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Yacht Designer BMT Nigel Gee Celebrates 25 Years of Innovative Vessel Designs

July 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Nigel Gee 25th Aniversary photo montage - Yacht Designer BMT Nigel Gee Celebrates 25 Years of Innovative Vessel Designs

BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design and engineering consultancy, celebrates 25 years of innovative vessel design this year. Established as Nigel Gee and Associates Ltd in June 1986, by Nigel Gee and John Bonafoux, the company is recognised as one of the world’s leading naval architecture... ... read full story

Nadara 30 Motor yacht Aurora launched by Tecnomar

July 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On the 22nd of June, TECNOMAR launched the magnificent NADARA 30-metre, now officially christened motor yacht Aurora, following the Velvet 36-metre motor yacht Doubleshot launched last May. Giovanni Costantino, President and CEO of Tecnomar Group, says “this yacht has extraordinary interior space for its category and remarkable quality of details and finishes, confirming the new style... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011: Racing Machines Readying For Battle

July 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Since 1866, the cornerstone of offshore yacht racing has been transatlantic races, due, in part, to legendary yachts sailed by icons of the sport.  Few, however, would disagree that the impending showdown between Rambler 100 and sailing yacht ICAP Leopard ranks right up there with the best battles of all time. Sunday, July 3, the third... ... read full story

Ferretti Custom Line 100 series motoryacht – the CL100 by Customline

July 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Custom Line will debut its new Custom Line 100 series (CL100) motor yacht at the Festival de la Plaisance at Cannes in September 2011. The Ferretti Custom Line 100 motor yacht is an evolution of the CL97 motor yacht. The Customline 100 yacht is based on the same raised pilothouse concept as the Custom Line 97... ... read full story

Melbourne Marinas 2011 a Success

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Melbourne Marinas 2011 a Success - Marina of the Year Award Winners

Delegates and exhibiters alike were very positive about Marinas 2011. The final debrief for the event will be held 13 July. Mike Harvey felt the initial feedback from the event was just as positive as that received after the very successful Marinas 2009 event. The introduction of conference breakout sessions was well received and the... ... read full story

Superyacht designer René van der Velden unveils platform for new 37-40m motor yacht range

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

René van der Velden Yacht Design is proud to reveal their handsome 38-meter motor yacht project. It’s a full walk around design, with gracefully balanced lines, which was shaped to serve as a platform for a variety of concepts in the 37- to 40-meter superyacht range. The version shown in the latest rendering above, for... ... read full story

Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Designs new atelier is up and running

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Recently René van der Velden Yacht Design shared the good news that they had moved from their original, rather small, home into expanded studio and offices in a classic 17th-century Amersfoort building. “We were excited by the prospect of setting up improved design facilities; enjoying a more open, inspiring space; feeling a natural boost to... ... read full story

Sealine wins Gold at RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sealine is delighted to have achieved “Gold” in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards for 2011. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a safety charity, launched its awards programme some 55 years ago. The awards scheme looks not only at accident records, but also at entrants’ overarching health and safety... ... read full story

Raymarine acquires Tacktick

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Raymarine, a global leader in marine electronics, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tacktick from Suunto, a leading manufacturer of sports precision instruments. Tacktick, formed in 1996 and based in Havant, Hampshire UK, develops and manufactures wireless, solar powered instruments for the marine market. This development presents an exciting opportunity for Raymarine and Tacktick... ... read full story

Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations ahead of the Transatlantic Race in the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The boat will cross the start line at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday 3rd July at the beginning of... ... read full story

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