Sailing Catamaran HAVANA 72 yacht is the first model of the Havana series built by Alu Marine, with the interior and exterior design by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design. ALU MARINE shipyard has specialized in the construction of aluminum boats for more than 20 years with a long experience of large luxury yachts. Douce France, the biggest sailing catamaran in the world, at 138 feet is the symbolic icon of the shipyard. It already featured at the time some very advanced styles of accommodation and modern and timeless hull lines. ... read full story
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Azimut charter yacht SEAWISE destroyed by fire.
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Ocean Independence has issued a press release advising the Greece motor charter yacht SEAWISE has been withdrawn from the charter market. They are sad to report the total loss of the yacht due to a fire on board. Fortunately nobody was either hurt or injured. ... read full story
34th America’s Cup draft Protocol presented to team
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In a joint initiative by the defender, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Yacht Club and the Challenger of Record, Italy’s Club Nautico di Roma, a draft of the Protocol rules for the 34th America’s Cup was sent to the challenging teams today. ... read full story
British Marine Federation (BMF) and the RYA promote Marine Sector
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The British Marine Federation (BMF) and the RYA were delighted to be among the first organisations to host a reception in the House of Commons early in the new Parliament yesterday (23 June 2010). It was an opportunity to meet some of the newly elected MPs as well as to thank re-elected parliamentarians for their support throughout the year. The recent election saw a large increase of new MPs entering Parliament and the reception allowed the BMF and RYA to educate and inform many of them on the £3 billion marine industry; highlighting its considerable contribution to the economy. ... read full story
13 Superyachts attend the Rendezvous in Monaco
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Today at the heart of Port Hercule in The Principality of Monaco, thirteen magnificent superyachts lined-up along the privatized Quai des Etats Unis for the largest ever edition of The Rendezvous in Monaco. Almost 700 metres of superyachts combined makes this the most significant collection of yachts ever to attend this exclusive event. ... read full story
Intellian opens innovation R&D center in South Korea
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The Korean Intellian Innovation Center’s training facilities will provide partners with an opportunity to gain in-depth product knowledge, hands-on experience and a first-hand understanding of the company’s stringent testing and manufacturing processes. With increased capacity and enhanced logistics for satellite antenna production, the Intellian Innovation Center can accommodate large manufacturing quantities of up to 1,000 antenna units per month and more efficient production of 1-meter and larger antennas including the Intellian w-Series, VSAT models and 2.4 meter c-band antennas. ... read full story
‘Clean Shipping Index’ verification service now offered by Lloyd’s Register
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Lloyd’s Register is now offering a verification service the ‘Clean Shipping Index’ to shipowners and operators wishing to demonstrate their success in reducing the environmental impact of their activities beyond the requirements of classification or statutory rules and regulations. The service is cost effective and can be delivered with minimal interruption to ship operations. ... read full story
Henk and Tom De Vries – Next Generation at the helm of Feadship De Vries
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The De Vries Group consists of the two Koninklijke De Vries yards in Aalsmeer and Makkum plus subsidiary companies Slob, Akerboom, STI Engineering and ITS. As managing director Tom de Vries is ultimately responsible for production and quality, while CEO Henk de Vries will oversee sales and other business areas. Both gentlemen have decades of experience and a reputation for their hands-on mentality, and will serve as a first directorship contact point for all the De Vries Group concerns. ... read full story
PY-100 Liara at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010.
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Performance Yachts will again be represented at the Monaco Yacht Show in September this year with the PY-100 Liara on display. Azzura Marine will be representing the PY range on the Australian stand and will be happy to discuss the full range of yachts with potential clients. ... read full story
Tall Ships at Sail Tampa Bay 2010
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Sailing ships from around the world will dock July 10-14 in downtown Tampa, Fla., for Sail Tampa Bay 2010. Ships that will be on hand include the Coast Guard bark Eagle, the Capitan Miranda from Uruguay, and the Gloria from Colombia. ... read full story