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Benetti Shipyard at Miami International Boat Show 2011

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti shipyard will be present at the Miami International Boat Show from 17 to 21 February 2011, confirming the importance of the Italian brand into the U.S. market and in particular the attention of Benetti for their overseas owners who will enjoy two beautiful models of the semi-custom, the Tradition 100 ‘, M/Y “Kei Ki Kai” and the admiral of the composite models the Vision 145′, motoryacht Lady Sheila ... read full story

51m Brigantino S. Giorgio an historic Benetti Sailing Ship

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Brigantino S. Giorgio an historic Benetti Sailing Ship measures 51 metres and was built entirely in wood in 1921 at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio. At the time, she was the largest brigantine on the Mediterranean. It is one of the largest sailing ships preserved inside of a museum. ... read full story

61m Benetti Motor Yacht Diamonds are Forever

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Diamonds are Forever is a 61m Benetti motor yacht due to be delivered in August 2011 built to Lloyds class and MCA compliant. Diamonds are Forever superyacht built to a design in-house by Benetti the Italian yacht manufacturer features a signature Evan K Marshall interior. ... read full story

112m Superyacht Centurion Design by Sigmund Yacht Design

January 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Centurion is a striking 112-metre concept launched at this year's Monaco Yacht Show by the newly established Sigmund Yacht Design based in Vienna, Austria. Following the presentation of 98-metre Sigmund at Monaco in 2009, studio director and founder Peter Symonds teamed up with Olivier Dorrell, a joint partner in Totti Design, which specialises in tender design. ... read full story

TÛRANOR PLANETSOLAR IS THE FIRST SOLAR BOAT TO PASS THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL

January 15, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

To the Pacific with the power of the sun – MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar first solar boat to pass through the Panama Canal – Onward journey to the Galapagos Islands planned MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar is the first solar boat to have passed through the Panama Canal on its circumnavigation of the world. The solar catamaran docked... ... read full story

Demand for Yacht Transport Grows in South Pacific

January 15, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Dockwise Ship Set for Arrival in Brisbane Late January             Dockwise Yacht Transport’s (DYT) trademark bright orange semi-submersible ship, Super Servant 3, will arrive in Brisbane on or around January 25, 2011, and Jason Roberts, President of Aurora Global Logistics and DYT’s exclusive commercial agent for Australia says that’s good news for his business and... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Philanderer: The largest sailing yacht legal to charter in Spain

January 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht Philanderer (ex Mirabella II) is a luxurious 40,00m (131' 2") yacht built by Concorde yachts in 1992 with naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design. S/Y Philanderer is sister ship to the famed ‘Mirabella’ sailing yachts, she has an impressive charter reputation and is now the largest sailing yacht legally able to charter in Spanish waters. ... read full story

Ferretti launch 9th Pershing 115′ motor yacht at Marina dei Cesari Fano

January 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hull Number 9 of the 35 metre MY Pershing 115’, the flagship of the Pershing fleet, a brand of the Ferretti Group which is among the main international producers of high performance open motor yachts of 15 to 35 metres, launched yesterday at Marina dei Cesari in Fano. ... read full story

Club Marine supports Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX)

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Club Marine, Australia’s largest provider of pleasure craft insurance, has renewed its support for the Australian International Marine Export Group. A strong supporter of AIMEX initiatives in 2010, Club Marine has broadened its support in the new year, backing the AIMEX Media Mission and becoming the naming rights sponsor for the 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards. ... read full story

Weschler Family and Friends Make Syndicate Pledge to SSV Oliver Hazard Perry

January 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI), the non-profit organization building Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, has received a Shipbuilding Syndicate level pledge of $250,000 from the family and friends of Lieutenant Charles John Weschler, USN, to name the ship’s Great Cabin in his honor. ... read full story

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