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Volkswagen and CMD to develop and supply lower emission marine engines

August 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Volkswagen and Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD) signed a strategic partnership agreement that will develop lower emissions marine engines. The Tier 3 emissions standards go into effect in the US in 2012 and 2014 in Europe. ... read full story

Audi MedCup Circuit: Closer on the water, more popular ashore

August 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Three different boats have won the season’s three different regatta trophies at Audi MedCup Circuit for both the TP52 and the GP42 Series. Three of the five regattas which comprise the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit have now been contested, with the races proving to be closer on the water and more popular ashore. ... read full story

Super Yacht CALLIOPE new to charter market

August 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The stunning 2010 designed superyacht CALLIOPE built by Holland Jachtbouw has recently joined the charter fleet in the Mediterranean. She is a beautiful super yacht with exterior design and naval architecture by Langan Design associates and elegant interior created by Rhoades Young. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht GALILEO G available for charter

August 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Palmer Johnson sailing yacht Galileo is currently available for charter in New England. With her 37.5 metres in length over all and her John Munford stunningly elegant and stylish interior she is sure to impress her guests. Super yacht Galileo can accommodate six to seven guests in three luxurious cabins and their comfort and well-being will be taken care of by a crew of five. ... read full story

67 meter Sailing Superyacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts

August 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing Yacht Vertigo is to be launched in New Zealand in 2010 by Alloy Yachts. The huge 67.2m (220ft) ketch rigged superyacht Vertigo was formally known as AY41 and she was designed by Philippe Briand and her interior design is the work of Christian Liaigre. ... read full story

IBEX Show selects Green Box to go paperless from 2011

August 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Viridistor LLC announced today that the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Professional BoatBuilder magazine, co-owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX),  have chosen the Green Box™ solution to exclude all paper corporate marketing material and introduce an all-electronic system for the promotional material at all IBEX Shows starting in 2011. ... read full story

Columbus 245′ Motor Yacht by Palumbo Yachts

August 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Palumbo's new Columbus 245' motor yacht is the latest project that this Italian company is working on. The Columbus 245ft yacht is still at the planning stage, however some information has been unveiled to us. The article reveals interior images and some technical information. ... read full story

Singapore hosts increasing numbers of Superyachts

August 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht Singapore Association (SSA) has confirmed that the number of superyacht visiting Singapore is increasing. Aiming for a total of 80 yachts to visit the area in 2010, by June, they had proudly registered a total of 54 unique superyachts (including locally-based ones), comfortably surpassing the halfway mark by 14 units and more than doubling the 26 vessels that were registered in the same period in 2009. ... read full story

Maiden Voyage in China for Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition

August 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition, the only Predator 108 special edition yacht ever made by Sunseeker completed its first cruise down the Huangpu River, Shanghai last month. The yacht is the most expensive yacht ever sold in China, priced at over 7 million GBP. ... read full story

Vantage of Dohle Private Clients Limited

August 11, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Vantage is a company offering a wide range of services to the large yachting industry, such as compliance and technical services, yacht registration, administration, crew contracts, payroll and recruitment services amongst others. ... read full story

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