Hoek Design in the Netherlands are proud to inform us about the launch of the stunning new superyacht Firefly the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs. Sailing Yacht Firefly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull as well as superstructure built by the Dutch Shipyard Claasen Jachtbouw BV. ... read full story
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Superyacht SKY by Heesen Yachts
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Heesen Yachts fully customised motor yacht SKY is a 50 metre full displacement luxury vessel launched by the Dutch shipyard in Oss in March 2010 with accommodation for up to 12 guests in four guests cabins and one Owner's Suite. ... read full story
Motor Yacht Blue Dream II by Aras Kazar Designs
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Aras Kazar Designs is out with a mega-yacht concept christened as Blue dream II, measuring 67m (220ft) in length and has a range of 2500 Nautical miles. The Blue Dream II yacht is special in its own way as it has a solar panel wedged on its roof which makes it eco-friendly. It skilfully converts rays of the sun into energy that fulfils 100% electricity requirements. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht FIREFLY a Hoek 115 F-Class Classic
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The Hoek 115 sailing yacht Firefly, the first F-class yacht to be built, was launched in Holland’s North Sea Channel by builder Claasen Jachtbouw BV. Accompanying the yacht’s owner and his crew for sea trials were Hall Commercial Manager Andre Vermeulen, Hall technicians Freddy Franssens and Henk van Zweden, the builders, and designer Andre Hoek... ... read full story
Adriel Design introduces yacht project Lumen for oceAnco
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Project 'Lumen' is the new 90m yacht concept designed by Adriel Design for the well known luxury yacht builder oceAnco. Oceanco's Motor Yacht Project Lumen is placed upon the shipyard's all new 90m+ PYC compliant platform which allows for more than 3,000 GT and up to 36 guests on board. ... read full story
ICOMIA’s 1st International Hybrid Marine Propulsion Conference in the Netherlands
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In the first conference of its kind, ICOMIA will report all aspects of hybrid marine propulsion systems in detail. The 1st ICOMIA International Hybrid Marine Propulsion Conference is to be held immediately prior to METS on Monday 14 November 2011 in the Netherlands. The conference will review the technical issues surrounding the design and implementation... ... read full story
The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 Porto Cervo Sardinia
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PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA – Tuesday 7th June, 2011 – THE MEDITERRANEAN RACING SEASON BEGINS IN STYLE IN PORTO CERVO Twenty-seven of the most spectacular sailing yachts on the water are today berthed in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, eagerly anticipating the first day of racing at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011. The fourth edition of this... ... read full story
JUNE 8 IS WORLD OCEANS DAY
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A global celebration of the oceans and the efforts to conserve them… There are hundreds of educational institutions, conservation organizations, and thousands of individuals in dozens of countries around the world joining in celebrating World Oceans Day, an opportunity to celebrate the oceans’ wide array of wonders and resources, and consider ways that each of... ... read full story
Tecnomar at the Beirut Boat Show
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Tecnomar attended the Beirut Boat Show 2011, which took place from May 18 to 22, with the MY Talal (Nadara 45-metre), the largest yacht on display at La Marina – Dbaye. “The number of visitors was quite interesting, and I must admit, unexpected” – says Francesco Carbone, Tecnomar Sales Director. “I was surprised, not only... ... read full story
Superyacht Exuma – Luxury South Pacific Yacht Charters
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The new 50 metre motor yacht EXUMA has already started an amazing world tour to explore some of the most enchanting and exotic cruising areas. Yacht Exuma has also just been awarded “Motor yacht of the year” and “Best displacement motor yacht of below 500GT” at the 2011 WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS. The result is the... ... read full story