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52m Expedition Yacht SuRi to undergo refit and extension to 63m

October 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 52.43m (172′) expedition motor yacht SuRi is to undergo a full rebuild and extension of 10.9m (36 foot) at Bay Ship and Yacht Co. Located in Alameda, California, Bay Ship and Yacht Co. (BSY) in collaboration with naval architects Kirilloff and Associates of Green Cove springs, Florida, and Jeffrey Botwin of Herringbone Design of... ... read full story

Arc Lite Power acquires Knight & Carver Maritime to create world’s first global hybrid superyacht conversion center

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Arc Lite Power, LLC, San Diego’s marine hybrid systems pioneer has signed an agreement to purchase National City shipyard Knight & Carver Maritime. The total investment of $30 million will expand the capabilities of the combined companies to serve the emerging “green marine” market. Knight & Carver, a leading provider of marine construction and maintenance... ... read full story

Environmentally friendly Columbus 177′ motor yacht Prima awarded RINA Green Star Plus

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Columbus 177 superyacht Prima has been awarded the RINA Green Star Plus, recognizing her environmentally friendly commitment. The notation class is based on an environmental performance index which covers all aspects of the vessel’s impact on the environment, most importantly carbon emissions. The RINA Green Star Plus award for motor yacht Prima, alreay a... ... read full story

After One Year of Sailing – PlanetSolar in Singapore

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After a year of sailing, MS Tûranor PlanetSolar continues its world tour and has made a stop in Singapore, an essential stop to conduct a full inspection. This big solar sailboat will remain at the harbour “VivoCity,” one of the largest shopping centers in Singapore, where it will stay for several days. September 27 2010,... ... read full story

STX Finland and TUI Cruises sign a contract for a 295m luxury Cruise Ship

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

STX Finland Oy and TUI Cruises have today signed a contract for the design and construction of a 97,000 GT cruise vessel. The sophisticated and highly innovative cruise vessel is scheduled to be delivered in spring 2014. The vessel has many environmentally friendly features, with a particular emphasis on the vessel’s energy efficiency. The project... ... read full story

Alewijnse showcases energy efficiency for superyachts at the Monaco yacht Show

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Alewijnse Marine Systems, the leading superyacht systems integrator, is once again exhibiting at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Alewijnse is a global pioneer in the design and installation of the integrated electrical systems that form the heart of every superyacht. In an age where automation and the need for different systems to communicate and interact... ... read full story

Burger Boat first official WOOD FOREVER member

September 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has developed the Wood Forever program which aims to accompany the yacht builders towards the use of timber from sustainably managed forests. The Foundation is proud to welcome Burger Boat as the first official Wood Forever member. Burger signed a partnership agreement and committed to analyze their wood... ... read full story

The 66m Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The Fastest and Greenest Superyacht

September 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 66mEmax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner by Sauter Carbon Offset Design is being described as the Fastest and Greenest Superyacht of our time with a maximum Speed of 28 knots and an unlimited Zero Carbon Cruising Range at 14 knots. The 66m Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Sailing yacht is to be built by NedShip is,... ... read full story

ECOsuperyacht and Cerion Energy to exhibit GO2 Diesel Fuel Optimizer at the Monaco Yacht Show

September 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ECOsuperyacht and Cerion Energy will exhibit “GO2 Diesel Fuel Optimizer at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. GO2 is manufactured by Cerion Energy and distributed by ECOsuperyacht. GO2 is an eco-friendly nanotechnology based diesel fuel additive that decreases fuel consumption by a minimum of 8% while also reducing harmful emissions and particulate matter for all types,... ... read full story

Celebrity Cruises and Meyer Werft celebrate keel laying of Celebrity Reflection Cruise Ship

September 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Celebrity Cruises celebrated the keel-laying of the fifth in its stylish, five-ship Solstice Class series, Celebrity Reflection, at shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The 500-ton block measuring 66-ft by 118-ft was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane, and commemoratively placed on a collection of coins, consistent with tradition. Doing the honors... ... read full story

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