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52m Natural Evolution Motor Yacht Design by Splinakis Ship Design

May 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Splinakis Ship Design has designed a new 52.5m motor yacht concept called ‘Natural Evolution’. The 525 yacht concept Natural Evolution is in fact that, the next step in Splinakis Ship Design progress. “Evolution”, because they reached this new design by following the same basic philosophy which lead to the previous design, the 43m MY.  “Natural”,... ... read full story

Marinas 2011 – Melbourne Australia – new revenue streams for marinas

May 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

New revenue streams are an opportunity for marinas if they adapt to changing market demands and emerging technologies. A range of revenue generating case studies will be discussed at Marinas 2011, being held in Melbourne 20 – 22 June. The plenary session on new revenue streams is being moderated by Mick Bettesworth, one of a... ... read full story

The Asia Boating Awards 7th edition Winners in Hong Kong

May 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The seventh edition of the Asia Boating Awards recently took place in Hong Kong and here is a rundown of the winners and how things went. The Hong Kong yachting scene figured heavily at this year’s Asia Boating Awards, held on May 6 at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show. Richard Beattie, owner of... ... read full story

Luxury explorer motor yacht Big Fish wins awards & commendation

May 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The first launch from Aquos Yachts has been honoured by leading Yachting Media in London & Hong Kong. Private explorer motor yacht Big Fish, the world’s first true luxury expedition yacht, was honoured last week on successive nights in Hong Kong and London for its unique design, construction and approach to luxury expedition yachting. The... ... read full story

New Dixon Yacht Design John Munford 45 metre sloop order for Holland Jachtbouw

May 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Holland Jachtbouw, the Netherlands, is delighted to announce the new order for the building of a spectacular new 45 metre high performance sloop as designed by Dixon Yacht Design. The elegant and seriously sleek looking sailing yacht has been designed by Dixon Yacht Design, with an interior from the boards of John Munford. The yacht... ... read full story

Eric de Saintdo is new head of Camper & Nicholsons

May 17, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

French Rodriguez Group names Eric de Saintdo head of Camper & Nicholsons Internationl. (ADPnews) – May 16, 2011 – French luxury yacht maker Rodriguez Group (EPA:ROD) said on Friday it had appointed Eric de Saintdo chairman and CEO of its brokerage and nautical services unit Camper & Nicholsons. Eric de Saintdo, already CEO of Rodriguez,... ... read full story

The Rhode Island Langan Design Wins Superyacht Award for yacht Calliope

May 17, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The NEWPORT, Rhode Island based Langan Design Partners has announced that Calliope, the latest motor yacht from the office’s drawing boards, has won the World Super Yacht Award for the best Three-Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht. This award comes as a fitting tribute to the company’s founder, the late Bill Langan of Jamestown, R.I.,... ... read full story

Yacht Masteka 2 to be sold in an Australian Superyacht Auction

May 17, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The 37.1m Monte Fino motor yacht Masteka 2 is being exhibited by Marine Auctions at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show and she will be auctioned at 10am on Saturday, May 21st. This environmentally-friendly expedition style superyacht Masteka 2 is powered by twin Caterpillar C32s producing 1675hp each. It will be interesting to see how the... ... read full story

Yacht sales & attendance figures boom at Auckland New Zealand Boat Show

May 17, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Smuggler Marine co-owner Pauline Pringle echoed the thoughts of many when she declared, three-quarters of the way through this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland: “The recession is over.”Pringle made the comment while accepting the GRP Fishing Boat Under 6 Metres Award at this year’s Boating NZ/NZ Fishing News Boat of the Show... ... read full story

Hot Lab introduce their Oceanco PA 168 yacht design

May 17, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Hot Lab designed Oceanco PA 168 yacht is a new 86m superyacht concept based on the reputable and highly regarded Oceanco yacht platform. The Oceanco PA 168 motor yacht designed by the Milan-based Hot Lab studio. The yacht design features  wonderful contemporary exterior lines with a functional, yet innovative, interior layout architecture. Some of the... ... read full story

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