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Naval Architect Rob Humphreys amoung speakers at Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, is hosting a series of annual lectures designed to give apprentices and young shipwrights an exciting insight into the opportunities, technologies, and future developments in the UK superyacht design and boat building industry. The first lecture will take place on October 19th, at... ... read full story

Fincantieri Yachts’ 145m Fortissimo superyacht by Ken Freivokh Design

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As well as the exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht, designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design, Fincantieri Yachts’ have also unveiled the 145m Fortissimo superyacht, in collaboration with Ken Freivokh Design. For the 145m Fortissimo motor yacht concept, Fincantieri Yachts’ decided to put aside the worldwide... ... read full story

Fincantieri Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Fincantieri unveils Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design

Fincantieri Yachts has unveiled an exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht. The Virage 88 superyacht was designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design. The Virage 88 concept was developed to underline Fincantieri Yachts’ interest in building top quality custom yachts in the range between 70 and 90... ... read full story

Whales join in at the Clipper Fraser Island Regatta

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sighting a whale a few hundred metres away as it plays in the ocean is a thrill for most people. A close encounter is rare. The families who participated in the annual Clipper Fraser Island Regatta 2011 are still talking about one of the most extraordinary encounters. “They were right beside us,” said John Seymour... ... read full story

Riviera congratulates nine graduating apprentices

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera has congratulated nine of its apprentices who through hard work and dedication are now qualified tradesmen. Human Resources manager Deanne Lugton said it was pleasing to see apprentices graduating from all realms of the boat building industry. “I commend the efforts of each and every one of our new tradesmen who have graduated from... ... read full story

Sevenstar Yacht Transport opens UK office

October 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sevenstar Yacht Transport, a leading provider of yacht transportation services is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in the UK. Sevenstar UK will be based in Ocean Village Southampton and will take on the responsibility for the running and development of the existing UK market. In addition it will oversee a new... ... read full story

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit

October 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yachting Developments proudly re-launched the iconic J Boat Endeavour superyacht on Saturday the 8th of October 2011. The classic sailing yacht Endeavour was launched after the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Sailing yacht Endeavour touched the water at 8am, onboard systems were commissioned and checked,... ... read full story

Jongert to build two new superyachts: Jongert 43m and 44m Yacht

October 07, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Jongert shipyard announces a new order for a 43m Jongert motor yacht as well as one for a 44m Jongert superyacht, both scheduled for deliveries in 2013. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Mogambo – a Nobiskrug 74m Superyacht

October 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nobiskrug launches 74m Motor Yacht Mogambo, also known as hull 782 project, a sistership of Graffiti Super Yacht designed by the same London-based designer Reymond Langton Design. ... read full story

Yacht Carbon Offset among ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award nominees

October 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yacht Carbon Offset is very pleased to be a part of the outstanding nominees for ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award held on 27th October 2011 and introduced during ISS´s International Awards for Design and Leadership Gala. ... read full story

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