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Revolutionary ‘Mood Magic’, Superyacht lighting by Lumotics Marine

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lumotics Marine, has developed 'Mood Magic', the world's first integrated lighting controller for superyachts. Making its world launch at METS 2010, this unique lighting control unit has been designed to manage a mixed system of Halogen and the latest colour-changing LED lighting for universal application on superyachts. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Kaori by Palmer Johnson completes Refit in New Zealand

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Kaori, the 125 foot schooner built by Palmer Johnson in 1991 is back in the water, rigs in, and currently undergoing sea trials in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand after an extensive 12 month refit. S/Y Kaori is likely to be ready to head offshore around 16 November. ... read full story

Construction begins on Explorer Superyacht Star Fish by Aquos Series & McMullen & Wing

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

We have recently received news that construction for the 50m Explorer Superyacht Star Fish is in progress at McMullen & Wing. Due for launch in 2012, 50m megayacht Star Fish is the latest yacht in the Aquos Series and is expected to follow the success of M/Y Big Fish in the international superyacht scene. ... read full story

Superyacht Safes by Dometic Marine

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dometic Marine launch the proSafe MD361 P safe at this year's METS 2010. Specifically designed to complement the luxury interior of 30M+ superyachts, the proSafe MD361 P provides a stylish and practical solution for luxury yacht owners, clients and charter guests to secure high value personal items such as jewellery, watches and money. ... read full story

Design Award METS 2010 – DAME Award Winners Announced.

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bill Dixon, Chairman of the Jury of the DAME, presented the Award to the winner of the prestigious prize at the start of METS. The Overall Winner of the DAME Award 2010 is the Seldén Reversible Winch of Seldén Mast AB. ... read full story

Princess Yachts’ World Premier of 32m M Class at London International Boat Show

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Princess Yachts are entering the superyacht sector with the launch of the first of their M class vessels. To be unveiled at the London Boat Show in January 2011, the 32M Princess Yacht will be the largest overall vessel to have been showcased inside London’s Excel exhibition halls. ... read full story

Fairline Boats Asia dealer’s inaugural Business Conference in Singapore.

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The inaugural Business Conference for regional dealers of Fairline Boats Asia took place on Monday 8th November 2010 at the One15 Marina Club in Singapore and was attended by 16 persons, representing every dealer in the region. ... read full story

Superyacht Marina Port Hercule, Monaco to be renovated by Marinetek

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury superyacht marina Port Hercule in Monte Carlo, one of the most prestigious marinas in the world, famous for its luxurious yachts and associated jet-set lifestyle, will have the first phase of its renovation completed by Marinetek and its daughter company in Croatia - Marinetek NCP. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Brad Van Liew wins first leg in Cape Town

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

American ocean racer Brad Van Liew sailed into Cape Town to claim victory in the first ocean sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS. The 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, blasted across the finish line in Table Bay at 5.51pm local time (3.51pm UTC) doing 10-12 knots in a 15-knot wind. ... read full story

Peters & May appoints exclusive Russian agent

November 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Peters & May has entered a new partnership with Logistics Department BG as its exclusive agent for Russia who has a strong presence in the Russian leisure boating industry. Logistics Department BG’s parent company Burevestnik Group represents many yachting brands in Russia including Avon, Baja, Boston Whaler, BWA, Cigarette, Chris-Craft, Fairline, Malibu, MasterCraft, Mulder, Riva, Royal Tender, Seabob, SeaRay, and Sunseeker. ... read full story

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