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2011 Antibes Yacht Show marks the start of the great charter season

April 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 5th Antibes Yacht Show took place in the largest harbour in Europe, Antibes from April 7th – 10th, 2011. The event marks the start of the charter season in the Mediterranean and if the show is a barometer for the rest of the season as many say, then we can be looking forward to a great season in the yachting industry. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona: Technical area now fully operational

April 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona offers a comprehensive service of dry docking and final preparation of yachts, which range from a simple inspection, hull cleaning and antifouling application to a complete refit. As well as having its own personnel to carry out these works, the marina employs some of the best professionals specialised in repair & refit of yachts. The first phase of the technical area, which has been operational since the beginning of this year, is now working at full capacity and has already exceeded the company’s expectations. ... read full story

ICON Yachts Breaks 400 metres

April 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A relative newcomer to the superyacht industry, Dutch yacht builder ICON yachts has an impressive order book with a total of 444 m in luxury yachts at the shipyard. A combination of new builds, refit projects and cooperation with other builders such as Mega Marine, the yard is looking ahead to a successful year. ... read full story

43m Motor Yacht Sunbeam launched by Icon Yachts

April 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dutch superyacht builder Icon Yachts has launched the 43 m semi-displacement motor yacht Sunbeam at their shipyard in Harlingen, The Netherlands. The hull and superstructure of Motor yacht Sunbeam project were built by a Northern European builder and then delivered to Icon Yachts who were selected as the most suitable shipyard for the project offering expertise, attention to detail and quality needed to build a superyacht to the highest of standards. The owner’s representatives Mega Marine are extremely pleased with the enthusiasm and flexibility with which the yard has encompassed the project. ... read full story

MacDougalls’ brings Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems to the Cape

April 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MacDougalls' Cape Cod Marine Service has long been the go-to place for every boating need on the Cape. Always on the cutting edge, MacDougalls' has enthusiastically signed on as a dealer and servicing installer for Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems. ... read full story

Motor yacht Diamond A receives New Exhaust

March 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Diamond by Abeking & Rasmussen receives New Exhaust

Motor yacht Diamond A, a 57,30m (187' 11") superyacht built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1998, suffered breathing problems. Her main stainless steel exhaust had corroded over time and her genset drystacks spilled soot. She needed help. Marine Exhaust Systems' technical experts cured yacht Diamond A's troubles with custom units that now have her breathing easy, in a crunch project of less than 6 weeks. ... read full story

Master Yachts to open refit management office in STP Shipyard, Palma

March 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Master Yachts have opened a refit management office in STP shipyard in the Port of Palma. This operations office expands Master Yachts’ presence in Palma and will be an onsite base for refit project managers as well as providing office and meeting facilities for Captains and crew of yachts in the port. ... read full story

Palumbo acquires Malta Superyacht Shipyard

March 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Palumbo Malta Shipyard for Superyachts

Palumbo Shipyard, an Italian company headquartered in Naples, signed a 30 year deal with the Malta government for the acquisition of Malta Super Yacht Services (MSYS) now called Palumbo Malta Shipyard. Palumbo Group has taken over the yard this week, after having been declared the preferred bidder for the tender to acquire Malta Superyacht Services in late 2010. ... read full story

The 60m Superyacht Yogi is Launched by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts

March 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In early march 2011 the 60.2 metre luxury motor yacht ‘YOGI’ (hull NB49) was completed and ready for launch by Proteksan-Turquoise. The Yogi yacht is the second successful yacht launch by the Turkish shipyard superyacht builder so far this year in 2011. The designer of the yacht was Jean Guy Verges, with input by the... ... read full story

Motor yacht Tumberry C under refit at Atollvic Shipyard

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atollvic Shipyard is currently refitting the 49m superyacht Tumberry C, a superyacht originally built by Benetti in 1998. The shipyard, based in Vigo, Spain has been commissioned to complete a variety of refit jobs which includes painting of the steel hull and part of the aluminium superstructure, and replacing the main teak deck as well as completing work on the interior furniture. The work is expected to take three months to complete. ... read full story

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