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Bellingham Marine signs agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

September 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On September 2, 2011, Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, entered into a two year agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to participate in a program titled IMAGE.  This is a voluntary program to promote compliance to prevent the hiring or continued employment of people who are not authorized to work in... ... read full story

181ft Charter Yacht Harbour Island – Newcastle Marines largest superyacht features Palladium Technologies

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newcastle Marine launched Superyacht HARBOUR ISLAND last month and she will make her world debut next month at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The new superyacht is now Newcastle’s largest build to-date at 181’ LOA and a 34’ beam. After her debut motor yacht HARBOUR ISLAND is expected to be available to the... ... read full story

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® Launches Smartphone App MyBoatShow

September 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® organizers have announced the debut of MyBoatShow, the new smartphone app that will officially launch at this year’s show. The free app, available on iPhone and Android platforms, is designed to help navigate the show’s docks, land areas and tents. Attendees will be able to access show maps and... ... read full story

ISS Announces 2011 Design Awards Finalists, Including New Refit Award

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Industry’s Original Awards Program, One Based Purely on Peer Review and Selection ISS (International Superyacht Society) has released its lists of finalists for the 2011 International Design Awards. For more than 20 years, ISS’s Design Awards—based entirely on peer review—has celebrated the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds the large yacht industry... ... read full story

Motor yacht Madsummer (ex TV) at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

September 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

This motor yacht Madsummer (previously called TV) is a 45 metre 147 foot spacious steel vessel launched by The Feadship Royal Van Lent Shipyard in 2008 designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and Sinot Design Associates.  With incredibly sleek styling, charter yacht Madsummer has been creating a beautiful image at Dennis Conner’s North Cove.  The... ... read full story

200th Aquariva motor yacht launched by Riva

September 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The historical Riva model, Aquariva, has reached the momentous target of 200 units – success lasting over a decade. Aquariva, the historical Riva 33 footer motor yacht developed in the year 2000 by the designers at Officina Italiana Design, the exclusive designer of all the yachts in the Riva range, AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology... ... read full story

52nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® to provide a Visitor-friendly Experience

September 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show® organizers are continuing on an exciting path of enhancements to this year’s show with the addition of four new features that will create an even more convenient visitor experience. Greeters and Information Centers Show attendees will not need to look far to find strategically placed and uniformed boat show... ... read full story

Celebrity Cruises and Meyer Werft celebrate keel laying of Celebrity Reflection Cruise Ship

September 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Celebrity Cruises celebrated the keel-laying of the fifth in its stylish, five-ship Solstice Class series, Celebrity Reflection, at shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The 500-ton block measuring 66-ft by 118-ft was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane, and commemoratively placed on a collection of coins, consistent with tradition. Doing the honors... ... read full story

Seakeeper welcomes Brook Streit as new regional sales manager

September 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Seakeeper welcomes Brook Streit as new regional sales manager

Expanding its national sales force, Seakeeper named Brook Streit as regional sales manager for North America.  He will be responsible for generating business in the recreational market. “Brook’s great contacts and extensive industry knowledge will help us as we focus on the refit market over the upcoming months,” said John Kermet, Seakeeper VP of sales... ... read full story

Sparkman & Stephens New York Office Moves to Greenwich, Connecticut

September 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sparkman & Stephens are pleased to announce that after 82 years of continuous operation in New York City, their New York design and brokerage office has relocated to Greenwich, Connecticut. Mention Greenwich, Connecticut, anywhere and chances are most people will have heard of it. It is the premier town along what is often referred to... ... read full story

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