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Gianni Zuccon awarded with the “Boating Pioneer 2010” award during the UCINA – SATEC annual meeting

June 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Gianni Zuccon awarded with the "Boating Pioneer 2010" award

In the frame of UCINA – SATEC’s annual meeting held in Genoa the 28th and 29th of May, the “Boating Pioneer 2010” award was awarded to Gianni Zuccon, well known designer of many and famous yachts. ... read full story

30 m Classic Sailing Yacht to be refitted at Tamsen Maritim

June 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Classic Sailing Yacht to be Refitted at Tamsen Maritim

The owner of a classic 30 metre long sailing yacht chosen the Tamsen Maritim shipyard in Germany to be in charge of her refit. The most modern shipyard in Europe is located in Germany on the Baltic sea, which together with the experience staff makes the Tamsen Maritim Shipyard the most suitable for this job. ... read full story

Couach 3700 motor yacht Team VIP has been launched

June 07, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 37m motor yacht Team VIP was designed by Ezequiel Cano Lanza and the Couach in-house design team. One aspect which makes the yacht distinguishable from her sister ships is her hard top over her sundeck. Two MTU 12V 4000 diesel engines producing 2735hp give the yacht a maximum speed of 30 knots. ... read full story

Gold Coast Superyacht Marina Stalled in Australia

June 07, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

After examining submissions for a new Queensland Australia superyacht marinas and commercial developments near Sea World on the Gold Coast since February last year, the Bligh Government this week rejected all proposals so far, saying they were not up to scratch. ... read full story

GIRAGLIA ROLEX CUP 2010 ST TROPEZ, FRANCE

June 07, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

182 of the entered yachts have so far committed to the offshore element that, this year, will take the yachts from Saint-Tropez across the Ligurian Sea to the Giraglia rock and back to San Remo. A version of this course last raced in 1999. The Italian finish port is a mere 60 nautical miles up the coast as the crow flies from Saint-Tropez, but the trip out to the rock off the northern tip of Corsica and back will be no easy jaunt. This region favours light winds or strong winds and rarely a straightforward ride. ... read full story

The gala dinner at Porto Arsenale lowers the curtain of Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena

June 07, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The gala dinner at Porto Arsenale - La Maddalena - Luois Vuitton Trophy

The gala dinner at Porto Arsenale lowered the curtain of Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena that witnessed Emirates Team New Zealand winning by a hair. Russia’s Synergy threatened up to the last minute that, after two convincing victories, lost 3-2. ... read full story

Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton Malletier, Yves Carcelle Awarded with the New Zealand Order of Merit

June 07, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Yves Carcelle, chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton Malletier, has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit. The announcement was made in New Zealand on Monday morning, and in La Maddalena, Sardinia, on Sunday night during the prize-giving dinner of the Louis Vuitton Trophy. ... read full story

Superyacht Bacarella delivered to New Owner by Trinity Yachts

June 07, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Trinity Yachts has now announced that they have delivered their latest Bacarella superyacht to the new owner. The successful yacht delivery and acceptance of the 60 meter motor yacht Bacarella took place on the 1st of 2010. Superyacht Bacarella is a full displacement steel hulled yacht which is to be departing Florida and soon to be cruising in the Mediterranean for 2010 summer. ... read full story

There is a New Name in the large Luxury Yachting Industry – Vantage

June 07, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The expanded and comprehensive range of Vantage services includes: - Compliance and Technical Services (ISM, Mini ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, Emergency Response) - Yacht Registration and Financial Administration - Crew Recruitment - Employment and Payroll Services ... read full story

Monitoring and efficiency applications for K-Chief Automation System launched by KONGSBERG

June 07, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

K-Chief Engine performance screen dump

Advanced vessel performance functionality supports Green Ship portfolio. Kongsberg Maritime will show three new monitoring and efficiency applications for its highly-regarded K-Chief automation system for the first time during Posidonia 2010. The 'Fuel Saver' applications have been developed as part of Kongsberg Maritime's commitment to the Green Ship concept, and through the provision of detailed data and advice based on multiple factors including current engine use, can be used to enhance vessel performance and reduce emissions. ... read full story

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