One of the unique and interesting characteristics of the design of Vibrant Curiosity is the mid superstructure bow or strap. While looking impressive from a balancing point of view this feature allows light in a views out around the yachts foyers and stairways. ... read full story
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43.5 Motor Yacht LATITUDE – a Dutch Yacht Builders Superyacht
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The 43.5m 143ft motor yacht Latitude recently underwent sea trials and she will be delivered to the owner around the end of May 2010. ... read full story
Motor Yacht ILLUSION a Benetti 46.55m (152’7) Superyacht
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Motor yacht ILLUSION is able to accommodate 10 charter guests in three double and two twin cabins. ... read full story
GST Tax relief for overseas buyers of Australian yachts.
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The Australian government has agreed to remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) payable on all boats purchased by overseas buyers, provided the boat is used for recreational purposes in Australian waters for 12 months. ... read full story
Delphia Yachts to build luxury tenders
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Polish boatbuilder Delphia Yachts has established a new production division for the construction of luxury tenders. Work is currently underway on two new models, the Tender Limousine and Tender Open. The 10m (33ft) Tender Limousine has an Art Deco interior and is designed to shuttle guests to large superyachts. The tender has a raised roof... ... read full story
ThyssenKrupp reports strong recovery signs in 1st half 2009/2010
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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
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
Yacht MAZU by Cheoy Lee
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MCC’s Marco Polo II project, the second yacht in the Marco Polo series being built at the Cheoy Lee Shipyard in China, has received a new name - MAZU. Literally speaking, in Chinese, the word Mazu (also spelled Matsu) means ‘mother ancestor’. ... read full story
Focus: The PANAMAX Ketch Superyacht & Baltic Yachts
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Panamax will be a fast performance sailing yacht with the classic appearance and styling of a Bristol Pilot Cutter. This 66.90-meter ketch is expected to launch in 2010 at Baltic Yachts in Finland. Dykstra & Partners (and co designer Reichel/Pugh), are responsible for the Naval Architecture and exterior styling working in close collaboration with the owner and the owner’s project manager Jens Cornelsen. Intensive towing tank and wind tunnel tests have been carried out to increase performance with the largest composite standing rigging to date. Interior designers appointed on this project are Rhoades Young Design. ... read full story
Heesen Yachts Present Revolutionary 6500 FAST DISPLACEMENT HULL FORM (FDHF) Superyacht.
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The exterior design of this 65-metre luxur motor yacht is by Dutch designer Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Other leading international yacht designers have also been asked to create alternative proposals for the exterior styling. ... read full story