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Pendennis Yachts Yard Update May 2011

May 26, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Pendennis has recently concluded its busiest refit season in their 23 year history, with six vessels being finished over the past few weeks. A significant project undertaken was motor yacht Audacia with an impressive list of updates completed in just nine weeks. This included comprehensive design improvements including a 2m stern extension, reconfigured aft curving... ... read full story

International Superyacht Society adds ISS Best Yacht Refit Award in 2011

May 25, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

International Superyacht Society: Now in its 21st year of presenting yacht builders and designers with the highest accolades presented on the global superyacht stage, ISS is pleased to announce that it is adding the ISS Best Yacht Refit Award in 2011. All ISS awards—in both the Design and Leadership categories—are based purely on peer-review. ISS’s... ... read full story

Karpaz Gate Marina, Northern Cyprus to welcome Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally

May 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Karpaz Gate Marina (KGM), the new luxury marina in northern Cyprus, is approximately 90% complete and will be launched, on schedule, at the beginning of June. Ahead of its official launch, the marina management team have announced that it will be welcoming yachts which are participating in the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (EMYR) – an annual rally which involves approximately 60 sailing yachts travelling around the highlights of the Eastern Mediterranean. ... read full story

Amico Group launches Cantiere Amico Loano Superyacht refit yard

May 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Amico Group, an Italian superyacht refit specialist has opened a new mega yacht refit yard called Cantiere Amico Loano. The new 8,500sq m refit yard will be able to service, repair and refit yachts and superyachts from 8m-55m (26ft-180ft) and has a 550t travel lift. ... read full story

Bradford Marine Bahamas form Joint Services Arrangement with Pipe Welders companies

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bradford Grand Bahama, Ltd, Pipe Welders Marine, Inc, High Seas Technology, Inc, and P&R Canvass, LLC are pleased to announce that they have formed a Joint Services Arrangement that gives Pipe Welders, High Seas, and P&R preferred subcontractor status with Bradford Marine Bahamas. Under this arrangement, they will be able to provide their high-quality products and services to yachts, superyachts and commercial vessels calling at Bradford Marine Bahamas' Freeport shipyard. ... read full story

Sailing yacht Ameena re launched by Jongert – The First Jongert refit of 2011

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After a refit Jongert Shipyard has recently re-launched sailing yacht Ameena, a Jongert 2900M-line yacht. In 2004 sail yacht Ameena designed by Tony Castro, received the prestigious ShowBoats International Award for the best sailing yacht in the category up to 40 meters in length. ... read full story

Motor yacht Polar Star and Yacht TV refinished at Rybovich Superyacht Marina

April 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two of the most distinct members of the Lurssen superyacht fleet, the 63m Motor yacht Polar Star and the 78m megayacht TV (ex Mad Summer) have recently completed yacht refinishing projects at Rybovich Shipyard in West Palm Beach, Fl. Both projects were executed simultaneously by the Rybovich Refinishing Team in custom climate controlled enclosures erected in the water. ... read full story

Pure Superyacht Refit Appoints New Project Manager

April 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pure Superyacht Refit Appoints New Project Manager Ivan Jefferson

Pure Superyacht Refit, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has appointed a new Project Manager Ivan Salas Jefferson who will work with the existing team to provide a specialist refit management service for superyachts at locations across Europe. ... read full story

‘Huisfit’ Superyacht refit, repair and renewal launched by Royal Huisman

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Huisman has launched ‘Huisfit’ dedicated to Superyacht refit, repair and renewal. The Dutch yard Royal Huisman who is principally known as a builder of fine custom superyachts has undertaken refit work for many years, however after an in-depth study they are broadening their business model with ‘Huisfit’ a carefully planned expansion of its superyacht refit and repair business. The important strategic move will utilize a more efficient deployment of its human and physical resources over a wider range and a greater number of projects. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92 and BWA Yachting announce Preferred Partnership Agreement

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BWA Yachting, global leader in marine agency and concierge services to the super/megayacht industry, and MB’92, the largest shipyard in the Mediterranean specialising in the refit and repair of super/megayachts, have signed a preferred partnership agreement, formalising the terms of a long standing relationship of cooperation and mutual support the two groups have shared for the past 10 years. ... read full story

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