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First ISA 140 motor yacht under construction at ISA Yachts

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first ISA 140 motor yacht is currently under construction at ISA Shipyard in Ancona. The ISA 140 series is ISA’s largest semi-custom superyacht of composite construction with hull and superstructure built from Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP). The first hull in the ISA 140 series is due to be completed and launched in 2011. ... read full story

Hermann H. Schaedla of superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen dies

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hermann H. Schaedla of superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen dies

Sad news comes from the superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen that Hermann H. Schaedla has died suddenly aged 76 on the 18th April 2011. For more than 50 years, Hermann H. Schaedla steered the fortunes of Abeking & Rasmussen. Under his responsible and intelligent management, the small shipyard in Lemwerder evolved into one of the major, world famous names in the field of superyacht and naval shipbuilding. ... read full story

Gulf Craft sells Majesty 88 motor yacht at the Singapore Yacht Show.

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft, the Middle East and Asia’s most prominent builder of FRP luxury yachts, is delighted to report the first sale of a Majesty 88 motor yacht as a result of its major presence at the Singapore Yacht Show. As part of a targeted marketing initiative, Gulf Craft is currently engaged in a 6-week ‘road tour’ of the region, showcasing two fly-bridge yacht models – the best selling family and charter model – the Majesty 56, and the magnificent Majesty 88, a shining example of Gulf Craft’s premium superyacht range. ... read full story

The Europa 100 motor yacht RED PEARL by MCP bunkers in Tobago, Caribbean.

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Store Bay Marine Services, a Tobago-based marine services company is now offering bunkering, provisioning and shore support for super and mega yachts following the successful refuelling of the multimillion dollar motor yacht Red Pearl. Yacht Red Pearl was built in Brazil by MCP Yachts last year and made her maiden voyage to Venezuela bunking and provisioning in Tobago with Store Bay Marine Services. The Marshall Islands registered, 100 foot superyacht docked in Tobago's main port of Scarborough to take on 18,154 litres of diesel. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92 and BWA Yachting announce Preferred Partnership Agreement

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BWA Yachting, global leader in marine agency and concierge services to the super/megayacht industry, and MB’92, the largest shipyard in the Mediterranean specialising in the refit and repair of super/megayachts, have signed a preferred partnership agreement, formalising the terms of a long standing relationship of cooperation and mutual support the two groups have shared for the past 10 years. ... read full story

The Jury of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival presided over by Robert De Niro, the American actor, director and producer welcomes to its ranks the following Jury members: ... read full story

A new step in Ferretti Group Training; Latest Service University courses comes to a close

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010-2011 Service University of Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motoryachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious and exclusive brands in the nautical world, has recently come to a close. ... read full story

2011 America’s Cup World Series: Dress rehearsals in Auckland, New Zealand

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In preparation for the 2011 America’s Cup World Series, which kicks off this August in Cascais, Portugal and features stops in Plymouth, UK and San Diego, event organizers will stage on and off the water dress rehearsals in Auckland April 26-29 and May 2-6. ... read full story

Lewmar appoints Rob Crowe as Aftermarket Sales Manager

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lewmar has appointed Rob Crowe in the role of Aftermarket Sales Manager. Based at Havant UK, Crowe will lead the Aftermarket Distribution Sales Team to support the existing Lewmar Distributors and expand the global network. ... read full story

The International Yacht Awards hosted by design et al

April 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Yacht Awards held last Friday at The Savoy, London were hosted by design et al, a leading interior design magazine in the United Kingdom at The Savoy, London. The new award ceremony gave focus to some of the best superyacht designs on the water. Both new and established designers were recognised at the ceremony following a champagne reception dinner at the Savoy Hotel. ... read full story

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