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
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Tight squeeze for 26 mile manoeuvre of Celebrity Cruises newest ship Celebrity Silhouette
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Superyacht designer René van der Velden unveils platform for new 37-40m motor yacht range
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René van der Velden Yacht Design is proud to reveal their handsome 38-meter motor yacht project. It’s a full walk around design, with gracefully balanced lines, which was shaped to serve as a platform for a variety of concepts in the 37- to 40-meter superyacht range. The version shown in the latest rendering above, for... ... read full story
Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Designs new atelier is up and running
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Recently René van der Velden Yacht Design shared the good news that they had moved from their original, rather small, home into expanded studio and offices in a classic 17th-century Amersfoort building. “We were excited by the prospect of setting up improved design facilities; enjoying a more open, inspiring space; feeling a natural boost to... ... read full story
Vitters launch sailing yacht Sarissa
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The prestigious Dutch shipyard Vitters are happy to announce the launch of their latest yacht and largest carbon sloop ever built in the Netherlands, the superyacht Sarissa. ... read full story
Raymarine Nederland opens
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Raymarine, the leading manufacturer of electronic products to the leisure marine market, is opening its Netherlands office on 1st July 2011. Raymarine Nederland has been set up to provide a dedicated sales, service, technical support and country distribution facilities within Holland. The office will be based at Velp, near Arnhem, in the South East of... ... read full story
Sailing Kids to receive DAME (Design Award METS) donation
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Stichting Sailing Kids Foundation (SK) – a Netherlands based charity that organises sailing holidays for seriously ill children and their families – will receive the DAME (Design Award METS) donation for 2011. The charity was selected by the METS Committee out of seven applications it received after issuing a call for entries. SK arranges free... ... read full story
Fourth Moonen 97 Motor yacht completes Sea trials
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The brand-new Moonen 97 motor yacht has started her sea trials on the North Sea and the results were very impressive. Below are the first images of the fourth motor yacht in this much praised Moonen 97 series, including her beautiful interior. The first sea trial day on 22 May offered ideal conditions for a... ... read full story
Superyacht FIREFLY by Hoek Design launched
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Hoek Design in the Netherlands are proud to inform us about the launch of the stunning new superyacht Firefly the first in an exciting new series of F-class one designs. Sailing Yacht Firefly is a 35.05 metre sloop with an aluminium hull as well as superstructure built by the Dutch Shipyard Claasen Jachtbouw BV. ... read full story
Superyacht SKY by Heesen Yachts
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Heesen Yachts fully customised motor yacht SKY is a 50 metre full displacement luxury vessel launched by the Dutch shipyard in Oss in March 2010 with accommodation for up to 12 guests in four guests cabins and one Owner's Suite. ... read full story