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Sailing Yacht AY45 in build at Alloy Yachts

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing Yacht AY45 in build at Alloy Yachts

The end of 2010 signalled the beginning of a new build for Alloy Yachts with the cutting of plate for 43.9m sailing yacht hull number AY45. With sailing yacht Vertigo soon to leave the shed and yachts AY43 and AY44 well underway, the team at Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for the next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012. ... read full story

BMT acquires coastal, port and harbour engineering firm, JFA Consultants

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy is set to broaden its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region with the successful acquisition of port and harbour engineering specialists, JFA Consultants Pty Ltd based in Perth, Western Australia. This acquisition will help to enhance BMT’s offering, whilst complementing its existing expertise and knowledge through well-established subsidiaries already in the region including BMT WBM and BMT Design & Technology. ... read full story

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes change of dates

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Initially scheduled to be held from 7th to 12th September, the 34th Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes will now be held from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th September 2011, along the quays of the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, and inside the Espace Riviera exhibition hall. ... read full story

Motor yacht Egret becomes seventh Nordhavn to circumnavigate globe

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A 2001 Nordhavn 46 called Egret last week became the seventh Nordhavn to circumnavigate the globe, and the first small production power boat to pass below the five Great Southern Ocean Capes. Owned and operated by Scott and Mary Flanders, yacht Egret arrived at the Canary Islands late in the evening on Thursday, February 10, 2011 – four years and five months after departing Gran Canaria bound for great adventure. ... read full story

Design Unlimited appoints Nicola Brook

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Design Unlimited has announced the appointment of Nicola Brook to boost the interior design studio’s resources in devising colours schemes and fabric selection. Design Unlimited has started 2011 with a busy schedule and Nicola’s appointment reflects the sense of renewed activity that is flowing through the industry. ... read full story

Azimut and Atlantis Collections on display in Miami

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The largest Italian leisure boat group is showing its collections in Miami. The stage is set on Collins Avenue, where 12 Azimut and 4 Atlantis yachts will be the stars of a "Made in Italy" event that is taking over new space. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Audacia arrives at Pendennis for 2m stern extension

February 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following the success of MY Illusion’s refit including a 5m stern extension in 2010, the 46.5m Feadship Audacia has just arrived at Pendennis for similar structural enhancement including a 2m extension and remodelling. Pendennis developed the new structural designs in close collaboration with Joanne de Guardiola Design, Inc. who provided the overall concepts and design styling. ... read full story

Viking 66 Convertible Motor yacht to premiere at the 2011 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Announced at the recent VIP Boat Show Preview in Riviera Beach, Florida last week, Viking Yachts are pleased to share sneak renderings of the new Viking 66 Convertible, which will premiere at the 2011 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show in October. ... read full story

MDL Marinas teams up with weather expert

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MDL Marinas has announced the arrival of a new weather expert to deliver the daily forecasts for all of its UK marinas. Dr. Simon Keeling - a self-confessed weather anorak since he was nine years old - has over 20 years experience in the weather industry and is an expert in forecasting for sailors around the UK. A regular columnist in the yachting press, Simon has previously presented weather forecasts on many TV networks, including BBC and GMTV. ... read full story

45.05 Explorer Motor yacht Project 500 by MondoMarine

February 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

MondoMarine are to build a 45.05 Explorer Motor yacht called Project 500. The yacht will feature an ice-classed hull and an aluminum superstructure. Motor yacht Project 500, is expected to accommodate up to twelve guests in a 6 stateroom layout. The 45.05-meter explorer / expedition yacht features naval architecture by Hydro Tec, boasts strong, clean and modern lines. ... read full story

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