The world´s largest solar ship ever constructed, the catamaran yacht MS Tûranor PlanetSolar is the first vehicle to have completed its tour around the world, entirely run by solar energy. During its tour, this highly innovative vessel also achieved the Guinness World Records™ for ‘fastest crossing of the South China sea by solar power ‘as well as the ‘fastest crossing of the Atlantic by solar power'. ... read full story
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MS Tûranor PlanetSolar yacht completes her first tour around the world with a success
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36m Balk ice going explorer yacht LARS (ex Zeemeeuw) designed by Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design
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The 36m luxury motor yacht Lars is a spectacular ice going explorer, originally constructed as the tug boat Zeemeeuw. With new exterior as well as interior by well known Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design, this beautiful vessel comfortably sleeps 8 guests in 4 lovely cabins. ... read full story
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Day 4 – Another day of episode and drama
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Day 4 of Antigua Sailing Week was another difficult day for competitors, resulting in a large number of incidents as well as a major collision between Oyster 82 superyacht Starry Night of the Caribbean and On Deck's Farr 65 sailing yacht Spirit of Isis. Tomorrow´s last day of racing will be crucial. ... read full story
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Ondeck Thank Local Antiguan Search & Rescue Teams
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There was an incident this morning on Day 4 of Antigua Sailing Week between the Farr 65 yacht Spirit of Isis belonging to Ondeck team and the Oyster 82 sailing yacht Starry Night of the Caribbean. Fortunately, the incident caused just minor injuries. ... read full story
Asia Boating Awards 2012 Nominees
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Held on May 10, 2012 the 8th Asia Boating Awards have recently presented its respected nominees. This year´s edition will feature a new category: Best Asian Built Yacht. The superyachts nominated for this prestigious Asian award include for ex. the Amels 212 motor yacht Imagine, the 61m Benetti megayacht Diamonds are Forever, the 60m CRN luxury yacht Darlings Danama and many others. ... read full story
Guido de Groot designed 42m motor yacht concept for Jongert Yachts
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One of the newest concepts created for the prestigious Dutch shipyard Jongert Yachts is the 42m motor yacht, boasting beautiful both exterior as well as interior by renowned Guido de Groot, with naval architecture by Azure Naval Architects. This breathtaking vessel offers 6 lovely cabins to up to 12 guests. ... read full story
65.5m Amels 212 luxury yacht IMAGINE – the first superyacht in the world with Green Passport by Lloyds Register
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Meeting all the requirements for the Lloyd´s Register Green Passport, the 65.5m Amels 212 megayacht IMAGINE will become the world´s first superyacht to be given an honour to receive it. ... read full story
Oceanco delivers the 88.5m motor yacht NIRVANA (project Y707)
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The 88.5m megayacht NIRVANA (project Y707) was delivered to her Owner at the end of the last month. Being moored at the Yacht Club of Antibes now, this spectacular vessel provides 6 beautiful cabins to up to 12 guests. ... read full story
Ron Holland designed 75.2m luxury yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) under refit at Pendennis
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The 75.2m luxury sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), originally designed by well known Ron Holland studio, is currently undergoing a one-year refit at Pendennis Plus in Falmouth, including her complete exterior as well as interior upgrade. The refit of her interior is being undertaken by renowned Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story
Port Adriano Brokers Superyacht Days a Huge Success
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Port Adriano´s Mallorca Superyacht Days event was completed on April 30 with great success. Hosted by superyacht marina El Toro and organised by yacht brokers from Palma, this successfull event has welcome 42 superyachts. ... read full story