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MB´92 former senior project manager Bob Wagemakers starts Virtue Yacht Refit Management

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MB’92 announces that former senior project manager and ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group Chairman Bob Wagemakers has started up a new company that delivers a fresh approach to managing superyacht refits. Virtue Yacht Refit Management, based in Barcelona, Spain and working worldwide, will deliver a broad range of refit related services dedicated to truly represent the interests of... ... read full story

IBEX 2011 announces Innovation Awards Call for Entries

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today entries are being accepted for the 2011 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors. The Awards presentation takes place during the show’s annual Industry Breakfast on Monday, October 17 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. IBEX Innovation Awards are judged by Boating... ... read full story

Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) based in Christchurch UK, have secured a second contract to supply the thrusters on the next Dubois 50m sailing yacht G50 to be built at Fitzroy Yachts, New Zealand. OYS have previously supplied bow and stern thrusters to the award winning 50m superyacht Zefira. After successful commissioning and trials on board... ... read full story

2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma – Quotes

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

There’s no doubt that the 2011 fleet of the Superyacht Cup in Palma was nothing short of superb, with a collection yachts to rival any gathered here before or elsewhere. Certainly, Andre Hoek and his many collaborators must be extremely proud of the twenty-five years of floating excellence and a distinct style which we’ve been... ... read full story

ISA Refit Division has Positive Season

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ISA Refit Division has been very busy over the last months with several yachts already completed or due to be delivered in the coming weeks. One important project is now in the final phase: the engine refit of Motor yacht SEA D. The port side engine of this 38 meter Proteksan Turquoise motor yacht SEA D... ... read full story

Sunbird Yachts signs contract to design 60m Motor Yacht

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Chinese superyacht builder Sunbird Yachts won a US$5oo,o0o contract to design a 60m (198ft) motor yacht for a Chinese client. The news follows the recent signing of a new-build contract for the 30m sailing yacht Dream Cat, which will be the biggest catamaran built in China. “This is our biggest project so far and we... ... read full story

Dometic Marine expands Marine Sales Department

June 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dometic Marine expands Marine Sales Order Processing Department with the appointment of Gemma Dunn as Marine Sales Coordinator for European Aftermarket Sales

In response to increasing demand for Dometic Marine’s product range, the company has expanded its Marine Sales Order Processing Department with the appointment of Gemma Dunn as Marine Sales Coordinator for European Aftermarket Sales. Based at Dometic’s Blandford office in the UK, Dunn will have core responsibility for processing orders and managing customer enquiries. Paul... ... read full story

Net Zero 22m Emax Excalibur motor yacht by Sauter Carbon Offset Design and the Ned Ship Group

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sauter Carbon Offset Design are pproud to present the Net Zero 22 meter Emax Excalibur built by the Ned Ship Group. The Net Zero 22 meter Emax Excalibur yacht is a Solar Hybrid Fly-bridge Cruiser that features a Photo Voltaic Exoskeleton that can harvest and return to the grid enough energy per year to Offset... ... read full story

Motor yacht FOLLOW ME V delivered by Factoria Naval Marin

June 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 45m superyacht FOLLOW ME V has now been delivered by the Spanish shipyard Factoria Naval Marin (FNM) after being launched earlier this year at their shipyard in Marin. Motor Yacht FOLLOW ME V, built under the hull number Y 104 features naval architecture by FMN, modern exterior lines designed by Reymond Langton Design and a timeless interior... ... read full story

The 3rd and Last Day at a Successful Rendezvous in Monaco 2011

June 27, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Day Three of The Rendezvous began early for the chefs participating in the Rendezvous Chefs Competition. All participants received an identical basket of produce and were set the task of preparing a main dish and dessert to be critiqued by the judging panel, comprised of internationally acclaimed chefs and industry experts. The Rendezvous Chefs Competition... ... read full story

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