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Yacht Review: The Ideal Conference Superyacht SUNRISE

June 10, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Perhaps what is most unique aspect about the yacht is that there are very few luxury yachts in the world which can facilitate up to 96 charter guests as accommodated in 50 cabins. This essentially makes her a mini luxury passenger or cruise ship. ... read full story

Gary Ryland to join the team at e3 Systems

June 10, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

e3 Systems is pleased to announce that on 8th June 2010, Gary Ryland joined their team as their Regional Sales Manager based in Antibes. He will be supporting their clients and partners between La Ciotat and Genoa and will be able to provide them with the complete e3 portfolio of products and services including their new and exclusive eVSAT Applications Platform, their unlimited e3G service and their eDSC Data Service Controller with the unique 3G roaming detector. ... read full story

Megayacht Silver Zwei attempting to beat her own speed, range and fuel economy records set on her maiden voyage.

June 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The megayacht Silver Zwei holds some great distinctions including being the world’s fastest conventionally powered motor yacht, and it is also the longest yacht made from all aluminum measuring in at 73 m (240 ft.). This super efficient M/Y SILVER ZWEI is now also attempting to beat her own speed, range and fuel economy records set on her maiden voyage. ... read full story

Lurssen Superyacht Phoenix Sold

June 09, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 61m (200 foot) luxury megayacht Phoenix has been sold, following the launch of the new Lurssen super yacht Phoenix 2. ... read full story

Yachts Ganesha and Highland Fling enjoy big breeze in ‘Bomb Alley’ in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo today

June 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Strong winds and Sardinian sunshine made for an exhilarating start to the yacht racing Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo Italy today. The race committee set a 30 nautical mile course in the south-easterly breeze, which was blowing 18-20 knots at the start. The wind gusted up to 35 knots later in the race as it funnelled through the straits which divide the rugged islands of Caprera and La Maddalena from the Sardinian mainland. Today, no one needed to ask why sailors call these straits ‘Bomb Alley’. ... read full story

The New Feadship F45 motor yacht Sirius

June 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Built by Royal Van Lent, the 44.65 m (146’ 6”) motor yacht Sirius epitomizes the benefits of the new custom concept. The exterior yacht design of Siius was developed by De Voogt Naval Architects with Sinot Design Associates, the mature and contemporary exterior profile is combined with the unmistakable timeless lines and well-defined curves of a Feadship. Among the many sophisticated details is the way the knuckle goes ‘through’ the large main deck windows to enhance the nautical feel. ... read full story

85 m yacht Alysia has been sold and is now superyacht Moonlight II

June 09, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 85 metre motor yacht Alysia built by Neorion and launched in 2005 has been sold and she is now called superyacht Moonlight II. Motor yacht Moonlight II and will remain active on the charter market at a rate of € 695,000 per week. ... read full story

Livewire Connections launches “Spend Control” and “DNS Blocking”

June 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Customer focused, Livewire Connections is pleased to announce “Spend Control” and “DNS Blocking” as part of their latest software upgrade. “Users can be unaware that they are roaming or have an open data session and can soon find themselves using high volumes of data. Charges can accumulate rapidly, with no knowledge to the user until... ... read full story

Codecasa Launches the new Codecasa 45s Hull F72 named Framura 2 Yacht

June 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Another exciting launch has been announced from Codecasa today. The first CODECASA 45S Hull 72, named FRAMURA 2 yacht has been launched on the 5th of June 2010. This new fast motoryacht Framura 2, designed by Andre Bacigalupo continuing the famous open Codecasa 35s and Codecasa 41s lines, has a propulsion given by two waterjets KaMeWa 71 S 3 and one booster KaMeWa 63 B 3 and it is provided of three engines MTU 2400 HP each. ... read full story

Nobiskrug to build the new 85 metre NVC 85 Y yacht series designed and Powered by Rolls-Royce

June 09, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Nobiskrug designated to build NVC 85 Y yacht line of 85-meter Yachts Designed and Powered by Rolls-Royce. German shipyard Nobiskrug GmbH has been selected as the European builder for the yacht. Atlantic Yachts retained Rolls-Royce Marine to design and engineer the design, which has been designated – “NVC 85 Y”. Atlantic’s founder, Paul Madden, is... ... read full story

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