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Williams expands to meet increased global demand

April 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Williams Performance Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, is expanding its UK operation in response to continued business growth. Williams is adding an additional 20,000 sq. ft to its Berinsfield-based headquarters, and has recruited four new members of the team so far this year to meet the increased global demand for its tenders. ... read full story

Overmarine Group (Baglietto, Cantieri di Pisa, and Mangusta) at the 26th Palm Beach International Boat Show

April 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Overmarine Group (Baglietto, Cantieri di Pisa, and Mangusta) was represented at the 26th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show by MarineMax Yacht & Brokerage Group. Running from March 24th to 27th during spectacular weather, thousands of attendees visited the dedicated display featuring the following scale models: Mangusta 92’, 108’ and 148’; and Baglietto 46 Meter. ... read full story

Magnum Marine turns 45

April 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Magnum Marine's longstanding successful and “icon” activity continues without a break, not even for their 45th anniversary and the launch of two exceptional new models: the Magnum 51' “Gold Label” yacht (with a special gold livery created for the occasion), and the all yellow Magnum 44' “Banzai” motor yacht. ... read full story

Giancarlo Galeone new Ferretti Group CEO

April 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In deep sorrow for the sudden loss of Salvatore Basile, the Ferretti S.p.A. Board of Directors met under the chairmanship of Norberto Ferretti and appointed Giancarlo Galeone, Group shareholder and Director, as new Chief Executive Officer, conferring the relative proxy and powers. ... read full story

Superyacht ‘Ariadna’ by Heesen Yachts

April 04, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Heesen Yachts of Holland has pre launched a new 46.7 metre superyacht ‘Ariadna’ in Oss, as designed by Omega yacht architects. Yacht Ariadna is hull YN 15347 – one of the Heesen 47 m steel hulled displacement motor yacht series with an aluminium superstructure. The motor yacht requires further fitting and finishing before her official launch and... ... read full story

The ISA Yachts 630 Motor Yacht Kolaha

April 04, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Kolaha, an ISA 630 and the flagship of the Ancona shipyard (ISA), stands out immediately for her extremely clean and streamlined presence, despite her healthy 63 metre length.  (Article courtesy of ISA Yachts Italy, Images copyright ISA, translated from Italian). The yacht build project involved the technical department at ISA, led by Anthony Lombards, and... ... read full story

Tecnomar at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

April 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tecnomar attended the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011 which took place from March 24-26 at Yas Marina. The three-day event confirmed the shifting trend towards larger yachts within the industry, with the Middle East continuing as one of the main markets for larger scale yachts. ... read full story

Viking Yacht Company turns 47 Years Old

April 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today marks a special date in the history of the Viking Yacht Company. Founded by brothers Bill and Bob Healey 47 years ago on April 1, 1964, what began as a small, wooden boat building company has developed into the world's largest privately owned and family operated manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sportfishing convertible yachts. ... read full story

Auckland International Boat Show

April 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Auckland International Boat Show will again be held in the heart of Auckland City in the magnificent Viaduct Harbour. This venue was developed to serve as the base for the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cups and now provides an ideal sheltered haven for the boat show. It is surrounded by seaside restaurants, bars, bistros and world class hotels. ... read full story

2012 Cruise ship Celebrity Reflection by Celebrity Cruises

April 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Proudly watching over Celebrity Reflection her sister ship’s start, Celebrity Silhouette is in the midst of the final phases of her own construction. Celebrity Silhouette Cruise ship will set sail in July of this year. The Celebrity Silhouette Cruise ship will be identical in size (122,000 tons) to the three previous ships in the Solstice Class, the Celebrity Solstice (2008), Celebrity Equinox (2009), and Celebrity Eclipse (2010). However, she will have 17 additional staterooms including 8 concierge class, 8 ocean view, and 2 inside cabins. ... read full story

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