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Blohm + Voss Industries New Subsidiary in Singapore

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Blohm + Voss Industries have opened its own sales and service branch in Singapore at the beginning of 2011. This expansion into the Asian market proves that the manufacturer of ship components recognizes the strong growth potential in this region. ... read full story

San Francisco Wins Right to Host 2013 America’s Cup

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

San Francisco has been selected as the host venue for the 34th America’s Cup. An official celebration event will be hosted in San Francisco on January 5th, event location details to be announced. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Solemates by Lurssen offers Ipad controlled systems for charterers

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yacht Solemates, a 60m (196' 10") German built Lurssen superyacht launched in 2010 is the first yacht of its kind to offer charter clients control of its various high-tech systems via iPad. The Ipad device controls the onboard entertainment, climate and lighting and blind systems and is even able summons crewmembers to bring canapés and refreshments. ... read full story

Visionary Superyacht Designer Michael William (Bill) Langan dies

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Michael William (Bill) Langan, age 55, died peacefully on December 31 at the Dana-Farber/Brigham & Women’s Cancer Center after a courageous battle with leukemia. ... read full story

The 280ft Adamantine Motor Yacht Design by Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design Inc.

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 280ft “Adamantine” superyacht is unique and nicely proportioned design created by Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design Inc. The Adamantine motor yacht design reflects modern appeal, military toughness and yacht elegance. ... read full story

PERI 41T Motor yacht Bibich Too launched by Peri Yachts

January 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Peri Yachts launched their flagship Peri 41 T motor yacht named Bibich Too last week in Antalya, Turkey. The Peri 41 T Bibich Too motor yacht will be handed over to her owners in January 2011 following sea trial preparations and final fit-out . The 41.5m superyacht Bibich Too was conceived by Scaro Design, while the UK’s renowned Dixon Yacht Design engineered her planing V hull. ... read full story

Motor yacht Black Pearl by Diverse Projects and LOMOcean Design launched

January 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 31.5m luxury motor yacht BLACK PEARL (Build Project 08) by Diverse Projects and LOMOcean Design with an interior designed by Chris Connell was launched in Whangarei, New Zealand on the 29th of December 2010. M/Y Black Pearl is the largest yacht ever built by the New Zealand yard Diverse Projects. ... read full story

The 80 metre (220 ft) Maricuda Global Atlantic Challenger Trimaran

January 01, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

On the Nov 28th, 2010 Maricuda launched a world preview of the Maricuda Atlantic Challenger yacht concept, a large and technologically advanced power boat or ship designed to break ocean speed records and cross the Atlantic in record time. This UK bid win the Hales Trophy, which shared its history with the Blue Riband, and... ... read full story

Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Design expands

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

René van der Velden Yacht Design has a workload that has steadily grown in recent years, thanks to a growing number of loyal clients with repeat orders, and new yachting enthusiasts. They have therefore have acquired a splendid new space in charming Amersfoort to accommodate their expanding business and prepare for future growth. ... read full story

Eurocraft Explorer 44 Motor Yacht

December 30, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Italian yacht builder Eurocraft is working on a mini-series of Explorer-type yachts measuring around 44 meters, featuring an in house design by Eurocraft. Eurocraft Cantieri Navali currently has 2 of these Eurocraft Explorer 44 motor yachts in build (hull number #507 and #607) at their port facility in Vado Ligure Italy. ... read full story

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