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Interform Marine announces launch of the new Seaview Modular Top

August 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Seaview, one of the world’s market leaders in mounting solutions for marine electronics, cameras and satdomes, will be launching its new modular tops to the UK marine leisure market through UK distributor Interform Marine, at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show. The unique modular tops have been designed to provide a common mount top to... ... read full story

New Ocean Yachts introduce their new 68 Enclosed Flybridge yacht

August 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

New Ocean Yachts are very proud to announce the successful introduction of their latest New Ocean Yachts 68 Enclosed Flybridge motor yacht onto the Australian market. ... read full story

Thai superyacht market increases in demand

August 18, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The seas surrounding Thailand make for some of the most beautiful and uncluttered cruising grounds and yacht charter destinations in the world. This has long been the reason for the thriving yachting  scene here, as globe-yachters (not trotters) big and small have come from afar to enjoy the peaceful sailing and pristine waters. However, there... ... read full story

Heesen delivers 47m motor yacht Ariadna

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dutch builder Heesen has delivered the 47m displacement motor yacht Ariadna. Heesen yachts pre launched superyacht Ariadna back in April 2011. Yacht Ariadna was built under the hull YN 15347 and features naval architecture by Heesen, was designed by Omega yacht architects with interior design by Frank Laupman, also from Omega Architects. Her interior has... ... read full story

John Wayne’s superyacht Wild Goose enters the National Register of Historic Places.

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

John Wayne's superyacht Wild Goose enters the National Register of Historic Places.

The US Department of the Interior has approved the nomination for actor John Wayne’s 41m (136ft) motor yacht Wild Goose, to enter the National Register of Historic Places.  M/Y Wild Goose was previously certified by the California Office of Historic Preservation and was deemed eligible for entry into the National Register because of her association... ... read full story

Superyacht specialist Bjorn Johansson Design Ceases Trading

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Isle of Wight-based superyacht specialist Bjorn Johansson Design, announced it ceased trading as from August 1 2011, after 10 years in business. As many in the industry will know, the company’s founder, Björn Johansson, tragically died in January 2008. The directors decided to honour Björn’s memory – and the contracts his unique talents had... ... read full story

54.9m (180’) motor yacht Harbour Island launched by Newcastle Shipyards

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newcastle Shipyards, LLC (Newcastle) is proud to announce the successful launch of its largest build-to-date, Superyacht HARBOUR ISLAND on 11 August 2011. Under the glow of a full moon, yacht Harbour Island entered the water to the roar of cheers from the employees and spectators. M/Y Harbour Island, Hull One of the Newcastle 5500 Series... ... read full story

West Marine 2011 ‘Green Product of the Year’ contest

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

West Marine, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, is proud to announce that it is accepting nominations for its third annual Green Product of the Year Award. This year the contest has been expanded to include all of the U.S, including the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico and... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Hetairos (ex project Panamax) sets Sail

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Baltic Yachts, Finland built 66.7 meter Panamax project (now named sailing yacht Hetairos) has successfully completed her first couple of sea trials. Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects are proud to have been part of a team of people and companies to make this special yacht Hetairos (Panamax project) a success. S/Y Hetairos’s design features... ... read full story

F45 motor yacht Helix launched by Feadship Royal Van Lent

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yesterday the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard launched the fifth motor yacht in the F45 Vantage superyacht series, named Helix. Superyacht Helix, built under the hull number 804 is the first yacht in the series to feature a nautical interior theme, which features a modern mix of light fabric covered walls in mahogany wooden frames... ... read full story

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