Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) is excited to announce that the first Falmouth based project has just commenced at the Pendennis facilities in Falmouth. The impressive 1929 classic motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G), sister ship to another Devonport project motor yacht Talitha G, arrived mid-August for a three month refit programme. Classic motor yacht... ... read full story
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Devonport Yachts Ltd to refit 71.2m motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G)
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Devonport Yachts Ltd to Rebrand as Pendennis Plus
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Following on from Devonport’s partnership with Pendennis Shipyard in early 2010 the company’s identity continued to develop. In early 2011, Devonport Yachts launched a New Website and Digital Brand. Over the past year Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) has continued to review its branding to consider its new location in Falmouth and move away from its... ... read full story
Taiwan Monte Fino yard Kha Shing extends to build superyachts up to 44m
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Kha Shing, the superyacht yard based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan that designs and builds the Monte Fino range of motor yachts, has announced that it has upgraded its facilities to allow it to build yachts up to 44 metres (144 feet) in length. This is the final stage of a $20 million, two year investment programme... ... read full story
Germany’s HDW yard bought by Abu Dhabi MAR Group and renamed Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel
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As of the 1st of September 2011 contracts for the acquisition of the former HDW Gaarden GmbH in Kiel have entered into force. Renamed Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel GmbHm the new company starts with 172 employees, the facilities, equipment and infrastructure of the former HDW Gaarden, working on first orders of its target markets offshore,... ... read full story
Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association opening Asia Pacific region to Superyachts
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The Founding Committee of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) is proud to announce that the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association has 45 Founding Members. The Founding Members of APSA come from 14 countries across the world, from Fiji to Japan, from Australia to the United Kingdom. The primary objective of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association is to promote... ... read full story
Palmer Johnson motor yacht Banyan receives Seakeeper gyros
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The 31m Motor yacht BANYAN, built by Palmer Johnson in 1980 has undergone many changes and refits since her launch. In 2009, she was extended 4.3 m, repowered and completely refurbished, transforming her into a virtually new motor yacht. Recently M/Y Banyan added twin M7000A Seakeeper gyros, which have greatly enhanced onboard comfort and stability... ... read full story
A new season for the Palumbo Malta Superyacht Facilities
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The Palumbo Group has yet reached another successful milestone. After a year of the Group’s successful internationalization of its services from Messina and Naples to the Malta Shipyard, an area covering 270,000m2, the Group recently acquired the Malta Superyacht Facilities. The superyacht Yard is fully in operation and has in a few weeks carried out... ... read full story
Sailing yacht Sea Lion rebuilt at Southampton Yacht Services
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Sailing yacht Sea Lion, a 21m (67ft) Abeking & Rasmussen yawl, that was built in 1953, arrived at Southampton Yacht Services for a complete rebuild in early in 2010. Yacht Sea Lion was in a poor state after many years in Greece and her new owner wanted to have her completely rejuvenated. With many new... ... read full story
Marine Travellift names Erich Pfeifer as president and COO
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Marine Travelift has named Erich Pfeifer as president and chief operating officer succeeding Steve Pfeifer, who will remain Marine Travelift’s CEO and continue to serve the company in a strategic and advisory role. Pfeifer joined Marine Travelift in 2003 as sales manager and was subsequently promoted to sales director of the Americas and then vice... ... read full story