Norderney, a tiny picturesque island in the North Sea, has been a popular German resort since 1797. In a multi-phase project, its marina will be protected from the area’s typical gales and high seas by ground-breaking 21st-century technology. The first such installation in the world, X-Line basalt fiber-reinforced docks from SF Marina are replacing 30-year-old... ... read full story
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Tight squeeze for 26 mile manoeuvre of Celebrity Cruises newest ship Celebrity Silhouette
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One expert driver is breathing a big sigh of relief after completing the initial stages of a 26-mile navigation – in reverse – on a luxurious, multimillion-dollar cruise ship, Celebrity Cruises’ sleek new Celebrity Silhouette. With less than five feet of room to manoeuvre at certain points, the challenging exercise began today under the direction... ... read full story
Successful Hanseboot Ancora Boat Show in Germany
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Successful season opener in Northern Germany. After closing, the hanseboot ancora boat show reported a new record high of displayed boats and strong interest in its extended supporting program. The four day event took place from May 26-29, 2011 in the ancora Marina in Neustadt. More than 140 Motor and Sailboats were on display and... ... read full story
The 61 m Lurssen Yacht Lady Kathryn V Launch
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The 61 metre ‘Lady Kathryn V’ yacht with her all white hull and superstructure is all ready to be launched at the Lurssen shipyard in Germany (Lürssen Werft Bardenfleth). Motor yacht ‘Lady Kathryn V’ is a full displacement vessel and she was previously known as project Coco and project 061 whilst under build. Images of... ... read full story
Nobiskrug Germany has delivered superyacht ‘Sapphire’
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In April 2011 the German shipyard Nobiskrug delivered its Project No. 781, Superyacht “Sapphire” to her Owners – right on time to enjoy the summer season. This high-end yacht with a length of 74 m was built by Nobiskrug with an exterior and interior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects & Design. The Sapphire superyacht is... ... read full story
73m Motor Yacht Sapphire by Nobiskrug delivered and sold
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The 73m Motor yacht Sapphire was delivered by Nobiskrug yesterday and has just been sold making her the first yacht, more than 70m in length to be sold in 2011. Measuring 73.55 m (242 ft) superyacht Sapphire built under the hull number 781 boasts interior and exterior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects of Hamburg with build management by Kristal Walters. ... read full story
Hermann H. Schaedla of superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen dies
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Sad news comes from the superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen that Hermann H. Schaedla has died suddenly aged 76 on the 18th April 2011. For more than 50 years, Hermann H. Schaedla steered the fortunes of Abeking & Rasmussen. Under his responsible and intelligent management, the small shipyard in Lemwerder evolved into one of the major, world famous names in the field of superyacht and naval shipbuilding. ... read full story
Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce launch public tender offer for Tognum AG
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Daimler AG and Rolls-Royce Group plc today launched their voluntary public offer for the majority of Tognum AG through their 50:50 joint venture Engine Holding GmbH. Further to the announcement issued on March 9, 2011 the offer document has been approved by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin). ... read full story
2012 Cruise ship Celebrity Reflection by Celebrity Cruises
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Proudly watching over Celebrity Reflection her sister ship’s start, Celebrity Silhouette is in the midst of the final phases of her own construction. Celebrity Silhouette Cruise ship will set sail in July of this year. The Celebrity Silhouette Cruise ship will be identical in size (122,000 tons) to the three previous ships in the Solstice Class, the Celebrity Solstice (2008), Celebrity Equinox (2009), and Celebrity Eclipse (2010). However, she will have 17 additional staterooms including 8 concierge class, 8 ocean view, and 2 inside cabins. ... read full story
2011 Cruise Ship Celebrity Silhouette by Celebrity Cruises
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Proudly watching over Celebrity Reflection her sister ship’s start, Celebrity Silhouette is in the midst of the final phases of her own construction. Celebrity Silhouette Cruise ship will set sail in July of this year. The Celebrity Silhouette Cruise ship will be identical in size (122,000 tons) to the three previous ships in the Solstice Class, the Celebrity Solstice (2008), Celebrity Equinox (2009), and Celebrity Eclipse (2010). However, she will have 17 additional staterooms including 8 concierge class, 8 ocean view, and 2 inside cabins. ... read full story