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Lurssen Yachts Purchase another Shipyard from Hegemann Group

April 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Although the Hegemann Group has sold the Rolandwerft Shipyard, all 130 roles of employment and nine trainee positions at the site will be protected. The Hegemann Group holds three shipbuilding halls, one ship lift and an outfitting quay as well as two berths on the Weser. ... read full story

OCEANCO CHANGES OWNERSHIP

April 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Oceanco Yachts, one of the world’s most significant builders of luxury superyachts, has been acquired by Mohammed Al Barwani, a private investor, who is based in the Sultanate of Oman. Barwani has interests in oil, gas, manufacturing, and minerals in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific through MB Holding Company LLC as well as investments in various other diversified assets. ... read full story

Perini Navi sailing yacht C.2173 hull turned

April 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The latest 50m Perini Navi hull C. 2173 has completed hull turning operations at the Perini Navi Istanbul/Yildiz facility. ... read full story

Sea Axe 5009 Oberon Yacht changes the superyacht support vessel market

April 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The launch of motor yacht Oberon, the first SEA AXE, points toward an exciting future for Fast Yacht Support vessels. A 50-metre vessel purpose-built to provide round-the-clock service and support for a superyacht, SEA AXE 5009 Oberon is capable of travelling comfortably at high speeds in almost any sea state, thanks to the patented design of her AXE BOW. ... read full story

A 65 metre super yacht FAMILY DAY launched by Codecasa

April 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 65 metre superyacht Family Day was launched recently by the shipyard Codecasa. The owner of the Cantieri Navali Codecasa in Viareggio, Fulvio Codecasa, introduced the newest motor yacht Family Day, Codecasa 65 Hull S 71 with the following words: “With her 65 metres of LOA, 18 knots speed in absolute comfort, her elegant interior... ... read full story

Moonen 84 Motor Yacht Etoile d’Azur makes historic Atlantic Crossing

April 28, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Etoile d’Azur is the first Moonen 84 yacht to cross the Atlantic on her own bottom. The Netherlands: Etoile d’Azur, the seventh in the highly successful Moonen 84 series, crossed the Atlantic Ocean last December, from Gibraltar to Sint Maarten, via the Azores (3.350 nm). Delivered to her owner in May 2007, she is... ... read full story

Superyacht Princess Claudia Launched by Sanlorenzo Shipyard in Viareggio

April 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Sanlorenzo 40 Alloy, Princess Claudia was recently launched by SanLorenzo shipyard. The 4th hull in the sensational line of the fast aluminium superyachts, with a planning hull built by Sanlorenzo Shipyard in Viareggio measures 40 metres and has a beam measuring 7.90 metres. Absolute innovation are the characteristics of the Princess Claudia superyacht, which... ... read full story

The Heesen unveil their new 6500 Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF)

April 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts have unveiled their revolutionary 65m aluminium design based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). The innovative concept for the new hull design will increase overall performance. ... read full story

Megayacht Graffiti (Project 783) launched by Nobiskrug

April 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht GRAFFITI (Hull number 783) was launched into the River Eider from Nobiskrug Shipyard in Rendsberg. ... read full story

Superyacht ‘Addiction’ the first AMELS 177 & Yacht Bel Abri, the first Limited Editions Amels 171 for charter

April 27, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

“The success of the LIMITED EDITIONS concept is already well proven with our existing models. As with our other premium semi-custom designs, we believe the AMELS 177 offers all of the benefits of personalisation that you would find with a pure custom build - but without the long design process and technical risks.” ... read full story

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