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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

Benetti shipyard completes the 65m motor yacht SEANNA

August 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Benetti yacht Nataly of 66 metres - the first yacht delivered by the Italian shipyard this summer - she was followed by the 65m yacht Seanna

Benetti shipyard has launched and delivered a stunning 65m superyacht Seanna, featuring naval architecture by Benetti and interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story

Superyacht ‘Why Worry’ getting close to completion and ready for her debut at the 2011 MYS

August 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Rossi Navi launched Baglietto superyacht ‘WHY WORRY’ is stunning 42.75-metre vessel from the spacious Baglietto 43 series. This elegant motoryacht is very close to her completion and will be available to view at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Superyacht Why Worry is features elegant sporty exterior by the renowned designer Francesco Paszkowski and beautiful... ... read full story

Interform Marine announces launch of the new Seaview Modular Top

August 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Seaview, one of the world’s market leaders in mounting solutions for marine electronics, cameras and satdomes, will be launching its new modular tops to the UK marine leisure market through UK distributor Interform Marine, at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show. The unique modular tops have been designed to provide a common mount top to... ... read full story

New Ocean Yachts introduce their new 68 Enclosed Flybridge yacht

August 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

New Ocean Yachts are very proud to announce the successful introduction of their latest New Ocean Yachts 68 Enclosed Flybridge motor yacht onto the Australian market. ... 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

54.9m (180’) motor yacht Harbour Island launched by Newcastle Shipyards

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newcastle Shipyards, LLC (Newcastle) is proud to announce the successful launch of its largest build-to-date, Superyacht HARBOUR ISLAND on 11 August 2011. Under the glow of a full moon, yacht Harbour Island entered the water to the roar of cheers from the employees and spectators. M/Y Harbour Island, Hull One of the Newcastle 5500 Series... ... read full story

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