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Launch of Superyacht Vet Service

May 26, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new Superyacht Vet Service (SVS) has been recently launched, offering bespoke veterinary services to the superyacht industry. The company was founded by Dr Siobhan Brade, who worked as the veterinary advisor to a number of yachts travelling through the Asia-Pacific, including the 42m motor yacht The Big Blue, as well as the 90m sailing yacht Athena. ... read full story

Newly launched Royal Huisman sailing yacht Project 392 to feature complete set of Doyle Stratis Sails

May 19, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Royal Huisman has launched the brand new 46m superyacht Project 392, superbly penned by Hoek Design. She will feature a complete set of Doyle Stratis sails. ... read full story

Superyacht refits over new builds

May 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new build order book of the luxury yacht builders has been effected by the 2008 global financial crisis, with superyacht refits still being commissioned over new builds. This has been confirmed by Nautical Structures, a specialist in load-bearing marine structures, davits, cranes and passerelles. ... read full story

Smuggler Marine delivers its luxury yacht tenders to two superyachts

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Smuggler Marine has recently delivered their all-new Smuggler 700CC guest tender as well as Strata 540 RIB to the newly-launched ketch. In addition, the company has also handed over one of their Strata 630 yacht tenders to a superyacht docked in the Viaduct Harbour. ... read full story

Doyle Stratis sails for growing number of superyachts

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The innovative 2013 Doyle Stratis ICE fibre for superyachts has proved increasingly popular. The company will soon start working on new membranes for the 52m Alloy charter yacht Red Dragon, which will be the biggest ICE sails made to date. ... read full story

Alloy Yacht MONDANGO 3 delivered

May 13, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Beautifully penned by bespoke Dubois Naval Architects, the 56,4-metre superyacht Mondango 3 (AY46) has been successfully delivered to her new owner by Alloy Yachts from New Zealand. ... read full story

McConaghy Boats announces establishment of New Zealand office and increased focus on superyacht sector

May 12, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

McConaghy Boats has announced their intentions to actively market themselves as builders of high quality performance focused carbon superyachts. Part of this strategy includes the establishment of a New Zealand office to add to the company’s existing presence in Australia, where the company is headquartered, and Hong Kong. ... read full story

Joint meeting of key decision making bodies in Australia and New Zealand to attract more superyachts

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Australian Marine Export and Superyacht conference (ASMEX) will be marked by a joint meeting of the key decision making bodies in Australia and New Zealand, discussing the superyacht visitation in the region. ... read full story

Launch of Fitzroy sailing yacht ESCAPADE (FY17)

April 14, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The brand new 37,5m superyacht Escapade (FY17) was launched by Fitzroy Yachts on Saturday, April 12, 2014, marking the end of operations at the New Plymouth yard. ... read full story

Preliminary notice of New Zealand Millennium Cup 2015

April 10, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The preliminary notice of the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2015 was announced yesterday, on April 9, 2014. The race represents the South Pacific's premier superyacht regatta and has a reputation for attracting superyachts with a penchant for taking the adventurous route. ... read full story

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