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Palumbo acquires Malta Superyacht Shipyard

March 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Palumbo Malta Shipyard for Superyachts

Palumbo Shipyard, an Italian company headquartered in Naples, signed a 30 year deal with the Malta government for the acquisition of Malta Super Yacht Services (MSYS) now called Palumbo Malta Shipyard. Palumbo Group has taken over the yard this week, after having been declared the preferred bidder for the tender to acquire Malta Superyacht Services in late 2010. ... read full story

The Ferretti Group 7th Convergence Event for captains of Ferretti Yachts

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Ferretti Group successfully concludes the 7th Convergence Event for captains of Ferretti yachts. The latest edition of the meeting, which involved 130 participants from all over the world, ended on 18th March at the Kempinski Palace Hotel in Portoroz, Slovenia. Once again captains of yachts and ships of Ferretti Group, a world leader in... ... read full story

ICON Yachts and the 2011 Hainan & Singapore Yacht Shows

March 23, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

ICON Yachts will be represented at this year’s Hainan Rendez-Vous by Mega Marine and NEO Yachting This year’s event is already promising to provide a full show schedule with a surge of in interest in the ICON brand and their widely established superior Dutch built quality.  “More recently projects under construction and new developments on... ... read full story

The Moonen Refits Lunch: Food for thought in Antibes

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, Moonen yachts will host their second Moonen Refits Lunch during the upcoming 2011 Antibes Yacht Show. ... read full story

Horizon EP148 Motor Yacht – A Horizon Superyacht

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The EP148' motor yacht is currently in build at the Horizon Shipyard in Taiwan and is expected to be launched later this year. The EP148 motor yacht measures 148ft in length and features a steel hull and composite superstructure that complement each other in both in design and functionality. The exterior design and Naval Architecture have been done by Horizon Yachts and signal Horizons entry into the world megayacht market. ... read full story

Next Generation Hybrid Motor Yachts by Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Guido de Groot Design and Intec Marine have unveiled two new revolutionary 27 metre and 34 metre motoryacht concepts that will use the next generation of hybrid propulsion ensuring higher energy efficiency. The new motor yacht designs will also offer lower noise levels and lower carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions. These 27m and 34m motor yacht concepts will feature the Intec Marine hybrid propulsion concept, which utilises the innovative electric propulsion setup by Voith (ILJ850), a system powered by two generators. ... read full story

Superyacht builder Gulf Craft’s strong presence at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Gulf Craft, the region’s largest and internationally renowned leisure craft and superyacht builder is getting ready for an impressive presentation of its yacht manufacturing capabilities at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), taking place from March 24 till 26 at YAS Marina. The company’s strong presence is built on a successful 2010 for the UAE luxury yacht builder, in which it delivered its largest super yacht ever exported to the European market, the Majesty 125, and reported a 40% increase in revenue. ... read full story

Superyachts Made in UAE Create International Waves

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two of the largest superyachts built in the UAE have made this year’s list of the world’s Top 100 largest Superyachts. Abu Dhabi’s ADM Shipyards’ Swift 141 motor yacht has been placed at number 6 on the prestigious top 100 superyacht list, while the 162-metre megayacht ‘Dubai’ retained its ranking as the world’s second largest superyacht. ... read full story

Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia. Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. ... read full story

North Wind Yachts Shipyard in Barcelona, Spain for Sale

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its shipyard, repair & refit facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The facilities at North Wind’s site in Barcelona include a fully equipped production hall measuring 60m in length x 30m wide x 23m high and a five-storey office with exceptional Mediterranean views. An external esplanade measuring close to 12,000m2 is also available for repair and refit works. ... read full story

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