Sailing yacht Hetairos is a 140ft Bruce King designed superyacht which was originally built at Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany and launched in 1993, as a modern classic global cruiser. With her powerful ketch rig she has also graced the maxi race circuit, winning admiring looks and a clutch of silverware. Her time at Southampton... ... read full story
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Contechs Marine to exhibit at Monaco Yacht Show and METS
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The UK based bespoke interior and exterior yacht specialist, Contechs Marine, is exhibiting at two major events this year as the company expands into the global superyacht and refit sector. Contechs Marine has secured its place at the Monaco Yacht Show in September and the Superyacht Pavilion of METS in November, where the company will... ... read full story
Azzura Marine Australia Refit and Luxury Yacht Furniture
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At a time when Australian boat builders are finding it tough, particularly in the export market, Azzura Marine is bucking the trend at its yard in Queensland where the company has built a reputation constructing premium quality custom motor and sailing vessels. Using experience gained in building vessels such as the award winning Cambria II,... ... read full story
ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group Launches Code of Practice
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Yacht owners can be confident how their contract will be handled when contracting an ICOMIA’s Superyacht Refit Yard Member for the refit of their vessel. The ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group has launched a unique Code of Practice to ensure that their yard members develop and maintain relationships, certainty, performance and confidence. The Code of Practice... ... read full story
The Awlgrip finished yacht Attessa IV wins Best Rebuilt Yacht of 2011 World Superyacht Awards
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The award winning motor yacht Attessa IV, launched in December 2010, is the result of the largest refit in North America to date. The Attessa IV, formally known as Evergreen (launched in 1999), has been declared the Best Rebuilt Yacht of 2011 at the World Superyacht Awards, May 7, 2011. Evergreen, as she was then... ... read full story
Pendennis Yachts Yard Update May 2011
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Pendennis has recently concluded its busiest refit season in their 23 year history, with six vessels being finished over the past few weeks. A significant project undertaken was motor yacht Audacia with an impressive list of updates completed in just nine weeks. This included comprehensive design improvements including a 2m stern extension, reconfigured aft curving... ... read full story
Ocean Marine Yacht Center appoints Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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Ocean Marine Yacht Center, a global leader in superyacht refit and repair as well as a full-service marine center, announces today that Thomas “Charlie” Petosa has been appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Ocean Marine Yacht Center has extraordinary capabilities and capacity, and has been long known by owners, captains and industry experts as one of the great American superyacht yards. ... read full story
Amico Group launches Cantiere Amico Loano Superyacht refit yard
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Amico Group, an Italian superyacht refit specialist has opened a new mega yacht refit yard called Cantiere Amico Loano. The new 8,500sq m refit yard will be able to service, repair and refit yachts and superyachts from 8m-55m (26ft-180ft) and has a 550t travel lift. ... read full story
Bradford Marine Bahamas form Joint Services Arrangement with Pipe Welders companies
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Bradford Grand Bahama, Ltd, Pipe Welders Marine, Inc, High Seas Technology, Inc, and P&R Canvass, LLC are pleased to announce that they have formed a Joint Services Arrangement that gives Pipe Welders, High Seas, and P&R preferred subcontractor status with Bradford Marine Bahamas. Under this arrangement, they will be able to provide their high-quality products and services to yachts, superyachts and commercial vessels calling at Bradford Marine Bahamas' Freeport shipyard. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Ameena re launched by Jongert – The First Jongert refit of 2011
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After a refit Jongert Shipyard has recently re-launched sailing yacht Ameena, a Jongert 2900M-line yacht. In 2004 sail yacht Ameena designed by Tony Castro, received the prestigious ShowBoats International Award for the best sailing yacht in the category up to 40 meters in length. ... read full story