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Marina Port Vell joins Griffin Yacht Club at Monaco Yacht Show 2011

August 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Griffen Marine Travel and its Griffin Yacht division are pleased to announce that Marina Port Vell will be one of ten sponsors of the Griffin Yacht Club at the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. “We are extremely pleased to have Marina Port Vell join us,” says Pieter Rieder, Griffin’s SVP Commercial Development, adding, “Having purchased the... ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts sell second Sunreef 70 Sailing catamaran to China

August 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunreef Yachts has sold its second Sunreef 70 Sailing catamaran to China. Introduced to the market in 2008, the luxury catamaran Sunreef 70 Sailing yacht has become a very successful sailing model among demanding owners who wish to travel to remote destinations in comfort and safety as a family or with a limited crew, and... ... read full story

Peters and May and Aurora Global Logistics join forces in Australia

August 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Peters and May, the world’s leading provider of international yacht logistics has appointed Aurora Global Logistics as their new network representative in Australia. Aurora Global Logistics are Australia’s largest yacht logistics company offering an unparalleled level of service and pricing to yacht owners, skippers and manufacturers alike. Peters & May’s current Australian agent, Peters &... ... read full story

Asan 62 Motor yacht by Hyundai Yachts – A pocket sized superyacht design by Bill Prince

August 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hyundai Yachts has introduced a pocket sized superyacht called the Asan 62 Motor yacht that was designed by Bill Prince yacht Designs. The Asan 62 yacht is a modern addition to the growing line of luxury yachts and is Hyundai Yachts’ largest yacht to date.  The Asan 62 M/Y was designed from the bottom up... ... read full story

55m Motor Yacht GEO by Mariotti Yachts and Luca Dini Design

August 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 55m motor yacht GEO is an explorer superyacht featuring exterior and interior design by the well-known Luca Dini Design that will be built by Mariotti Yachts. When completed the explorer style yacht will have a great range and capability. The exciting new 55 metre project GEO is currently offered for sale. Motor yacht GEO... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Sea Lion rebuilt at Southampton Yacht Services

August 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Sea Lion, a 21m (67ft) Abeking & Rasmussen yawl, that was built in 1953, arrived at Southampton Yacht Services for a complete rebuild in early in 2010. Yacht Sea Lion was in a poor state after many years in Greece and her new owner wanted to have her completely rejuvenated. With many new... ... read full story

Thai superyacht market increases in demand

August 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The seas surrounding Thailand make for some of the most beautiful and uncluttered cruising grounds and yacht charter destinations in the world. This has long been the reason for the thriving yachting  scene here, as globe-yachters (not trotters) big and small have come from afar to enjoy the peaceful sailing and pristine waters. However, there... ... read full story

Heesen delivers 47m motor yacht Ariadna

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dutch builder Heesen has delivered the 47m displacement motor yacht Ariadna. Heesen yachts pre launched superyacht Ariadna back in April 2011. Yacht Ariadna was built under the hull YN 15347 and features naval architecture by Heesen, was designed by Omega yacht architects with interior design by Frank Laupman, also from Omega Architects. Her interior has... ... read full story

John Wayne’s superyacht Wild Goose enters the National Register of Historic Places.

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

John Wayne's superyacht Wild Goose enters the National Register of Historic Places.

The US Department of the Interior has approved the nomination for actor John Wayne’s 41m (136ft) motor yacht Wild Goose, to enter the National Register of Historic Places.  M/Y Wild Goose was previously certified by the California Office of Historic Preservation and was deemed eligible for entry into the National Register because of her association... ... read full story

Superyacht specialist Bjorn Johansson Design Ceases Trading

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Isle of Wight-based superyacht specialist Bjorn Johansson Design, announced it ceased trading as from August 1 2011, after 10 years in business. As many in the industry will know, the company’s founder, Björn Johansson, tragically died in January 2008. The directors decided to honour Björn’s memory – and the contracts his unique talents had... ... read full story

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