Stronger signs of recovery in 2nd quarter / Positive earnings performance: €504 million EBT generated in 1st half / Outlook confirmed: Significant earnings improvement expected for full fiscal year Global economic activity has stabilized in recent months – albeit at a low level. Nevertheless, the effects of the deep economic and financial crisis were still... ... read full story
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Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger succeeds Dr. Ekkehard Schulz as Chairman Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG in Germany.
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Blohm + Voss Shipyards is a company within the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. As management holding company, Hamburg-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems parents the new shipyard group, bundling staff and service functions which are furnished to the various companies. ... read full story
Broads Authority UK – Green ways of Protecting your Yacht
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The Broads Authority routinely applies an environmentally friendly peroxide based underwater paint which deters algae to its four trip boats, navigation ranger launches and work boats. This is an alternative to traditional antifouling paint which can cause environmental problems. ... read full story
Launch of 41.6 Superyacht Condor a NADAR 41 RPH by Tecnomar Yachts
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The new 41.6-metre planning yacht Condor a NADAR 41 RPH from Tecnomar will was launched in April at the port of Carrara, Italy. ... read full story
Moonen 124 Superyacht Northlander
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The Moonen 124 motor yacht NORTHLANDER evolved several years ago out of a preliminary design for a Moonen 120. At the time, the Moonen 120 was to be the largest of a new Displacement Series being developed by Moonen and René van der Velden Yacht Design. When the hull was stretched to 124 feet, as... ... read full story
Nepresso Cup: Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones’ Yacht Magic Carpet Squared secures victory
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The Nespresso Cup came to a stylish conclusion today in Portofino, Italy. After three days of racing over the 6th to 9th May, the Wally yacht Magic Carpet Squared secured victory to lift the inaugural Nespresso Cup Trophy. The final day produced the best racing of the three-day event. The anticipated duel between Magic Carpet Squared and J One, driven by owner Jean-Charles Decaux, became a reality as the two boats headed out to the racecourse on equal points. ... read full story
Jessica Watson on Ella’s Pink Lady to finish solo sail around the world on Saturday 15 May 2010.
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16 year old Jessica Watson will soon hold the title of the youngest person to sail around the world solo, non-stop and unassisted. She is expected to arrive in Sydney on Saturday the 15th of May to a hero’s welcome. ... read full story
34th America’s Cup to get new set of rules 2013/2014
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BMW Oracle Racing will defend the America's Cup in 2013 or 2014, and the competition for the world's oldest trophy will feature new rules, new boat designs and other sweeping reforms. ... read full story
Upcoming New Event: The Newport Yacht & Lifestyle Collection
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Newport, Rhode Island is set to unveil a new event next year. The popular destination for many superyacht owners will be hosting an event that is designed to draw and tempt the large luxury yacht owner to the area. The event will run under the name Newport Yacht & Lifestyle Collection. It is organised by... ... read full story