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Oceantalk opens Australasia’s eyes to Iris Camera Innovations for yachts.

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

When it comes to seeing underwater or in the dark, things have suddenly become a lot brighter. The camera technology innovator Iris Innovations from the UK has appointed Oceantalk its authorised distributor for Asia and Australia. The word ‘Iris’ may sound like a part of your eye or a camera lens. In fact it is a major innovator of a complete range of specialist cameras for demanding situations found on motor and sailing yachts. ... read full story

IYRS Lectures to focus books on great yachts and great adventures

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Beginning on March 8, the International Yacht Restoration School will host a series of evening lectures that will focus on books on great yachts and great adventures. During this four-part “Readers’ Series” lecture-goers will be drawn into the fascinating stories of the makings of great yachts, both grand and modest, and the adventures that are had on board. ... read full story

Beschier Kik joins WhisperPower board

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Beschier Kik recently joined the board of WhisperPower BV. In his role as Commercial Director, Kik will help the company develop into a global player in the field of power and propulsion systems in close cooperation with general director/owner Roel ter Heide. ... read full story

The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender is a boat to do the "dirty work", a rib for all weather conditions offering a high performance and a navy keel with attentive construction and surprising lines. The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender has been dubbed, ‘the land rover of the sea’ and is the first fruit of the collaboration between the shipyard of Adro and the design company h3o. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts launch 50m Motor Yacht Satori

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on Friday, February 25, YN 15250 was launched at the shipyard facilities in Oss, the Netherlands. The Owner christened her Satori, a name that in the Zen Buddhist tradition refers to a sudden enlightenment that is considered the first step toward Nirvana. ... read full story

Superyacht CAPRI available for last minute yacht charter in Bahamas in March & April 2011

March 01, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Capri is a spacious Lurssen motor yacht of 58 m in length which is available for last minute yacht charters in th Bahamas for March and April 2011. The luxury yacht is comfortable and beautiful and offers a refined elegance which is ideal for a wide variety of luxury yacht charter requirements. M/Y Capri... ... read full story

Westport launches superyacht Wabi Sabi – the eighth 164′ motor yacht

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Westport has launched the latest Westport 164 series motor yacht Wabi Sabi. The yacht features exterior styling and interior design by Donald Starkey with naval architecture by William Garden. Yacht Wabi Sabi was built under hull number 5008 and is the 8th yacht in the American yard Westport’s 164 range. ... read full story

Abu Dhabi Ship Building signs MoU with DeBirs Yachts

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Abu Dhabi Ship Building, one of the leading shipbuilder and naval support services provider in the Gulf region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt-based DeBirs Yachts, a world-leading manufacturer of timeless and innovative motor yachts, during the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2011 in Abu Dhabi. ... read full story

50 metre Superyacht Satori Launched by Heesen

March 01, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Heesen Yachts have launched their latest masterpiece, the 50 metre superyacht SATORI, at their shipyard in Oss in the Netherlands. Motor yacht ‘Satori’ had her exterior lines and general arrangement designed by Omega Architects and her innovative and artistic interior was the creation of French designer Rémi Tessier. Yacht Satori has an aluminium hull with... ... read full story

America’s Cup: Trimaran USA 17 back home in San Francisco

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The giant America’s Cup-winning trimaran arrived in the Bay today aboard the freighter M.V. Star Isfjord after a 7,900-mile passage from Valencia, Spain, via the Panama Canal. The ship carrying USA 17 trimaran passed underneath the Golden Gate Bridge at 0530 PST and berthed alongside San Francisco's Pier 80 at 0650. ... read full story

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