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Motor yacht Domani launched by Benetti – A new Benetti Classic 121

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Domani, a new Benetti Classic 121’ was launched by Benetti in Viareggio on the 21st of April 2011. The new Benetti yacht Domani is part of the Classic 121’ series. The yacht, christened “Domani”, is the third project in which the owner put its trust in Benetti’s building experience. ... read full story

New marina consultancy team in Asia Pacific: Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong team up in a new partnership which offers a seamless collaboration between marina consultancy and maritime – coastal engineering expertise. Marina developers and investors can now benefit from a comprehensive and unrivalled consultancy service available throughout the Asia Pacific region. Marina Projects and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong are fully committed to providing environmentally sustainable solutions to all aspects of marina design. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011: Victory for Sailing Yacht Indio and S/Y Ryokan 2 in Portofino

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The second edition of the Nespresso Cup came to a conclusion in Portofino with Andrea Recordati’s sailing yacht INDIO delivering a near emphatic victory in the Overall Division to lift the stylish Nespresso Cup Trophy, whilst Philippe Ligier’s Wally yacht Ryokan 2 snatched victory from S/Y INTI in the Performance Division in the very final race. ... read full story

Nespresso Cup 2011 Day 2: Sailing yacht INDIO strengthens its position to claim trophy

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The battle lines have been drawn for the final day of racing for the Nespresso Cup tomorrow after today’s penultimate day produced only one race in the light conditions of Portofino. Andrea Recordati’s sailing yacht INDIO scored another victory to claim three wins from the three races so far in the Overall Division, and strengthen their position at the top of the Nespresso Cup overall leaderboard ahead of Y3K and S/Y Magic Carpet2. ... read full story

Bradford Marine Bahamas form Joint Services Arrangement with Pipe Welders companies

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bradford Grand Bahama, Ltd, Pipe Welders Marine, Inc, High Seas Technology, Inc, and P&R Canvass, LLC are pleased to announce that they have formed a Joint Services Arrangement that gives Pipe Welders, High Seas, and P&R preferred subcontractor status with Bradford Marine Bahamas. Under this arrangement, they will be able to provide their high-quality products and services to yachts, superyachts and commercial vessels calling at Bradford Marine Bahamas' Freeport shipyard. ... read full story

Environmental Conference Champions Clean Sustainable Seas and Oceans

May 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Internationally renowned Environmental Organisations will be heading to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) on May 26th this month to partake in a ground-breaking environmentally based conference. The emphasis will be placed on ‘thinking globally – acting locally’ with the combined aim of championing clean and sustainable seas and oceans. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine awarded contract for upgrade of Westhaven Marina Auckland, New Zealand

May 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Renovation work is underway at Westhaven Marina located in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. The marina is replacing 106 of its berths with modern concrete floating pontoons. Bellingham Marine New Zealand was awarded the design/build contract for the project in December 2010. According to the company, crews arrived on site on March 13th, and the project is expected to be completed in July. ... read full story

Carlo Cafiero presents his new 90 metre Luxury Yacht Design

May 09, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Carlo Cafiero present another one of his unique superyacht designs, the new 90 metre luxury motor yacht accommodating up to 30 guest on board. ... read full story

The Nobiskrug Sycara V Yacht wins Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 60m – 84m

May 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The Nobiskrug Sycara V Yacht wins Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 60m – 84m. Nobiskrug are very proud to announce that the Sycara V yacht has won the World Superyacht Award in the category “Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 60m – 84m”. Superyacht Sycara V is the successful result of a team effort combining the... ... read full story

Holland Jachtbouw superyacht Calliope wins at World Superyacht Award

May 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Holland Jachtbouw have announced that their most recent motor yacht launch, the 42-metre superyacht Calliope, has won the World Super Yacht Award for Best Three-deck Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht. The award ceremony took place in the suitably splendid surroundings of the Guildhall in London on the evening of May 7, where the management team... ... read full story

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