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MDL Marinas: The First UK Marina Group to offer Diesel free from Biofuels.

January 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MDL Marinas, Europe’s largest marina operator, has become the first UK marina group to offer diesel free from biofuels at its marina fuel stations. The move comes in response to growing concerns of boat owners, and sees MDL Marinas lead the way in the industry to become the first marina operator to meet the new British standard in this way. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo 3rd in the World Builders Superyacht Classification for the Global Order book 2011

January 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sanlorenzo improves his ranking to the 3rd place in the American magazine Showboats International annual world builders superyacht classification (yachts over 80 feet, 24 meters), called the Global Order Book, based on the planned number of orders and constructions for every shipyard and the summed lengths of the yachts. ... read full story

ISA secures order for third 50 metre new build motor yacht

January 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Italian superyacht builder, ISA (International Shipyards Ancona), has secured the sale for a third 50 metre displacement motor yacht. The new 50 m ISA motor yacht will be built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The design is by Andrea Vallicielli and ISA’s in-house design, staying true to the lines that characterize ISA... ... read full story

Introducing the Sencora 52M motor yacht by SENCORA Yachts and Bill Dixon Design

January 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Sencora 52M yacht is a new superyacht concept which was created by SENCORA Yachts, with design and architecture with Bill Dixon Design. The design and study for the Sencora 52 metre yacht was finished in December 2010, including tank testing. Luc Scherrer, Marketing Manager of SENCORA Yachts, advises that the company is in negotiation with... ... read full story

AC45 Americas Cup Wing-Sailed Catamaran Launched in Auckland

January 16, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The New Catamaran Class Centerpiece of 2011-2012 America’s Cup World Series is launched in New Zealand – the AC 45 cat. Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour showcased a glimpse into the future of the America’s Cup with the debut of the wing-sailed AC45 catamaran. The forerunner to the next generation of America’s Cup boats, the AC45 made... ... read full story

Megayacht Row at the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach

January 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Miami’s premier in-water boat show, is set to take over Miami Beach’s Collins Avenue from February 17 - 21, 2011, presenting yachts and superyachts from the world's most extraordinary custom boat builders. The show is free and open to the public. ... read full story

Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show: Contechs Marine showcase latest yacht interior design project

January 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

UK based Contechs Marine is showcasing its newest interior design project at this year’s Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show. The global bespoke interior and exterior yacht specialist has outfitted the first Fairline Targa 50 GRAN TURISMO, which is making its world launch at the Show. The interior has been carried out under the supervision... ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Brad Van Liew wins 2nd leg in Wellington, New Zealand.

January 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Le Pingouin, skippered by American Brad van Liew, crosses the finish line off Wellington to win the second leg of the Velux 5 Oceans round-the-world race.

AMERICAN solo ocean racer Brad Van Liew today made it two wins from two ocean sprints as he sailed into Wellington, New Zealand, to claim victory in second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. For the 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, it brought to an end a gruelling month-long slog through the Southern Ocean from Cape Town in South Africa alone on his Eco 60 yacht Le Pingouin. ... read full story

Techtonic Design launch new website

January 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Techtonic Design of Sweden who produce Hospitality & catering design for your Super Yacht & luxury Residences has announced the launch of a new website providing a better platform for their library of 3D images ... read full story

Balk Shipyard to outfit 65-metre classic schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands has won the contract to outfit the 65-metre classic schooner Mikhail S. Vorontsov, which has the largest wooden hull built since 1909. Sailing yacht Mikhail S. Vorontsov, has a concept design by Valeriy G. Stepanenko, naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design by Ken Freivokh. ... read full story

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