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Ferretti Group & SHIG sign non-binding agreement to create joint venture

July 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shandong Heavy Industry Group (“SHIG”) – a Chinese holding, controlling leading companies in the sector of engines, generators and propulsion systems – for the creation of a joint-venture, with the aim of developing an industrial partnership for the design, production and sale of motoryachts... ... read full story

Oyster 625 Sailing Yacht nominated for European Yacht of the Year

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Oyster 625 sailing yacht Blue Jeannie that was launched earlier this year to great acclaim at Oyster Marine’s  Private View in London, has been nominated for the best Luxury Cruiser in the European Yacht of the Year awards. The innovative new Oyster 625 yacht boasts a modern profile and contemporary styling and is a... ... read full story

Honda RIB to circumnavigate Australia for prostate cancer awareness campaign

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Honda-powered rigid inflatable boat (RIB) measuring 8.6m will be home for two brothers as they spend 10 weeks going ‘over the top’ to raise funds and awareness of prostate cancer by circumnavigating the Australian Coast. After extensive sea trialling off the West Australian coast, the custom 8.6m Gemini Pro RIB has been refined to... ... read full story

Wärtsilä acquires Cedervall

July 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wärtsilä has acquired Cedervall, one of the leading manufacturers of shaft seal and bearing systems for the marine industry. Cedervall is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the company has subsidiaries in Spain, China and Singapore, with manufacturing facilities in Sweden, China and Spain. ... read full story

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011 to feature SYBAss Pavilion for superyacht builders

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show organizers will offer superyacht builders a new platform to display their latest creations and future builds this year, as the show continues on its path of growth and innovation. The partnership between the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) and Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show organizers... ... read full story

New Castel Volturno Marina for superyachts in Caserta, Italy begins construction

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A new Castel Volturno Marina in Southern Italy has begun construction. When complete, the new superyacht marina will provide 1,270 berths including 25 superyacht spaces. Castel Volturno Marina is 35km northwest of Naples and is due to be completed date in 2014. Of the 1,270 yacht berths being developed at the new Castel Volturno Marina, 118 are... ... read full story

Perini Navi Group signs contracts for two 60m sailing yachts

July 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Perini Navi Group reports a very successful year 2010 and announced new contracts signed for two Perini 60m series sailing yachts due to be delivered in 2013 and 2014. ... read full story

Dislopen line of superyachts by CRN

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group has launched the Dislopen line concept which is a new range of custom leisure superyachts between 43 and 62 metres which will combine the aesthetics of open yachts with the comfort of displacement yachts. CRN, the Ferretti Group shipyard and brand, presents this unique megayacht concept which is destined to establish new... ... read full story

Atoll Yachts – The new superyacht builder in Brunei

July 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atoll Yachts, a Brunei company established in March this year intends to design and produce world class yachts and enter the multi-billion dollar luxury ship building market. Atoll Yachts will produce the first Made-in-Brunei brand of yachts, utilising the country’s abundant forest resources. Using locally found hardwood, selangan batu and meranti, the company is already... ... read full story

Fourth Edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum 2011

July 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Estoril has been Re-Selected for the Fourth Edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum, which runs this year from December 13-14th 2011.  Bigger and more dynamic networking opportunities are promised for the fourth global gathering of the yacht racing industry at the Estoril Congress Centre this December.  A highly competitively priced delegate package combined with... ... read full story

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