Hull number 779, motor yacht JAMAICA BAY was launched by the Nobiskrug shipyard in Germany at the end of last year. The Superyacht JAMAICA BAY is now undergoing sea trials in the Ostsee before being handed over to her experienced owner. ... read full story
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Hull number 779, superyacht JAMAICA BAY by Nobiskrug shipyard undergoing sea trials.
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Sunseeker have launched their first Predator 115 hull. The superstructure of the 34m Predator 115 is still in development, which is due to be completed at the Sunseeker shipyard in Poole. ... read full story
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The Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has launched the 11th SD92 navetta superyacht, GENIE 2. ... read full story