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New Zealand Yacht Big Fish Successfully Completes First Sea Trial

May 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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

Luxury Superyachts yet to be Launched in 2010

May 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

By the end of 2010 the worldwide superyacht fleet is going to have changed quite markedly. The number, size and design advancements of luxury yachts to be launched (and already launched) this year has changed. This bulge in production began last year in 2009 and will continue into 2011. Some experts have suggested that we will never again see such a proliferation of new yachts being launched. It is certainly exciting times for the superyacht industry. There has been plenty of action for yacht designers, builders, managers, but also luxury yacht charters and yacht sales. Superyacht supply is for once keeping up with - and in many cases outstripping - superyacht owner demand. ... read full story

Imtech technology partners PlanetSolar

May 07, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The order for PlanetSolar and several other maritime initiatives have resulted in Imtech becoming a 'green frontrunner' in the global maritime ... read full story

Sunreef Catamarans show strong growth.

May 06, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sunreef Yachts based in Gdańsk, Poland began its 12th year of trading with positive financial results with high expectations for continued growth. ... read full story

Mercedes-Benz luxury Superyachts

May 06, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The designers at Mercedes-Benz have announced that the famous auto company will begin designing helicopters and luxury yachts. This follows other car companies such as BMW and Porsche which also design motor yachts. ... read full story

Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares for Transatlantic Record

May 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ICAP Leopard 3, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht is preparing to launch her assault on the west-to-east monohull transatlantic sailing record in the coming weeks. ... read full story

Superyachts launched in April 2010

May 04, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Superyacht Project 116 built by Danish yachts in its final stages of construction.

April 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Project 116 is in final stages of construction at Danish Yachts' shipyard in Skagen. The 38m jet driven Espen Oeino designed motor yacht Project 116 is aiming to undergo sea trials this summer, 4 months earlier than expected and will be unveiled later this year. ... read full story

Charter Luxury yacht BIG FISH in Antarctica.

April 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

OCEANCO CHANGES OWNERSHIP

April 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Oceanco Yachts, one of the world’s most significant builders of luxury superyachts, has been acquired by Mohammed Al Barwani, a private investor, who is based in the Sultanate of Oman. Barwani has interests in oil, gas, manufacturing, and minerals in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific through MB Holding Company LLC as well as investments in various other diversified assets. ... read full story

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