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Top 10 biggest yachts of the world

June 22, 2016

Written by Rebecca Pascoe

These are the very largest private luxury yachts launched between 2015 and 2016. ... read full story

Ferrari Franchi unveils new aluminium F60 superyacht concept

June 22, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The Ferrari Franchi Studio in Italy has revealed its latest superyacht concept: a 60m all aluminium semi displacement yacht featuring a folding balcony and a touch and go helicopter landing pad. Continuing its efforts to enhance and improve maritime architecture and performance, Ferrari Franchi have modified the typical superyacht design to create larger outdoor spaces.... ... read full story

Cloudbreak completes Iceland leg of world tour

June 22, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Explorer yacht CLOUDBREAK has arrived in Iceland after departing from German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen earlier in June. The 73 metre yacht has completed her first leg of a world tour and is set to cross the North Atlantic to Greenland as her next destination. As sturdy as her appearance and fitting seamlessly into the... ... read full story

Oceanco unveils new 90m superyacht design ‘Sunny Memories’

June 22, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

In collaboration with Dennis Ingemansson Design, Oceanco has recently revealed its impressive new 90m design. SUNNY MEMORIES has strong design features drawn from modern trends, including stark contrasting tones and large, rounded angles and gentle curvature. SUNNY MEMORIES is able to accommodate 14 guests over 7 cabins: 1 master suite and 6 double cabins, all... ... read full story

After 2015 refit, 112m Le Grand Bleu returns to the seas

June 22, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

A familiar sight in the Mediterranean and Caribbean for the past 16 years, Le Grand Bleu was and still is one of the most resilient and versatile luxury yachts chartering the world’s oceans. Built in 2000 at Bremer Vulkan shipyard in Germany, Le Grand Bleu returned home for an extensive refit and maintenance in the... ... read full story

50m superyacht Ipanema launched by Mondomarine

June 22, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Mondomarine has recently launched the Savona shipyard’s 64th project: 50m luxury yacht IPANEMA, designed by Hot Lab in Milan. Her intense and contemporary hull colour was chosen by her owner and coupled with her angular shape and sleek curves, IPANEMA will find herself in the spotlight at any marina. Built entirely from aluminium, IPANEMA is... ... read full story

P/R: Final leg of Clipper world yacht race commences

June 21, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The final leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race commenced on the 21st of June with 12 teams heading to their final destination at Derry Londonderry in Northern Ireland. See the race viewer for current positions and overall team rankings as the race unfolds. The following is a press release from Clipper Ventures.... ... read full story

P/R: Sunseeker to recruit over 200 skilled staff in UK

June 21, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Popular luxury yacht manufacturing company Sunseeker has announced plans to increase its staff at its UK headquarters and main assembly facility in Poole, Dorset.  Originally looking to recruit 100 new employees, that figure has more than doubled to ensure its future models for 2016 onwards to ensure timely delivery and outstanding quality. The following is... ... read full story

P/R: Boat Builder Awards from IBI METSTRADE welcoming nominations

June 21, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The 2016 IBI METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards is now taking nominations until the beginning of August. The categories celebrate creativity and achievement within the boat construction and marketing industries and after nominations are cast, the results will be announced at the gala dinner on November the 16th at the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. The... ... read full story

Luxury yacht Light Holic ready for Mediterranean charter

June 20, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

60m/197ft superyacht LIGHT HOLIC is available for immediate charter in the Eastern and Western Mediterranean. A model example of contemporary style and functionality, LIGHT HOLIC from CRN lives up to her name both inside and out.   Making use of reflective surfaces and a pale colour palette, LIGHT HOLIC employs both natural and artificial light... ... read full story

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