April 16 saw the launch of 'Friends of NZ Marine'; a new social media network, created to see kiwis around the world bring work home. Such important superyacht designers as Ed Dubois and Ron Holland have already signed up. ... read full story
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New C-Quip Service and Refit Facility in Antibes
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C-Quip, a New Zealand-based company specializing in developing and delivering the finest Superyacht equipment, has introduced a new service and refit facility in Antibes. The company has worked on such breathtaking vessels as the 90m sailing yacht Athena. ... read full story
Royal Huisman’s 90 m megayacht ATHENA on display at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show
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This year's Monaco Yacht Show boasted the impressive 90m superyacht Athena, constructed by Royal Huisman in 2004. It was a rare opportunity for visitors to see this magnificent schooner. ... read full story
An amazing fleet of 103 superyachts on display at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show
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This year's Monaco Yacht Show will boast a spectacular array of 103 luxury vessels, 73 of which measure over 40 meters in length. The largest vessel on display will be the Royal Huisman 90m megayacht Athena. ... read full story
Southern Spars presents Alexis Reeves as new Rig Pro’s New Zealand Manager
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With offices in New Zealand, USA, Spain as well as South Africa, Alexis Reeves has been recently appointed as new Manager for Southern Spars rig division, Rig Pro, in New Zealand. Having worked on rig projects such as the 90m sailing yacht Athena, or Dubois designed vessels, superyacht Zefira and luxury yacht Salperton, Alexis is a high experienced rigger. ... read full story
Orams Marine completes refit of the 90m Athena Superyacht – the largest luxury yacht ever refitted in New Zealand
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Orams Marine Village has successfully completed the 9-month refit of the 90m (295ft) Athena superyacht, launched by the renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman in 2005. ... read full story
New Zealand’s new Wynyard Quarter superyacht Marina full
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The Wynward corner of Auckland’s newest waterfront destination is currently hosting 6 luxurious superyachts who have been attracted the New Zealand shores for the Rugby World Cup. The Silo Park Marina on Jellicoe Street, only opened on the 1st of October and its 6 superyachts berths are already full with yachts measuring between 54m-93m (177ft-305ft)... ... read full story
IYRS Lectures to focus books on great yachts and great adventures
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Beginning on March 8, the International Yacht Restoration School will host a series of evening lectures that will focus on books on great yachts and great adventures. During this four-part “Readers’ Series” lecture-goers will be drawn into the fascinating stories of the makings of great yachts, both grand and modest, and the adventures that are had on board. ... read full story
90m Sailing yacht Athena – the largest superyacht to be refitted in New Zealand
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The 90.00m (295' 3") Royal Huisman sailing yacht Athena is due to arrive in New Zealand to receive a superyacht refit by Orams Marine Services. One of the world's largest private sailing yachts of the modern era and the largest all-aluminum yacht built to date, the three-masted schooner Athena is a remarkable super yacht. ... read full story