Mr. Alexandre RODRIGUEZ handed-in his resignation to the members of the Supervisory Board of the company considering that “given the current circumstances, the protection of the Group’s interests and of its shareholders must remain an absolute priority”. RODRIGUEZ GROUP confirms that the ongoing judicial procedure is directed towards Mr. Alexandre RODRIGUEZ personally only and does not concern RODRIGUEZ GROUP’s activities. RODRIGUEZ GROUP is regularly subject to legal audits and controlled by relevant authorities. ... read full story
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Rodriguez Group France Superyacht Builder Appoints New Chairman – Alexandre Rodriguez Resigns
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60 metre Superyacht Ruea Yachts Thailand
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The first design to be released by Ruea is the Ruea 60-metre, featuring naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee, which has worked on such projects as A and Dubai. Meanwhile, the design is the work of UK firm Design Unlimited. The twin screw diesel yacht will have 1,240 gross tonnage, and a beam of 10.5 metres. Her steel hull and alumimum superstructure will be Lloyd’s certified and the yacht will be built to MCA Large Yacht 2 code. ... read full story
Yacht Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) a 96m Blohm & Voss superyacht
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Luxury yacht Palladuim's almost sensual superstructure is very easy on the eye, but also it looks immediately different in setting itself apart from the other superyachts built to date. True, the styling reflects the mighty orca whale - and what a form in nature to mirror - but there are further structural as well as design differences because it is created from an advanced building system comprising a blend of steel, alloy and composites, as completed with innovative strengthened dark glazing. ... read full story
Expansion for Feadship Yacht Shipyard Holland
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Royal Van Lent will also see widening the locks in the nearby city of Gouda from 12 to 14 meters. The bridges in the towns of Oude and Nieuwe Wetering will also be extended to the same width, with an expected completion date of 2012. ... read full story
Photos of the Largest Superyacht ECLIPSE
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The huge steel displacement superyacht ECLIPSE measures around 170 metres, making her the world’s largest (or longest) private mega yacht in the world. M/Y ECLIPSE was designed by Hermidas Atabeyki with interior designs by the very well know yacht designer Terrence Disdale. She was built by the Thyssenkrupp Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, is a large industrial giant in Germany. The mega yacht has a gross tonnage of around 13,000 tonnes and superyacht Eclipse is slightly larger (around 36 ft longer) than the world’s previous longest private luxury yacht Dubai at 162 m, as owned by Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai. ... read full story
KCS International Ontario Rehires 100 employees to build Cruisers Yachts & Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts
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Providing a sign that the world economy and yacht building is rebounding, the Oconto based parent company of Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, called KCS International Inc., announced today the rehiring of 100 employees back to work on new orders for both brands. ... read full story
Colonna Yachts expand with new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility
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Colonna Yachts, a division of long standing Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. of Norfolk, Virginia is pleased to announce a major expansion with the opening of the new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility. Situated on approximately ten acres, this new facility will accommodate the simultaneous repair of up to 15 megayachts and deep draft sailing yachts. ... read full story
The New Feadship F45 motor yacht Sirius
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Built by Royal Van Lent, the 44.65 m (146’ 6”) motor yacht Sirius epitomizes the benefits of the new custom concept. The exterior yacht design of Siius was developed by De Voogt Naval Architects with Sinot Design Associates, the mature and contemporary exterior profile is combined with the unmistakable timeless lines and well-defined curves of a Feadship. Among the many sophisticated details is the way the knuckle goes ‘through’ the large main deck windows to enhance the nautical feel. ... read full story
Superyacht Manifiq delivered by Mondo Marine to new owners
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The 40.5 m Mondo Marine Superyacht Manifiq was launched in May 2010 and last week she was delivered to her new owners who will cruise the Mediterranean in the 2010 summer season. The ceremony took place at Mondo Marine’s facility in Savona. ... read full story
Avadesign reveal their latest 70-metre concept – New Diamond.
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Avadesign has revealed their latest 70-metre motor yacht concept NEW DIAMOND by Andrea Vastano.One of the main aspects of the design was to create a yacht that would be as “green” as possible, an increasing trend in the Superyacht industry. ... read full story