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Superyacht Owners’ Guide & Yachtique Join at Monaco Yacht Show 2010

June 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The launch of SYOG 2011 during the Monaco Yacht Show is the perfect opportunity for Yachtique to remind people of the unrivalled service that the Group provides. ... read full story

Competitions at Seatec 2011 Announced

June 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Seatec 2011, the ninth International Exhibition of technology, subcontracting and design for boats, mega yachts and ships, due to be held at CarraraFiere from 16 to 18 February 2011, has announced the following competitions: • MYDA - Millennium Yacht Design Award 8th year • TARGA BONETTO 17th year • ABITARE LA BARCA 5th year ... read full story

The New SAILOR VSAT antenna by Thrane & Thrane

June 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Thrane & Thrane

The SAILOR 900 VSAT, a sophisticated new Ku-band VSAT antenna, will be launched by Thrane & Thrane at the forthcoming SMM 2010 exhibition in Hamburg this September. ... read full story

Marlink and Asia Broadcast Satellite expand KU-Band coverage in Asia-Pacific

June 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marlink has announced the extension of its maritime satellite communications Ku-band VSAT services to include Hong Kong, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean ... read full story

34m Leopard Mariellina Superyacht Launched

June 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The launch of yacht Mariellina coincides with the presentation of the first hull of the new Leopard 43m line. The yacht is the result of the collaboration between the shipyard, the naval architect André Baciugalupo and the interior designer Cristiano Gatto. ... read full story

The Reconstruction of Fontvieille Port Monaco

June 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Moorage at Monaco’s Fontvieille Port has been significantly improved thanks to a complete upgrade to the Port’s floating piers. The Port’s improvement plans for Fontvieille have been underway since the early 2000’s. This latest round of improvements completes the Port’s plans for the facility. The completed marina accommodates 275 vessels up to 20 meters in length. ... read full story

Riviera officially out of Administration

June 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Riviera 70 Enclosed Flybridge

Riviera has received written notification on Friday June 25, 2010 from the company’s Deed Administrators that the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) established in conjunction with Riviera’s creditors on January 22 this year has now been completed and thus Riviera has now officially exited from Administration. ... read full story

Hodgdon Yachts new Design and Engineering Services division.

June 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hodgdon Yachts of East Boothbay, Maine have announced a new division, Hodgdon Design and Engineering Services, which will offer subcontracted design and engineering services. ... read full story

Miami’s 5th St. Marina add berths for Superyachts.

June 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 5th St. Marina in Miami, USA has expanded by renovating an adjacent shipping yard and now includes 6 deepwater berths for Mega-Yachts, superyachts or Commercial vessels of 100ft+. At the new facility, Captains can choose to obtain shipside services themselves or procure services from contractors already operating at the Marina. ... read full story

The Rendezvous Awards Superyacht Ingot & Petra and Bids Farewell to Monaco for 2010

June 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Chair of the judges at Rendezvous in Monaco is Head Chef to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Christian Garcia, who kept the audience in suspense for the final outcome before revealing the winning chef, Michael Goller of motor yacht Petra, a 44-metre Heesen yacht. The judges agreed that the winners of the Prix “Art de Vivre La Belle Classe Moët & Chandon” should be Mr. & Mrs. Howard Meyers, owner of motor yacht Ingot, a 47 metre superyacht launched in 2008 by the American shipyard, Burger Boat Company. ... read full story

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