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The Strand Craft 122 Superyacht and Supercar

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

STRAND CRAFT is preparing to launch the extravagant 122 Superyacht, a high performance streamlined 38 metre Open motor yacht, with an amazing Art Deco interior that can be greatly personalized. The superyacht's Interior includes four double and very large staterooms, heads, reception and salon areas and of course comfortable crew cabins. There are 52" LED TV´s and Bang Olufson sounds systems in all rooms. ... read full story

Wally WHY superyacht on schedule

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Since the successful launching of September 22, 2009, superyacht WHY, the innovative project focused on unprecedented stability, unparalleled volume and sustainability, has been further developed improving the design, introducing the new WHY37x24, and finalising the engineering as well as the construction plan. As a result of the eight month sustained activity of the design and... ... read full story

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas to Create the Superyacht Sanya Serenity Marina in China

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas has taken a significant step into new markets with the award of a new contract from Luhuitou Tourism Development Co Ltd to design and commission the Sanya Serenity Marina. The marina will incorporate 350 berths, including superyacht berths up to 50m and will form part of a resort being designed by world renowned architects Chapman Taylor. It is due for completion in June 2011. ... read full story

Engel & Volkers Yachting Germany & Equisea Yacht Management Monaco form partnership

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Engel & Völkers Yachting GmbH in Hamburg and Equisea Yacht Management have entered into a dedicated collaboration agreement. The aim is to create synergies between a unique high standard service system in luxury yacht sales and charter brokerage, capitalizing on a growing international network of licence partners, and an innovative professional yacht management offer, notably... ... read full story

Simrad Yachting introduces marine-grade audio server

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Simrad Yachting — a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilots, communications and fishfinding systems has announced a revolutionary audio hub and docking station for recreational boaters, the Simrad SonicHubÔ. Designed in collaboration with Fusion, a leader in marine stereo systems, SonicHub joins the comprehensive Simrad Yachting product family to further... ... read full story

Lowrance launches SonicHub TM marine high definition audio server

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 and GPS navigational systems since 1992, announced today its new SonicHubÔ, a revolutionary audio hub and docking station for recreational boaters. Designed in collaboration with Fusion, a leader in marine stereo systems, Lowrance SonicHub is the world’s first marine-grade audio server that networks with multiple onboard... ... read full story

Southampton Sports Boat & RIB Show 2010

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Hailed a great success, the 2010 Southampton Sports Boat & RIB Show at Ocean Village Marina finished last weekend (22nd – 23rd May) with organisers reporting a great Show with a relaxed and fun atmosphere, quality visitors and glorious weather. As testament to the success of the Show, two thirds of this year’s exhibitors have... ... read full story

Seatec Italy 2011 – ninth International Exhibition

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The International Exhibition of technology, subcontracting and design for boats, mega yachts, superyachts and ships confirms its appeal and increases its scope of exhibitors and visitors taking place alongside the third Compotec Despite the difficult economic climate, Seatec 2010 was a successful event with substantially stable figures compared to 2009 and a relatively “relaxed” atmosphere... ... read full story

RYA UK revises it’s advice on flares and emergency distress alerting equipment

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The use and carriage of flares as distress signals at sea has changed as more robust and technologically advanced alternatives have developed. As a result the RYA has revised its advice to mariners regarding the carriage and use of flares in combination with more modern alerting methods such as EPIRB’s and VHF DSC. ... read full story

Moonen Yachts to complete Dixon 120 superyacht

May 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The owner of the uncompleted Dixon 120 yacht contacted Moonen due to the yard's growing reputation in the refit market as well as its fine track record of building new superyachts. "Due to the status of the project at the time it was abandoned, the completion of the yacht is a delicate balance between a new build and a refit," explains Moonen's director operations Mark Vermeulen. ... read full story

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