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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

West Marine 2011 ‘Green Product of the Year’ contest

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

West Marine, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, is proud to announce that it is accepting nominations for its third annual Green Product of the Year Award. This year the contest has been expanded to include all of the U.S, including the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico and... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Hetairos (ex project Panamax) sets Sail

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Baltic Yachts, Finland built 66.7 meter Panamax project (now named sailing yacht Hetairos) has successfully completed her first couple of sea trials. Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects are proud to have been part of a team of people and companies to make this special yacht Hetairos (Panamax project) a success. S/Y Hetairos’s design features... ... read full story

F45 motor yacht Helix launched by Feadship Royal Van Lent

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yesterday the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard launched the fifth motor yacht in the F45 Vantage superyacht series, named Helix. Superyacht Helix, built under the hull number 804 is the first yacht in the series to feature a nautical interior theme, which features a modern mix of light fabric covered walls in mahogany wooden frames... ... read full story

K&M Yacht builders and Dykstra & Partners: a trusted combination.

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The trade fair season is nearly upon us, and K&M Yachtbuilders are busy preparing themselves. This year K&M Yachtbuilders will be present at three trade fairs, where they will only represent designs by Dykstra & Partners. Båter I Sjøen 1 – 4 September 2011, Oslo (Sandvika) The first boat show that K&M will attend is... ... read full story

Hatteland Display announces new agents in Korea and Singapore

August 17, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Hatteland Display (HD), the leading technology provider of specialized display and computer products announces the appointment of a new sole agent in Korea and a new agent in Singapore. ... read full story

Oman Sail to compete in the MOD70 circuit

August 17, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

“With time and perseverance one accomplishes one’s goals”… this expression perfectly illustrates the construction of the MOD70 circuit. Demonstrating great determination since 2010, the new class of one-design 70 foot trimarans has been constantly evolving to the rhythm of the involvement from the teams, partners and towns playing host to the race stopovers, as well... ... read full story

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