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Fincantieri deliver 123m motor yacht Serene

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fincantieri have delivered their first mega yacht SERENE at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The 134 metre motor yacht Serene, is the largest yacht ever built in Italy, one of the ten largest yachts in the world and one of the finest in terms of sophistication and technology. The yacht Serene, launched in September 2010 and was... ... read full story

Thierry Mugler Studio designs new Spire Boat

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Thierry Mugler Studio will transform the latest version of the Spire Boat. After years of creating the most desired competition boats, the Spire Boat’s designers wanted to work on an outboard pleasure boat project combining competitiveness, safety, and aesthetics; they turned to the Mugler Studio to design a rare and fantasy version of their new... ... read full story

DAME – Design Award METS 2011 Call for entries

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The DAME (Design Award METS) – the world’s most prestigious design competition for new marine equipment and accessories is now open for entries. METS/SYP organiser, Amsterdam RAI invites this year’s exhibitors to enter their most innovative designs to be judged by an independent, international jury. Exhibitors wishing to submit products for the DAME 2011 should... ... read full story

Superyacht fleet arriving for 2011 Shipyard Cup

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boothbay Harbor is starting to buzz with excitement as the entrants for this weekend’s Shipyard Cup start to arrive.  The Shipyard Cup is a big boat sailing regatta held annually in the Boothbay Region (racing Saturday and Sunday from about noon – 4:30 P.M. depending on conditions).  This year’s Shipyard Cup is of special interest... ... read full story

Sunrise 50m motor yacht design by Sunrise Yachts, Espen Oeino and Frank Darnet

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunrise Yachts has completed the design and engineering of Sunrise 50m – A 50m Tri-Deck Displacement motor yacht by Sunrise Yachts developed in collaboration with Espen Oeino International and Frank Darnet Design. The next possible delivery will be at the end of 2013. The Sunrise 50m project will be presented at the Cannes Festival de... ... read full story

Motor yacht FORCE BLUE available to charter for the Venice Film Festival with secured berth

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Luxury motor yacht FORCE BLUE is an ocean going yacht built by Royal Denship. The superyacht FORCE BLUE is available for charter and has secured a berth in the first row of the “Pali della Salute” for the Venice Film Festival which runs from the 31st of August to the 10th of September 2011. Yacht... ... read full story

KH Charts Superyacht opens Antibes Base to Support Growth

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

KH Charts Superyacht has launched a new office in Antibes, France, in partnership with Yacht Shopping. KH Charts Superyacht delivers ISM compliant navigational solutions and service packages to over 400 super yachts across the globe. This offering, combined with Yacht Shopping’s specialism in maintenance and spares, will allow KH Charts Superyacht to deliver a full-service... ... read full story

Yellowbrick launches Yellowbrick 3 – The world’s most advanced tracking device

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yellowbrick, the world’s largest truly-global tracking provider, has launched Yellowbrick 3, an advanced professional tracking device incorporating a unique Two-Way Messenger function. This latest device from Yellowbrick enables communications and social media updates to be sent from any location in the world, no matter how remote, thanks to its use of the Iridium Satellite network.... ... read full story

Marine exhaust manufacturer Halyard sold to Aegeus Marine Limited

August 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Thursday 4th August, marine exhaust manufacturer Halyard (M&I) Ltd was sold to Aegeus Marine Limited, a family business. James Grazebrook, the founder of Halyard, will continue working as Chairman. Richard Summers of Aegeus Marine will join Halyard as Managing Director. The rest of Halyard’s management team will remain unchanged. Announcing the sale, James Grazebrook... ... read full story

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Fundraising surpasses $4 Million

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story

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