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ISS Announces 2011 Design Awards Finalists, Including New Refit Award

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Industry’s Original Awards Program, One Based Purely on Peer Review and Selection ISS (International Superyacht Society) has released its lists of finalists for the 2011 International Design Awards. For more than 20 years, ISS’s Design Awards—based entirely on peer review—has celebrated the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds the large yacht industry... ... read full story

Motor yacht Madsummer (ex TV) at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

This motor yacht Madsummer (previously called TV) is a 45 metre 147 foot spacious steel vessel launched by The Feadship Royal Van Lent Shipyard in 2008 designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and Sinot Design Associates.  With incredibly sleek styling, charter yacht Madsummer has been creating a beautiful image at Dennis Conner’s North Cove.  The... ... read full story

TYHA’s Gold Anchor Award Scheme recognised at the PSP Southampton Boat Show.

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Gold Anchor Award Scheme, brought to all boat owners by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) has scooped the prestigious Practical Boat Owner (PBO) Green Initiative of the Year Award. The PBO award aims to recognise marine businesses and individuals who have taken steps to make the leisure boat industry more sustainable and environmentally friendly.... ... read full story

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to attend the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is a world leading maritime administration and the originator of the Large Commercial Yacht Code and is pleased to be attending the Monaco Yacht Show. Experts from the Agency will be available at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show on stand QS100 in the Superyacht UK Pavilion, Darse Sud Tent to... ... read full story

Imtech acquires Canadian marine company Groupe Techsol Marine

September 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Imtech acquires Canadian marine company Groupe Techsol Marine

Imtech N.V. (IM-AE, technical services provider in Europe and on the global marine market) has announced the acquisition of the Canadian marine company Groupe Techsol Marine. This strategic acquisition means that Imtech has now a high-tech marine production site available in Canada. The acquisition also strengthens Imtech’s service and maintenance foothold in North-America. With over... ... read full story

Feature: Classic Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC at the Voiles de St.Tropez after busy summer

September 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

So far, Classic Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC has been reeling off some 4500 miles this season, starting in St. Tropez, she participated in the “Bailli de Suffren”, a great event, unique for the combination of racing and cruising in company whereas the latter is taken more seriously than the first. After the finish in Malta, Atlantic... ... read full story

Luxury motor yacht builder Sunseeker Yachts achieves strong profit growth

September 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunseeker Yacht Holdings (“Sunseeker”) one of the world’s pre-eminent luxury motor yacht manufacturers announces strong results for the financial year ending 31 July 2011*. Financial highlights: • EBITDA increased to £25.5m on sales of £275.5m (2010 equivalent: £4.9m and £304.5m respectively) • Continued growth in newer yachting markets such as Asia, Russia and Brazil complemented... ... read full story

Award winning 145’ Benetti Vision motor yacht Told u So by Molori Design at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Told u So, a 145‘Benetti Vision designed by Molori Design  that was seen as the star of the show at the 2011 World Yacht Trophies in Cannes, has set sail today to take part in the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Launched earlier this year in Viareggio, Italy, superyacht Told u So is a... ... read full story

Audi MedCup 2011 – Conde de Godo of Barcelona Trophy: Day of Judgement

September 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A big day, perhaps even the biggest yet on the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit. After 41 races spread over four countries, Portugal, France, Italy and Spain and wind conditions from fierce 35 knot gusts in windy Cascais at the start of the season in May, to this finale regatta in the light, sometimes capricious sea... ... read full story

Amels’ motor yachts ARIELA and IMAGINE to premiere at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Amels shipyard will display for the first time the stunning Motor Yacht Ariela (Amels 177) and Motor Yacht Imagine (Amels 212) at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show taking place from 21st to 24th September 2011. ... read full story

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