Since 1995, when an exclusive relationship was formed between Princess Yachts International and Viking Sport Cruisers of New Jersey in the US, the two companies have successfully created a new class of luxury performance motor yacht for the American market. Designed and crafted in the UK by Princess and marketed under the Viking brand in the States, these powerful cruising yachts have remained at the very forefront of the market, leading the way in quality of build, seakeeping and, through the solid foundations of Viking Sport Cruisers, class leading customer service. ... read full story
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Exclusive relationship between Princess Yachts International and Viking Sport Cruisers
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Mega yacht Big Fish leaves for Papeete in the Society Islands
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First Stop will be Tahiti, then on to Fort Lauderdale. After almost three years of construction, the 45 meter Luxury Expedition Yacht Big Fish quietly slipped her ways in the Auckland Harbor Viaduct on June 28 and pointed her bows toward her first destination of Papeete in the Society Islands. ... read full story
Imtech Green Ship Energy Solutions event for the maritime industry
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On 24th June, Imtech Marine & Offshore organised an event for the maritime industry at its premises in Rotterdam, dedicated to the theme Green Ship Energy Solutions. A number of expert speakers from the maritime industry elaborated on the regulations, trends and technological developments concerning Efficient and Green energy management, for example new means and ways to store energy, use new energy sources and in the end achieve efficient electrical networks on board. Payoff of the event being ‘Powered by Imtech – Green Energy Solutions’, Imtech Marine & Offshore presented its vision: zero-emission ships. ... read full story
Superyacht LA DIVA destroyed by fire.
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The Superyacht LA DIVA (ex Arla-Jay, Ivana and Iva) has been totally destroyed by fire. The Superyacht was docked at Rybovich Marina, West Palm Beach. ... read full story
Competitions at Seatec 2011 Announced
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Seatec 2011, the ninth International Exhibition of technology, subcontracting and design for boats, mega yachts and ships, due to be held at CarraraFiere from 16 to 18 February 2011, has announced the following competitions: • MYDA - Millennium Yacht Design Award 8th year • TARGA BONETTO 17th year • ABITARE LA BARCA 5th year ... read full story
Riviera officially out of Administration
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Riviera has received written notification on Friday June 25, 2010 from the company’s Deed Administrators that the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) established in conjunction with Riviera’s creditors on January 22 this year has now been completed and thus Riviera has now officially exited from Administration. ... read full story
Artemis Investment Management signs a major sponsorship package for Cowes Week 2010
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Cowes Week Limited (CWL) is delighted to announce that Artemis Investment Management, one of the UK's leading investment companies with a strong association with Cowes Week over the years, has signed a major boat branding sponsorship package for Cowes Week 2010. The Artemis logo will appear on the bows of the Cowes Week competing boats, providing the company with significant brand exposure at the world’s best-known sailing regatta. This new deal is part of Artemis’ wider new commitment to British sailing that has been announced today, and the new source of investment in Cowes Week benefits everyone competing this year by ensuring that entry fees are maintained at 2009 levels. ... read full story
Azimut charter yacht SEAWISE destroyed by fire.
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Ocean Independence has issued a press release advising the Greece motor charter yacht SEAWISE has been withdrawn from the charter market. They are sad to report the total loss of the yacht due to a fire on board. Fortunately nobody was either hurt or injured. ... read full story
British Marine Federation (BMF) and the RYA promote Marine Sector
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The British Marine Federation (BMF) and the RYA were delighted to be among the first organisations to host a reception in the House of Commons early in the new Parliament yesterday (23 June 2010). It was an opportunity to meet some of the newly elected MPs as well as to thank re-elected parliamentarians for their support throughout the year. The recent election saw a large increase of new MPs entering Parliament and the reception allowed the BMF and RYA to educate and inform many of them on the £3 billion marine industry; highlighting its considerable contribution to the economy. ... read full story
‘Clean Shipping Index’ verification service now offered by Lloyd’s Register
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Lloyd’s Register is now offering a verification service the ‘Clean Shipping Index’ to shipowners and operators wishing to demonstrate their success in reducing the environmental impact of their activities beyond the requirements of classification or statutory rules and regulations. The service is cost effective and can be delivered with minimal interruption to ship operations. ... read full story