IAG Yachts have successfully recruited Dave Adams, formerly the VP of Tricon Marine. Dave Adams started with IAG as Vice President in charge of Operations on June 1st, 2011. Mr. Adams, a 40 year veteran in the yacht and marine business was co-founder of Tricon Marine shipyard which he designed and built the in Zhuhai.... ... read full story
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Transatlantic Race 2011: Fight to the Finish
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 14, 2011) – After racing nearly 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, the two Class 40s in the Transatlantic Race 2011 are set to provide a dramatic finish as they approach The Lizard on the south coast of England. Sailing yacht Concise 2, skippered by Ned Collier-Wakefield (Oxford, U.K.), is just... ... read full story
Superyacht Australia launch new website
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Due to the high level of enquiry and demand for greater access to information about the Australian Superyacht industry and cruising in Australian waters the peak national body Superyacht Australia has launched a new web portal. Superyacht Australia invested in the new website development to ensure that Superyacht Owners & Captains wanting to cruise in Australian waters... ... read full story
Bellingham Marine receives the Project Excellence Award for Marina building
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In a recent announcement, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ coastal institute known as COPRI (Coasts, Oceans, Port, and Rivers Institute) announced the winners of its 2011 Project Excellence Award. The Project Excellence Award, in the Large Project category, was awarded to Bellingham Marine, renowned marina builder, and Redpoint Structures, a leading dock engineering firm,... ... read full story
Sanlorenzo installs new Marina travel lift for superyachts
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Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo inaugurated a new Marina Travelift for its 8 berth superyacht marina with a lifting area for motor yachts up to 100’ in length on July14th 2011 at 11 am. This important redevelopment is right on the edge of River Magra, where Sanlorenzo’s Headquarters and production area for fibreglass planning hulls from 62 to... ... read full story
MGMT announces berths at Wood Wharf for 2012
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MGMT is happy to announce availability of superyacht berths in London’s Wood Wharf for the summer of 2012. ... read full story
Henri Lloyd sponsors three leading sailing events in Britain this year
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Henri Lloyd's dedication to the UK's sailing community has been reflected in its direct support for three of the five leading events in the British calendar this year. Three of the five leading events to be offered around the country have been backed by Henri Lloyd to draw attention to the excellent sport, which sees dozens of top-quality UK sailors looking to establish themselves on the global circuit. ... read full story
Sustainable Marina Development: A publication by John Hogan and Lyndall De Marco
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A new tool for the marine industry was released at the recent Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) Marinas 2011 conference in Melbourne. The book is the first of its kind to promote sustainability principles specifically to developers, owners and stakeholders of marina developments. The book was launched by Alistair Murray, CEO of Ronstan, Victoria’s... ... read full story
50m Motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW Refit by Pastrovich Studio
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The 50m motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW has just completed a refit designed by Pastrovich Studio. Superyacht MYSTERE SHADOW (ex Sabine Seahorse) was originally built by Candies Shipbuilders in 1981. Originally measuring 47.55 metres / 156 feet, the yacht was extended and refitted over 6 months converting the yacht from a working vessel to a luxury... ... read full story
Yacht Builder Fairline Group Sold
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UK boat builder Fairline has been purchased in a joint venture between the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and an investment firm. Better Capital Limited is pleased to announce that a company wholly owned by BECAP Fund LP (“BECAP”), has reached a formal agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (“RBS”), to acquire a... ... read full story