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13 Superyachts attend the Rendezvous in Monaco

June 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

June 24, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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

June 24, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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

June 24, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

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.

June 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

June 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

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

Velux 5 Ocean Yacht Race 2010 / 2011 Sprint Start dates confirmed

June 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The VELUX 5 OCEANS has announced the dates of the starts of the five ocean sprints in the 2010/11 edition of the race. The race will start and end in the French port of La Rochelle France, in between visiting Cape Town in South Africa, Wellington in New Zealand, Salvador in Brazil and Charleston in the USA. ... read full story

Superyacht Project Monarch Renderings

June 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On the 18th of June, CharterWorld brought you news regarding Project Monarch Yacht that is to be completed by Delta Marine and Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial). We have now received four renderings done by Jonathan Quinn Barnett of the exterior styling and interior design of Project Monarch which just arrived at Delta’s yard in Seattle for completion. ... read full story

Graff Diamonds to sponsor The Rendezvous in Monaco 2010

June 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

As dusk falls over Port Hercule, thirteen of the world’s finest and most recently launched superyachts are now berthed along the privatised Quai des Etas-Unis as their owners prepare for four days of first-class hospitality, glittering gala dinners and on the water fun at the twentieth annual Rendezvous in Monaco. ... read full story

Awlgrip Special Effect Topcoat (Awlcraft SE) at Monaco Yacht Show 2010

June 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Available in custom colours, Awlcraft SE is designed to work as one layer of a multi-part system where the Awlcraft SE imparts the colour and effect whilst the clearcoat provides a clear high gloss finish and protection. ... read full story

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