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37m Blue Whale Motor Yacht Concept by CanariaOcean

February 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A South Korean design firm CanariaOcean has unveiled a new superyacht concept, with styling inspiration from the “Blue Rorqual”, which they have named the “Blue Whale”. The Blue Whale motor yacht measures 37m with a beam of 9.6 m and a 2.2m draft. She will be able to accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 double cabins and have a crew of 3. It has been designed to attain a speed of up to 30 knots per hour thanks to twin 2500hp MTU engines. ... read full story

Superyachts from World’s Top Shipyards at Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011

February 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyachts built by four of the world's top ten yacht builders according to the Global Order Book 2011, will feature in the line-up for next month's Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011, the Middle East's premier show for superyachts. Moonlight 54m and 46m motor yacht Jana are among the superyacht flotilla bound for Yas Marina. ... read full story

Audi MedCup Circuit 2011: Soto 40 fleet taking shape

February 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With confirmation this week that Iberdrola will campaign a Spanish entry, the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit are looking forward to an inaugural season for the Soto 40 class starting with at least six boats representing six different nations at the first regatta of the season in May. ... read full story

Vicem Yachts Signs Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh for 32 and 35m Vulcan Line

February 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vicem Yachts is expanding its horizons beyond mahogany into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast super yachts in the Vulcan Line, the Vulcan 46, Vulcan 35 and the Vulcan 32 m. For these Vulcan mega-yachts the Turkish yard signs two additional agreements with Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh. The Wetzels Brown Dutch design team will be involved in the interior design of the Vulcan 32 mt RPH. The UK based Freivokh team will develop the 35 mt Tri-Deck interior design works. Art-Line has been involved with the 46 meter yacht since its inception. ... read full story

Vicem Yachts introduce the New Vulcan Line

February 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In 2008 Vicem Yachts embarked on a development program for the new Vulcan Line of mega-yachts over 100’/30 meters with the sole resources of internal capital financing. Vicem is undertaking an important business expansion plan and is enlarging its horizons beyond mahogany construction into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast motor yachts, including a Vulcan 46m (151ft) superyacht, a Vulcan 35m (118ft) motor yacht and Vulcan 32m (105ft) yacht. All three yachts will be launched between 2011 and 2012. ... read full story

J Craft Motor Yacht’s US debut at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show

February 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

J Craft, the Swedish luxury powerboat manufacturer will make their US debut when they display their luxurious 40ft motor cruiser, the Torpdeo at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage show between the 17th and the 21st February, 2011. ... read full story

Benetti Vision 145 Motor Yacht “Told U So” launched

February 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 16th superyacht in the Benetti Vision Vision line, motor yacht Told U So has been launched at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio. Superyacht Told U So, a Benetti Vision 145 is a custom creation of international entrepreneur, hotelier and designer Kirk Lazarus, who enlisted the world’s leading luxury yacht manufacture, Benetti Yachts to make his dream a reality. ... read full story

The New Drettmann Explorer Yachts (DEY) and Drettmann Motor Yachts (DMY)

February 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Drettmann Yachts have presented two new superyacht lines developed since the German Drettmann Group and the Turkish Sunrise Yachts merged resulted in the Drettmann Sunrise Group. The new Drettmann Motor Yachts (DMY) and the Drettmann Explorer Yachts (DEY) concepts are designed by Focus Yacht Design. ... read full story

73m Motor Yacht Sapphire Completes Sea Trials

February 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Sapphire built by the German superyacht builder Nobiskrug has successfully completed her seatrials. The 73.55-meter superyacht Sapphire (hull number 781) features interior and exterior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects of Hamburg with build management by Kristal Walters. ... read full story

Ferretti Group showcases 22 models, 4 are exclusive debuts in Miami

February 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Miami Yacht and Brokerage boat show marks another important milestone for the Ferretti Group, the world leader in the designing, building and marketing of luxury motor-yachts, as the Group continues to enhance its presence in the Americas, demonstrated by the impressive in-water display with a groundbreaking showcase of 22 models, of which 4 are exclusive debuts for the Americas. ... read full story

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