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Bombardier Aerospace to sponsor World Superyacht Awards 2011

April 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following a successful collaboration in 2010, Boat International Media are delighted to continue a partnership with Bombardier Aerospace, sponsor of the Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT – 1,299GT category at the upcoming World Superyacht Awards 2011. ... read full story

New sternwheeler named Queen of the Mississippi by American Cruise Lines

April 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

American Cruise Lines announced the name of its brand new 140 passenger Mississippi sternwheeler – Queen of the Mississippi – currently under construction and two months ahead of schedule at Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. in Salisbury, MD. American Cruise Lines has also unveiled the first renderings of the ship’s interior, including those of the future dining salon, Paddlewheel Lounge and passenger staterooms. ... read full story

Motor yacht Coregonus Launched – A 60’ Research Vessel by Burger Boat Company

April 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Burger Boat Company has launched the motor yacht Coregonus, a 60’ Research Vessel for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. R/V Coregonus is replacing the R/V Barney Devine, a steel Fishing Tug built by Burger in 1937. ... read full story

Maritimo’s new Adelaide dealership launch

April 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The official opening of the first Maritimo Adelaide Dealership in the Marina Adelaide precinct at Largs North was a success with Champagne flowing at the Casino Royale themed night. “We’ve been to a lot of corporate and business events around the world, and we rate Maritimo Adelaide’s launch party among the very best,” says boating enthusiast Grant Forsyth. ... read full story

Classic Sailing Yacht Atlantic’s Summer Charter Schedule

April 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ed Kastelein is proud and pleased to announce that his Atlantic yacht has been selected as finalist for the 2011 World Superyacht Awards. An impressive 100 superyachts were nominated for an award and from all these exceptional yachts the sailing yacht Atlantic emerged as one of the finalists in the category “Best Sailing Yacht in 45m+ size range”. The 56.39m (185') classic yacht Atlantic will be in the dry-dock for a fresh coat of Antifouling in April and then she will head off to sail her first full season. ... read full story

2011 Antibes Yacht Show marks the start of the great charter season

April 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 5th Antibes Yacht Show took place in the largest harbour in Europe, Antibes from April 7th – 10th, 2011. The event marks the start of the charter season in the Mediterranean and if the show is a barometer for the rest of the season as many say, then we can be looking forward to a great season in the yachting industry. ... read full story

Perini Navi to launch Sailing Yacht FIDELIS

April 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Perini Navi announced the launch of the Sailing Yacht FIDELIS, which will take place on the 16th of April 2011. The launch will be strictly private and will be held at the Perini Navi shipyard in Viareggio. ... read full story

2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show: Australian Marine Wholesale to Celebrate 2 Milestones

April 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Australian Marine Wholesale will officially launch at the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May and announce that AMW has been appointed as the exclusive importer and distributor for the Sea Recovery range of water makers. ... read full story

46m motor yacht by Rossi Navi – Superyacht hull number FR025

April 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italian superyacht builder Rossi Navi has a 46 meter yacht hull number FR025 under construction that is expected to be completed and delivered in 2012. The 46.35-meter yacht features exterior lines drawn by the well known Frank Mulder with an interior concept created by design Studio Spadolini. ... read full story

Limited Editions 177 motor yacht hull 459 launched by AMELS

April 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

An Amels Limited Edition 177 motor yacht hull number 459 has been launched by the master Dutch superyacht builder AMELS in The Netherlands. Hull number 459 of the Limited Editions 177 motor yacht range features naval architecture by Amels with exterior design by Tim Heywood Designs. The AMELS 177 boasts a bold, elegant, and contemporary form. ... read full story

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