A new super yacht facility opened up on the west side of the Southampton water, just opposite Southampton city. Solent Refit features a large capacity 1500 ton horizontal slipway capable of handling vessels up to 70 metres. Vessels can be easily moved from the slipway to locations for longer periods if work out of the... ... read full story
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The 2010 Genoa Charter Yacht Show Starts Tomorrow and Features Superyacht ICON 62, TRIDENT, BISTANGO and CLOUD NINE
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They are new large motor yachts over 60m in length at the Genoa MYBA Yacht Charter Show. These include the yacht CLOUD NINE at 60m, the first Icon Yachts superyacht called ICON at just over 62m in length and Benetti’s Yacht BISTANGO at 62.0 and last but not least the new Feadship 65m superyacht TRIDENT. ... read full story
The New Nespresso Cup – A Superyacht Sailing Event in Portofino
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The Nespresso Cup, set against the enchanting backdrop of Portofino, Italy, promises to bring a new dimension to the beauty of luxury yacht sailing. Portofino’s vibrant waterfront offers an exceptional venue in terms of beauty and atmosphere, in the purest Italian tradition. ... read full story
Veritais supply integrated Audio-Visual system to the new 46m Ron Holland Designed Pendennis ketch Superyacht Christopher
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Veritais, the integrated entertainment systems specialist for superyachts, has been appointed to specify, install and commission the high definition audiovisual system for the 46m ketch sailing yacht Christopher which was designed by Ron Holland Design and is currently in build at Pendennis Shipyard. The system is to be built around a central computer that will provide... ... read full story
Plans for a $40m Superyacht Marina in Fiji, South Pacific
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Vuda Point marina is planning to develop a new Superyacht extension to its existing marina complex in the South Pacific. ... read full story
Superyacht Project 116 built by Danish yachts in its final stages of construction.
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Motor yacht Project 116 is in final stages of construction at Danish Yachts' shipyard in Skagen. The 38m jet driven Espen Oeino designed motor yacht Project 116 is aiming to undergo sea trials this summer, 4 months earlier than expected and will be unveiled later this year. ... read full story
Adventure Has a Name: Dockwise Yacht Transport
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If it weren’t for Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), Mary and Larry Mason of Sacramento, Calif., would not be half as worldly as they are today. The husband and wife have been married for 38 years and run their own power yacht. It’s a Nordhavn 57’ named No Plans that they call a “second home” even... ... read full story
Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show applications flood in
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The 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show is gaining momentum as applications for space flood in ahead of Friday’s (30 April) deadline. With applications in from key exhibitors from across the industry demand for the show is very strong ... read full story
Lurssen Yachts Purchase another Shipyard from Hegemann Group
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Although the Hegemann Group has sold the Rolandwerft Shipyard, all 130 roles of employment and nine trainee positions at the site will be protected. The Hegemann Group holds three shipbuilding halls, one ship lift and an outfitting quay as well as two berths on the Weser. ... read full story
OCEANCO CHANGES OWNERSHIP
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Oceanco Yachts, one of the world’s most significant builders of luxury superyachts, has been acquired by Mohammed Al Barwani, a private investor, who is based in the Sultanate of Oman. Barwani has interests in oil, gas, manufacturing, and minerals in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific through MB Holding Company LLC as well as investments in various other diversified assets. ... read full story