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Solent Refit – Southampton’s New Superyacht Facility

May 03, 2010

A new super yacht facility opened up on the west side of the Southampton water, just opposite Southampton city. Solent Refit features a large capacity 1500 ton horizontal slipway capable of handling vessels up to 70 metres. Vessels can be easily moved from the slipway to locations for longer periods if work out of the... ... read full story

The 2010 Genoa Charter Yacht Show Starts Tomorrow and Features Superyacht ICON 62, TRIDENT, BISTANGO and CLOUD NINE

May 02, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

They are new large motor yachts over 60m in length at the Genoa MYBA Yacht Charter Show. These include the yacht CLOUD NINE at 60m, the first Icon Yachts superyacht called ICON at just over 62m in length and Benetti’s Yacht BISTANGO at 62.0 and last but not least the new Feadship 65m superyacht TRIDENT. ... read full story

Lurssen Superyacht Linda Lou Graces Pearl Marina in Qatar

May 02, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Linda Lou Qatar According to the Gulf Times Newspaper, superyacht Linda Lou is currently visiting a Marina in Qatar, one of an increasing number of luxury yachts choosing to cruise the Arabian Gulf area: Another superyacht is currently enjoying use of the port facilities at the Pearl-Qatar, which has seen a number of these... ... read full story

The New Nespresso Cup – A Superyacht Sailing Event in Portofino

May 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Nespresso Cup, set against the enchanting backdrop of Portofino, Italy, promises to bring a new dimension to the beauty of luxury yacht sailing. Portofino’s vibrant waterfront offers an exceptional venue in terms of beauty and atmosphere, in the purest Italian tradition. ... read full story

Superyacht Project 116 built by Danish yachts in its final stages of construction.

April 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Project 116 is in final stages of construction at Danish Yachts' shipyard in Skagen. The 38m jet driven Espen Oeino designed motor yacht Project 116 is aiming to undergo sea trials this summer, 4 months earlier than expected and will be unveiled later this year. ... read full story

OCEANCO CHANGES OWNERSHIP

April 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Oceanco Yachts, one of the world’s most significant builders of luxury superyachts, has been acquired by Mohammed Al Barwani, a private investor, who is based in the Sultanate of Oman. Barwani has interests in oil, gas, manufacturing, and minerals in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific through MB Holding Company LLC as well as investments in various other diversified assets. ... read full story

Perini Navi sailing yacht C.2173 hull turned

April 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The latest 50m Perini Navi hull C. 2173 has completed hull turning operations at the Perini Navi Istanbul/Yildiz facility. ... read full story

A 65 metre super yacht FAMILY DAY launched by Codecasa

April 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 65 metre superyacht Family Day was launched recently by the shipyard Codecasa. The owner of the Cantieri Navali Codecasa in Viareggio, Fulvio Codecasa, introduced the newest motor yacht Family Day, Codecasa 65 Hull S 71 with the following words: “With her 65 metres of LOA, 18 knots speed in absolute comfort, her elegant interior... ... read full story

Superyacht Princess Claudia Launched by Sanlorenzo Shipyard in Viareggio

April 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Sanlorenzo 40 Alloy, Princess Claudia was recently launched by SanLorenzo shipyard. The 4th hull in the sensational line of the fast aluminium superyachts, with a planning hull built by Sanlorenzo Shipyard in Viareggio measures 40 metres and has a beam measuring 7.90 metres. Absolute innovation are the characteristics of the Princess Claudia superyacht, which... ... read full story