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Dockwise Yacht Transport Official Yacht Logistics Provider to 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dockwise Yacht Transport and their Australian Agent, Aurora Global Logistics have been announced as the Official Yacht Logistics Provider to the 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The event, in its 28th year and scheduled for August 19-27, hosts over 200 boats and is hosted by Australia’s Hamilton Island Yacht Club on Hamilton Island, the leading island resort destination in the Whitsunday Islands, part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. ... read full story

Horizon EP148 Motor Yacht – A Horizon Superyacht

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The EP148' motor yacht is currently in build at the Horizon Shipyard in Taiwan and is expected to be launched later this year. The EP148 motor yacht measures 148ft in length and features a steel hull and composite superstructure that complement each other in both in design and functionality. The exterior design and Naval Architecture have been done by Horizon Yachts and signal Horizons entry into the world megayacht market. ... read full story

96m Motor Yacht Sunset Heaven by Christopher Seymour Designs

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christopher Seymour has unveiled details on his newest superyacht design, the 96m Yacht Sunset Heaven. The Sunset Heaven yacht measures a staggering 96 meters (96.77m/317.50’) and features traditional lines as well as fresh elements making her a beautiful modern classic. The Sunset Heaven motor yacht design is the second design released by Christopher Seymour, after the 122m Megayacht ALPINE ... read full story

Next Generation Hybrid Motor Yachts by Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine have unveiled two new revolutionary 27 metre and 34 metre motoryacht concepts that will use the next generation of hybrid propulsion ensuring higher energy efficiency. The new motor yacht designs will also offer lower noise levels and lower carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions. These 27m and 34m motor yacht concepts will feature the Intec Marine hybrid propulsion concept, which utilises the innovative electric propulsion setup by Voith (ILJ850), a system powered by two generators. ... read full story

Superyacht builder Gulf Craft’s strong presence at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft, the region’s largest and internationally renowned leisure craft and superyacht builder is getting ready for an impressive presentation of its yacht manufacturing capabilities at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), taking place from March 24 till 26 at YAS Marina. The company’s strong presence is built on a successful 2010 for the UAE luxury yacht builder, in which it delivered its largest super yacht ever exported to the European market, the Majesty 125, and reported a 40% increase in revenue. ... read full story

Superyachts Made in UAE Create International Waves

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two of the largest superyachts built in the UAE have made this year’s list of the world’s Top 100 largest Superyachts. Abu Dhabi’s ADM Shipyards’ Swift 141 motor yacht has been placed at number 6 on the prestigious top 100 superyacht list, while the 162-metre megayacht ‘Dubai’ retained its ranking as the world’s second largest superyacht. ... read full story

EDL and CMN Motor Yacht Panache launched

March 15, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury Motor Yacht PANACHE, built by the renowned CMN shipyard with interior and exterior design by the London based Eidsgaard Design studio, has been launched on February the 2nd, 2011. ... read full story

Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia. Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. ... read full story

North Wind Yachts Shipyard in Barcelona, Spain for Sale

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its shipyard, repair & refit facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The facilities at North Wind’s site in Barcelona include a fully equipped production hall measuring 60m in length x 30m wide x 23m high and a five-storey office with exceptional Mediterranean views. An external esplanade measuring close to 12,000m2 is also available for repair and refit works. ... read full story

Sealine Yachts Asia

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sealine is delighted to announce the launch of 'Sealine Yachts Asia', a joint venture with KOP Nautical, a division of the group KOP Group Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. With interests in hotels, resorts, properties and marine activities, the group currently has offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing and there are plans to open up to five new Sealine dealer offices in China during 2011. ... read full story

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