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Dockwise Yacht Transport completes most complex superyacht Lift-on/Lift-off to Date

November 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has successfully transported 7 superyachts from Italy to Thailand and completed its most complex lift-on/lift-off procedure to date, transferring 7 yachts. For the complex procedure, DYT used the 532-foot (162.3 meters) transport vessel Combi Dock 1 owned by Combi Lift, which left Genoa, Italy on October 7 and arrived safely in... ... read full story

Baltic 107 Custom Sailing yacht in build at Baltic Yachts

November 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Baltic Yachts has started work on a new Baltic 107 Custom yacht which is a 107-foot fast cruising sailing yacht built in lightweight carbon composite construction. The contract was signed this spring and delivery of the Baltic 107 Custom sailing yacht will take place in 2013. The owner is a passionate sailor who enjoys sailing... ... read full story

Blohm+Voss Partners with ISS for METS Membership Mixer

November 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce that the German superyacht building shipyard Blohm+Voss is the new ISS Silver Supporter and Presenting Partner for the organisation’s annual METS Membership Mixer. The METS Membership Mixer event draws a wide range of industry colleagues, from company executives to owners and captains and crew in the... ... read full story

Heesen Yachts sell 50m explorer motor yacht YN 16750 – A FDHF by Van Oossanen and Associates

November 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the sale of YN 16750, a 50 metre explorer motor yacht whose naval architecture is based on the FAST DISPLACEMENT HULL FORM (FDHF) by Van Oossanen and Associates, with an exterior and general arrangement by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects & AB Studio. Motor yacht YN 16750 is an... ... read full story

56.4 m Mondango II sailing yacht (AY46) to be built by Alloy Yachts

November 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

After over 55,000 nautical miles of luxury offshore sailing, the owners of the 2008 52 metre sailing yacht Mondango have returned to Alloy Yachts to build again. This time, the will build a bigger superyacht of 56.4 metres (186ft) in length, with refinements that only seasoned sailors would appreciate. The 56.4 m Mondango II sailing... ... read full story

New oceanographic data in ship-routing trial for ships and superyachts to improve routing efficiency

November 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

New data that enables ships and superyachts to improve their routing efficiency is being trialled with a major cruise line company. The data, provided by oceanographic data specialist Tidetech, will allow captains and deck officers to route their vessels more efficiently, saving time, fuel and money while reducing environmental impact. The scientific data can be... ... read full story

Steve Jobs’s iYacht – A luxury Feadship superyacht

November 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Steve Jobs, the late American inventor, businessman and co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc was reportedly working on designing a luxury superyacht with the Dutch superyacht builder Feadship before his death that we have dubbed the iYacht. News of the superyacht designed by Apples’ Steve Jobs was mentioned in the first official... ... read full story

NISI 2400 motor yacht Wins International Superyacht Society Design Award 2011

November 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The NISI 2400 motor yacht was named best power yacht in the 24 to 40-meter category at the 2011 International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design Awards gala. The event was held on October 27th at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.  The winning yachts represent the world’s finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds within the... ... read full story

146m fast ferry Capricorn to be converted into a luxury superyacht

November 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 146m motor yacht Capricorn which has been operating as a fast ferry is to be converted into a superyacht. The Capricorn yacht was built in 1999 by Fincantieri and will be rebuilt as a 152m superyacht. The fast ferry Capricorn is able to reach 40 knots thanks to four diesel engines and two gas... ... read full story

Gulf Craft’s Yachting Lifestyle Show 2011 in Qatar

October 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft Inc., the most prominent manufacturer of luxury yachts and leisure craft in the Middle East and Asia, hosted a unique ‘Yachting Lifestyle Show’, at The Pearl, Qatar from October 27-29 2011. The luxury yacht event and lifestyle show showcased the superyacht builder’s motor yachts as well as celebrated Gulf Craft’s 30th anniversary. Clients,... ... read full story

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