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PlanetSolar in Hamburg for the Hafengeburtstag.

May 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The PlanetSolar team was in Hamburg from the 7th to the 9th of May for the Hafengeburtstag. ... read full story

GST Tax relief for overseas buyers of Australian yachts.

May 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Australian government has agreed to remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) payable on all boats purchased by overseas buyers, provided the boat is used for recreational purposes in Australian waters for 12 months. ... read full story

The Futuristic Michael Leach Designed and Blohm + Voss built Superyacht ORCA

May 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht Palladium is a German made yacht, constructed at Blohm + Voss shipyard. A well known company that has been around since 1877 and has launched many, state of the art yacht of great designs and performance. The motor yacht Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) measures 96 metres and was first launched in March 2010.... ... read full story

Delphia Yachts to build luxury tenders

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Polish boatbuilder Delphia Yachts has established a new production division for the construction of luxury tenders. Work is currently underway on two new models, the Tender Limousine and Tender Open. The 10m (33ft) Tender Limousine has an Art Deco interior and is designed to shuttle guests to large superyachts. The tender has a raised roof... ... read full story

New Esimit Europa 2 Race Yacht – Fastest in the World?

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sponsored and supported by numerous European institutions, the 30-meter sailboat is among the fastest boats in the world and an ambassador for European Energy. Igor Simcic from Slovenia is the project’s leader and the father of the idea behind it. The crew includes Olympic Games competitors and World Champions. The new Esimit Europa 2 sailboat... ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Preparations end and yacht racing begins today

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Preparations and planning come to an end today as the first races of the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit’s TP52 series are scheduled to get under way off Cascais at the Portugal Trophy. Today: three races, three winners: ETNZ wins the 3rd race, followed by TeamOrigin, Cristabella, Audi, Matador… Winds are forecast to be moderate, between... ... read full story

ThyssenKrupp reports strong recovery signs in 1st half 2009/2010

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Stronger signs of recovery in 2nd quarter / Positive earnings performance: €504 million EBT generated in 1st half / Outlook confirmed: Significant earnings improvement expected for full fiscal year Global economic activity has stabilized in recent months – albeit at a low level. Nevertheless, the effects of the deep economic and financial crisis were still... ... read full story

Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger succeeds Dr. Ekkehard Schulz as Chairman Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG in Germany.

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Blohm + Voss Shipyards is a company within the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. As management holding company, Hamburg-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems parents the new shipyard group, bundling staff and service functions which are furnished to the various companies. ... read full story

Portofino Rolex Trophy Classic Yacht Regatta 14th-16th May 2010

May 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The second edition of Portofino Rolex Trophy, the regatta that is dedicated by Rolex and the Yacht Club Italiano to  classic yachts that form part of the rich history of sailing. The regatta is by invitation only, for wooden yachts in the J-, 12- and 8- metre classes. In addition to the yachts in the... ... read full story

Yacht MAZU by Cheoy Lee

May 12, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

MCC’s Marco Polo II project, the second yacht in the Marco Polo series being built at the Cheoy Lee Shipyard in China, has received a new name - MAZU. Literally speaking, in Chinese, the word Mazu (also spelled Matsu) means ‘mother ancestor’. ... read full story

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