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Heesen Yachts launch 50m Motor Yacht Satori

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on Friday, February 25, YN 15250 was launched at the shipyard facilities in Oss, the Netherlands. The Owner christened her Satori, a name that in the Zen Buddhist tradition refers to a sudden enlightenment that is considered the first step toward Nirvana. ... read full story

Westport launches superyacht Wabi Sabi – the eighth 164′ motor yacht

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Westport has launched the latest Westport 164 series motor yacht Wabi Sabi. The yacht features exterior styling and interior design by Donald Starkey with naval architecture by William Garden. Yacht Wabi Sabi was built under hull number 5008 and is the 8th yacht in the American yard Westport’s 164 range. ... read full story

Abu Dhabi Ship Building signs MoU with DeBirs Yachts

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Abu Dhabi Ship Building, one of the leading shipbuilder and naval support services provider in the Gulf region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt-based DeBirs Yachts, a world-leading manufacturer of timeless and innovative motor yachts, during the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2011 in Abu Dhabi. ... read full story

CBI 50 Superyacht Aifos launched by Cbi Navi

March 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Aifos, the CBI 50 was successfully launched on the 28th of February 2011, in Viareggio at Fipa Group shipyard. Luxury yacht Aifos was designed by Architect Vafiadis, engineered by Hydro Tec and by Cbi Navi technical dept., and built entirely in Viareggio by Cbi Navi shipyard, a worldwide leader in the construction of custom superyachts and real one-off vessels made of steel and/or aluminum. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts adds new venues to its boat shows list

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Every year stronger and bigger, Sunreef Yachts will now be represented also in Russia and Brazil. Also, Sunreef’s Chinese broker, Speedo Marine, is now exhibiting with Sunreef Yachts brand in many fantastic locations such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Sanya. Prometheus Marine will display a Sunreef 62 in May in Singapore and Multihulls Solutions from Australia is getting ready for the Sydney and Auckland boat shows. ... read full story

Princess Yachts Norway returns to full strength

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Princess Yachts International plc have been working tirelessly in Norway to protect both Princess Owners and the Company’s strong reputation since the announcement in January that its local Distributor, the Johs Lunde Marine Group, had been placed into administration. ... read full story

Trinity House funds “future leaders of superyachting”

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Youth charity and maritime training provider UKSA is seeking applications from young people to join its Yachting Cadetship training programme under an assisted funded scheme. Successful maritime candidates will receive funding from Trinity House, the charity which supports the “future leaders of superyachting”, as part of its Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme (PYBS). ... read full story

Vripack the Movie

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 1961 Vripack evolved itself into a full-service organization, dealing with the entire building process under one roof. By introducing the new company promo movie, Vripack proudly shows you all the steps which take place behind the scenes guiding you through the evolution of a Vripack yacht! ... read full story

Arzana Navi 48.4m Sailing yacht by Tripp Design

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two 48.40 Sloops with naval architecture by Tripp Design are currently in build at the Italian Arzana Navi Yard. The 48m sailing yachts were developed based on in-depth market analysis, which revealed an underexploited segment of the superyacht market; that of owners desiring the amenities of a powerboat together with the excitement of a modern sailing yacht. ... read full story

Aquariva Gucci awarded by Nautical Design Awards

February 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aquariva Gucci received acknowledgement from the Nautical Design Awards panel of judges during a gala evening in Miami on 18th February organised by Yacht & Sail and ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale – Association for Industrial Design). The exclusive model, created as a result of the partnership between Riva, Ferretti Group brand, and Gucci, was celebrated as a highly successful project developed through the working relationship between two historical Italian brands. ... read full story

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