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Ocea Yachts prepare to launch motor yacht ELISABET – An OCEA Commuter 155 Superyacht

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

French Yacht Shipyard OCEA, builder of the OCEA Commuter Yacht Series is preparing to launch its first OCEA Commuter 155 superyacht ELISABET. The motor yacht ELISABET measures 47m and is nearing completion, expected to be launched at the end of the month. The OCEA Commuter 155 motor yacht ELISABET was designed by the naval architect... ... read full story

Australia’s Superyacht and marine export conference ASMEX 2011 attracts top line up of speakers

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

No one could complain about the breadth and depth of the topics and speakers at the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX 2011).  The conference covered issues affecting the Superyacht sector and the Marine Export sector.  Every speaker was relevant and valuable to the audience. Iain Murray America’s Cup CEO and Regatta Director gave... ... read full story

44.9m Hakvoort motor yacht PAMELA V by Diana Yacht Design launched by Hakvoort

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hakvoort have just launched the 44.9m motor yacht Pamela V at the Hakvoort shipyard in Monnickendam, the Netherlands. The newest 44.9m superyacht by Hakvoort features exterior lines and naval architecture by the Dutch based design company Diana Yacht Design. The interior of Hakvoort yacht Pamela V is designed by Paris based interior designer Jacques Grange. M/Y... ... read full story

Green Revolution in Cascais: Quantum Racing and Iberdrola Team win the Cascais Trophy

May 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new chapter of their green revolution was completed on the fierce blue waters of the Atlantic off Cascais, Portugal when Quantum Racing and Iberdrola won the Cascais Trophy for the TP52 and the Soto 40 series respectively, the opening event of the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit.               Green flashed hulls and sails are... ... read full story

2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Brings Quality Buyers

May 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

International exhibitors have claimed the quality of prospective buyers at the 23rd Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show was the best they have seen in 10 years. Mulpha Executive General Manager Alison Quinn said the strong support for this year’s Show has buoyed us as we plan forward for next year’s Show leading to the quarter... ... read full story

Yacht captains head for Auckland for the Superyacht Captains Forum New Zealand

May 20, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In September 2011, superyacht captains and project managers from around the world will meet at the Auckland International Boat Show, New Zealand to attend a two-day forum dedicated to their profession. In designing the Superyacht Captains Forum, the New Zealand NZ Marine Export Group canvassed the captains of superyachts which were cruising and undergoing refits... ... read full story

Benetti Tradition 105 motor yacht BT24 launched by Benetti Yachts

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti Yachts launched their newest Tradition 105 motoryacht motor yacht BT24 last week on the 12th of May 2011. The technical launch of the latest yacht in the Tradition 105’ series, took place in Lusben at the Azimut-Benetti Group’s yard, located adjacent to the Benetti boatyard’s headquarters. Measuring over 31 metres, the new Tradition 105... ... read full story

Intellian appoints Senior Director of Global Sales & Business Development

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Intellian Technologies, the world’s technological leader in marine satellite antennas, has appointed Jon Harrison as Senior Director of Global Sales & Business Development. Jon has over 20 years’ experience in the marine telecommunications field and over 10 years specialist expertise in satellite communications. In his previous role, Jon managed the European Sales & Service operation... ... read full story

Rolex Fastnet Race 2011: Tortoises and Hares

May 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race. When the British Isles weather conspires to deliver conditions typical of the time of year it becomes a true test of human endeavour. It is for this reason that the 608-nautical mile race consistently attracts a large and varied fleet: man and machine set against the... ... read full story

New Italy Cruising Rules

May 19, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

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The are some New Italian Cruising Rules this season according to AYSS and Luise Associates which affect yachts visiting Italy for longer than 24 hours requiring an advanced notice of arrival, according to the following news briefing from the Association of Yacht Support Services: Italian D.L. 18 – February 16th 2011, modifies D.L. 196 year... ... read full story

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