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Atollvic congratulate yacht EXUMA – the 2011 SuperYacht Award Winner

June 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Atollvic shipyard congratulate all involved in the realization of the stunning 2011 World Superyacht Award Winner, the 50-metre Vitruvius Series Motor Yacht EXUMA built by Perini Navi and designed by Philippe Briand. ... read full story

Cresta and the 70 Motor Yacht

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

With the help of Volvo Penta, Cresta Motor Yachts will provide Australasia with its first experience of the all-new IPS – 1200. The 70 Motor Yacht is now set to raise the bar in luxury motor yacht quality and performance. The triple installation offers owners a massive 2700hp of standard pod drive propulsion. “Conservative performance... ... read full story

Sub-surface MSV Explorer & SP02 Cat Underwater Pods

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

GRP Laminates announces the launch of a phenomenal new concept for the marine leisure and commercial market: the MSV Explorer sub-surface viewing craft and its versatile support catamaran. GRP Laminates is now building a revolutionary new self-propelled, sub-surface viewing pod – the MSV Explorer, together with a 13-metre lifting catamaran for launch and recovery. The... ... read full story

New bar-restaurant at Porto Montenegro Superyacht Marina

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

A new bar-restaurant at the superyacht marina Porto Montenegro has opened its doors with a diverse international wine list, classic cocktails, and contemporary Adriatic-Continental cuisine. Simple comfort food to sophisticated dishes, the menu will be frequently refreshed and peppered with dishes that are harder to find in the area. Waterfront terrace With the marina’s premier... ... read full story

Imtech Marine awarded Gold Partner status by Inmarsat

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Radio Holland Connect, the connectivity competence center of Imtech Marine, was awarded the Gold accreditation in the Inmarsat Connect Accreditation program.  Inmarsat introduced the Connect Partner Program to recognize and award high-achieving service providers. The Program is tiered into gold, silver and bronze, and accreditation is based on meeting clearly defined qualification criteria for sales,... ... read full story

Marinas 2011 Australia – Melbourne 20 – 22 June

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Marinas 2011 International Marinas Conference and Exhibition is being held in Melbourne  20 – 22 June. With just days to go the Marinas 2011 Committee Chairman Mike Harvey is confident the international event will again live up to expectations and deliver a program that addresses the current needs of the marina sector. “We are... ... read full story

SIBEX – China Shenzhen International Boat Show 2011

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

From 20 to 23 October 2011, the SIBEX will once again be co-organized by Yubo International Co., Europexpo and GPO – organizer of the Grand Pavois – International Boat Show – in La Rochelle. GPO supports the SIBEX thanks to its expertise in the areas of logistics and communications. The goal: to develop the SIBEX... ... read full story

New Marine Book: Training and Assessment On Board 4th edition

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

This month sees a new edition of the essential maritime publication ‘Training and Assessment On Board’ written by Len Holder and sponsored by Videotel Marine International. Fully updated, it takes into account recent changes in international regulations and advances in teaching techniques using new methods and technology. Rules alone do not make training effective. It... ... read full story

OceanGrafix introduces trifold folded nautical charts

June 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

OceanGrafix, the first and only company to offer NOAA print-on-demand (POD) nautical charts, announced today that their nautical charts now are available in an easy-to-store folded version – folded nautical charts. The trifold charts will reduce down to just 7 inches by 12 inches, making them convenient for any size vessel. Many mariners argue that... ... read full story

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta Results Race Day 1

June 08, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA The 27 yachts have set out on a 30-mile race on the first day of competition at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 in Porto Cervo. With the wind blowing 15 knots from the south-west, Course No.15 takes these large sailing yachts on a long reach past Monaci and then around the... ... read full story

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