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Peters & May reports significant growth in superyacht exports

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Peters & May, a leading global superyacht transportation provider has reported a significant growth in export volume for for both the UK & USA offices in the first three months of 2011. The company exported seven superyachts including 50m motor yacht Al Mirqab III and 40m yacht Garfield. In the same period the company transported 1164 yachts up to 30m and over 450 boats and yachts in March alone. ... read full story

Wally Yachts and Financial Times launch Maxi Yacht Grand Prix Series 2011

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Wally Yachts and the Financial Times have joined forces to launch a new Maxi Yacht racing series. The FT Wally Grand Prix Series is a unique series of races for the world’s largest fleet of Maxi racing yachts. The racing teams feature sailing’s premier talent from the America's Cup and the Olympics together with some of the most prominent captains of industry. The series takes place between April and October, moving between the Mediterranean’s most glamorous and vibrant sailing locations. ... read full story

Malta’s Superyacht Industry Seminar “Yachting in Malta: the Way Forward”

April 25, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Organisers of Yachting in Malta’s seminar report an extremely positive response, locally and internationally based on reservations already committed. Titled “Yachting in Malta: the Way Forward”, this year’s event focuses on how Malta is meeting demanding requirements to become an internationally recognised centre of superyacht excellence. ... read full story

‘Huisfit’ Superyacht refit, repair and renewal launched by Royal Huisman

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Royal Huisman has launched ‘Huisfit’ dedicated to Superyacht refit, repair and renewal. The Dutch yard Royal Huisman who is principally known as a builder of fine custom superyachts has undertaken refit work for many years, however after an in-depth study they are broadening their business model with ‘Huisfit’ a carefully planned expansion of its superyacht refit and repair business. The important strategic move will utilize a more efficient deployment of its human and physical resources over a wider range and a greater number of projects. ... read full story

73m Motor Yacht Sapphire by Nobiskrug delivered and sold

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 73m Motor yacht Sapphire was delivered by Nobiskrug yesterday and has just been sold making her the first yacht, more than 70m in length to be sold in 2011. Measuring 73.55 m (242 ft) superyacht Sapphire built under the hull number 781 boasts interior and exterior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects of Hamburg with build management by Kristal Walters. ... read full story

120m Motor yacht PA 122 by Oceanco – A Nuvolari & Lenard superyacht design

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 120m motor yacht project called PA 122 is mega yacht to be built by Oceanco featuring design and styling by Nuvolari & Lenard. The Oceanco PA122 motor yacht features a steel hull an angular aluminium superstructure. Her lines are memorable and look somewhat futuristic. ... read full story

First ISA 140 motor yacht under construction at ISA Yachts

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first ISA 140 motor yacht is currently under construction at ISA Shipyard in Ancona. The ISA 140 series is ISA’s largest semi-custom superyacht of composite construction with hull and superstructure built from Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP). The first hull in the ISA 140 series is due to be completed and launched in 2011. ... read full story

Hermann H. Schaedla of superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen dies

April 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hermann H. Schaedla of superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen dies

Sad news comes from the superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen that Hermann H. Schaedla has died suddenly aged 76 on the 18th April 2011. For more than 50 years, Hermann H. Schaedla steered the fortunes of Abeking & Rasmussen. Under his responsible and intelligent management, the small shipyard in Lemwerder evolved into one of the major, world famous names in the field of superyacht and naval shipbuilding. ... read full story

The Europa 100 motor yacht RED PEARL by MCP bunkers in Tobago, Caribbean.

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Store Bay Marine Services, a Tobago-based marine services company is now offering bunkering, provisioning and shore support for super and mega yachts following the successful refuelling of the multimillion dollar motor yacht Red Pearl. Yacht Red Pearl was built in Brazil by MCP Yachts last year and made her maiden voyage to Venezuela bunking and provisioning in Tobago with Store Bay Marine Services. The Marshall Islands registered, 100 foot superyacht docked in Tobago's main port of Scarborough to take on 18,154 litres of diesel. ... read full story

Marina Barcelona 92 and BWA Yachting announce Preferred Partnership Agreement

April 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BWA Yachting, global leader in marine agency and concierge services to the super/megayacht industry, and MB’92, the largest shipyard in the Mediterranean specialising in the refit and repair of super/megayachts, have signed a preferred partnership agreement, formalising the terms of a long standing relationship of cooperation and mutual support the two groups have shared for the past 10 years. ... read full story

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