All of the speakers for The State of the Industry Review 2011 have now been confirmed. The State of the Industry Review 2011 is co-hosted by Superyacht Business and Andrew Weir which is a free event by special invitation only that takes place on Thursday, 15th September at the Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street,... ... read full story
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SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Fundraising surpasses $4 Million
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Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story
44m motor yacht BLADE (ex H2ome) refitted and re launched by the Monaco Marine Shipyard
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The 44m motor yacht BLADE (ex H20me) has successfully finished an extensive refit at the Monaco Marine Shipyard and re launched after an eight month refit. The refit of superyacht BLADE (ex H2OME) included not only a completely new interior design and layout, exterior colours, layout and facilities, but also there were enormous structural and machinery... ... read full story
Sailing yacht Sleighride refitted to an Adam Voorhees Design
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Sailing yacht Sleighride, a sloop originally designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in a joint venture between Eric Goetz of Bristol, Rhode Island (composite work) and Robert E. Derecktor of Mamaroneck, New York (joinery and systems). Launched in 1996, S/Y Sleighride is undertaking a major refit at Westerly Marine in California with her new... ... read full story
Varadero Valencia completes refit of Vitters sailing yacht MARIPOSA 3a and Jongert Ketch Baltic Dreams
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Launched in 2005 and drawing on the vast experience of their sister shipyard Varadero Palma, by 2008 Varadero Valencia had already become a benchmark Mediterranean refit and repair yard for superyachts. Top tier facilities and an expert team, quality customer service as well as proximity to the Balearic Islands make Varadero Valencia a prestigious superyacht refit... ... read full story
120ft Motor yacht Crystal by Dixon Yacht Design launched by Moonen Yachts
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Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has launched the 120ft motor yacht Crystal, a unique project designed by Bill Dixon of Dixon Yacht Designs and completed by Moonen. The 36.93m (120ft) yacht Crystal was started by Royal Denship in Denmark and was around a quarter complete when they went bankrupt in 2009. The semi-displacement superyacht Crystal arrived... ... read full story
100 m historical motor yacht Angara (ex Aviso Hela) to be transformed into a luxury charter yacht
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Last 29 april 2011 was the official starting date of Design works on historical Ship Angara (ex Aviso Hela), to bring her back to the “old splendour”. ... read full story
Superyacht Australia launch new website
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Due to the high level of enquiry and demand for greater access to information about the Australian Superyacht industry and cruising in Australian waters the peak national body Superyacht Australia has launched a new web portal. Superyacht Australia invested in the new website development to ensure that Superyacht Owners & Captains wanting to cruise in Australian waters... ... read full story
50m Motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW Refit by Pastrovich Studio
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The 50m motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW has just completed a refit designed by Pastrovich Studio. Superyacht MYSTERE SHADOW (ex Sabine Seahorse) was originally built by Candies Shipbuilders in 1981. Originally measuring 47.55 metres / 156 feet, the yacht was extended and refitted over 6 months converting the yacht from a working vessel to a luxury... ... read full story
2012 Antibes Yacht Show dates announced
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The 2012 Antibes Yacht Show will take place from April 12th to 15th 2012 in the biggest superyachting pleasure harbour in Europe, the Port Vauban in Antibes, France. The 2012 show will again showcase motor yachts and sailing yachts from 15m to 60m for brokerage and charter as well as having a dedicated REFIT department,... ... read full story