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Heesen Yachts Sign Contracts for 50m and 51m Motor Yachts.

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts proudly announce the signing of two contracts for custom motor yachts. The sale of the first of these, YN 16551, a 51-metre, full-displacement vessel was completed in December 2010 to create an enviable total of 7 vessels sold during that year. The first sale of 2011 – Motor yacht YN 15850, a 50-metre, all-aluminium semi-displacement vessel – was completed in January 2011. ... read full story

Perini Navi Sailing Yacht SY 40 hull C 2180 turned

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The latest Perini Navi sailing yacht SY 40 metre fast cruising cutter, C. 2180, hull was turned upright at the Perini Istanbul - Yildiz facility in Turkey. Designed by Perini Navi in collaboration with Ron Holland, this yacht is the first of the new Perini Navi fast cruising series that combines the typical characteristics of quality and comfort of a Perini Navi yachts, together with high performance in all wind conditions. ... read full story

PRINCESS YACHTS DISTRIBUTION IN NORWAY

February 02, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

12.00pm, Monday 31 January 2011: It has come to the attention of Princess Yachts today that Johs Lunde Marine Group, which is the parent company of Norsk Batsenter, has been placed into administration. Norsk Batsenter has represented Princess for many years and we have worked very closely with the people within Norsk to build immense loyalty... ... read full story

Boot Dusseldorf 2011 a Success

February 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A huge festival of international yachting and watersports has just been celebrated in Düsseldorf. The 250,500 visitors from over 60 countries, 10,300 more than in the previous year, were an assurance of satisfied exhibitors and an upbeat mood in the exhibition halls at boot Düsseldorf 2011, which ended on Sunday, 30 January. For nine whole days in 17 exhibition halls, 1,571 exhibitors from 61 countries premiered boats and exhibited new watersports gear, boat equipment and accessories at the world’s biggest yacht and watersports show. ... read full story

J Class Regatta Announced for Newport, June 2011

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The J Class yachts VELSHEDA, sailing yacht RANGER and S/Y SHAMROCK V will be participating in the J CLASS NEWPORT REGATTA, the first of a series of global J Class events, culminating in the Hundred Guinea Cup race, Cowes 2012. ... read full story

37m Motor Yacht Project Maxima by Tecnomar

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italy’s Tecnomar are to build a new 37m (121'5") motor yacht called Project 'Maxima' that will take 20 months to build after a sales contract is signed. The new build Project ‘Maxima’ motor yacht by Tecnomar is expected to accommodate up to ten guests in five staterooms with various layout options available. Project Maxima is to be built to RINA class and is also expected to be MCA compliant. ... read full story

Advanced Composite Group Ltd to Exhibit at COMPOTEC/SEATEC 2011

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Advanced Composites Group Ltd. (ACG), part of Umeco Composites Structural Materials (UCSM) – a Division of Umeco plc, will be exhibiting on Aisle 36 in Pavilion E at COMPOTEC/SEATEC 2011, which is being held at the CarraraFiere Exhibition Centre, Marina di Carrara, Italy from the 16th to the 18th February 2011. ... read full story

New Touch Control Bridge Monitors for Superyachts by Aadaptiv Technologies

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aadaptiv Technologies has incorporated a number of key unique features into their range of bridge monitors which are ideally suited to operations in the superyacht world. Touch sensitive controls and optically bonded LCD Panels to minimise reflection and maximise clarity, the monitors are an ideal option either for new build or for refit upgrades. ... read full story

40m Sailing Yacht DY 40 by 2Pixel Studio Yacht Design

February 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

2Pixel Studio Yacht Design from Croatia has designed an out of the ordinary 40m sailing yacht which offers the owner distinct design solutions, new sailing technologies and respect of ecology. The DY 40 yacht has a beam of 8.44m and features an Aluminium Hull and a Composite Superstructure. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92’s continued leadership through Yacht Carbon Offset

January 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 2009, Marina Barcelona 92 (MB´92) has invited superyacht refit clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. MB’92’s optional programme continues to attract participation from leading yachts, and is delivered in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset. ... read full story

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