The hangar system on the Bray 42 m Ocean Explorer motor yacht places the helicopter into what would typically be the central engine room space, but in this case the below-decks area is split into port and starboard mechanical bays either side of the hangar. Through the use of diesel/electric propulsion we were able to fit a standard-shafted drive system with the electric motors mounted on the prop shafts below the sole plates. A standard diesel propulsion system utilizing aqua-drive couplings is also an option. ... read full story
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Palladium Technologies Contract for Yacht Adastra at 42 m Trimaran Superyacht Adastra
May 27, 2010
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Palladium Technologies, Inc. has been awarded contracts for the new 42m Trimaran Motor Yacht Hang Tuah. This unique superyacht Hang Tuah was designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Design, Ltd. and is being built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Hai, China. Plans are to launch yacht Hang Tuah in early 2011 with her cruising grounds expected to be in the beautiful waters of Indonesia. ... read full story
Yacht MAZU by Cheoy Lee
May 12, 2010
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MCC’s Marco Polo II project, the second yacht in the Marco Polo series being built at the Cheoy Lee Shipyard in China, has received a new name - MAZU. Literally speaking, in Chinese, the word Mazu (also spelled Matsu) means ‘mother ancestor’. ... read full story
De Valk Yachts CA for Superyacht Long Tall Sally
May 11, 2010
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The sailing yacht Long Tall Sally project involves some very prestigious names and offers a different approach to any other partial ownership programme. Designed by Gerard Dykstra and based on the well known Bestevaer series of performance cruisers, the hull of the first yacht (Long Tall Sally) will be built by Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw. ... read full story
Whistsunday’s Australia – An escape “Down Under”.
May 11, 2010
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Whitsundays yacht charter holidays are famous in Australia for their fantastic sailing, beautiful scenery, spectacular beaches, great diving and ideal climate. There are also more and more super yachts available in the area, whether they are based in Australia year round, or stop in at this idyllic location during a World tour for the winter season which is the best time to charter there. Contact the CharterWorld team for more information on Australia, or the yachts available there. ... read full story
New Zealand Yacht Big Fish Successfully Completes First Sea Trial
May 09, 2010
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After delivery, Yacht Big Fish will embark on the first leg of her historic round-the-world Polar Circumnavigation voyage. Her first stop will be the enchanting islands of French Polynesia, where she will be photographed prior to starting her charter career. ... read full story
Imtech technology partners PlanetSolar
May 07, 2010
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The order for PlanetSolar and several other maritime initiatives have resulted in Imtech becoming a 'green frontrunner' in the global maritime ... read full story
Yacht Big Fish Books First Charter
May 04, 2010
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BIG FISH Yacht Charters Big Fish will be based in the South Pacific for the coming Northern Hemisphere summer, and then will visit Fort Lauderdale for the international yacht show, after which she will embark on an extraordinary and historic cruise to be the first vessel in history to complete a Polar Circumnavigation, including the first yacht crossing of the famed Northeast Passage over the top of Russia. Big Fish will be offering 10-day luxury expedition charters in the Antarctic (Dec. - Feb.), the Amazon (Mar. - April), Cuba (May - June) and Northern Europe/Arctic Circle/Northeast Passage (July - Sept.) before returning to the Pacific in late September 2011. ... read full story
Superyachts launched in April 2010
May 04, 2010
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There have been a number of superyachts launched during April 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month. ... read full story
Charter Luxury yacht BIG FISH in Antarctica.
April 29, 2010
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Luxury explorer motor yacht BIG FISH is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to charter in the unique and exclusive destination – Antarctica. You could be among the first to have a Big Fish experience on a breathtaking adventure. There are packages available in Antarctica from late December 2010 to March 2011. Enquire for full details here. ... read full story
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