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Celebrity Cruises and Meyer Werft celebrate keel laying of Celebrity Reflection Cruise Ship

September 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Celebrity Cruises celebrated the keel-laying of the fifth in its stylish, five-ship Solstice Class series, Celebrity Reflection, at shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The 500-ton block measuring 66-ft by 118-ft was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane, and commemoratively placed on a collection of coins, consistent with tradition. Doing the honors... ... read full story

New Superior Jetty at Townsville Marine Precinct

September 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine berthing specialist Superior Jetties has completed a new mooring facility in the massive Townsville Marine Precinct, Australia. Fast tracked as part of Stage One of the $110 million commercial marine development, which is underway at the mouth of the Ross River, the project was completed for marine maintenance facility Rosshaven Marine. Catering for small... ... read full story

Majestic sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 maintains lead in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally

September 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The reign of sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 continues on Day Two of the Veteran Big Boat Rally in Porto Cervo. The 38 metre schooner leads the overall classification with victories in corrected time in both races held. Second in the overall classification is Moonbeam IV, Xavier Tancogne’s 35 metre Fife-built gaff cutter. Moonbeam IV... ... read full story

49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) launched by Royal Huisman

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman launch the stunning 49 metre superyacht Kamaxitha, previously known as sailing yacht Spirit of Tradition project. ... read full story

2012-2013 America’s Cup World Series: Naples in Italy agrees to host two events

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Naples announce to host two venues of the America's Cup World Series in 2012 and 2013. ... read full story

Dometic Marine presents HVAC solutions at the 2011 Auckland International Boat Show

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dometic Marine distributor, Whiting Power Systems Ltd, presents an extensive range of HVAC solutions at the 2011 Auckland International Boat Show. ... read full story

Oyster Group sets up Oyster Palma – Mediterranean Yacht Support Operation

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Oyster Group is setting up an operation in Palma, Mallorca to expand the services it provides to its clients. ... read full story

Mourjan Marinas partner with Marina Bacelona 92 to manage marketing and sales of Port Tarraco Marina in Spain

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Mourjan Marina has announced a new partnership with MB '92, a Barcelona based operator of marinas, to manage the branding, sales and marketing of Port Tarraco Marina. ... read full story

Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust-funded collegium provides innovative forum to find solutions for the carbon capture and storage industry

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

University of Southampton-based initiative combined students, faculty and the private sector. A collegium funded by the Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET) has produced four technical papers that the authors hope will spur discussion and further innovation as industry strives to find solutions to the challenges of carbon capture and storage (CCS). A group of... ... read full story

Sauter Carbon Offset Design lowers fuel consumption in superyacht by 50% without any extra costs

September 14, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sauter Carbon Offset Design created a great 160 Emac Dynasty Aerodynamic superyacht with reduces fuel consumption by 50% at almost no extra costs involved. ... read full story

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