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Outer Reef Yachts and Kadey-Krogen Yachts announce joint venture

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Outer Reef Yachts of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Kadey-Krogen Yachts of Stuart, Florida, have entered into an agreement in which Outer Reef Yachts will represent Kadey-Krogen Yachts through all of the Outer Reef Yachts established International sales and service locations. ... read full story

Tetra Boats launch TenderTrack at London Boat Show

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

TenderTrack is about the size of a box of matches and incorporates a highly sensitive 50 channel GPS and GSM data modem to allow the location of your tender to be constantly monitored on your smart phone. It’s waterproof and has an internal rechargeable battery that can offer up to 72 hours of operation. ... read full story

Jodie Kidd to open 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Model and sportswoman Jodie Kidd will officially open the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show on Friday 7 January. A stunning, high adrenaline watersports display on the Show’s new indoor pool will be followed by sports enthusiast Jodie cutting a ribbon and declaring London’s biggest annual boating event open. ... read full story

Rodriquez Group’s subsidiaries SNP Boat Service S.A. and Le Yacht S.A. Merge

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The shareholders of SNP Boat Service S.A. and Le Yacht S.A., RODRIGUEZ GROUP's subsidiaries who directly and indirectly owned up to 99.51 % and 99.34 % of their respective share capital, approved on December 31st, 2010 the merger agreement between the two companies. ... read full story

Palmer Johnson PJ 170 motor yacht features Sea-Fire systems

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new PJ 170 motor yacht from Palmer Johnson Yachts measures 171' in length and is one of the largest aluminum sport yachts ever built. Combining strong lines with sleek sophistication, the innovative PJ 170 superyacht offers state-of-the-art fire suppression systems from Sea-Fire Marine. ... read full story

Ocean Empire LSV by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The World’s First Self Sufficient Zero Carbon Superyacht.

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ocean Empire LSV (life support vessel) is a 44m Solar Hybrid Superyacht with 2 Hydroponic farms and fishing facilities to harvest the sea. Her solar powered propulsion systems and all the Hotel amenities of a luxury global voyager are supplied by harnessing 3 major sources of sustainable of energy. ... read full story

Blohm + Voss Industries New Subsidiary in Singapore

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Blohm + Voss Industries have opened its own sales and service branch in Singapore at the beginning of 2011. This expansion into the Asian market proves that the manufacturer of ship components recognizes the strong growth potential in this region. ... read full story

San Francisco Wins Right to Host 2013 America’s Cup

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

San Francisco has been selected as the host venue for the 34th America’s Cup. An official celebration event will be hosted in San Francisco on January 5th, event location details to be announced. ... read full story

175th Australia Day Regatta: Century old Sailing yacht Weene to sail on Sydney Harbour

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One Australia’s oldest yachts still actively racing, the Weene, will compete in the historic 175th Australia Day Regatta on Sydney Harbour on 26 January 2011. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Solemates by Lurssen offers Ipad controlled systems for charterers

January 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Yacht Solemates, a 60m (196' 10") German built Lurssen superyacht launched in 2010 is the first yacht of its kind to offer charter clients control of its various high-tech systems via iPad. The Ipad device controls the onboard entertainment, climate and lighting and blind systems and is even able summons crewmembers to bring canapés and refreshments. ... read full story

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