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Australia’s Superyacht and marine export conference ASMEX 2011 attracts top line up of speakers

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

No one could complain about the breadth and depth of the topics and speakers at the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX 2011).  The conference covered issues affecting the Superyacht sector and the Marine Export sector.  Every speaker was relevant and valuable to the audience. Iain Murray America’s Cup CEO and Regatta Director gave... ... read full story

44.9m Hakvoort motor yacht PAMELA V by Diana Yacht Design launched by Hakvoort

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hakvoort have just launched the 44.9m motor yacht Pamela V at the Hakvoort shipyard in Monnickendam, the Netherlands. The newest 44.9m superyacht by Hakvoort features exterior lines and naval architecture by the Dutch based design company Diana Yacht Design. The interior of Hakvoort yacht Pamela V is designed by Paris based interior designer Jacques Grange. M/Y... ... read full story

Green Revolution in Cascais: Quantum Racing and Iberdrola Team win the Cascais Trophy

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new chapter of their green revolution was completed on the fierce blue waters of the Atlantic off Cascais, Portugal when Quantum Racing and Iberdrola won the Cascais Trophy for the TP52 and the Soto 40 series respectively, the opening event of the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit.               Green flashed hulls and sails are... ... read full story

2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Brings Quality Buyers

May 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

International exhibitors have claimed the quality of prospective buyers at the 23rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show was the best they have seen in 10 years. Mulpha Executive General Manager Alison Quinn said the strong support for this year’s Show has buoyed us as we plan forward for next year’s Show leading to the quarter... ... read full story

Auckland International Boat Show meets 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The New Zealand Auckland International Boat Show, from 15 to 18 September 2011, will be the country’s biggest ever on-water boat show as it reaps the benefit of major development and investment in the Rugby World Cup 2011. On the Saturday of the boat show, in the evening, Australia will meet Ireland in Auckland at... ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2011 Video

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

On Saturday 7th May, the sixth annual World Superyacht Awards took place at London’s historic Guildhall.  During a glittering gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list of over 500 superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry news broadcaster Natasha Kaplinsky presented the prized silver Neptunes to the proud owners... ... read full story

Gulf Craft has five global launches

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Five global launches at the Dubai Boat Show in March marked Gulf Craft’s intention of seeing 2011 as a year of growth, followed by a hugely successful Asian tour highlighting Gulf Craft’s vision of an emergence of a third large yachting destination globally, defined by the yachting grounds connecting the Middle East and SE-Asia cruising... ... read full story

Yacht captains head for Auckland for the Superyacht Captains Forum New Zealand

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In September 2011, superyacht captains and project managers from around the world will meet at the Auckland International Boat Show, New Zealand to attend a two-day forum dedicated to their profession. In designing the Superyacht Captains Forum, the New Zealand NZ Marine Export Group canvassed the captains of superyachts which were cruising and undergoing refits... ... read full story

Benetti Tradition 105 motor yacht BT24 launched by Benetti Yachts

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti Yachts launched their newest Tradition 105 motoryacht motor yacht BT24 last week on the 12th of May 2011. The technical launch of the latest yacht in the Tradition 105’ series, took place in Lusben at the Azimut-Benetti Group’s yard, located adjacent to the Benetti boatyard’s headquarters. Measuring over 31 metres, the new Tradition 105... ... read full story

Intellian appoints Senior Director of Global Sales & Business Development

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Intellian Technologies, the world’s technological leader in marine satellite antennas, has appointed Jon Harrison as Senior Director of Global Sales & Business Development. Jon has over 20 years’ experience in the marine telecommunications field and over 10 years specialist expertise in satellite communications. In his previous role, Jon managed the European Sales & Service operation... ... read full story

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