On June 7th, the Global 103 cockpit motor yacht by Cheoy Lee, yard number 4915, was loaded onto the mulit-purpose heavy lift ship BBC Carolina. The 130m long carrier will steam at 14 knots across the Pacific to the port of discharge, Port Everglades in Florida. The Cheoy Lee Global 103’ motor yacht (hull number... ... read full story
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Marlow Merrill Stevens: Marlow Yachts buys Merrill Stevens superyacht refit yard
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David Marlow, Chairman of Marlow Yachts and related companies is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the historical Merrill Stevens north and south yard facilities in their entirety. Now renamed Marlow Merrill Stevens, Merrill Stevens any began operations in 1885 with over 126 years of proud history servicing Commercial, and Military vessels as well as... ... read full story
Marinas 2011: International Marina Industry meeting in Melbourne
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Under the banner of ‘new horizons’ the Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition was opened Monday 20 June by the Victorian Government Minister for Ports Hon Dr Denis Hapthine MP. The Minster welcomed delegates to Melbourne and indicated there are 300,000 recreational boat license holders in Victoria. He emphasized the Victorian Government is very supportive... ... read full story
Columbus 177 Motor yacht Prima launched by Palumbo
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The Columbus 177 motor yacht Prima has been launched by Palumbo Shipyard in Naples, Italy in the presence of government authorities and company management. She is expected to be delivered in July this year after taking just two years at the yard to construct. The celebration of the technical launch of the megayacht PRIMA included... ... read full story
Columbus 177 Motor Yacht Prima by Palumbo nearing launch
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The 53.9 metre Columbus 177 motor yacht has now been named Prima. The motor yacht Prima will be launched today at the Palumbo superyacht yard in Italy and will be ready for delivery later this year. Superyacht Prima, is an ABS/RINA classed and MCA compliant superyacht giving her the potential to become an excellent charter yacht. She was built... ... read full story
2011 Export Awards announcement nears
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The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is organizing the 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards again this year. Application numbers were impressive this year especially given the challenging times facing exporters. Applications for the 2011 Awards closed on Friday 6 May and show an impressive line of a broad range of Australian... ... read full story
Azimut 45 motor yacht World Debut in Venice
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Premier of the new Azimut 45: The new jewel in the flybridge collection from Azimut yachts. Unique in its category, it comes with three VIP suites and a modular flybridge. The yacht is getting its world debut in the splendid setting of Venice. The new Azimut 45 motor yacht, one of Azimut Yachts prestigious new arrivals... ... read full story
New Russia flights could boost luxury yacht charters in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Regular flights between Moscow and Palma de Mallorca (Spain) that coincide with the beginning of the peak yacht charter season are being offered by S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance. The twice weekly flights – on Thursdays and Sundays began operating on June 2, 2011 and offer Russian clients who enjoy... ... read full story
Sir Richard Branson & Cigarette Racing stage ‘Miami Vice’ scene to celebrate
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Sir Richard Branson, dynamic founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, lives life on the cutting edge. It was no surprise then, that he would commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Virgin Atlantic Airways London-Miami route with a “splash” landing with Miami’s own Cigarette Racing Team. After landing at Miami International Airport with an entourage of British media and... ... read full story
World Premiere of the New 100 Cruiser motor yacht by Vicem Yachts
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The Vicem Flagship Vintage model for the 20th anniversary of the yard Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and mega-yachts, is quickly finishing the build of its newest yacht to be introduced end September 2011: the Vicem 100’ Cruiser motor yacht. The 100 Cruiser yacht is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series... ... read full story