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Hodgdon 40M Yacht concept by Michael Peters Yacht Design unveiled at the MYS 2011

September 28, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Hodgdon Yachts and Michael Peters Yacht Design unveil their latest 40M Hodgdon Yacht Design Concept at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show held last week. ... read full story

78m motor yacht Amaryllis launched by Abeking & Rasmussen

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 78m megayacht Amaryllis has been launched by the German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen. The 78m yacht Amaryllis was built under the hull number 6492 and has only just been revealed as being called Amaryllis after her recent launch and sea trials. The yacht is expected to be delivered to her owner very soon.... ... read full story

49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) by Royal Huisman on Sea trials

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 49 metre sailing yacht Kamaxitha (project The Spirit of Tradition) was launched on the 13th of September by Royal Huisman and is currently undergoing sea trials as pictured by Ruud burgers Maritieme Fotografie. Built by the highly respected Dutch custom yacht builder Royal Huisman, yacht Kamaxitha features exterior lines created by Gerard Dykstra and... ... read full story

After One Year of Sailing – PlanetSolar in Singapore

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After a year of sailing, MS Tûranor PlanetSolar continues its world tour and has made a stop in Singapore, an essential stop to conduct a full inspection. This big solar sailboat will remain at the harbour “VivoCity,” one of the largest shopping centers in Singapore, where it will stay for several days. September 27 2010,... ... read full story

Ron Holland Designs Sailing Yacht Christopher and S/Y Panthalassa ISS finalists

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two Ron Holland Designs, superyacht Christopher and sailing yacht Panthalassa are among the finalists of the “Best Sail – 40m+” category of the International Superyacht Society Awards 2011 (ISS). The winners of the International Superyacht Society Awards 2011 will be announced at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October. Yacht Christopher Sailing yacht Christopher is... ... read full story

STX Finland and TUI Cruises sign a contract for a 295m luxury Cruise Ship

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

STX Finland Oy and TUI Cruises have today signed a contract for the design and construction of a 97,000 GT cruise vessel. The sophisticated and highly innovative cruise vessel is scheduled to be delivered in spring 2014. The vessel has many environmentally friendly features, with a particular emphasis on the vessel’s energy efficiency. The project... ... read full story

Port Tarraco Meets Demand for 30 – 160m Superyacht Berths in the Mediterranean

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The deep water marina Port Tarraco, located on the doorstep of the beautiful and historic city of Tarragona, on Spain’s ‘Golden Coast’ has restructured its berths to enable it to accommodate a greater number of large superyachts, megayachts and gigayachts. Port Tarraco’s new design provides a total of 64 berths for superyachts between 30 and... ... read full story

Formula Marine to supply rigging for 43m Sailing yacht Ketch by Mengi Yay

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One of Europe’s leading mast builders, Formula Marine, has announced a contract win to supply a full rigging package for a 43 metre Ketch, being built at the Mengi Yay shipyard in Turkey. The 43m Sailing yacht Ketch by Mengi Yay will feature a sailing system that includes aluminium masts with Park Avenue custom made... ... read full story

Oyster Yachts’ Palma Regatta 2011

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the 2011 Oyster’s Palma Regatta, the 27th event in the Oyster Regatta series there was a record fleet of 30 Oyster Yachts. The yachts gathered on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Mallorca for Oyster’s Palma regatta, were proudly flying the flags of Brazil, Germany, Holland, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.... ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre in La Marina di Scarlino

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Nautor’s Swan, a leading builder of luxury sailing yachts, will launch a new Mediterranean Service Centre based out of Marina di Scarlino beginning 30 September 2011.  Skilled personnel will be available to take on refits, modifications, upgrades and insurance works on Swan sailing yachts. The addition of the Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre at La... ... read full story

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