Product design student, Matthew Bland recently represented the UK at the highly acclaimed 5th Abitare La Barca Concept Award competition held at Seatec, Italy. This is the second year running that there has been a UK entry to the international competition which has provided students with the insight an experience to progress in the Superyacht industry. ... read full story
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Ferretti Group receives UIM Environmental Award 2011 for Mochi Craft Long Range 23
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Mr. Basile (CEO Ferretti Group) received the UIM Environmental Award during the gala dinner held on February 26 in Principality of Monaco. The International Environmental Award 2011 has been conferred to Long Range 23 of Mochi Craft, a Ferretti Group brand producing fiberglass motoryachts ranging from 13 to 23 meters. ... read full story
The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender
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The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender is a boat to do the "dirty work", a rib for all weather conditions offering a high performance and a navy keel with attentive construction and surprising lines. The new Dariel DT 14 CL superyacht tender has been dubbed, ‘the land rover of the sea’ and is the first fruit of the collaboration between the shipyard of Adro and the design company h3o. ... read full story
CBI 50 Superyacht Aifos launched by Cbi Navi
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Superyacht Aifos, the CBI 50 was successfully launched on the 28th of February 2011, in Viareggio at Fipa Group shipyard. Luxury yacht Aifos was designed by Architect Vafiadis, engineered by Hydro Tec and by Cbi Navi technical dept., and built entirely in Viareggio by Cbi Navi shipyard, a worldwide leader in the construction of custom superyachts and real one-off vessels made of steel and/or aluminum. ... read full story
Arzana Navi 48.4m Sailing yacht by Tripp Design
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Two 48.40 Sloops with naval architecture by Tripp Design are currently in build at the Italian Arzana Navi Yard. The 48m sailing yachts were developed based on in-depth market analysis, which revealed an underexploited segment of the superyacht market; that of owners desiring the amenities of a powerboat together with the excitement of a modern sailing yacht. ... read full story
Aquariva Gucci awarded by Nautical Design Awards
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Aquariva Gucci received acknowledgement from the Nautical Design Awards panel of judges during a gala evening in Miami on 18th February organised by Yacht & Sail and ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale – Association for Industrial Design). The exclusive model, created as a result of the partnership between Riva, Ferretti Group brand, and Gucci, was celebrated as a highly successful project developed through the working relationship between two historical Italian brands. ... read full story
Positive results for Seatec-Compotec 2011
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Positive results for the ninth year of Seatec, held this year together with Compotec, the third International exhibition for composites and related technologies: 780 brands present overall (including 269 foreigners) compared to 753 in 2010; the total number of visitors from the industry up by 5%, that is 9,203 this year. 32.000 square metres of covered area occupied, over 40 side events in three days, a success that reconfirms Seatec’s and Compotec’s position among the top international trade fairs. ... read full story
Benetti named world leader in the build of custom superyachts over 24m by Showboats International
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For the seventh year in a row, Showboats International, the prestigious journal that hosts the Global Order Book, has named Benetti world leader in the construction of custom yachts over 80 feet (24 meters) in length. ... read full story
Sanlorenzo receives Nautical Design Award 2011 in Miami
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In occasion of the 23rd edition of the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show 2011, the Italian Trade Commission, in collaboration with UCINA (Italian Marine Industry Association) awarded Sanlorenzo with the Nautical Design Award, recognition that the Italian shipyard distinguished itself by its efforts in promoting the “Made in Italy” brand in the USA. ... read full story
Overmarine partners with MarineMax, USA’s largest yachting retailer
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Overmarine also announced they have entered into a new agreement with MarineMax the world’s largest boat dealer (listed on the New York Stock Exchange symbol HZO). Overmarine Group and MarineMax are starting a new business model that meets the demanding needs of their clients. The Group will be able to strengthen its presence and visibility in the American market with a reliable partner situated in 55 strategic locations providing a clear and direct link with the shipyard. ... read full story