marine Precinct
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Marine berthing specialist Superior Jetties has completed a new mooring facility in the massive Townsville Marine Precinct, Australia. Fast tracked as part of Stage One of the $110 million commercial marine development, which is underway at the mouth of the Ross River, the project was completed for marine maintenance facility Rosshaven Marine. Catering for small... ... read full story
Majestic sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 maintains lead in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally
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The reign of sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 continues on Day Two of the Veteran Big Boat Rally in Porto Cervo. The 38 metre schooner leads the overall classification with victories in corrected time in both races held. Second in the overall classification is Moonbeam IV, Xavier Tancogne’s 35 metre Fife-built gaff cutter. Moonbeam IV... ... read full story