The 50m luxury explorer motor yacht STAR FISH which is currently under construction at the McMullen & Wing shipyard in New Zealand has been badly damaged by a fire. Fire-fighters were called to the blaze in McMullen & Wing’s Auckland premises the early hours of Sunday morning 12 August 2012. The 50m steel and aluminium... ... read full story
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Fire damages 50m luxury superyacht STAR FISH under construction at McMullen & Wing
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Refit of the 61m motor yacht WHITE RABBIT ECHO by Integrated Marine Group at the half way stage
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Once completed, the refitted White Rabbit Echo superyacht will become the New Zealand's largest refit paint job. Measuring 61 meters in length, this exceptional vessel arrived at Integrated Marine Group in Auckland in early January 2012 to get the new exterior repaint and interiors refit. ... read full story
ETNZ’s first AC72 catamaran yacht New Zealand wing by Southern Spars completed
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Another successful result of an excellent collaboration between America's Cup and Southern Spars is a completion of the massive 40m carbon fibre wing for the freshly launched AC72 sailing yacht New Zealand, belonging to Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ). ... read full story
Dockwise Yacht Transport teams up with New Zealand Millennium Cup
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Dockwise Yacht Transport has recently announced a partnership with NZ Millennium Cup. Sailors participating in this popular yacht regatta will receive a special discount by DYT. ... read full story
Photos of the 174ft luxury charter yacht DRUMBEAT in Juneau, Alaska
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Alloy Yachts and Dubois Naval Architects charter yacht Drumbeat (ex Salperton) was launched in 2002, with the last refit in 2009. This beautiful ketch offers lovely accommodation to up to 10 guests and is available for charter in the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, Asia as well as Australia & New Zealand. ... read full story
ETNZ campaign for the 34th America’s Cup reinforces NZ marine industry
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According to NZ Marine executive director, Peter Busfield, the launch of the first AC72 sailing yacht New Zealand helps strengthen the export of New Zealand manufactured boats and equipment. This splendid catamaran was launched in Auckland on July 21. ... read full story
Bellingham Marine appoints David Lamont as New Operations Manager
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As part of its New Zealand division, David Lamont will work as Operations Manager of Bellingham Marine, the respected superyacht marina builder, well known all over the world. ... read full story
Riviera Yachts transports the first 75 Enclosed Flybridge yacht to her new owners in New Zealand
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The first 75 Enclosed Flybridge yacht by the Australian yacht builder Riviera Yachts has been recently delivered to her new owners in New Zealand. This splendid vessel provides four luxurious cabins with the master stateroom situated aft beneath the saloon, fitted with full beam king-sized bed. ... read full story
Dates for NZ Millennium Cup 2013 revealed – Three superyachts already signed up
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Running from February 14 to 17, the dates for 2013 NZ Millennium Cup have been announced, with three entries already confirmed, including this year's overall winner, the 34m Yachting Developments superyacht Silvertip, the 39.6m Alloy luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming, as well as the 31m Alloy charter yacht Pacific Eagle. ... read full story
First refit for the 45m expedition charter yacht BIG FISH by McMullen & Wing
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Launched by the NZ shipyard McMullen & Wing in 2010, the 45m luxury charter yacht Big Fish is coming back to her birthplace for her first major refit. Designed by renowned Gregory C Marshall, this expectional explorer provides comfortable accommodation to 10 guests. ... read full story