Going above and beyond standard regulations to accommodate students with physical disabilities, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) has appointed Robie Pierce (Newport, R.I.) the Accessibility Director for Rhode Island’s Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. Pierce, who is well known for his activism within the community of sailors with physical disabilities, will be a consultant during the construction of the ship, which is currently undergoing hull modifications at Promet Marine Services in Providence. ... read full story
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2011 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Programme
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Nautor’s Swan is heralding the coming of Spring this year with the 8th annual edition of the highly popular cruising calendar event, ‘the ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous’. With nearly 100 participations for 2011 there will be a strong cruising contingent from the Swan fraternity congregating in the British Virgin Islands from March 14 - 19. ... read full story
Trinity launch Superyacht Areti
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At 198’, Trinity’s newest superyacht, the tri-deck motor yacht Areti, launched last week as the longest aluminum yacht to date from the renowned American boat builder. With considerable fanfare, owner’s representative, Captain Ted Kavalieros and Billy Smith met on board to celebrate her move from land to water; final outfitting will be completed in coming months with her delivery date scheduled for early summer 2011. ... read full story
The Vitters 66m Sailing Yacht, Hull Number 3063
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A 66 metre sailing superyacht, hull number 3063 splashed into the waters at the Vitters shipyard in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, on Thursday 3rd March. This 66 metre super sloop is largest superyacht Vitters has launched to date and was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story
42m Blue Navy motor yacht concept by UKI Design
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UKI Design’s 42m superyacht concept called Blue Navy is a 42m vessel with a sleek modern displacement hull with aggressive lines and a bulbous bow. Her bold exterior lines and shapes were further enhanced by the choice of using vertical side windows which also add natural light and a sense of space to her interior. Her Naval architecture as well as styling is by UKI Design. ... read full story
Numarine appoints Connect Group to rebrand
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Istanbul-based luxury boat builder Numarine has appointed the Leading Midlands marketing communications agency, Connect Group to develop a full communications strategy to reposition its brand. Connect Group’s work will encompass new brand guidelines, digital communications, dealer advertising and support materials, PR and exhibition collateral. ... read full story
Ship Protection System sold to Alphatron Marine BV
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FarSounder is pleased to announce the sale of their Ship Protection System (SPS) to Alphatron Marine, of Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The system will be installed on a luxury super-yacht being custom-built at a Dutch shipyard. ... read full story
Yachting in Malta –“The Way Forward” Superyacht Industry Seminar
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The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce its collaboration with Wilfred Sultana & Associates in presenting the Superyacht Industry Seminar, The Way Forward, being conducted in Malta, Friday 29 April 2011. While two years ago the theme was ‘The Superyacht Industry’, this year the forum focuses more on the Malta yachting scenario while underlining the demanding requisites of superyachts. ... read full story
Gulf Craft’s GULF 95 EXP motor yacht to feature De Dietrich appliances
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Gulf Craft, the leading producer of leisure boats and yachts in the Middle East and Asia, is launching the Gulf 95 at the Dubai International Boat Show, which features De Dietrich’s unique and innovative range of kitchen and cooking appliances throughout the yacht. ... read full story
Superyacht Briefing to Explore Future Middle East Industry Developments
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Leading authorities on the Middle East’s superyacht sector will confront issues affecting the lucrative industry’s future at an exclusive invitation-only ‘Superyacht Briefing’, which is part of this month’s expansive Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) programme. Taking place Thursday March 24 at Yas Marina, the morning briefing will be the curtain raiser to ADYS, the region’s only show dedicated to the superyacht industry, which will run from March 24-26 at Yas Marina. ... read full story