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MEGA MARINE to exhibit in Hainan and Singapore

March 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Continuing its success in Europe, the United States and the Middle East, MEGA MARINE further expands to Southeast Asian markets. The sales team will be present at the 2011 Hainan Rendezvous from April 1-4 and at the Singapore Yacht Show April 8-10. ... read full story

The 40m Motor Yacht BaiaMare – a Ned Ship Superyacht

March 12, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The 40 metre Motor Yacht BaiaMare is currently in-build at the Turkish Shipyard Ned Ship.  Superyacht Baia Mare is expected to be launched later in 2011, with a completion time being 14 months from the start. M/Y ‘BaiaMare’ has traditional lines for a new superyacht and the focus on the yacht design and build is... ... read full story

70 Sunreef Power Catamaran JAMBO breaks records in fuel economy

March 12, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The 70 ft Power catamaran JAMBO is a rare example of a luxury medium-sized power yacht (60-80 feet) with extremely high fuel efficiency, trans-Pacific range and top speeds reaching 20+ knots. This exceptional yacht was conceived by Sunreef Yachts with the help and advice from Laurent Bourgnon, a famous sailor with a wealth of experience... ... read full story

Magnum 100′ motor yacht by Magnum Marine

March 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Magnum Marine has introduced a new 30.40-meter Magnum 100' motor yacht that will become their flagship when launched. The styling of the Magnum 100' yacht was designed by Italian designer, Alberto Mancini, and boasts an innovative new concept of outdoor cockpit liveability. The yacht has been designed to be the most environmentally friendly, the most comfortable, and the most seaworthy and fast new yacht in the world. ... read full story

Motor Yacht KATARA by Lurssen in St Martin, Caribbean

March 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yacht KATARA is a Lurssen built 124.4 metre (408’14”) superyacht with naval architecture designed by the Lurssen in-house naval architects, and exterior design by the celebrated design team Espen Oeino International based in Monaco. The pictures shown of the Lurrsen yacht KATARA depicts her cruising into the harbour of the idyllic island of St Martin in the Caribbean, on the 22nd of February. The photos were taken by Michael Kocinski. ... read full story

31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Worthy Performances on Final Day

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The final day of the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was one to remember, starting early on Sunday morning with a full slate of racing and ending very early Monday morning after a Prize-Giving ceremony on Kim Sha Beach and an epic line-up of musical entertainment headlined by Wyclef Jean, the ex-Fugees front man whose 4-hour performance was simply one for the ages. ... read full story

109th President of IMarEST appointed

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Professor John Carlton DSc BA CEng CMarEng FIMarEST FIMechE MRINA, Professor of Marine Engineering, City University London and, until his retirement in 2010, the Lloyd’s Register Global Head of Marine Technology and Investigation, has been appointed the 109th President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) at its AGM today (10 March). Malcolm Vincent BSc(Hons) MSc CEng FIMarEST has been appointed President Elect. ... read full story

New Refit Department at Antibes Yacht Show 2011 attracts 25 superyacht refit firms

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show is already proving successful with Twenty-five exhibitors already signed up. The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show was created due to an overwhelming demand, as charter yachts undergo regular refits and brokerage yachts often require the new owner’s touch on board. ... read full story

Hunt Yachts opens Annapolis office

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

From left, Peter VanLancker, Bob Price and Todd Taylor stand in front of Hunt Yachts' new Chesapeake office.

Hunt Yachts is opening a sales office in Annapolis, Md., to support the growing number of Hunt owners in the region. Hunt offers models from 25 to 68 feet in the Surfhunter, Harrier, Coupe, Inflatable and Express Cruiser lines, all from designs by C. Raymond Hunt Associates. ... read full story

Robie Pierce Brings Expertise to Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Going above and beyond standard regulations to accommodate students with physical disabilities, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) has appointed Robie Pierce (Newport, R.I.) the Accessibility Director for Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. Pierce, who is well known for his activism within the community of sailors with physical disabilities, will be a consultant during the construction of the ship, which is currently undergoing hull modifications at Promet Marine Services in Providence. ... read full story

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