Superyacht Zaliv III was built by Mondo Marine in Italy, and was delivered in 2011. She features an interior design by Luca Dini. Zaliv III features a modern interior, that offers accommodation to twelve guests in four guest cabins down below, a large owner's stateroom on the main deck, and a second owner's stateroom aft on the bridge deck. Read More
Merle Wood & Associates have listed the 52 metre Amels Marjorie Morningstar for sale. Marjorie Morningstar can accommodate up to ten guests in five opulent staterooms and she offers a large sundeck with Jacuzzi spa. Inside her interior décor by Studio Pinto is eclectic, informal, and highly original, featuring eight varieties of wood. Read More
In what has become a respected annual resource for the marine-insurance industry, Watkins Superyachts has produced their annual Atlantic basin/Gulf of Mexico/Caribbean storm season forecast and begun their daily monitoring bulletin to underwriters, insurance brokers, yacht Captains, fleet management and offshore energy interests. Read More
Heesen hull YN 15944, formerly Project Zentric, was chistened as Lady L on January 13th this year, at the Heesen shipyard in Oss. This vessel is the eighth in the successful 44 metre all-aluminium class: The first, YN 13644 Sedation, was launched back in 2007. Lady L reaches the remarkable speed of 25 knots. Read More
The first interior images of Endeavour have now been released giving a sneak preview inside the newly refitted 77 year old J class icon. The 18 month refit was undertaken by Auckland boatyard Yachting Developments, and the result is simply spectacular. More than 100,000 man hours have gone into the project. Read More
Just a couple of days after the launch of the first Classic Supreme 132’, Benetti have launched a Classic 121’, Option B. In the early hours of the afternoon, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony attended by the owner and his family, along with the entire Benetti staff who oversaw outfitting and construction. Read More
Fleur de Lis Palma is one of Mallorca’s finest Yacht Service and events agency, boasting some of the most famous yachts sailing our seas as clients and this year they are re-launching and re-jigging, representing the hottest companies from all over Europe making these products readily available in Mallorca. Read More
The body of work that is currently being showcased at Frasers represents a brief overview of the capabilities of Claydon Reeves. From 110m to 15m the design firm is able to undertake both interior and exterior design of a unique and bold nature. Centrepiece at the Fraser London office is the dramatic 15 metre Aeroboat that has prime position. Read More
Camper & Nicholsons International have announced the appointment of Rusty Preston as their new President of Camper & Nicholsons USA. With an impressive history of influential roles within the yachting industry, Rusty brings with him a wealth of knowledge to Camper & Nicholsons International. Read More
Marco Rodolfi’s Swan 80 Berenice Bis (ITA) claimed Leg One of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race which ran some 100-nautical miles from Gaeta, in southern Italy, to the island of Capri. Berenice Bis was the fifth boat to cross the finishing line in Capri, arriving at 03:53.04 CEST yesterday and in the process ousting two Mini Maxis. Read More
The McConaghy Boats Zhuhai Facility in China recently launched Adastra, a 42.5 metre Trimaran built for long range ocean voyaging. She is designed by John Shuttleworth Design. Adastra is the result careful design, planning and discussion with the owners, to build a yacht that meets the needs of an experienced couple. Read More
Italian shipyard Codecasa are currently building the first yacht in the new open motoryachts series Codecasa 50s, as well as the second hull of the successful Codecasa 42 Vintage series. Both will be ready for Summer 2013. In the meantime, the technical office at Codecasa is working hard on the designs of several new 72 metre projects. Read More
Amartech, known for their custom propulsions and rudder solutions, has made a new start. Amartech recently filed for bankruptcy, but the company will continue to operate under the same name, but within a new structure. Knowledge, experience and innovation, will continue to be key factors within the new company, which will be located in Urk, The Netherlands. Read More
Yesterday, superyacht Maidelle set off on her first seatrial, off the coast of Northern Holland. The 62 metre Maidelle, is the third superyacht built and launched by the shipyard in the North of Holland. She follows superyachts Icon, and Baton Rouge. Managing Director of Icon Yachts, Jen Wartena was onboard during the sea trials. Read More
The vintage Jon Bannenberg designed superyacht Xiphias was built Chantier Naval de l'Esterel in 1974 and was fully refitted and redecorated in 2009. This French built superyacht now features a minimalist and modern interior that offers accommodation for up to 8 guests. Her deep V hull lines provide excellent seakeeping. Read More
Jody O'Brien of Fraser Yachts has sold the 40 metre (131ft) superyacht Loretta Anne IV (ex Allogante). Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, Loretta Anne IV is an elegant performer, with stylish lines and capable of trans-oceanic cruising in great comfort. Loretta Anne IV is powered by twin 1400hp Caterpillar diesels and zero speed stabilisers. Read More
Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts tells us he has sold a new build superyacht project at Benetti in Italy. Project FB 255 measures 60 metres, and is due for delivery in 2014. Her asking price was € 48,000,000. FB 255 will accommodate up to 12 guests, in a large upper deck forward owner's cabin, two cabins, and 4 lower deck guest cabins. Read More
Sir Peter Ogden’s 60-ft Mini Maxi Jethou (GBR) won today’s windward/leeward race at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race, held in Gaeta, Italy. Fourteen of the 19 entered Maxi yachts contested the race which marked the first segment of this year’s event. Jethou triumphed on handicap having finished second on the water to Y3K. Read More
Construction is proceeding apace at Kingship Marine Limited on the world's first hybrid green boat under 50 metre, Green Voyager. On 19 April 2011, her keel laying ceremony was held on Kingship’s yard in Zhongshan. and the yard has just send us some images of the finished hull and superstructure. Read More
Burgess have announced their appointment as Central Agent for the sale of the striking Palmer Johnson 120 Vanquish. A spectacular aluminium superyacht, Vanquish was fully refitted in 2011 and works included a full repaint, replacement of all soft furnishings and a new AV/Media system. Vanquish is offered for sale at $ 12,000,000. Read More
Quid Pro Quo, the 30 metre Benetti Tradition motor yacht featured at the 2012 MYBA Charter Show in Genoa, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. With her first carbon offset already in place, the carbon footprint of the yacht’s engines will be balanced by equivalent emissions reductions from verified green energy projects. Read More
Emre Yildirim of Turkish design firm Nod Design has send us renderings of two fo their latest projects, Gardina and Horhor. Gardina is a 96 metre superyacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The yacht is designed to offer accommodation for up to 14 guests, in a large upper deck owner’s cabin, and 6 guest cabins. Read More
Abraaj Capital has sold their shares in the Turkish luxury-yacht manufacturer Numarine, to Omer Malaz, who founded the company in 2002. For Numarine, Mr Malaz’s decision to come back as sole yard owner in 2012 will enforce business development with a worldwide expansion actions in the most important emerging markets. Read More
Y.CO and Merle Wood & Associates have listed superyacht White Cloud for sale. The yacht was custom built in 1983 by Feadship Van Lent in Kaag for the well known Dutch Prince de Lignac, who lived on board the yacht, then called New Horizon L, for many years. She was sold and extended in 2005, to her current length of 67.30 metre. Read More
The Research Vessel (RV) Pegaso just made her debut in Monaco and gave the world a glimpse into her Global Mission for Marine Conservation. Her oceanographic capabilities are impressive: 5-person Diver Lockout submarine, Ice Class notation, 10,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, wet/dry laboratory, and separate scientist quarters. Read More
Combining high performance and Italian style in a sleek design, Athens-based Golden Yachts Shipyard launched their stunning 40 metre superyacht O’Pati back in 2011. With sleek, powerful lines designed by Giorgio Vafiadis & Associates, she exudes an effortless image of elegance and power, with her dark hull concealing so much more. Read More
SuperYachtsMonaco have listed superyacht Bacarella for sale. The 59.70 metre superyacht Bacarella was built by Trinity Yachts in 2009 to an in-house design and with interior styling by Bannenberg & Rowell Design. She is helicopter capable for an EC135 or similar and has an air conditioned gym on her sundeck. Read More
Delta Marine, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) and Rick Obey of Marine Consulting in New York have sold superyacht Project Monarch. Construction of this 151-foot motor yacht began at Northern Marine in Anacortes and was completed at Delta’s yard in Seattle. Monarch was offered at $ 31,900,000 Read More
Construction is proceeding apace at Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands on the 42-metre luxury motoryacht Sofia. As is the case with any genuinely custom project, changes and additions are still being made to the design and facilities as the build progresses, meeting the owner's requirements in every respect. Read More
e3 Systems have appointed Lynne Devereux as Regional Sales Manager on the Côte d'Azur and Alessio Belli as Business Development Manager in Italy. Lynne Devereux, an accomplished Business Development Executive, most recently with De Valk Yachts and prior to that with YachtPlus Limited has joined the e3 team. Read More
Oculus Technologies are pleased to announce plans for more in-depth integration between their YachtEye infotainment product and the onboard Seetrac Tender Tracking Systems. Plans for YachtEye to incorporate additional status feedback from the Seetrac Base Unit (SBU) enables Oculus to develop the informative side of YachtEye’s functionality. Read More
Edmiston have listed the 26 metre Arcadia motor yacht Solar for sale. Solar is a revolution to yachting. With much of her power supply sourced from the sun she is the ultimate ecological yachting experience. This voluminous yacht, particularly the 60m squared aft deck, is certainly not compromised by her green status. Read More
Yachting is all about enjoying the finer things in life, seeing the world's most beautiful locations and enjoying sumptuous, relaxing and exciting journeys all over the world. It is also about getting to know oneself and being open for new experiences. Such wonderful new endeavors can be a true eye-opener. Read More
Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi have added two new sections to their website: 'Captains & Crew Area' and 'Career', created for those who wish to be in direct contact with the extended family formed by Perini Navi and Picchiotti. On top of this, a new version of the website in Russian has been added. Read More
With increasing pressure on governments to raise revenue, ever-changing rules, and differences in tax regulations for (especially) alcohol in relation to other products, Riviera Yacht Support clarifies some fundamental rules regarding the delivery of tax free goods to yachts in the EU. To purchase goods, including alcohol and provisions, tax free, the local Customs Office needs to be satisfied that the goods are to be exported, and consumed outside the EU. Read More
The Cyprus VAT Service has launched new guidelines on VAT payments applicable under the Yacht Leasing Scheme. As a result, effective VAT rates can be reduced to as little as 3.4% of the initial value of a yacht - less than the equivalent in other favoured jurisdictions, including Malta. Under the Scheme, a Cypriot company can purchase a pleasure yacht and enter into a lease-sale agreement for the yacht with a third-party lessee. Read More
New Zealand based boatyard Yachting Developments are nearing completion on build number YD66, a 100ft Sailing Catamaran. YD66 also known as “Q5,” is on schedule to be launched early June 2012. Measuring 100ft in length and a staggering 48 feet in beam the vessel is being built to stringent GL class survey requirements. Read More
At the recent Antibes Yacht Show, Blue Trend presented their latest sales listing, the Couach 2200 Angel III. Built by the French shipyard Couach in 2003, motoryacht Angel III has composite hull, and is powered by twin 1300 hp MTU diesels. Angel III features a spacious sun deck, and carries plenty of toys, such as a waverunner and a large tender. Read More
Superyacht Australia has over the past two years developed a strong relationship with Tourism Australia and is excited by the new Tourism Australia campaign targeted at high net worth tourists. Craig Davidson, General Manager Destination Development for Tourism Australia will be speaking at ASMEX, the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference, about the importance and significance of the Superyacht Sector to Tourism Australia. Read More
Fresh from joining the sea trials of the newly launched Essence 33, designer Andre Hoek is highly enthusiastic about this spectacular Dutch daysailer. “She is built to an incredibly high standard in every respect - few if any day sailors have ever been made to this quality level while also offering such an exceptional performance.” Read More
Northrop & Johnson have announced the sale of Moonraker, the 78’ (24 metre) yacht built by Kelly Archer, New Zealand and with exterior designs by Van de Stadt. Simon J. Turner from Northrop & Johnson and Berthon UK were joint central agents on this deal. Dolphin Yachts presented the buyer in this transaction. Read More
The 44.8m/147ft Reichel-Pugh sloop Visione is a committed and successful contender on the superyacht regatta circuit, so when the Owner decided to enhance performance with a complete new rig, his team knew that a key component in achieving his objectives would be an advanced new boom system. Read More
Mourjan Marinas IGY’s Wayne Shepherd, a well respected veteran of the marine industry, has been promoted to General Manager, Marina Operations. Mr Shepherd has been Mourjan Marinas IGY’s Regional Operations Manager for the past four years and will now take full responsibility of all marinas within the Dubai-based company’s portfolio. Read More
The 59.70 metre superyacht Bacarella was built by Trinity Yachts in 2009 to an in-house design and with interior styling by Bannenberg & Rowell Design. The steel hulled yacht started life at 55 metres but was stretched to nearly 60 metres in mid-build. The superyacht is powered by twin 2,012hp Caterpillar diesel engines. Read More
A new corporate image for the Palma de Mallorca based yacht interior and exterior soft furnishings refit company has been unveiled. Superyacht Interiors Mallorca is the new name of Mel Interiors, led by Gabrielle Watts. After many years of working in the yachting industry, Gabrielle looks forward to driving the Mel Interiors to new levels of success. Read More
The Maldives, one of the best and most fascinating travel destinations in the world, is fast emerging as a world favorite for a superyacht cruising journey. Arriving at the Maldives Archipelago superyachts will encounter groups of 26 atolls, with only a small number inhabited, making up the chain of islands waiting to be discovered. Read More
At the weekend, STP hoisted the super-sloop Aglaia, the biggest yacht ever to have been lifted clear of the water in Mallorca. She also has the world's second longest (at 83 metres) mast in the world. Speaking to STP News, Aglaia's captain, Marc Stevens, considered that safety must come first for big boats like this one. Read More
Today the 144 metre superyacht Topaz was launched at the Lürssen Aumund facility. Not much is known yet about this massive new superyacht, however we do know she has a length of 144 metres, and a gross tonnage of 11,589. Judging by her design features, we are confident that she is designed by Tim Heywood. Read More
Ferretti Custom Line has launched the third hull of the Custom Line 124’, a 38 metre planning superyacht. The yacht was launched in the presence of the owner and his family, and the yard's top management. This is the third Custom Line launched in 2012. The Ferretti Custom Line 124’ is a 37,80 metre yacht with a 7,35 metre beam. Read More
Ferretti Custom Line, a Ferretti Group brand, has launched a Navetta 26 Crescendo, named Immagine. The Crescendo represents further evolution in Ferretti Custom Line’s semi-displacement line; quality, sophisticated harmony, elegance and balance are fundamental values of this line of yachts. Read More
The owner of the Alizul Finance Corporation Ltd. had been looking into the possibility to build an exploration yacht for a long period of time. From 2008 to 2010 several efforts were made to contract the construction of the owner’s vision of an ideal explorer yacht. However, those attempts did not lead to an actual signed contract. Read More
Ionian Princess, one of the finest charter yachts in the world, features a luxurious high gloss varnished mahogany interior, and her very large sundeck. She has proven to be a very successful charter yacht, no doubt thanks to these features. She offers luxurious accommodations for twelve guests, in six elegant cabins, including two master cabins. Read More
For the Dutch, nirvana is to savour a raw herring followed by a swig of good Dutch beer. Oceanco’s latest launch, the 88.50m (290.36ft) yacht Nirvana, with the yard code of Y707, had a proper culinary Dutch send off. A few days after the formal launch party, the crew of Nirvana were treated to an intimate farewell party on April 18th. Read More
Penny Parrot and Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts has listed superyacht Grace E (ex: Andale) for sale. Grace E accommodates a total of twelve guests in six elegant staterooms. Four beautiful staterooms, are on the lower deck, whilst the master stateroom and a spacious VIP stateroom are forward on the main deck. Read More
Tango, Feadship’s Royal Van Lent giant 77.70 metre superyacht was only recently delivered, and the yard has now released an impressive new video of her. Tango is an exceptionally creative and innovative yacht in terms of both the exterior profile and the interior styling. The yacht has a contemporary two-tone exterior. Read More
Porto Montenegro today announced that it had signed a 30 year lease with the “Golden Fleet” to make Porto Montenegro its homeport. The Golden Fleet comprises the Golden Odyssey, Golden Shadow and Golden Osprey and will move from their current homeport of Nice to Porto Montenegro, continuing a landmark year for Porto Montenegro. Read More
One of the world’s largest and most distinctive charter yachts, Titania (ex Apoise), just completed a large refit at Lürssen in Germany, which added 4 metres to her stern. She is designed by Espen Øino, built by world-renowned Lürssen Yachts and launched in 2006. Titania made a short stop in Holland, before heading off to sunnier places. Read More
Superyacht Eleanor Allen has been sold by Michael White and Peter Thompson of Ocean Independence and Edmiston. Eleanor Allen is a beautiful classic motor yacht, built in the late seventies at the world renowed Dutch Feadship yard, to the exacting specifications of the Diana Yacht Design. Read More
René van der Velden Yacht Design has unveiled this snug, boldly handsome all-weather cruiser, ideal for today’s economy-minded families. She was conceived to assure fun, pleasure, and low building and running costs. She is based on a less-costly steel hull, with each living space made as versatile as possible. Read More
With two online auctions already successfully completed, attracting bidders and catalogue entries from all around the world, the directors at The Yacht Auction.com are preparing for the third. “Our second auction produced some very interesting results and at this stage we have two motoryachts under offer.” said Director Andy McDougall. Read More
Rupert Marines latest design is an 80-foot luxury motor yacht intended for owners of super yachts and other demanding customers and designed in cooperation with world-renowned naval architects and designers, the exterior bears the signature of Ted Mannerfelt. This 80-foot yacht is the first in series of Rupert Yachts now in development. Read More
The Permare Group have launched the second Amer 116’, Il Gattopardo. The general arrangement of this luxury yacht is especially noteworthy with three large staterooms, instead of the usual five staterooms found on yachts of this size. On the main deck is the master suite, which features an impressive bathroom with a bathtub. Read More
Last week we reported that the 144 metre superyacht Topaz is ready to launch from the Lürssen Aumund facility. Today we received the latest photo, which shows that the yacht will most likely be launched sometime this week. Not much is known yet about this massive new superyacht, however we do know she has a length of 144 metres. Read More
The 42 metre motor yacht Sheergold (formerly known as Serafina) was built by Amels in 1987 with interior and exterior design by Jon Bannenberg and hull design and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. Here the superyacht is pictured in Viareggio, Italy a couple of weeks ago. Read More
Yachts that are interesting and successfully designed often have two things in common with regards to their design: a clear concept and consistent execution. However, something extra is needed to turn a superyacht into a true vision, balancing guest accommodation with style and luxury, turning a vessel into an experience. Read More
The 144 metre superyacht Topaz is ready to launch from the Lürssen Aumund facility. Just over a year ago we published the first photos of the completed hull and superstructure and it must be said that Lürssen has done an incredible job to launch her again in just over a year. Not much is known yet about this massive new superyacht. Read More
The 97.20 metre superyacht Carinthia VII (project Fabergé) is one of the most icon superyachts ever-build. Designed by British yacht designer Tim Heywood, Carinthia VII was built by the renowned German Lürssen shipyard in 2002. Here she is pictured arriving in Gibraltar and this morning she arrived in Rhodes, Greece. Read More
Yesterday the 73 metre superyacht Plan B (HDW hull number 422) left her building shed for the first time. Built by Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel (formerly HDW), the yacht was ordered before the crisis as part of an order for six yachts of all around the same size. Due to the economic crisis four yachts were cancelled and in addition to Plan B. Read More
Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) have announced that they are now contracted to supply the new Perini Navi 60m series with their latest RDE (Rim Driven Electric) thruster. With the first of the latest model scheduled for delivery in 2013, Hull c.2193 will be the initial Perini with the RDE thruster by OYS. Launched at the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. Read More
Launched in April, superyacht Ouranos has now been delivered by the Admiral Tecnomar Group. Thanks to her twin 3,650hp MTU diesel engines, she can reach a top speed of 24 knots, which makes her one of the fastest tri-deck superyachts around. Following her recent delivery, the charter team of Cape 4 Yachting. Read More
Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts Monaco has listed the 53.30 metre superyacht South for sale with an asking price of € 24,800,000. Built to RINA Charter Yacht Rules, South was built by the Italian Rossi Navi shipyard in 2008. Both the exterior and interior design of superyacht South are from the drawing board of Officina Italiana Design. Read More
Marcel Borgmann of Sea Independent has sold the 25.50 metre Dutch built adventure yacht Zeewoelf to a direct client. Originally built in 1960 as a North Sea fishing cutter, the Zeewoelf turned the tides in the 1980s and became a guard vessel for various oilrigs and eventually ended up in St. Vincent in the 1990s where she underwent a thrilling metamorphosis. Read More
Jupiter, a subsidiary company of the Cerved Group, specializing in the evaluation and the management of risk credit and assets, presented Second Life Top Yachts, the first integrated boat management and resale platform for top class second hand boats, at Genoa Airport Marina on 20th April. On April 20th and 21st, more than 15 motor boats. Read More
The 49.90 metre Al Mirqab III is the fourth Mangusta 165 superyacht and she was delivered in August 2009 from the Overmarine shipyard in Viareggio. Designed by Stefano Righini, Al Mirqab III is powered by triple MTU engines and can reach a top speed in the region of 40 knots. Here the superyacht is seen arriving in Viareggio a couple of weeks ago. Read More
Following the traditional launch ceremony at the shipyard on 14th April, the new Feadship superyacht Hampshire II came into public view for the first time yesterday, 9th May, as she emerged from the Royal van Lent build shed in Holland. The 78.5m yacht will now undergo dock and sea trials, prior to delivery in July 2012. Read More
Sanlorenzo have launched the 7th hull in their 40 Alloy series. The yacht, christened 111, is 40 metres long and has a beam of 7.90 metres. Built in Viareggio, Italy the 40 Alloy series is a sensational line of fast aluminium super yachts with a planning hull. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, the 40 Alloy is powered by two MTUs. Read More
The hull of the 73 metre motor yacht C.2189, the third motor yacht sold by the Perini Navi Group and created in collaboration with Vitruvius Ltd and Philippe Briand, has arrived at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia, from Perini Istanbul Yildiz, the Turkish facility of the Group. The superyacht, the flagship of the Picchiotti-Vitruvius® family, has a state-of-the-art electric/diesel propulsion system. Read More
The team at Dominion Marine Technical Services (DMTS) has recently grown in accordance with demand. Chris Allix, director and founder of Dominion Marine Corporate Services told us why: “As it is a requirement in the UK MCA Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2) that all commercial yachts, over 24m and under 500GT have an effective Mini-ISM system on board...Read More
Mark Hilpern and Matthew Fisher of Camper & Nicholsons have listed one of the world’s largest sloops for sale, the 54.27 metre Tiara. Delivered in May 2004, she features a magnificent interior by John Munford and boasts several unique features, such as a helipad on her aft deck. Capable of transiting the Panama canal, Tiara has an asking price of €21,800,000. Read More
At the recent Hainan Rendezvous the Horizon Shipyard presented their latest Horizon RP120 superyacht Muses. The 36 metre motor yacht was launched in December 2011 from the Taiwanese shipyard and she was following the launch of Lady Gaga, she is the second yacht over 100ft built by Horizon for a Chinese client. Read More
Evidently April brought more than just showers to Fraser Yachts on the west coast. The yacht broker’s San Diego office sold a record number of 7 yachts in one month, ranging from 36’ to 115’. James Nason, one of Fraser Yachts’ top Sales Brokers on the west coast, notably had 4 (of the 7) closings in just one week. Read More
Earlier this week the sales team of Y.CO listed the 90 metre sailing yacht Athena for sale and now they have listed another Royal Huisman sailing yacht for sale, the J-Class Hanuman. Asking $ 18,000,000, Hanuman is the modern recreation of Tommy Sopwith’s beautiful 41.3m/135.5’ “Super-J” class yacht, Endeavour II. Read More
Olga Smirnova of MZ Yachts has listed the Pershing 115 Mistral 55 for charter. This is the first time that this unique fast open superyacht is available for charter. Mistral 55 underwent a complete refit in 2011 (details here) and thanks to twin 3,700hp MTU diesel engines and one 5,100hp Vericor TF 50 gas turbine, Mistral 55 can reach an impressive top speed of 50 knots. Read More
The Heesen 4400 superyacht Jems pictured cruising in the Caribbean in December 2011. The luxury motor yacht was delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2009 and was on display at the Antigua Yacht Charter Show. The Omega Architects designed superyacht is available for charter through Y.CO. Read More
The Southern Wind shipyard in Cape Town, South Africa has recently launched the first SW 102 DS sailing yacht, christened Almagores II. The yacht was commissioned by an Italian owner, who is a keen sailor, but owned a motor yacht before. Designed by Nauta Yacht Design and Farr Yacht Design, Almagores II will complete her sea trials in the Table Bay water. Read More
Sardinia Yacht Services (SYS), part of the Luise Group and Associate Partner of BWA Yachting, has announced that after arduous and challenging negotiations carried out on behalf of their clients, that they have been successful in obtaining reimbursements to the Sardinia “luxury tax” as it was more informally known (regional law N. 4/2006) which were charged to superyachts in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Read More
On Friday 4th of May the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio launched the first Benetti Classic Supreme 132’ superyacht. Designed by Stefano Righini, the first in the series features a contemporary interior to a design of Francois Zuretti. The technical launch of the motor yacht marks the beginning of a long series of tests and inspections. Read More
Wally has successfully launched the stunning Bugatti blue coloured 50 metre sailing yacht Better Place, the world’s largest sloop in carbon fibre developed on the lines of Tripp Design with the interiors by Wetzels Brown Partners, and uniquely classified RINA Green Star. The Wally 50m touched the water after the owner’s wife smashed the champagne bottle on the keel bulb. Read More
Sailing yacht Deva was built in Germany in 1930 by the Krupp Germania Werft. The exterior design of the 47.50 metre schooner is by the well-known Cox & Stevens design studio, while she features an interior design by Giorgetti & Magrini. Here Deva is pictured sailing in North Tyrrenian waters in May 2011. Read More
A few days before the launching of the Wally 164 superyacht Better Place at ISA Yachts, in Ancona, Italy, Hall Spars’ experts successfully completed the stepping of her 67.5 metre long carbon mast, the longest ever manufactured by the US facility. The 50m sailing yacht has been equipped with a four-spreader high modulus carbon mast. Read More
SuperYachtsMonaco has listed the 50 metre fast support yacht Umbra for sale. Umbra is a very lightly used Damen Sea Axe yacht support vessel which has been heavily customised for use by an experienced yacht owner's fleet. The vessel can achieve 21 knots and features ingenious solutions such as removable accommodation pod. Read More
Darrell Hall of Yachtzoo has listed the 46 metre sailing yacht Infinity for sale with an asking price of € 8,950,000. The luxury sailing yacht was built in Turkey by Cobra Yacht in 2011. Infinity’s contemporary interior features an immense saloon and six large staterooms for 12 guests. Built out of could moulded mahogany, Infinity is RINA classed. Read More
Doha’s Lusail Marina celebrates turning one in June by inviting guests to enjoy one-month complimentary berthing at the stunning Mourjan Marinas IGY-managed facility, located in Lusail City. The anniversary marks the end of a successful first year for Lusail Marina, which welcomed its first yacht in June 2011. Read More
Last Saturday the winners of the World Superyacht Awards were announced at the luxurious Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey. The most prestigious awards, Motor Yacht of the Year and Sailing Yacht of the Year, were won by the 77 metre Feadship superyacht Tango and the 67 metre Alloy Yachts superyacht Vertigo. Read More
The quality of the power available onboard yachts has never been more important. Thanks to the modern rectifier technology used in motor drives, UPS systems, battery charging stations, light dimmers and computers, a significant improvement in comfort levels has been attained. At the same time, however, these modern technologies have an impact on harmonic distortion in the electrical distribution circuits onboard. Read More
Following their recent apointment as the central agent for the sale of the 77.73m superyacht Lone Ranger, the sales team of Y.CO has listed another impressive and well-known superyacht, the super sailing yacht Athena. At 90m (295ft), Athena is one of the largest sailing yachts launched since the 1930’s – the golden age of yachting which she reflects to her essence. Read More
Today the Turkish superyacht builder Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts launched their latest superyacht, the 72.60 metre Vicky (build number NB54). Vicky features exterior and interior design by H2 Yacht Design, while Hydro Tec was responsible for her naval architecture. With her length of 72.60 metres motor yacht Vicky is the largest yacht launched by the Turkish yacht builder. Read More
Deservedly so, IAG Yachts was proud to announce the worldwide debut of their very first 100ft superyacht model, named Electra. Successfully aiming for perfection in design and craftsmanship, as well as excellence in materials and performance, this superyacht is a collaboration between the shipyard and Italian design studios YD&AS and R.E.D.S. Read More
The black hulled sailing yacht Marie was built by the Dutch Vitters shipyard in 2010 and designed by Hoek Naval Architectes. The owner is a keen admirer of antique weapons and there are some two tonnes of antique weaponry onboard Marie. This picture of the 54.64 metre superyacht was taken yesterday in Taiohae Bay, Marquises. Read More
Jonathan Barbe of the Edmiston Monaco office has listed the brand new superyacht Aslec 4 for sale with an asking price of € 26,125,000. The 45 metre motor yacht was launched by the Rossi Navi shipyard in Viareggio at the beginning of March and features exterior design by Tommaso Spadolini. Read More
Bob McKeage of Merle Wood & Associates has joined Kent Chamberlain of Chamberlain Yachts to list the 44 metre superyacht Summerwind for sale. Her price has seen dropped by more than 40% from $ 4,950,000 to $ 2,950,000 and she is being offered as is, where is. Summerwind was built by the Cheoy Lee shipyard in 1996. Read More
The latest superyacht to arrive at the Icon Yachts facility in Harlingen, The Netherlands is the 41.30 metre superyacht Seven Sins. Captained by Martin Andersson, Seven Sins arrived on Wednesday coming from the Caribbean island Antigua. Alongside M/Y Seven Sins, Icon Yachts is also busy with the refit of M/Y Rahil, which is nearly completed. Read More
Rino Di Maggio of the Italian yacht brokerage company Self Concept has listed the Mangusta 108 Limited Edition Zahir for sale. Asking € 5,500,000 (VAT Paid), Zahir was built by Overmarine in 2006 as hull number 21 in their Mangusta 108 series. Zahir is built to Bureau Veritas class and has only had one owner since her launch.
During the recent MYBA yacht show in Genova, Italy, a non EU yacht was boarded by Italian Customs, suspecting it to be there under temporary admission. After three days of scrutinising documents and asking questions, the customs authorities were happy that it had been formally imported and was free to circulate in EU waters. Read More
Designed by Tim Heywood, superyacht Fortunate Sun was built at Oceanfast in Western Australia in 2003. She was built as Perfect Prescription, for an owner who used to own another Oceanfast, now named Perfect Persuation. Fortunate Sun is the only large superyacht to feature an interior design by Tim Heywood. Read More
Groundbreaking recognition from Lloyds Register for Ocean Management’s Green Passport initiative, implemented on the new Amels 212. She will become the first superyacht in the world to be awarded a Green Passport by Lloyds Register. The initiative for putting the yacht forward for the Green Passport came from Ocean Management. Read More
37 South informs us that expedition charter yacht SuRi will soon be coming out of the yard after her 11 metre extension and is she will be available for charter for a limited time in the Sea of Cortez during the Month of September, before continuing her journey down the South American coast and on to Antarctica. Read More
Holland Jachtbouw has delivered the J-class yacht Rainbow. Based upon the lines of the original America’s Cup winner in 1934, this spectacular 40-metre J features a high-end superyacht interior and a unique hybrid propulsion and power system inside a racing boat hull, all topped off by a grand prix racing deck and rig. Read More
Burgess has announced their appointment as Joint Sales Central Agents, together with Expedition Yachts International, for the distinguished custom built expedition yacht Copasetic. This high endurance world cruiser successfully combines the character of a commercial research vessel with the luxury of a private yacht. Read More
Superyacht Akula will be arriving in the Med and will be available for viewing at the Monaco Grand Prix, a broker’s open day to be organised prior to the Grand Prix. Originally built in Holland, her condition today reflects her high standard of construction and the maintenance and care that has followed throughout her life. Read More
Camper & Nicholsons’ Cesme Marina is pleased to announce winning the latest in a succession of awards. Following victory at the 2011 Real Estate Awards at ArkiPARC and being named “Best Marina” by the Dünya Newspaper and Deniz News Agency, the marina has now been awarded “Best Tourism Investment”. Read More
Seen here on the 'Billionaire’s Quay' at The International Yacht Club d’Antibes (IYCA), from left to right: the 86 metre Kingdom 5KR, built by the Italian yard Benetti in 1980, the 86 metre Feadship Ecstasea, built in 2004, the 86 metre Oceanco Sunrays, from 2010, and the 78 metre Montkaj, built in 1995 bt Dutch yard Amels. Read More
London has been named the best place to visit in the world for the first time but it's not hard to see why. Hosting the Olympics Games and celebrating the Royal Jubilee this year, London has been voted the hottest destination of 2012. In preparation, Royal Docks 2012 is gearing up to welcome superyachts from all over the world in less than 3 months' time. Read More
Heesen Yachts has announced that on Saturday April 28th 2012 YN 15747 was christened MY Lady Petra by her Owners. Launched at the facility in Oss this new vessel is the eighth in Heesen’s award-winning 47metre class. This project, is very special for the Company as the client is Frans Heesen himself. Read More
When I attended the launch of the 36.40-metre explorer yacht Lars in the Dutch town of Hardinxveld Giessendam, I learned of the owner's plans to take the yacht on a maiden voyage to the Baltic, and onward from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla. Eventually, Lars will take her owners even further, on expeditions to the North Pole region. Read More
Yachting Partners International has been appointed as the Central Agents for the charter of Benetti motor yacht Meamina. Meamina can accommodate 12 guests in 4 double and 2 twin cabins and will be available for in the Mediterranean. The 59 metre superyacht was built by Benetti in 2009 to a design by Stefano Natucci. Read More
The 74 metre Nobiskrug project 423 is well underway in Germany. The hull of the yacht was built by HDW (now Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel), and her delivery is scheduled for 2013. Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel and Nobiskrug are members of an international group of shipyards with operational sites in Germany, England, France, Greece and Abu Dhabi. . Read More
The finish of a yacht is everything. It sets the standard for the vessel from the day she leaves the yard, and a yacht that ‘has the finish’ turns heads wherever she goes. The 47 metre Aquamarina certainly turned heads when she sailed out of Rivergate Marina & Shipyard after an intense six month maintenance period. Read More
Foulques de Raigniac of Gaspard Yachts has announced their appointment as the central agents for the sale of the luxury tug Alter Ego. The yacht was built in Germany by Veb J Warnke in 1990. In 1999 the former tug was converted into a superyacht by CMN Yacht Division. She was refitted again in 2010/2011. Read More
Designed by German Frers, sailing yacht Rebecca was built at Pendennis in 1999. She was built for an owner who wanted to combine all of the best elements of yachts from the mid-19th century to the modern day, in a stylish, eye-catching yacht which would give high performance under sail. Robin Black designed her light and elegant interior. Read More
World record adventurer Alan Priddy has chosen to use Cerion Energy’s DAME Award winning GO2 diesel fuel additive onboard Accomplish More for the Company85 Global Challenge round the World powerboat record attempt this year. The Challenge is a bid by British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy to design and build the fastest and most efficient wave-piercing powerboat to circumnavigate the globe. Read More
Northrop & Johnson have added superyacht Dream (ex: Excellence III) to their charter fleet. Truly one of the world’s most admired superyachts designed by Donald Starkey and crafted by the highly acclaimed German shipyard, Abeking & Rasmussen, Dream enjoys an enviable reputation in yachting circles. Read More
HISWA Multimedia has announced a structural reduction of 15% on rates for stand space and berths at the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show 2012. This will be calculated on top of the early bird discount (15%) for bookings made by March 31, and the general discount for members of the HISWA Association (15%). Read More
The Singapore Yacht Show returned in style last week, attracting an excellent turnout of really high quality visitors to fully justify the participation from some of the world’s top yacht exhibitors. The 2nd edition inspired visitors and exhibitors alike with a fuller and finer line-up of some of the world’s most talked-about superyachts. Read More
One month after M5’s (ex. Mirabella V) arrival in Falmouth, the yacht has been de-stepped in advance of her docking down in Pendennis Shipyard for her substantial 13 month refit. Located at A & P Falmouth’s Queen’s Wharf, an ideal site for an operation of this scale, the 40-man mast lifting team was onsite at 4:45 am Friday morning. Read More
Riviera Yacht Support in Antibes, are the leading providers on the Côte d’Azur of the WSET wine tasting qualification, an invaluable course for anyone working in the field of luxury yachting, or wishing to learn more about the world of wine. A few weeks ago I enrolled in the WSET level 2 wine course, an official qualification for wine tasting. Read More
Burgess and Dubois Yachts have listed the 29.1 metre (96ft) performance sailing yacht Alcanara for sale. Built under Lloyds Register survey to exacting standards for an Olympic yachtsman by America's and Admiral's Cup winning builder Steve Ward, Alcanara was launched in early 2009. Alcanara is for sale asking €6,800,000. Read More
To meet the growing demand for its marine services and facilities Austal has officially announced the opening of its Marine Support Base in Henderson, Western Australia. Located adjacent to Austal’s Henderson shipyard, the Henderson Marine Support Base provides comprehensive refit, repair and maintenance services. Read More
The first launch from Kestrel Superyachts made her first public appearance at last weeks Antibes Yacht Show. The ketch Kestrel was the lone sail boat in a row of motoryachts of various sizes but was the one that drew the crowds. The project was started just over 6 years ago by Peter Cooke with a team of Irish/Scottish investors. Read More
The 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show opened its doors to the public this Friday, at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, bringing together some of the world’s top yacht builders, yacht brokers and luxury brands to entice Asia’s growing class of high net worth individuals. Some 10 – 15 world-famous superyachts are on display. Read More
The 49.95 metre luxury charter yacht JO, built by Benetti in 2004, has an interior designed by Zuretti, and features cherry woods and natural oak and a distinctive choice of fabrics. The Stefano Natucci designed superyacht offers a unique choice of equipment and toys. JO is offered for charter through Camper & Nicholsons International. Read More
Because of business expansion Lanka Marine, a leading Italian company specialised in supplying natural stone to private homes, superyachts, and aircraft interiors, is looking for two skilled and knowledgeable project managers. The project managers will be the link between designers and interior outfitters, and their role is to plan, execute, and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Read More
Freek van der Vliet at Van der Vliet Quality Yachts has listed the Truly Classic Bontekoning for sale. She is a 24 metre yacht, built in Holland in 2006, and has proven to be a very attractive and successful charter yacht. On board Bontekoning you'll find an extraordinary Art Deco interior, features classic detailing throughout. Read More
Horizon recently launched and successfully sea tried the new EP148 Horizon Polaris, which is the largest flagship built by Horizon as well as the largest BV Ice classed private yacht built in Asia. Measuring 148 feet in length, Polaris is built for any cruising destination with a steel hull, aluminum superstructure and bulbous bow. Read More
In news reflecting an upturn in yacht brokerage market conditions, International Yacht Collection’s Chany Sabates III reports that Sunday Money and Finish Line, two amazing yachts affiliated with the automotive racing industry, closed within one week of each other. Finish Line is a prime example of Lazzara’s evolution of superb yachts. Read More
Northrop & Johnson has announced the addition of Scott Carlson to the Fort Lauderdale team and Solenn de Braux in the South of France, as Charter Brokers. Scott grew up in Holland, Michigan where he started sailing on his father's boat.Solenn de Braux was born in Senegal, lived in Kenya, the Congo, and Mexico before moving to the US . Read More
Fraser Yachts' Antoine Larricq and Neal Esterly have listed the Heesen superyacht Satori for sale. With sleek lines and at 50 metres, she is one of the world's fastest vessels of this size, impressively reaching top speeds of up to 24 knots. Award-winning French designer Rémi Tessier took on her interior design. Read More
Baris Yurek of Baris Yurek Naval Architecture and Yacht Design has send us some interesting renderings of a vessel that wasn't designed to be a superyacht, but that could easily become a luxury yacht. Project Istanbul was designed for a Turkish Tourism Company to be a VIP Tour Boat for short cruises on the Bosphorus. Read More
Saturday 14th April 2012 marked the launch of one of Redman Whiteley Dixon’s (RWD), most significant projects to date, Hampshire II, a 78.5m motor yacht. Masterfully built by Feadship, with interior and exterior design by the Hampshire-based design studio and project managed by the team at Edmiston. Read More
Edmiston has announce their appointment as the exclusive central agents for RV Pegaso, the 74 metre research and exploration vessel designed by H2 design with an interior by Mark Berryman. Built for an experienced yacht owner with a passion for the sea, RV Pegaso is the only true, privately owned expedition and research vessel afloat today. Read More
Christina G is a luxury superyacht built by Kingship in 2010, and is the second yacht in the Magellan 110 series. The Magellan 110 is the result of Kingship pulling together an all-star cast that includes stylist by Pieter Beeldsnijder of PB Design, Holland’s Vripack engineering and naval architecture, and Luiz de Basto’s interior design. Read More
A superyacht division will again be part of Australia's premier keelboat event, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week from August 17 to 25. This will be the 29th staging of the regatta, which is sailed on the tropical, island-laced waters of the Whitsunday region off the coast of Queensland. Hamilton Island sits as the centrepiece of the Whitsundays. Read More
The year started off on the right foot for the Admiral Tecnomar Group, which signed a new contract for a Nadara 38 metre superyacht. The sales occurred just prior to the delivery of latest superyacht Ouranos, a 45 metre. Powered by twin 2,580 kW MTU engines, the new Nadara 38 metre is expected to top out over 28 knots. Read More
The latest superyacht to join the charter fleet of Edmiston is Paramour. This fantastic CMN is undergoing an extensive € 4 million refit which will be completed by June. Paramour offers excellent volume for 10 guests, with well-appointed living areas, a spacious and flexible accommodation layout, and generous decks and sun-lounging areas. Read More
After an exhaustive worldwide search, Oceania Marine has announced the appointment of its new marine coatings manager. Andy Shephard is leaving his base in Holland and moving to Whangarei, New Zealand to take over management of Oceania Marine Coatings as of May 2012 providing the company with the benefit of his extensive experience. Read More
Heesen Yachts has announced its participation at the Singapore Yacht Show. “Asia is a growing market for the superyacht industry. The fact that an increasing number of superyachts are making their appearance in the region is a sign of interest in this yachting destination” says Mark Cavendish. Read More
Steve Reoch at All Ocean Yachts has send us a Sergio Cutolo conversion proposal of Proteus, the 53.3m/175’ ABS Research Vessel that is currently for sale for $3,850,000. Built at Rysco Shipyard in Florida in 1977 as an offshore supply vessel, she is a sistership to Perfect Life (ex: French Look). She was converted in 2005. Read More
Y.CO has listed the 77.73 metre Lone Ranger for sale. This spectacular vessel started her life in 1973 as an ocean going tug. For her first twenty years she worked towing oil platforms, floating docks and other ships around the world as well as salvaging casualties, including tankers, freighters and bulk carriers. Read More
The 60 metre superyacht Paloma was built by the Japanese shipyard Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Ind. in 1965. Paloma was refitted a few years ago in Malta, and is in great condition. She can accommodate up to 12 guests, as well as a crew of 12. She is seen here earlier this season cruising in the Caribbean. Read More
Jeremy Bottau of Bilgin Yachts has taken over the central agency sales listing of two superyachts, currently under construction at the Turkish yard. The Classic 160 N°1, which will launch in May 2012, and t he Classic N°2 under construction and to be delivered in the begining of 2013. The yachts are for sale with an asking price of € 9,150,000. Read More
Superyacht Tenders and Toys has teamed up with luxury goods customisers, Venom Design, to create a set of ultra-modified jet-skis for a client with a large motor yacht. Three top-of-therange Seadoo RXT 260 jet-skis capable of 70 mph are being completely restyled to match the look of the 60 metre motor yacht. Read More
Yacht Exports, has announced that it has officially expanded its international yacht transport services to the Far East. The expansion comes as a response to a recent increase in the demand for such services, and Yacht Exports is one of the few companies in the world, that has the principal to provide it on a regular basis. Read More
The Italian Overmarine Group will again participate in the Yare (Yachting, After Sales and Refit Exhibition) which starts on thursday. The event, in its second edition, takes place in Viareggio, the Italian capital for the construction of superyachts, and hometown of Mangusta, Overmarine Group's flagship brand. Read More
Exhibitors left last week's Antibes Yacht Show show’s 6th year with a smile. Indeed, 13,380 visitors came to admire the 130 yachts on display. It seems that the changeable weather simply pushed away the curious, yet did not discourage buyers to come. Brokers are pleased to have received quality visits. Read More
Port Louis Marina experienced their busiest summer yet in 2011 and is already looking forward to repeating and improving upon its success this coming season with their highly competitive “low season” rates now available. Camper & Nicholsons’ Caribbean flagship marina in Grenada is open year round. Read More
Shortly after the end of the St Barths Regatta, Hanuman, who had come last of the four Js by the smallest of margins, was withdrawn from the 2012 UK events programme; a big disappointment to all those looking forward to seeing her in UK waters. Endeavour has also announced that the owner has business elsewhere and cannot attend. Read More
Construction is well underway for the second Codecasa 42 metre Vintage superyacht at from the Viareggio based shipyard. The latest addition to this vintage series has her naval architecture and the exterior design done by the in-house team of Codecasa and features an interior by Della Role Design. Read More
Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts, and Marine Marketing International has jointly listed the Baglietto superyacht Ilios for sale. Ilios is a 1988 36 metre Italian built Aluminium yacht, capable of cruising at 24 knots. Ilios accommodates up to ten guests in 4 cabins, and offers a light interior designed by Stefano Righini. Read More
With potential Superyacht clients being reluctant to commission new yachts, the refit and refurbishing aspect of the Superyacht business will grow over the next couple of years. At Ron Holland Design they are already involved in a number of major refit design projects, such as the world’s largest sailing sloop, M5. Read More
The 75.13 metre Phocea Sailing yacht Phocea was built as a single-handed race yacht, built to compete in the Observer Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Race. After racing the Atlantic in 1976, she was converted to a cruise ship by the French shipyard DCAN. In 1999/2000 her owner ordered a major interior and exterior refit. Read More
Following the launch of the Guest training syllabus- introduced to the industry by the PYA in 2011- bluewater training school has spent the past 6 months developing the interior course programme to suit the new framework and help interior crew gain the necessary qualifications in line with their roles onboard. Read More
The 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show opens its doors to the public this Friday, bringing together some of the world’s top yacht builders, yacht brokers and luxury brands to entice Asia’s growing class of high net worth individuals. With some 10 – 15 world-famous superyachts on display, the show runs from April 27th-29th. Read More
The China (Shanghai) International Boat Show is the longest established boat & yacht exhibition in China, covering displays of its whole industry chain, since its launch in 1996. CIBS has progressively established itself as an endorser and facilitator for yachting culture. CIBS provides a platform for all industry products. Read More
Jongert has unveiled the designs for the new Jongert 42MY. The yard often works together with leading designers in the industry. German Frers designed the new line of modern sailing yachts, while Guido de Groot, a well-respected designer for the motoryacht line, helped fill the gap between the 39-metre Lucia M and the 50-metre 500LE. Read More
The Perini Navi Group, known worldwide for their large sailing and motor yachts, will participate in the second edition of Yare – an international show on Yachting After Sales & Refit - that will be held in Viareggio from the 26th to the 29th of April, 2012. The Perini Navi Group will have its own stand inside the Superyachts Builder Tent. Read More
Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona’s technical area has set up a painting division to provide clients with a permanent, agile and high quality yacht painting service, thanks to an agreement with the Spanish company ADP. Since March, the new yacht painting service offers a wide array of solutions. Read More
Edmiston's Alex Busher has listed a 60 metre berth for sale, with 15 years remaining on the lease. Centrally located in the Mediterranean, Cap D’Ail is an ideal embarking and disembarking port with excellent transport links through Nice airport and Monaco heliport. The superyacht berth is listed at € 5,900,000. Read More
Northrop & Johnson has announced the sale of Scirocco, the 24 metre Sunseeker, listed by Paul Daubner. MacDonald Yacht Brokerage represented the seller. Scirocco performs as well as she looks. This sleek European beauty has been improved and maintained to the highest standards by an experienced yachtsman. Read More
The 38 metre Catamaran superyacht Zenith, seen here on this archive photo, has been launched in Australia. The project was built by Sabre Catamarans in Perth, WA, at the Austal yard. The vessel’s sleek lines, the result of collaboration with Waterline Yacht Design, feature a stylish mix of modern and motor yacht styling cues. Read More
The 96 metre private superyacht Limitless was built in Germany in 1997 at the Lürssen yard. She is designed by the office of the late Jon Bannenberg. Limitless fearures an interior designed by Francois Catroux, who also designed the beautiful interior of another Lürssen giant, EOS. Limitless is owned by an American owners. Read More
During the Antibes Yacht Show last week I was invited by Hill Robinson to have lunch onboard superyacht Elisabeth F. The luxury motor yacht was just anchored off the beautiful old town of Antibes and with one of the large tenders we were brought to the yacht where the crew was waiting for us. Read More
Boat Asia celebrated two decades serving Singapore and the South East Asia region with solid onsite sales and many high-potential ongoing talks, organizers TMX said, based on official survey feedback. Boat Asia 2012 ran from 12-15th April at Marina at Keppel Bay, featured a line-up of more than 50 luxury yachts. Read More
It has been confirmed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, title sponsor of the Round the Island Race and title sponsor of triple Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie CBE, that Ben's final public racing appearance prior to his bid for a fourth Gold medal in his Finn, will be on board the Big Class yacht Eleonora E, a schooner with some impressive statistics. Read More
Late last year, Bay Ship and Yacht Co. (BSY) located in Alameda, California in collaboration with naval architects Kirilloff and Associates of Green Cove springs, Florida, and Jeffrey Botwin of Herringbone Design of Los Angeles, California were awarded the contract to lengthen the expedition yacht SuRi by adding a 11 metre mid-body hull. Read More
Andy Roy has been appointed the new Chairman of the Isle of Man Yacht Forum. Andy is a principal of Baker Tilly Isle of Man and director of Bennett Roy Maritime. He has been involved in the yachting industry for over thirty years and brings considerable experience to his new role as Chairman of the Forum. Read More
Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited (“MSCB”), a signposting division of financial products specifically for Superyacht crew, is for the third year executive sponsors at the 5 th Dovaston Crew Show this week in Palma. Its stand will be positioned opposite the main bar, similar to last year. In addition MSCB will be sponsoring the satellite bar. Read More
The growing reputation of Phuket Island as a major ‘Superyacht Hub in Asia’ is supported by the prestigious annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous. The largest gathering in Asia of both motor and sail superyachts from around the world is held over the holiday season December 16-18 in Phuket, Thailand. Read More
Megaway Engineering and Northrop and Johnson have announced the successful launch of Singapore's first newbuild superyacht for more than 20 years. The Megaway 128 was recently launched and completed sea trials and will be on display at the forthcoming Singapore Yacht Show held April 27-29 at Sentosa Cove. Read More
Vince Krivanek at All Ocean Yachts sold the 29 metre Inace (29m) Long Range Cruiser, Audacious. This is the third time that Vince Krivanek has sold this boat. He was the broker for the build, the listing broker and now selling broker. Audacious is a beautiful, classic aft raised Pilothouse Expedition yacht, originally built by Inace Yachts in 2003. Read More
Anchored just off the shores of the lush and luxurious South China-based Mandarin Oriental resort, we were invited to a private viewing of 51 metres superyacht Northern Sun during the successful 2012 rendition of the Hainan Rendezvous. The 5-star resort provided the most appropriate setting to start off a viewing of this magnificent superyacht. Read More
Just delivered by Nobiskrug, the fabulous 74 metre yacht Mogambo is designed by Reymond Langton. Mogambo’s sleek and contemporary interior is a sensational blend of sophistication and extravagance which is certain to please even the most discerning guest. She is available for charter through the Hill Robinson Antibes office. Read More
Jeff Partin of Fraser Yachts has joined Burgess to list superyacht Blue Ice for sale. Built by in 2009 by Palmer Johnson, Blue Ice is a spectacular superyacht of all aluminium construction and is the 5th hull in this successful range of performance yachts. Powered by twin MTU 16 V 3650bhp diesel engines Blue Ice comfortably cruises at 24 knots. Read More
Fitzroy Yachts has announced that they have signed an order for a new 37.5 metre fast cruising sloop. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, with an interior by Design Unlimited, the yacht is being built for European owners, and she will be their first yacht. The yacht, to be known by her hull number FY17, is an all aluminium design. Read More
There have been many attempts to launch shared ownership into the world of superyachting by everything from timeshare to fractional ownership, but Yacht Marketing Limited, who are behind the new 'Curvelle' luxury power 'Super-Catamaran', have taken a fresh approach. The vision is fast taking shape at the Curvelle shipyard. Read More
Camper & Nicholsons International's Carine Zanotti has announced that CNI has been appointed Charter Central Agency for the brand new Eurocraft-built 43.5 metre explorer Baron Trenck. Superyacht Baron Trenck is fully available in both the West and the East Mediterranean at a weekly rate starting from €135,000. Read More
Adelheid Chirco of Ocean Independence has listed the 26 metre Melange for charter. Melange offers accommodation up to 9 guests, in well equipped guest quarters, consisting of one full beam master, one double and two twin bed cabins, one of which also features a pullman berth. Melange is available for charters in Croatia. Read More
Edmiston's Tom Lilley and Tomaso Polli have listed superyacht La Sultane for sale. La Sultane provides guests with every possible luxury you have come to expect on a yacht of this class. Launched at the very end of 2006 she was designed with a robust steel hull whilst maintaining her high luxury feel and wide open outdoor spaces. Read More
Only one week to the opening of the second edition of Yare the refit and after sales operations show, that will take place in Viareggio from Apruil 26th to 29th. Despite the critical situation of the yachting industry – or probably because of this – over 120 exhibitors (15% coming from 8 European countries) will take part to the event. Read More
The 96 metre superyacht Vava II was christened on 10th September 2011 at Devonport Yachts in the UK. She was recently delivered to her owners, and has been cruising the Caribbean since, where she was seen in Anguilla by one of our readers. Superyacht Vava II, designed by Redman Whitely Dixon with an interior by Remi Tessier. Read More
The well-known Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has launched their fifth superyacht in the SD122 line. Christened Souraya, hull 120 measures 38 metres. She is powered by twin 1670 HP Caterpillar C32 diesels, and has a maximum speed of 17 knots. Unique features of this fifth launch include eucalyptus wood parquet floors with opaque finishing. Read More
Icon Yachts has launched superyacht Maidelle, also known as project Midlandia. The 62 metre Maidelle is the third superyacht built and launched by the shipyard in the North of Holland. She follows superyachts Icon, and Baton Rouge. Like her sistership Icon, Maidelle's exterior is designed by Redman Whiteley & Dixon. Read More
Savage Marine Ltd, leading specialists in lighting solutions for the superyacht industry, are pleased to announce the addition of “Mood Magic” by Lumotics Marine to their LED and halogen lighting product portfolio. “Mood Magic”, an intelligent, multi channel driver and controller unit, is the latest product to be included in Savage Marineʼs product and lighting system solutions. Read More
Camper & Nicholsons International has appointed two new charter brokers. Charter broker Cristabel Nye will join the CNI team in London, and senior charter manager Carine Zanotti joins the Charter Marketing Division team. Read More
Sunseeker International today reached another landmark in its illustrious history when founder Robert Braithwaite laid the first gelcoat on the mould of the new Sunseeker 155 Yacht, due for completion in December 2013. The Sunseeker 155 Yacht is the largest build to date undertaken by the Poole Shipyard. Read More
OmniAccess has launched a new web based Customer Service Portal (CSP) and an iCSP, the world’s first iPhone App to allow its BroadBEAM customers to access useful information about their marine VSAT services at any time and location around the world via a mobile device. Read More
Inspired by the shape of the Opera House in Sidney, superyacht concept Pendendo, designed by Docq Concepts, measures 95 metres. Pendendo is designed to accommodate 20 guests divided over 5 decks. Four guest cabins and four VIP cabins are located on the Lower deck, with the principal stateroom forward on the main deck. Read More
The third edition of the annual Hainan Rendez-Vous took place on April 5th to 8th and drew more high net worth visitors, more yachts, and more ultra-lifestyle brands to the shores of tropical Sanya City than did the two previous editions of the show. The four-day event generated billions of RMB in business. Read More
We just received this beautiful new photo of Feadship Drizzle, taken off the coast of Holland. The 67.27 metre (220’8”) yacht was launched on January 21st,has been created for clients who were inspired by the 2005 Feadship Twizzle (now Issana), of which they were the second owners and had renamed Drizzle. Read More
International Yacht Collection (IYC) has announced the recent appointments of Jennifer Howarth—International Crew Placement Director—and Katya Jaimes—Yacht Charter Agent. As IYC continues consolidation of its global services portfolio for an increasingly global clientele, the addition of both Howarth and Jaimes is further evidence of the firm’s long-standing reputation for innovation. Read More
Seen here in Dubrovnik, Al Said measures 155 metres, making her the world's third largest yacht, after Eclipse and Dubai. She belongs to the ruler of Oman, and is seen in this photo together with her 136 metre dedicated support vessel Fulk Al-Salamah. The previous Al Said was a 103 metre superyacht, built in 1982 in Italy. Read More
The star-studded “Bid To Save The Earth” Green Auction at Christie’s in New York on 10 April, 2012, attracted a powerhouse crowd from Hollywood’s elite to society’s crème de la crème, all gathering for a glittering night of entertainment, fashion and an over-the-top live “fantasy auction” to raise money for critical environmental causes. Read More
Tomaso Polli of Edmiston has announced the sale of the 34.95 metre superyacht Stella Fiera, with Teknik Makina acting on behalf of the buyers. The luxury motor yacht was built by Benetti in 1998 as the first in their Classic series and was refitted in 2008. Superyacht Stella Fiera was asking € 3,300,000. Read More
Asia's superyacht broker Simpson Superyachts has partnered with Cannes-based Blue Coast Yachts to promote the brand in Asia. Blue Coast Yachts is founded by leading designer Jean-Jaques Coste of Coste Design & Partners, an international award winning boutique design firm that has been at the forefront of the catamaran market. Read More
Equinoxe Yachts has just announced their appointment as the new central agents for the sale of the Wally 80 Tango. Tango was built by Wally in 2006, and is the best Wally 80 currently available on the market. She is in immaculate condition, and her new central agent has just lowered her asking price from € 3,900,000 to € 3,000,000. Read More
Jeremy Bottau of Bilgin Yachts has taken over the central agency sales listing of superyacht Tatiana, a new 45 metre conceptual superyacht designed by acclaimed German designer Joachim Kinder. At first glance, Tatiana’s exterior immediately stands out because of her sleek and fluent lines. Tatiana is asking € 14,500,000. Read More
Denison Yacht Sales recently hired eight new yacht brokers and a charter fleet manager. The new hires will expand the company's presence at its Florida and California offices. Joining the Fort Lauderdale brokerage are Skip Denison, Juan Pasch, Peter Quintal, and Gene Echols. Juan will specifically be assisting in the sale of new Beneteau G.T.'s. New brokers to the California location include Dave Millett, Rick Peters, John Zagorski and Ed Gillespie. Read More
The 4th Asia-Pacific Superyacht Conference is staged two days before the Singapore Yacht Show – Asia’s first superyacht-focused boat show. Taking place at ONE ͦ15 Marina Club from the 25th – 26th April, this year’s conference welcomes an international line-up of speakers and panellists who will debate a range of topics and provide key market insight to delegates looking to grow their businesses in Asia-Pacific. Over 150 yachting professionals from around the world are expected to take part. Read More
The Italian shipyard Filippetti will bring the Navetta 26 to Shanghai for the 17th edition of the CIBS (China International Boat Show). From 19 to 22 April, the Filippetti yacht will be on display, where she will be one of the largest yachts in the show. With the Navetta 26, the shipyard presents the first model in the green series, a line of eco-chic yachts. Read More
Italian superyacht builder Codecasa is currently building its first 50 metres Open motoryacht, the Codecasa 50s (hull C 120), for a repeat client. The yacht will offer excellent performance. Thanks to her twin KA.ME.WA. mod.80 S III waterjets, and a KA.ME.WA. mod. 71B III central booster, the yacht will be able to reach speeds up to 28 knots. Read More
Pierrik Devic and Dennis Frederiksen have been appointed as the central agents in the sale of the second hull of the 50 metre 5000 Fly Couach series. Fully built in Kevlar Carbon and developed on a military patrol hull design this Yacht has impressive performances among which a top Speed of 24 knots and Transatlantic range. Read More
Michalis Papatheodoulou & Efthimis Karalis of A1 Yacht Trade Consortium inform us about their appointment as the central agents for the sale of the classic Dutch built superyacht Olympias. Olympias was built in 1971 by Amsterdamsche Scheepwerf G. de Vries Lentsch Jr, to a design by De Vries Lentsch and Jack Hargrave. Read More
Today, the 4th hull of the new Benetti Delfino 93’ was launched at the Azimut-Benetti Group’s Lusben yard. Following the traditional breaking of the bottle on the hull, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony witnessed by Owner and all Benetti staff who oversaw outfitting and construction over the past several months. Read More
For the third consecutive year, the island of St. Barth, in the French West Indies, provided an exceptional week of racing. It seems the consensus of the 700+ sailors racing there that in just three editions, Les Voiles de St. Barth has become a must-do event. Organizers have announced the dates for the fourth edition: April 8 – 13, 2013. Read More
The McConaghy Boats Zhuhai Facility in China has launched Adastra, a 42.5 metre Trimaran built atfor a Hong Kong client for long range ocean voyaging. She is designed by John Shuttleworth Design. Adastra is the result careful design, planning and discussion with the owners, to build a yacht that meets the needs of a very experienced couple. Read More
RJC Yacht Sales has announced the sale of the 124’ 2008 Broward Motoryacht, Aquasition. Bob Cury represented the seller as central agent and Ron Hirshberg of Galati Yachts represented the buyer. This luxurious Motoryacht represents the newest and most highly customized Broward and built to Lloyds Maltese Cross 100-A1 classification. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc., today announced the sale of its second Majesty 135 hull. The announcement comes less than four weeks after the largest ever hull construction by Gulf Craft made its international premiere at the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations, held at its Majesty Yachts manufacturing facility in the UAE on March 10. Read More
Elisabeth F is a 53 metre superyacht built in 1979. In 2009 she had an extensive refit, and today she looks as new. Elisabeth F is available for charters through Hill Robinson in Antibes, and her she offers accommodation for up to 12 guests. Her interior features teak, subtle cream fabrics and contemporary furnishings. Read More
Affinity Management Services Limited has announced the appointment in March this year of Andrew Morgan to the Board of Directors. Andrew has been with the company since 2008 and previously held the position of Yacht & Aircraft Manager. Read More
Peter Insull's Yacht Marketing has announced the sale last week of the 23 metre Stingray M. This Riva Venere yacht was placed on the market by the owner in mid-November. Stingray M was the smaller of the two yachts he owned and the goal was to sell her before the start of the 2012 summer season. Read More
A great stand location, interesting guests and clients, coupled with a sneak preview of the company’s new brand, meant the Antibes Yacht Show was yet another success for the growing SuperYacht Company team. SuperYacht Company, together with YachtsXL, collaborated its efforts by opening up their stands to create one large area. Read More
The first 120' yacht built in the alliance between Ocean Alexander and Christensen is on track for its debut at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Currently at over 65% completion, the shipyard has recently applied the topcoat exterior paint and major interior components are being installed. Read More
Porto Montenegro has unveiled Purobeach Porto Montenegro, a collaboration between the Mediterranean's premier yacht homeport and Europe's hippest beach club operators. The 64 metre pool features vast day beds, cabanas, a Purobeach boutique, plus a lounge area with two bars and two roof top terraces. Read More
Raymond Young of RJC Yacht Sales has announced his newest central agency listing, the 2006 80’ Hatteras Enclosed Bridge Motoryacht, Game Time. Game Time is located in Ft. Lauderdale, and is asking $ 3,500,000. She is powered by reliable Caterpillar C-32A’s with very low hours and is equipped with twin Onan generators. Read More
Lagoon Custom, an initiative launched by CNB in April 2011, brings together cruising catamaran specialists Lagoon and the expertise of superyacht specialist CNB. The initiative has led to some superb custom catamaran projects, with world-famous naval architects, such as VPLP, Berret-Racoupeau, Bill Dixon and Philippe Briand. Read More
The Royal Huisman yard has launched the 37 metre (122-ft) cutter rigged sloop Pumula (project Bugamena) at the Vollenhove yard. The yacht is currently undergoing seatrials off the coast of Holland. Pumula belongs to an exciting new genre of “Spirit of Tradition” yachts – the wolf in sheep’s clothing. Read More
Friend and photographer Andrew Clelland has made a wonderful timelapse video of last week's Antibes Yacht Show, including a couple of shots made on our stand at the show. This year was the show's 6th edition, and despite a very wet saturday, the show was well visited by industry and clients looking for a new boat, just before the summer season kicks off. Read More
James Fordham at The Yacht Auction.com has announced that collaboration between YPI and The Yacht Auction.com has resulted in the beautiful and sleek 40 metre Hulya now listed in the next auction on 25th April 2012. This 128 ft superyacht was custom built for a discerning owner in 2000. She has a designer interior. Read More
Pure One, a Leopard 46, which was on exhibit at the Antibes Yacht Show last week, is as elegant and stylish as she is high powered. Three 2400 HP MTU's power this 190 ton yacht, to speeds in access of 36 knots. Light coloured modern furniture with shades of silver, leathers and precious woods, create an airy, yet highly sophisticated interior decor. Read More
Charter bookings are now well and truly under way with the launch of Ocean Independence’s annual Charter Portfolio book, a beautifully bound hardback charter reference guide full of yacht and destination ideas for summer and winter cruising or events. The portfolio was feted in style with OCI’s clients in downtown Zürich and London’s Mayfair. Read More
The Ferretti Group is participating at the fifteenth edition of the Rio Boat Show, taking place in Brazil this week in the new evocative location of Pier Mauà, inside the port of Rio de Janeiro, with seven of the most beautiful crafts by Ferretti Yachts and Pershing on display. The Group will take part in the show with one of the largest stands on display. Read More
Boat builder, vessels operations manager and a legendary superyacht guide in Indonesia for the past 18 years, Captain Jimmy Blee will share the "Ying and the Yang" of cruising Indonesia waters at the upcoming Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference to be held April 26-18, 2012. On the second day of the conference Jimmy Blee will take to the podium. Read More
Aspiring Superyacht crews can now undertake globally recognised training allowing them to work internationally and domestically for the first time, thanks to a unique strategic alliance. Australian Superyacht Crew Recruitment & Training (ASC) has partnered with TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Maritime to provide Superyacht STCW95 Basic Safety Training and other superyacht specific courses. Read More
Pierrik Devic of Fraser Yachts has been appointed as the new central agent for the sale of motoryacht Bradley. Bradley is a motor catamaran for luxury cruising which can cruise along at more than 20 knots. Her refined interior design matches perfectly with the light tones of ceruse oak for the wall partitions. Read More
Last week China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show, the Hainan Rendezvous, opened its doors to China's elite. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL were not only official media partners of the event, but also ran the on-site Media Centre, and joined forces to engage High Net Worth Individuals from Asia to the world of luxury superyachts. Read More
At last week's Antibes Yacht Show, we hosted an exclusive Champagne tasting session, courtesy of AWC Riviera, one of the world's foremost wine merchants. The heart of AWC's business is the buying and selling of fine wine - in quantities ranging from complete cellars to cases and individual bottles. Read More
The unique nutrient that helped Poseidon develop those envious pectorals and feed his beloved sea horses, is now struggling for life. Posedonia, named after the Greek god, has been the Mediterranean’s life giving plant for hundreds of thousands of years. Unlike sea algae, Posedonia is a rooted plant that is responsible for balancing the Mediterranean’s eco-system. Read More
Feadship has launched the 78.50-metre yacht Hampshire II for an experienced Feadship owner with a great love of action and sports. From the foredeck ball court to the 25-metre high crow’s mast, this latest scion of the Feadship fleet is a yacht full of adventure. The yacht’s helicopter landing platform can be transformed into a playing field. Read More
Luna was delivered in 2010 to her well known owner, who is no stranger to superyachts. Her owner in fact, owns the world's largest fleet of superyachts, including Eclipse. Luna measures 115 meters and was built at the Lloyds Werft in Germany, to a design by Newcruise. One of her special features is her over-sized aft deck. Read More
Cerion Energy, manufacturer of the DAME Award winning nanotechnology-based diesel fuel additive GO2 and ECOsuperyacht, the exclusive European distributor for GO2, announce that they are partnering to form a new global marketing & distribution business called GO2 Global Yachting. Read More
The Wally Class, the largest fleet of performance yachts over 24 metres, has confirmed the final racing calendar for the 2012 season, taking in five of the world’s most important regattas in the Mediterranean’s most glamorous locations. In addition to this calendar, Wallys also race in other renowned regattas against yachts of other types. Read More
Projects are moving fast for the new Pendennis Palma Refit Division. I had a chat with Tristan Rowe and Charlie Ross yesterday, the first day of The Antibes Yacht Show. Seven projects in as many months, since September 2011 has meant a very busy and encouraging start. Three orders are already booked in for refit work this coming winter. Read More
Couach Shipyard has launched their largest superyacht yet, the 50 metre 5000 Fly Couach. Fully built in Kevlar Carbon and developed on a military patrol hull design this Yacht has impressive performances among which a top Speed of 28 knots. The yacht will make a public debut later in the summer, at the Monaco Yacht Show. Read More
Rinck Travel offers the Yachting Community’s needs for travel arrangements. Sophie Riché explained this morning at the Antibes Yacht Show, “Over 26 years we have adapted our services into a complete package for superyacht companies, industry personnel, owners, captains and crew to travel around the world". Read More
Heesen Yachts is thrilled to announce that team Synergy/Heesen won first place in the match race and third place overall at the RC44 – Cascais Cup, that was just held in Cascais. Fifteen teams raced over five days in a range of differing weather conditions from a potentially boat-breaking situation with gusts of 28 knots, to light breezes and sun. Read More
SuperYacht Company, the publisher of SuperYachtTimes.com, is proud to announce that Riejanneke Niesert has joined the sales team as an account manager. Riejanneke has just successfully finished her degree in Management, Economics and Law in The Netherlands. Riejannaneke will be based in our office in the centre of Amsterdam. Read More
The 58,6 metre Sunday was built by the Italian shipyard Benetti in 2006. This particular model by Benetti has been a highly successful one, and Sunday has many close sisterships. She features an interior inspired by art deco designs of the SS Normandie, designed by Studio Ipso, and the Greek owner's wife. Read More
Last week, China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous opened its doors for the 3th edition of the event. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL were part of the show, as the official media partners of the event, and ran an on-site Media Centre. We are proud to bring you this fourth video of the event. Read More
Fraser Yachts has announced the arrival of Georges Bourgoignie as the newest addition to its U.S. Sales Team. Bourgoignie joins Fraser’s Fort Lauderdale office as an experienced Sales Broker of both Motor and Sailing Yachts, having sold hundreds yachts representing both the buyer and the seller in transactions worldwide. Read More
Horizon Group has announced the newest Horizon E84 Virginia has successfully completed her sea trial in March and has been shipped to her new owner in Hong Kong in early April 2012. In addition, the Virginia will make her debut at Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show during May 11th – 13th, 2012. Read More
Northrop & Johnson has announced the arrival of Renato Cagiati, Chief Financial Officer. Based in Fort Lauderdale (FL) Renato will manage all financial aspects of the organization. Renato is an Italian citizen who moved to Paris, France, as a teen. He attended the University of Paris Law School and later on graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Read More
Fraser Yachts announced today that the Hainan Rendezvous, was visited by a high number of their qualified clients from across the region. There are very encouraging signs that more and more people are developing a strong interest in superyacht ownership and charter. The show had doubled in size since 2011. Read More
Delta has launched its latest custom superyacht, Arianna. Designed and engineered by the Delta Design Group, Arianna is the largest all composite 50-meter, full-displacement motor yacht in the world. With more than 780 gross tons ITC, and over 7,500 square feet of living area Arianna has more interior volume than any other yacht her length. Read More
The Horizon Premier 135 Komokwa is pictured here arriving in Willemstad, Curacao last Saturday. The 41.15 metre superyacht was built by Horizon Yachts in 2009 as Bikini Queen 2 and later renamed Rob Roy before she was purchased by her current owner in January of this year. Motor yacht Komokwa was designed by Espinosa Yacht Design. Read More
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has announced the sale of the fourth yacht in its award-winning range of steel-hulled displacement cruisers. Built by the yard on spec, the Moonen 97 has been snapped up by owners who recognise the yacht's distinctive blend of premium Dutch quality, the latest technologies, exceptional comfort. Read More
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place this week in the seaside resort city of Sanya, Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. Read More
At the Hainan Rendez-Vous I spoke with Russell Morris of Palmer Johnson. It’s the third time the company is exhibiting at the event. Speaking about the Chinese market for luxury yachts, Russel comments, “We are getting to know what they need and it’s only a matter of time before they build up their knowledge of yachting". Read More
Launched in January, the IAG Electra 100 superyacht was unveiled this week at the Hainan Rendez-Vous. The Electra 100’ measures 30 metres and with a beam of 6.5m, is powered by two MTU M93 main engines that provide a maximum speed of 27 knots as well as economical cruising to a range of 2,000 nautical miles at 10 knots. Read More
Today, we sat down with Trinity Yachts' Billy Smith III and John F. Dane, on board superyacht Lohengrin, where we learned how superyacht Lohengrin, one of the largest yachts in the region, became based there. "The interior is what attracted the attention of the new owners, a large Chinese corporation", Billy shares with us. Read More
YPI Asia today confirmed that it is representing Star for sale exclusively in China and is hosting a number of private VIP soirees onboard the yacht during Hainan to present her to an eager Asian public.Designed as a world cruiser, Star presents a unique layout for a yacht of her size all designed to maximize comfort, space and functionality. Read More
Today, at our stand at the Hainan Rendez-Vous, we had the chance to meet up with our friends at Diana Yacht Design, who gave us a sneak preview of an exciting new project, specifically targeted at the Asian market. A key design element on the yacht, is the total separation between guests and crew, a feature normally seen on much larger yachts. Read More
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place this week on Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will bring you daily updates. Read More
Presenting two models at the Hainan Rendez-Vous, the 44 metre Bannenberg & Rowell Scorpio design, and a 65 metre design, Cyril Le Sourd of French shipyard CMN sees their presence at the show mainly as "a great way to learn more about the Chinese culture". You can visit CMN Yachts at Booth G1. Read More
The renowned Dutch superyacht builder Royal Huisman is exhibiting for the third time at the Hainan Rendez-Vous. “Now we have been here for three times in a row people start to recognise the Royal Huisman brand and we have met people who have come to our stand each year”, says Evert van Dishoeck, Commercial Manager of Royal Huisman. Read More
Today we met up with Marcello Maggi, President and sales director of ISA Yachts. We sat down with him, and discussed the yard's latest orders, as well as the yard's view on the Hainan Rendez-Vous, and the upcoming Chinese market. "We are now at the Hainan Rendez-Vous for the first time," Marcello explains. Read More
Measuring 42 metres, the dark blue hull and off white superstructure friendly covers the shapes of a rather traditionally styled luxury yacht. Some would say a Gentleman’s Yacht. Star is the brain child of the Dutch designers and naval architects of Vripack, who literally did not leave one millimeter of the yacht untouched. Read More
Unplugged was built in 1986 by Sterling Yachts in Japan, to a radical Jon Bannenberg design. At 44.8 metresshe accommodation for 14 guests. She has been designed to offer guests on board unparalled views. The tenders are stored on the main aft deck, while her upper aft deck is completely dedicated to her guests. Read More
The Admiral Tecnomar Group have launched superyacht Ouranos with her 45 metre long is actually the top of the range of the Nadara Series and the longest and fastest tri-deck planning superyacht in composite ever made. 14 Guests are accommodated in a a modern elegant interior, that features a large full beam master cabin on the main deck. Read More
After the approval of the Senato della Repubblica, the House of Representatives voted the "Decreto Liberalizzazioni" which includes the Grillo and Cutrufo amendment for yachting. This amendment stipulates that the berthing tax will only be applied to Italian citizens who possess a vessel, regardless of whether it is kept in Italy, or overseas, even if it has a foreign flag. Read More
Yesterday China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous opened its doors for the 3th edition of the event. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL are not only official media partners of the event, but also run an on-site Media Centre. Read More
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place on Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will run the show's media centre. Read More
A familiar face at yachts shows, Heesen Yachts' Sara Gioanola, talked us through the yard's latest projects, and also shared with us her opinion on the new Asian market. "We are very busy at the yard at the moment, with our largest project ever, well underway", Sara says, when she refers to the 65M Fast Displacement. Read More
Last year, the Hainan Rendezvous attracted some 15,000 visitors from all corners of greater China, and judging by the visitor numbers walking around, that record will surely be broken in 2012. Private jets are being used to fly in over 300 VVIP guests to nearby Sanya Phoenix International Airport, with a limousine service to and from the show. Read More
Utopia, seen here docked behing a private estate in Miami, is a classic, steel hulled canoe stern Feadship, built in 1970. Powered by twin 478hp 16V 71 Detroit Diesels, she cruises at 12,5 knots. The yacht has a hydraulic mast, which allows her to be one of the largest yachts to sail under the bridges in the Miami Biscayne area. Read More
Merle Wood and Associates have listed superyacht Battered Bull for sale. The 52 metre Battered Bull was built on the Island of De Kaag by superyacht builder Feadship Royal Van Lent & Zonen in 1995. The De Voogt designed yacht has only been privately used by her owners who has cruised all over the world in this beautiful vessel. Read More
After discussions with yacht Engineering teams and after a year of development E Tech Group have announced the successful delivery of the first two E Touch systems. The E Touch system is a power management system built to classification society approval, using the latest touch screen technology. Read More
The Ferretti Group is taking part in the third edition of the Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is being held from today to 8th April 2012 on the island of Hainan, in southern China, a charming location for a unique event which has by now become a real must for the leading world operators in the luxury sector. Read More
The Sanlorenzo 40 Onyx is participating in the Hainan Rendez-Vous, currently taking place in South China. The Hainan Rendez-Vous is an annual luxury client event that attracts discerning Chinese clients to the Riviera-like shores of Sanya for a sumptuous 4 days of lifestyle discovery. The yacht is for sale asking € 13,500,000. Read More
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which takes place today to 8th of April in the seaside resort city of Sanya, Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. Read More
Lee Marine, Phuket’s leading yacht brokerage, today announced it sold four boats at the 2012 PIMEX International Boat Show on Phuket between 29 March and 1 April, Lee Marine Managing Director, Josh Lee described the show, where the company had eight boats on the water and the largest stand in the exhibition hall, as being “very successful.” Read More
The Perini Navi Group is participating in the Hainan Rendezvous. During the Hainan Rendez-vous, taking place this week on Hainan Island, the Perini Navi Group, world leader in the design and production of sailing and motor yachts, will present Perini Navi sailing yachts and Picchiotti motor yachts to the Chinese public. Read More
Julian Calder of Fraser Yachts has been appointed the central agent for the sale of the Ken Freivokh 38 metre sailing yacht creation, Tiger. Offered for sale at just € 2,900,000, this state-of-the-art sailing yacht combines top pedigree design and pioneering features for exceptional value, both now and into the future. Read More
Helix is Feadship Royal Van Lent's latest F45 superyacht, which was launched on August 15th of last year. Helix is the first yacht in the series with the Nautical interior theme, which features a modern mix of light fabrics and mahogany wooden frames. Helix is currently being offered for sale, and is on display this week at the Hainan Rendez-Vous. Read More
2011 was a record year for Burgess and despite tough trading conditions in the superyacht industry over the past three years, all divisions of the company have prospered. To keep pace with its growing business, Burgess has recently supplemented its already highly experienced workforce of over 130 professionals with some of the very best people in superyachting. Read More
Activity at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is gearing up for Asia’s premier Category 1 Offshore race, set to begin tomorrow, April 4th, with 26 competitors on the start line. The diverse fleet ranges from the sole participating Maxi, Geoff Hill’s Genuine Risk, to the many 50 and 40-footers competing for the China Sea Race Trophy on corrected time. Read More
Stuart Larsen and Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts has just sold the 34.70 metre luxury yacht Embark in an inhouse deal. The superyacht was built by the Viareggio based shipyard Codecasa and has only had one owner since her delivery in 1995. Embark sleeps 7 guests in 4 cabins and was offered at € 2,650,000. Read More
Icon Yachts and Erdevicki, Inc. of Vancouver, Canada have teamed up to complete the concept analysis and estimation to offer a complete design and build package for the ER175 to the highest level of quality and specification. The interior design and decor is left intentionally open to be influenced by the prospective client. Read More
WhisperPower BV, the Dutch designer and manufacturer of smart power solutions, is preparing the supply of a 100 kW power generation system, consisting of two Genverter 50 kW variable speed generators, which will be installed in a 40 metres plus sailing yacht. In addition, a 50 kW integrated flywheel generator, also known as a shaft generator, will be supplied as an additional power source. Read More
A successful ninth edition of the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) came to a close with successful sales and hot leads reported from exhibitors. The four-day Show – the largest consumer Boat Show in the region – has become known for its quality – quality products, quality exhibitors and quality visitors. Read More
The Perini Navi Group has launched superyacht Enterprise, a 50 metre aluminium ketch and the 52nd vessel in the Perini Navi sailing yacht fleet. She is the second vessel in their new 50 m aluminium hulled series. Enterprise, designed by the naval architects at Perini Navi in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland. Read More
Following last week's news about the creation of ‘Princess Yachts South East Asia’, Princess Yachts have now announced the formation of a new Distributor in China, trading as 'Princess Yachts Southern China'. The new company formed by a group of long standing and respected industry names and a high level investment group. Read More
Tomorrow China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous will opens its doors. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL are the official media partners of the event, and run an on-site Media Centre. They have joined forces to engage High Net Worth Individuals from Asia to the world of luxury superyachts. Read More
CSO Yachts have sold the 25 metre motoryacht Soja, in an inhouse deal. She was for sale with an asking price of € 2,160,000. Soja was built in 2007 by the Italian yard Seanest, to a design by Joel Bretecher and A-Lab. She offers accommodation for up to 8 guests, and all of the accommodation boast en suite bathrooms. Read More
The 124.40 metre superyacht Katara was the largest delivery from the German Lürssen shipyard in 2010. In fact, the Qatari flagged superyacht ranks as the 12th largest yacht in the world. She was designed by Monaco based Espen Oeino International. Although unconfirmed, it is believed the interior of Katara is designed by Alberto Pinto. Read More
The 134 metre Serene, designed by Espen Oeino, is the first superyacht that was built by Fincantieri. She was delivered just before the summer of 2011. At 134 metres long, superyacht Serene, is one of the ten largest yachts ever built in the world, and is designed in accordance with the maximum class of international safety regulations. Read More
Overmarine Group launched this morning the latest Mangusta 165 hull, number 7 in the series. The event has taken place at the Overmarine Dock in Viareggio in a private way and hosted by the owners, his friends, the management and the workers from the yard. The Mangusta 165 is the fastest Maxi Open Yacht in the world. Read More
CMN Yachts has announce their participation in the Hainan Rendez-Vous in Sanya, China, from April 5th to April 8th 2012. CMN will introduce the yard's latest projects, the CMN Line 65 by Andrew Winch Designs, CMN 65m motor yacht Project One, and the 44 metre Bannenberg & Rowell motor yacht Scorpio project. Read More
Launched in 2011 by New Zealand based Yachting Developments, Antares III is a remarkable composite performance sloop designed by Bill Dixon of Dixon Yacht Design. The total build time of this superyacht was an unprecedented period of 400 days, reaffirming Yachting Developments’ reputation for being a solid partner in yachtbuilding. Read More
Lohengrin was custom built in 2006 by Trinity Yachts, with the yacht's interior designed by Scott Carpenter and exterior styled by Geoff Van Aller. This custom aluminium semi-displacement yacht was engineered with an 8.50 metre (27.89ft) beam and a 2.30 metre (7.55ft) draft. This superyacht offers accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites. Read More
Dutch superyacht builder Amels is defying the economic gloom with the busiest workload the company has ever known, with 12 new construction projects and two major refits underway. In just the next few weeks, for example, two Amels 180 and one Amels 212 will be delivered, in addition to two extensive refits of existing Amels yachts. Read More
A fleet of the world’s best high performance yachts gathered in the Caribbean this spring for the 17th edition of the St Barths Bucket. Held between the 22 and 25 March in St Barths’ Gustavia Harbor, the famous regatta attracted a wide selection of sailing superyacht owners and their yachts, eager to embark on a week of pure fun. Read More
Merle Wood & Associates and Burgess have sold superyacht Excellence III, with Northrop & Johnson acting on behalf of the buyers. Truly one of the world’s most admired superyachts designed by Donald Starkey and crafted by the highly acclaimed German shipyard, Abeking & Rasmussen, Excellence III enjoys an enviable reputation in yachting circles. Read More
Following the recent addition of Hogenelst Super Yacht Interiors, Holland Yacht Experience based on Port Canto / Cannes is proud to welcome yet another participant to their group of Dutch professionals on the Côte d'Azur; A. De Keizer Electrotechniek B.V. Read More
Lantic Entertainment Systems has launched a new international sales strategy that will redirect its focus towards supporting the leading, professional AV system integrators around the world. This new approach will allow Lantic to extend its global reach while enabling it to devote more resources to providing support. Read More
Following to the huge success of superyacht Prima at the Monaco Yacht Show, Palumbo signed a contract for the construction of a 40 metre yacht, the Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid. The Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid is an innovative concept that combines new lines and high technology with respect for the marine environment. Read More
Motor yacht Amanzi is a 2004 built, 26 metre Benetti Sail Division, which is currently for sale with SuperYachtsMonaco. The yacht is currently for sale, as the owner is looking to move to a slightly larger boat. The asking price is € 2,650,000 ex tax. We asked Jim Evans of SuperYachtsMonaco, about the yacht's history. Read More
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Mike Horsley of Edmiston has listed sailing superyacht Queen of Andaman for sale. At 41 metres long, she has been beautifully designed with spacious decks, offering up to 10 guests uncompromising luxury. She is a custom hand-made classic motor sail yacht that was built to Italian RINA standards in Europe, in 2007. Read More
Sometimes superyachts disappear off our radar for a while, only to re-emerge, looking fresh after an extensive refit. Such is the case with superyacht Searaz. She was originally launched as Alcor in 1986 in Holland. When she was sold to a new owner, superyacht designer Joachim Kinder redesigned her lines. Read More
Titan is a 1968 ex Royal Navy ship, that was converted into a yacht in 2004, with further improvements in 2008. She can accommodate 22 guests in 11 cabins, being fully SOLAS compliant. She features a bar, gymnasium and library among her guest comforts. Her interior has a very welcoming and luxurious touch with an Italian twist. Read More
On Saturday 24th March Northrop and Johnson hosted a group of ViP guests aboard superyacht Told U So in Singapore. Clients and media were treated to a private tour of the yacht and enjoyed Cocktails in the wonderful setting of One15 Marina Club. Told U So, built in 2011was a joint collaboration between Benetti and Molori.Read More
Ferretti Group is exhibiting two of its premiere yachts at the Phuket International Boat Show 2012, in order to further build its long established Asia Pacific presence. Ferretti Group, together with its local dealer Lee Marine, will exhibit at the Royal Phuket Marina the Ferretti 720 and the Pershing 92’ as Asia Pacific premieres. Read More
The YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show (YI AYS) Steering Committee, comprised of Antibes Yacht Show, ISS, MYBA and PYA, today announces chairs and speakers for its 2012 Seminar Topics. The 13 April 2012 event is being held from 1000-1700 with luncheon at 1230 and cocktails at 1700. Read More
AqvaLuxe Yacht Charters has been appointed as Central Agents for the 25 metre Gigiolè, a Sunseeker Predator 82 new on the charter market, available based in the heart of Sardinia, right next to Porto Cervo. Run by an all-Italian crew, Gigiolè offers a spacious, modern feel and features a salon flooring laid with teak that brings the outside, inside. Read More
Cape4 Yachting's Christos Chryssicopoulous and Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts have signed up the 40.3 metre superyacht Ouranos Too for sale. Ouranos Too was built in 1994 by Codecasa, and features a Della Role interior design. She offers accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, and has a crew of 8. Read More
Ocean Independence has just added the explorer yacht Beyond Capricorn to their charter fleet. Based out of Tahiti, Bora Bora & French Polynesia, she is just one of a handful of luxury yacht available for charters in that region. The yacht offers a full beam master cabin, forward on main deck with a king size walk around bed. Read More
The 7th Annual Future of Superyachts Conference, held 19th and 20th June 2012, at the Nixe Palace Hotel, Spain, Mallorca, has announced new speakers. Now firmly established as a "must attend" event on the superyacht calendar, The Future of Superyachts will bring together an elite group of industry leaders for networking and debate. Read More
Superyacht Smile, built by Benetti in 2006, is now for sale with Gaston Lees-Buckley of Camper & Nicholsons. This yacht offers beautifully designed interior and exterior spaces, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. She also boasts impressive and well-equipped accommodation for 14 guests and nine crew. She now offered at €9,900,000. Read More
British yacht builder Princess Yachts International plc have announced the creation of ‘Princess Yachts South East Asia’, incorporating a new partnership led by Princess Yachts Thailand, part of the Phuket Boat Lagoon Group of companies. Princess Yachts South East Asia will amalgamate Boat Lagoon Yachting. Read More
Asia's leading consumer Boat Show, Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), opened today with $ 250 million of boats on display, the largest being the 92 foot Pershing. The ninth edition of PIMEX was officially opened by Phuket's Vice Governor, Sommai Prijasilpa, together with PIMEX Show Director, Andy Dowden, and Bangonrat Shinaprayoon. Read More
The 96 metre superyacht Vava II was christened on 10th September 2011 by Devonport Yachts in the UK. She was recently delivered to her owners, and had arrived in the Caribbean earlier this week, where she was seen in St Barths. Superyacht Vava II is designed by Redman Whitely Dixon with an interior by Remi Tessier. Read More
MYBA is partnering with Yacht Carbon Offset to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions from the 24th MYBA Charter Show, which takes place in Genoa between 30 April and 4 May. MYBA recognises that an increasing number of yacht owners and charterers expect the highest environmental standards in their yachting. Read More
After a decade of attending the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous held every year December 16 to 18 in Phuket, Thailand, the magnificent Sailing Yacht, Yanneke Too, is the first to sign on for this year’s prestigious Rendezvous: “She couldn’t make it in 2011 but she’s back on track in 2012!” happily reports Captain Charles Dwyer. Read More
Atollvic Shipyard, the superyacht and refit specialist strategically positioned in the estuary of Vigo, North West of Spain, has confirmed a joint venture with New Zealand-based superyacht refit, service and repair specialist, Integrated Marine Group (IMG). IMG clients will also be able to benefit from Atollvic’s expansive dry dock facilities. Read More
Electrical engineering firm SeaKing Electrical is making waves in the superyacht market after landing two major contracts and scooping a major award. The firm, which has offices in Birkenhead and Aberdeen, has recently completed work on one of the world’s top 100 super yachts Kogo. This involved a four month dry dock project in La Ciotat, South France where SeaKing worked as a contractor to marine consultant Svitzer. Read More
Newthex in Sappemeer, The Netherlands has appointed ruben Tienpont (1975) for the product group Yacht building. Newthex aims for technology leadership in the development and manufacturing of maritime doors, hatches and elevators. Ruben is a mechanical engineer from a shipbuilding family and also a very experienced and keen yachtsman. Read More
Italian based Gamma Yachts launches it's latest model at the Hainan Rendez Vous April 5th-8th. The Gamma 24 Mediterranean is the bigger sister of the trendsetting Gamma 20. All Gamma's are designed and engineered by Dutch Naval Architect Vripack. Guido Bonandrini of Gamma Yachts is thrilled with this new semi-custom yacht. Read More
ProShip, the Italian design and engineering company for luxury motor yachts, has unveiled the “DP 88’”, a new vessel, specifically ideated and designed for international market. The vision of the designer, Antonio Luxardo, a co-founder of PROship, has been to mix together stability and space with an eco-friendly attitude. Read More
The 39.62 metre superyacht After You was built by the Taiwanese Horizon Yachts shipyard in 2008. Built to DNV class, After You was sold early January 2010 and is seen her cruising off Italy in the Summer of 2011. The yacht features interior and exterior design by Espinosa Yacht Design with naval architecture by Gregory C Marshall. Read More
Last week the 88.50 metre superyacht Nirvana has been conducting sea trials on the North Sea. Motor yacht Nirvana, project Y707, comes from the hand of superyacht designer Sam Sorgiovanni, who previously worked with Oceanco on Anastasia. Powered by twin 4,830hp MTU 20V 4000 M73L engines, Nirvana has a maximum speed of 20 knots. Read More
David Legrand of Fraser Yachts in Monaco has listed the 58.90 metre superyacht Idol for sale with an asking price of € 32,000,000. Strength and beauty are seamlessly combined in this stunning, high volume yacht from Austal. Designed as a beach house on the water, Idol’s deck space defies the laws of probability, particularly the 35 metre sun deck. Read More
Just over six months after the world’s largest sailing catamaran, Hemisphere, set sail on her maiden voyage, the yard is set to welcome another world record holder. Pendennis Plus, the division of the company which specializes in 60m+ refits and new builds, confirms that the world’s largest sailing sloop, Mirabella V will undergo a major refit. Read More
As new owners of the Newport Charter Yacht Show, the Newport Harbor Corporation wants to give back to the marine community and has announced its official charitable partner of 2012 as humanitarian organization YachtAid Global (YAG). The Newport show, now in its 30th year, is the only one of its kind in the U.S. Read More
The aluminium hull of C. 2218, the second of two yachts in the new generation of 60 metre sailing yachts sold by Perini Navi, was turned at their Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard. The aluminium hull and superstructure will result in a full load displacement of approximately 570 tonnes for a less than 500 gross tonnes vessel. Read More
e3 Systems are very pleased to announce that they have signed a Partner Agreement with Aage Hempel International AS. Aage Hempel provides marine electronic services and has offices in Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Portugal, Malta and Panama. Aage Hempel will represent e3’s award winning communication services. Read More
Oceanstyle has added the 2005 built Sunseeker Predator 108 La Gioconda to their ever growing charter fleet. The yacht exemplifies the high speed and agility of the Predator range. Designed for optimum performance, fully refitted in 2012 this yacht also boasts an effortlessly sleek and minimal design. Read More
Jared Neff of Neff Yacht Sales has just listed superyacht JoyMe for sale. Oozing personality in a unique and highly individual style, she features exciting and refreshing design by Standby Studio under the supervision of acclaimed visionary architect and yacht designer Marijana Radovic. She is offered at € 27,000,000. Read More
Superyacht My Girl, the 49.7 metre Westport, built in 2007, has just arrived at the Oceania Marine yard in New Zealand, for routine maintenance, anti-fouling, minor paint works and to complete her 5 year ABS survey. Despite the yard's 50 year old history, Oceania Marine as it stands now has been in existence since 2009. Read More
Addiction was the first Limited Editions Amels 177 launched in 2010, to a design by Tim Heywood. She was built for a repeat client of Dutch superyacht builder Amels. The 177-footer is an evolution of the very successful Amels 171, and is seen here arriving in Gibraltar, following a shipyard period in Holland. Read More
Last tuesday, Rossi Navi moved the 48 metre superyacht Ketos, Project FR026, from their shipyard in Pisa to the yard Viareggio, where final outfitting will take place. When finished, the two and half decks all aluminum Ketos will remain under 500 GT. She is powered by 2600 hp twin MTU 16V2000 M94 engines. Read More
There are signs at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, taking place this weekend along the waterfront on scenic Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, that the much anticipated turnaround of the yachting industry has begun. Compared to 2011, attendance was up 12 percent cumulatively the first two days of the four-day show. Read More
The Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS) has announced the acceptance of Kaleva Yachting Services Ltd, Vanuatu as a Full Member. Kaleva Yachting Services Ltd in Vanuatu act as agents to superyachts and cruising yachts alike, bridging visitors by boat to the friendly, rich islands of Vanuatu. Read More
Bilgin Yachts has unveiled a new Tony Castro designed superyacht project. The 52 metre Voyager is an expedition style superyacht, designed to carry 12 guests in 6 large cabins. There are four guest cabins on the lower deck, a VIP cabin on the main deck, and an owner's suite on the forward upper deck. Her aft deck will feature an infinity swimming pool. Read More
Torrance & Co and SuperYachtsMonaco have been appointed Joint Central Agents for the sale of two adjacent 50 metre berths in the popular new Porto Imperia, located close to the French Riviera. These Italian superyacht berths have a lease until December 2062 and are very keenly priced at € 2,550,000 each. Read More
Phuket’s Lee Marine has announced it has been appointed the exclusive agent in China, South-East Asia and Australia for prestigious Italian ship builder Cantiere delle Marche [CdM], maker of customized, steel hulled expedition “niche” megayachts. Lee Marine will be agents for the new concept Darwin and Nauta Air range. Read More
Kingship has launched the Vripack designed 42 metre superyacht Star. The yacht will lift her anchor and sets course for Hainan where she will have her public debut at the upcoming Rendez Vouz from April 5th to 8th. The dark blue and off white yacht boost unparalleled long range and comfort features with a Dutch minimalistic white interior. Read More
Superyacht Moni, the new Vicem 107' Cruiser, and the yard's flagship Vintage model, has started seatrials in Tukey. The 107 Cruiser is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series of Classic, Flybridge and Cruiser motor yachts ranging from 50 – 100 feet. The new 107 Cruiser bears the three hallmarks of every Vicem yacht. Read More
With race cars and the look of a Dunhill cigarette lighter in mind, one wouldn't necessarily think of superyacht design. Yet, these have been two important sources of inspiration for one of the most recent deliveries from Heesen Yachts; Aurelia. One of her most striking and notable features is her unique exterior colour scheme. Read More
The spectacular 77 metre (252.6ft) superyacht Smeralda was successfully launched on schedule to great acclaim on 17 March 2012 by her builder Hanseatic Marine. With her distinctive hull lines and super-sleek profile, Smeralda is third in the multiple award-winning Silver Series designed by Espen Øino. Read More
Skat is a 70 metre Espen Oeino designed superyacht, built in Germany by the Lürssen shipyard in Bremen. Skat has a minimalistic interior to match her military exterior styling. Skat's owner not only enjoy's yachting, but also vertures further out; he is one of only a handful of people to have visited the International Spacestation. Read More
Esenyacht, a young Turkish shipyard, has recently launched superyacht Glorious, a 36 metre cruising Ketch. The wooden yacht has a displacement of 162 tons, and features 1340m2 of sail surface. She offers accommodation for in two double guest cabins, 1 twin cabin and a large owner's suite, all on the lower deck. Read More
Feadship Drizzle, launched on January 21st, at the Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbow in Aalsmeer, is currently undergoing seatrials off the coast of Holland. The 67.27m (220’8”) yacht has been created for clients who were inspired by the 2005 Feadship Twizzle (now Issana), of which they were the second owners and had renamed Drizzle. Read More
The Giraglia Rolex Cup is one of the most popular yachting events in the Mediterranean and has been a tradition for European sailors close to 60 years. The event is a pageant of sailing and runs over a full week each year in mid-June. 2012 marks the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup, an event that came to life in 1953. Read More
Following the successful delivery of the refit of Dona Amélia, Pendennis Plus has this week completed a further large yacht refit project, the 62.23 metre Feadship Virginian. Coincidentally Virginian was also one of the first refits undertaken by Devonport Yachts in their Plymouth facility. the Feadship arrived at Pendennis at the beginning of November. Read More
Dutch yacht company Ghost Yachts is currently completing the final details of its first sailing yacht, a 130ft sailing sloop named G130SS. Like the company's motoryachts the sailing yacht is designed to push the boundaries of performance and style. The G130SS is specifically created as a High Performance sailing yacht. Read More
The company celebrated its launch by bringing the biggest yacht ever to China’s leading luxury lifestyle event, now YPI Asia, the Asian arm of Monaco-based Yachting Partners International, celebrates the opening of three offices and its growing team at this year’s 3 rd Hainan Rendez-Vous. It has been exactly one year since YPI launched YPI Asia. Read More
For the first time, J Class yachts; Endeavour, Hanuman, Ranger and Velsheda, lined up and raced against each other as part of the St Barths Bucket Regatta held this week. Fresh from the mammoth two year refit at Yachting Developments yard in New Zealand, Endeavour showed the fleet her pedigree with an impressive first race win. Read More
On a cold January morning, Oceanco launched hull Y707, at the shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. SuperYachtTimes.com's editor Maarten drove to the shipyard at the crack of dawn, to see the roll out operation. Yesterday the name of project Y707 was revealed; Nirvana. Nirvana measures 88.5 metres. Read More
Eric Louis Lepeingle of Sunseeker Cannes and Viare Yachts of Monaco have jointly listed the 2009 sunseeker 34 metre Superyacht Arabella for sale. Arabella is MCA Compliant, is powered by twin 2434 hp MTU engines with just 650 hours on them, and is in mint condition. The yacht will be on display at the Antibes Yacht Show next month. Read More
Perini Navi launched the 38 metre fast sloop superyacht P2 on Saturday June 14th in 2008. She was at that time the first Perini Navi designed by Philippe Briand. The hull is constructed in Sealium, an aluminium alloy which provides greater mechanical strength and improved corrosion characteristics, while reducing weight. Read More
Superyacht CV-9 is taking applicants for the engineer position onboard that is full time, permanent, with good salary, based on experience & qualifications and a great benefit package. CV-9 is a 40 metre, twin screw, 1995 Delta that has been continually maintained and upgraded to the highest standards. Read More
Ferretti Custom Line has launched their latest Custom Line 112’ Next, a 34 metre vessel in the planing category and the twenty-eighth model in the 112 series. The private launching ceremony was held at the shipyard in Ancona with a traditional baptism during which a bottle of champagne was shattered on the keel. Read More
Innovative company Fastmount has won the top award for best business with revenue under $10m in the 2012 New Zealand International Business Awards, held in Auckland, New Zealand. The Awards celebrate business success in the world and recognises professional excellence and innovative practice with exceptional export success. Read More
Tom Barnes of Bluewater reports the signing of a 25 metre Mangusta named Callaloo. Callaloo is hull number 50 of the extremely popular Mangusta 80 model and has been immaculately maintained by her owner. Competitively priced at €975,000, Callaloo is MCA complaint and currently located in Port de la Rague, near Cannes. Read More
Jim Eden of Worth Avenue Yachts has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of superyacht Abbracci, one of the finest examples of a Broward superyacht. The interior is spectacular which one must experience first hand to truly appreciate. Abbracci is listed for sale at $ 4,995,000. Read More
Captain Paul Brackley of Central Yacht has send SuperYachtTimes.com an update on the construction of the new 55 metre Benetti project FB260, Lady Candy. Lady Candy was conceived as a true superlative charter yacht, the perfect home away from home. The yacht was recently moved from the hull construction shed to the outfitting shed. Read More
Edmiston's Chris Cecil-Wright has listed superyacht Issana for sale. When launched, she was intended primarily as a family boat, however her design and layout also ensures that chartering options are well catered for. Issana offers high class comfort for ten, plus excellent accommodation for 14 crew. Read More
The magnificent Twizzle was built by Royal Huisman in The Netherlands, and designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon. She catches the eye with her powerful contemporary lines and integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. She was built for experienced owners who previously owned the 55 metre Feadship now named Issana. Read More
The 39-metre Feadship Go has arrived in Brazil: the first occasion that the world's leading builder of custom motor yachts has taken one of its superyachts for a tour in South America. Accompanied by senior members of the Feadship management team, the visit will give invited guests the chance to enjoy an exclusive private viewing of a Feadship. Read More
K&K Superyachts are bringing two large yachts to this year's Antibes Yacht Show. The first is the Leopard 46 superyacht Auspicious. Auspicious was delivered by Leopard Yachts in 2010 and she is second in the acclaimed Leopard 46 series. She can accommodates 10/12 guests in 5 staterooms. Read More
Organisers of the Singapore Yacht Show expect Asia Pacific to become a luxury yachting hot spot, as global charterers shift their focus from traditional cruising grounds in search of more exotic cruising destinations. Private charters are becoming more popular in this region, according to the Singapore Yacht Show. Read More
Safety on board, emergency management, ship knowledge, and technology. Those were the main topics addressed in a four day event, organised by the Ferretti Group. Over 120 captains and engineer of Ferretti Group yachts followed classroom lectures, team exercises, and in-depth visits to shipyards. Read More
Forty-seven yachts will make up the fleet of this year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta, an international regatta that draws yachts and designers from all over the world to the Caribbean, for a fun yet competitive regatta where safety is held supreme. Ten participating superyachts were built by Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi. Read More
Burgess has listed the 56 metre superyacht Galaxy for sale. Built in 2005 by Benetti, she offers sleek Italian exterior styling and very well-conceived deck spaces combined with an efficient and sensible layout that takes full advantage of the yacht’s guest spaces. A spacious and luxurious accommodation layout provides for up to 14 guests. Read More
Kismet , a 68 metre Lürssen built superyacht, is designed by Espen Oeino, and features an Art Deco inspired interior by Reymond Langton Design. She offers accommodationfor 12 guests in 1 master, 1 VIP and 4 double cabins and carries a crew of 22. This 2007 superyacht is currently being offered for sale with Moran Yacht & Ship. Read More
On the 9th January 2012 Lürssen launched Ace (project Rocky) and she has just gone on sea trials on 13th and 14th March. Her delivery is scheduled for late spring 2012. Andrew Winch, responsible for the exterior as well the interior design, gave the yacht a very unusual profile which will turn many heads. Read More
Seaton Yachts from Newport, RI, USA has announced plans to develop and market with Burger Boat Company the Seaton Expedition Eighty-Three. Seaton has chosen Burger to build the Seaton Expedition Eighty-Three to ICE CLASS 1D standards at Burger’s shipyard in Manitowoc, WI, USA. The yacht is designed for unlimited ocean serviceRead More
Westrec Marinas’ Harbour Towne Marina in Dania, Florida has announced that Barry J. Armband is joining the operation as Marina Manager, effective immediately. Barry’s impressive background is ideally suited to the intricacy of Harbour Towne Marina, renowned for its marina operations and service, and its vibrant community. Read More
Organisers of the Hainan Rendez-Vous today announced the names of the major sponsors for their upcoming 2012 show, and the list is comprised of renowned upmarket brands. The event takes place this coming April 5th to 8th in the resort city of Sanya. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will run the show's media centre. Read More
Alex G Clarke of Denison Yacht Sales, has announced that his exclusive listing on the 72.5m Columbus Global Explorer offered at € 50,000,000 now has an Interactive General Arrangement which has been developed by interior designer Claudio Cicconetti. The interactive GA lets you highlight specific areas of the yacht's floor plan. Read More
The 49 metre Mondomarine Streamline, launched by the Savona based shipyard in 2009, to a design by Cor D. Rover with an interior by Luca Dini and Frédéric Mechiche, will be the largest yacht to attend this year's Antibes Yacht Show. The yacht is currently for sale with International Yacht Collection. Read More
Last month, the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts announced they had signed three new contracts between mid-2011 and early 2011. Today they have announced a fourth order, this time for a 43 metre Granturismo (GT). Two of these four orders are for repeat clients. Designed by Andrea Vallicelli, she is a full displacement superyacht. Read More
The count down begins for all existing vessels to have the BNWAS retrofitted onboard at the first survey after 1st July 2012. A BNWAS is essentially a ‘dead man’s alarm system’ intended to ensure the officer on watch is alert and competent to carry out his duties. It is, in effect, a timer, which counts down, triggering an alarm. Read More
More news from the Antibes Yacht Show, as we learn that Gaspard Yachts will be bringing the 45.7 metre superyacht Blue Ice to this year's show. Built by in 2009 by Palmer Johnson, Blue Ice is a spectacular superyacht of all aluminium construction and is the 5th hull in this successful range of performance yachts. Read More
RS Eden was built by Defoe Boat & Motor Works and completely rebuilt in 2007 with many of her original features restored, RS Eden offers every modern comfort, including a large sun deck complete with Jacuzzi. What began as a major refit rapidly became an almost complete reconstruction from the keel up. Read More
Christensen Shipyards has announced the signing of a contract for the first Custom 43M Series project. This sale to American buyers was brokered by Tom George of Tom George Yacht Group, making him the only broker to sell two new construction yachts at Christensen, the first being M/Y Mystic. Read More
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show that took place last week at the Dubai International Marine Club, has come to an end. More than 750 companies took part in the event from 46 different countries. There were 430 boats on display, including over 20 superyachts. Watch the video of day four of the boat show here. Read More
Swapping yachts for skis, Charlie Birkett and fellow Y.CO Directors Gary and Yves have embarked on a week long Telemark expedition across the Norwegian Arctic to raise money for the Special Boat Services Association. Over seven days and nights, they will battle the snow and elements as they retrace the steps of the Heroes of Telemark from Evjemoen to Vemork. Read More
Axel Douqué of Ocean Independence has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of a 26 metre classic De Vries Lentsch design, which is currently about one third through her construction. The yacht is a sistership to Pradera Blue, and project is offered ‘As Is, Where Lies’. Read More
Yare, the first event totally dedicated to after sales and refit operations, will take place in Viareggio. This year, Yare will organize a Captains’ Dock, to welcome and host Captains of yachts, who are often the most important decision makers of after sales and refit operations. Yare describes the Captains’ Dock as ”an event within the event”. Read More
Couach Shipyard has uncovered the new 50 metre superyacht, which is now ready for launching. Fully built in Kevlar Carbon and developed on a military patrol hull design this Yacht has impressive performances among which a top Speed of 28 knots and Transatlantic range. La Pellegrina will be launched on the 8th of April 2012 in Gujan Mestras. Read More
Launched to much acclaim in 1997 in Viareggio by renowned Italian yard Perini Navi, the 52 metre twin screw Bermudian ketch Galaxia is the yacht that re-wrote the book for large flybridge sailing yachts. She is fitted with the very latest entertainment and communications systems following her extensive refit in 2006-7. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc., the largest manufacturer of luxury yachts and fiberglass boats in the Middle East and Asia, unveiled a brand new superyacht concept from its Majesty Yachts range – the Majesty 105 – at last week's Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The Majesty 105 is the latest in a series of revolutionary concepts created by Gulf Craft. Read More
IPM Marina Port de Mallorca, STP-Servicios Técnicos Portuarios (Harbour Technical Services) and Marina Palma Cuarentena have put in place a joint loyalty plan by launching a discount programme for their customers. With this initiative in place and with more competitive pricing, this group of companies hopes to help deseasonalize the recreational sailing sector in Mallorca and keep large and super luxury yachts on the island all year round. Read More
For over 10 years, the Poros Charter Yacht Show assembles the finest of the luxury yachting charter industry in the Eastern Mediterranean. From 5th to 10th May 2012, the show will showcase over 70 yachts displayed to the professional industry and International yachting experts specializing in preparing exclusive charters. Read More
Azimut Yachts successfully debuted their brand new Azimut Grande 120SL at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show. At just over 36 metres, she is the most exclusive yacht in the yard’s fleet to date and an important part of the Azimut Benetti Group’s mega yachts business line. Additionally, she is a shining example of Italian design. Read More
The 50 metre superyacht Iroquois was built by Feadship Koninklijke De Vries in 1998. The steel hulled motor yacht was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and she features an interior by Glade Johnson. Iroquois has been owned by the same owners since her launch and is now available for sale through Moran Yachts. Read More
Portland, the venue for this year’s Olympic and Paralympics sailing races, is set to become a superyacht hotspot this summer with multiple deep water berths and anchorages available. Portland Port, situated at the end of a peninsula off the Dorset coast, has partnered up with MGMT to offer a bespoke service for superyachts. Read More
Y.CO has announced the sale of 50m (165ft) motor yacht Pestifer I, built by CRN in 1998. With an astounding interior volume of 630 GRT, Pestifer I was the most spacious 50 metre yacht on the market. She was listed for sale at $12 million. Pestifer I was built to the highest specifications for a very discerning owner. Read More
Thorsten Giesbert of Fraser Yachts have announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of the Ferretti Custom Line Navetta Vintage. The yacht's asking price has been set at €2,820,000. Vintage was built in 2001 by the Italian yard, and had a refit last year. She provides accommodation for up to ten guests in four elegant cabins. Read More
The recently launched Aslec 4 is the fourth yacht that Tommaso Spadolini has designed for a good friend, who previousle owned 19, 24 and 32 metre yachts, designed by Spadolini. The 45 metre Aslec 4 is the families first steel displacement yacht. In April 2009, Spadolini made these first sketches, which evolved into Aslec 4. Read More
Superyacht Nuberu Blau is now listed for sale with Dubois Yachts. Nuberu Blau was the fifth Dubois design to be comissioned by this same owner, again built at Alloy Yachts, New Zealand and holds a wealth of knowledge in both design and build expertise. Nuberu Blau was launched as Kokomo of London by Alloy Yachts in 2000. Read More
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show, is currently taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. There are 430 boats on display, including more than 20 superyachts. The show is held from March 13 to 17. Watch the video of day three here. Read More
Pieter van Geest of Van Geest Yacht Design has send us this design for a 60 metre middle Eastern inspired sailing dhow. The initial design was made some time ago, Pieter tells us, but the project never really took off. Pieter explains; “We do like the design and thought it a shame to be buried in the drawer somewhere". Read More
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has chosen HavenStar, the leading marina management system, to support its international management services division as it embarks on a world-wide expansion programme. The agreement follows installation of HavenStar at Camper & Nicholsons’ Port Louis Marina in Grenada and Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. Read More
In addition to the project management activities at Demler Marine Projects, Demler has launched Demler Marine Crew - the first Crew Agency exclusively focused on large Sailing Yachts. Wether you are looking for a new job, or for qualified crew to fill open positions - if it's on a sailing yacht, Demler can help. Read More
In 2011 the 73 metre superyacht Pegaso was launched at the Freire Shipyard in Spain, and is the yard's first superyacht. Designed by H2 and Moore Yacht Design, Pegaso features an interior by Mark Berryman Design. Her commercial spec includes dynamic positioning, a 10,000 mile range, and a 10 tonnes submersible with diver lockout. Read More
Dr Mohammed Al Barwani, Chairman of Oceanco, received the World of Yachts recognition award. “It is an honor to be recognized by leaders from the Middle Eastern Maritime Industry. In only 25 years Oceanco has established its name within the superyacht industry as the premier builder of 80-90m super yachts.” said Dr. Al Barwani. Read More
The 29th Palma International Boat Show , which was planned for April 28th to May 2nd this year has been rescheduled until April 2013 following a decision by a new organising committee appointed by the government in The Balearics. The Palma show has always been run by a government department, to manage several trade and tourism fairs on the island each year. Read More
Spirit Yachts Ltd has announced an historic collaboration with Sparkman & Stephens Inc to build a new J-Class yacht. This iconic new ‘J’ will be named Cheveyo (pronounced shu-Vay-o), a native American word meaning “spirit warrior.” Registered in the United States, the yacht will carry sail number J1. Read More
Following on from the significant interest generated from the success of the Nazenin V, the 52 metre sailing ketch built at RMK Marine and designed by Sparkman & Stephens, further developments of the design have been announced by the yard. RMK Marine is now working on a 56 metre design based on the 52 metre. Read More
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show, is currently taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. There are 430 boats on display, including more than 20 superyachts. Superyachts on display at the event include the 42.60 metre Feadship Andiamo. Read More
Amsterdam based company Rhebergen Composites has announced a change in shareholders. Company founder Simon Rhebergen will step down after being involved in the company for more than 25 years, his shares will be taken over by Composite Entrepeneur Rolf Dothagen. Read More
The 34.50 metre superyacht Lullaby II seen at her home berth at Marinas Zeas in Piraeus, Greece. Lullaby II was built by the Italian shipyard Benetti Sail Division in 1992 as Genca and has been based in Greece for over 10 years. Twin 510hp Caterpillar engines propel this private motor yacht to a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.
Giulio Riggio of the Fraser Yachts office in Palma has listed the Astondoa 102 Wind Song Sexto for sale with an asking price of € 4,000,000 (VAT Paid). The 31.09 metre Wind Song VI was built by the Spanish shipyard in 2005 and the composite motor yacht can accommodate 8 guests, 5 crew members and can reach a top speed of 24 knots. Read More
Holland Jachtbouw has launched the J-class yacht Rainbow at its yard in the Netherlands. Based upon the lines of the original America’s Cup winner in 1934, this spectacular 40-metre J features the unique WhisperPower hybrid propulsion and power system. Rainbow is currently being stepped and sea trials will commence this month. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc., the largest manufacturer of luxury yachts in the Middle East, yesterday premiered a brand new superyacht concept from its Majesty Yachts range – the Majesty 105 – on day one of the Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The premiere follows the UAE-based shipyard’s recent showcase of its largest ever hull construction. Read More
The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) has confirmed the line-up of participating yachts racing in the second Westward Cup regatta, taking place between the 11th and the 16th June 2012. The competing yachts are Altair, Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita. Also invited, but as yet unconfirmed, are Lulworth and Moonbeam IV. Read More
Yesterday the 20th Dubai International Boat Show, held at the Dubai International Marine Club from March 13 to 17, was opened by H.H Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. Read More
Bob O’Brien of the Palm Beach, FL office of Camper & Nicholsons International has listed the 42.10 metre motor yacht Forty Love with an asking price of $ 15,500,000. Built by the West Coast Custom shipyard in 2002, Forty Love features exterior design by Jack Sarin Naval Architects and naval architecture by Brilliant Boats. Read More
David Seal of Camper & Nicholsons International has announced that his central listing motor yacht Helena has been sold with Nathan Farrelly representing the buyer. The 34 metre superyacht was built by the Custom Line shipyard in 2004 to a design of Zuccon International Project. Motor yacht Helena accommodates up to 12 guests. Read More
The new Princess 40M Imperial Princess is nearing completion and briefly took to the water for the first time last week for initial tests. This new superyacht quietly slipped into the water from the historic ‘number 1 slipway’ at South Yard and made a short trip into Plymouth Sound to conduct initial engine and systems tests. Read More
Burgess and Opal Marine have jointly listed the new-build superyacht Project 12 for sale with an asking price of € 23,000,000. Currently in the final stages of construction at Pisa Superyachts and built to ABS classification and MCA compliancy, Project 12 translates the success and build quality of the Cantieri di Pisa Akhir range to a larger scale. Read More
The 43 metre explorer superyacht Axantha II was built by JFA Yachts in 2011 for a repeat owner, who previously owned the 37.16 metre explorer yacht Zeepaard (ex Axantha). With a range of 7,900 nautical miles, the Vripack designed superyacht is the ideal vessel to cruise around the world. Axantha II was delivered in Jul 2011. Read More
Simon Gibson of Worth Avenue Yachts and Nauta Yachts have listed the 49.90 metre superyacht Dakota for sale with an asking price of € 11,400,000. Built by Codecasa in 2000 as Moneikos, Dakota features a contemporary interior by Della Rolle. Originally built to Lloyds Register, she is now RINA classed. Read More
Sea Tel recently informed e3 Systems that their sales in 2011 have now earned them a place in the top ten of their seventy plus dealers in Europe. This achievement reflects the close collaboration of the two companies in offering VSAT satellite solutions and TV to super yachts worldwide. e3 Systems specialises in marine communications integration. Read More
Toby Walker of Dubois Yachts and Michael Nethersole of Nortrop & Johnson have jointly listed the 32.30 metre sailing yacht Carl Linne for sale with an asking price of $ 5,700,000. Superyacht Carl Linne was built by Holland Jachtbouw in 2003 as Christoffel's Lighthouse and she was designed to replicate the Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters. Read More
Alex Lees-Buckley and Gaston Lees-Buckley of Camper & Nicholsons International have announced that the 36.58 metre superyacht Beverley was sold earlier this month in an in-house deal. Beverley was launched in January 2008 by the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio and she was the first Benetti Classic superyacht to sport a black hull. Read More
Mike Horsley of Edmiston & Company has listed the classic 1935 Bermudian Ketch L’Iliade for sale with an asking price of € 1,200,000 (VAT Exempt). The 23.91 metre L'Iliade was designed by the well-known French architect F. Camatte and built by Chantier Navale de Normandie under her original name L'Odyssée, in 1935. Read More
Hull C.2193, the first of the two yachts sold in the new-generation series of 60m sailing yachts built by Perini Navi, has arrived in Viareggio. The hull and superstructure in aluminium were built in the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard, the Group’s Turkish base. Finishing, launching and delivery, scheduled for summer 2013. Read More
Last week the Nobiskrug shipyard in Rendsburg, Germany delivered their latest superyacht, the 73.55 metre Mogambo. Launched in October 2011, Mogambo left the shipyard for a first stop in Kristansand, Norway and yesterday she was seen in Bristol Harbourside, United Kingdom. Mogambo accommodates for up to 12 guests. Read More
Element is a 42 metre Cantieri di Pisa, built in 2002. Although she strongly resembles the other Cantieri di Pisa's of the same age, her size and looks are deceptive, Element offers much more space onboard, thanks to an extra deck. Aft of the wheelhouse there is a full beam upper deck salon, and an extra aft deck. Read More
Just delivered by Nobiskrug, the fabulous 74 metre yacht Mogambo is available for charter through Hill Robinson. Mogambo accommodates for up to 12 guests with a spectacular Master Suite on the main deck which includes a private terrace, a VIP cabin on the bridge deck plus two double and two convertible cabins on the lower deck. Read More
The 45 meter displacement superyacht Aslec 4 was launched this weekend at the Rossi Navi yard in Italy. Aslec 4, which is project FR024, is the first of two yachts that are going to be delivered by the yard in 2012. Aslec 4 is designed by Studio Spadolini, with lots of exterior deck space. She has a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. Read More
Alloy Yachts have launched the 47 metre flybridge superyacht Loretta Anne. The award-winning team of Alloy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey Design worked together to build the spacious motoryacht. The same team created Allogante, now known as Loretta Anne IV. AY43 is the 12th motoryacht to be built by Alloy Yachts. Read More
No less than four yachts are to be presented from 12-15 April at this year’s Antibes Yacht Show by Yachting Partners International (YPI). Komboloi is without a doubt the best San Lorenzo '72 on the market. She has had very little use and has been professionally maintained by her crew and an attentive owner. Read More
The elite annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will once again bring a fleet of sail and motor yachts to Phuket 16 - 18 December 2012. Superyachts from around the world, 30 metres or greater in length, are invited to join the festivities taking place on and off the waters of the Andaman coast in Thailand. Read More
The Baglietto shipyard in La Spezia, has announces a new management . As of 1st February 2012 Diego Michele Deprati has been appointed as the new Mananging Director. Angelo Giaccone is the new Production Manager. Diego Michele Deprati, has worked for the Italian Navy, and more recently as Managing Director of Mondomarine. Read More
Kaan Mutlugil at Mutlutur Yachting has signed a central agency for charter in the Eastern Mediterranean this summer on the 37m motor yacht Barracuda Red Sea. Launched in 2010 by Sunseeker, Barracuda Red Sea offers three spacious internal decks with luxurious accommodation for twelve guests in six suites. Read More
Jeremy Comport of Camper & Nicholsons International has listed the 2010 Benetti Imagination for sale. The 47 metre Imagination has been finished to the highest specifications. Each of her six cabins offer luxurious, private and spacious accommodation for up to 12 guests. Imagination has an asking price of € 22,000,000. Read More
With the launch of the 73 metre Laurel back in 2006, Delta Marine added a true lady to their fleet of superyachts. With her royal blue hull reflecting an image of elegance and nobility, Laurel gracefully ruled the waves of the world's oceans. For 5 years, her owners kept her completely private. However, when the veil of secrecy was recently lifted. Read More
Paraffin is a beautiful Feadship, built in 2002 at the Royal Van Lent yard in Kaag, Holland, to a design by De Voogt Naval Architects. Her name hints at her original owner's profession, an American family who made their fortune producing candles. Paraffin is on the market with Fraser Yachts, and has an asking price of € 44,750,000. Read More
Another exciting component to the already dynamic and newly revitalized Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) has been announced by Newport Harbor Corporation, the show’s new owner. Industry focused seminars will be featured each day of the June 18-21 event, which will be held at the Newport Yachting Center. Read More
The YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show (YI AYS) Steering Committee—comprised of Antibes Yacht Show, ISS, MYBA and PYA—today announced its 2012 Seminar Topics. The 13 April 2012 event is being held from 1000-1700 with luncheon at 1230 and cocktails at 1700. Specific moderators and presenters will be announced in coming weeks. Read More
Simpson Marine has revealed a stunning line up eleven yachts for this year’s Singapore Superyacht Show (SYS) at ONE15 Marina from April 27-29. They include a good mix of power boats, sailing boats as well as superyachts and represent the full range of Simpson Marine’s business in Singapore. Read More
The finest Huisman standards of engineering and service in a customised, yet competitive, refit package are the aim; they are also the reality as two major projects head towards completion at the Royal Huisman shipyard. The 40 metre Be Mine, launched by Lürssen in 1991, was ready for updating as well as an extensive refit programme. Read More
Stuart Larsen and Josh Gulbranson of Fraser Yachts have jointly listed the 39.6 metre luxury superyacht Constellation for sale with an asking price of $ 11,900,000. The luxury motor yacht was built by Westport in 2007 as part of the popular Westport 130 superyacht series. She was built for her current owners. Read More
China commits to Extreme Sailing Series in new 3 year deal. At an official signing ceremony last week hosted by Ms Zang Aimin, Vice President of Qingdao Major International Sailing Events Organizing Committee & Executive Vice President of Olympic Sailing City Development Association, Qingdao signed a new host venue agreement. Read More
Olivia is a 70 metre yacht, originally built as a USSR Ice Class hydrographical survey vessel in 1972 in Finnland. She was converted into a superyacht at Rouvia Road Yacht Design & Construction. Olivia is fitted with Rolls Royce fin stabilizers and Rolls Royce anti-rolling tanks for cruise comfort. Read More
Asia's top island resort destination and second-home of choice for many millionaires and billionaires around the world, is set to showcase top global boat brands at the ninth Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), which will take place 29 March to 1st April 2012 at the award-winning marina and lifestyle destination, Royal Phuket Marina. Read More
Eric Trupheme in the Antibes office of Ocean Independence has sold the 42 metre Imbros . The yacht had an asking price of € 10,500,000. Ben Snead of Expedition Yachts International represented the buyers. The luxury yacht was delivered in 2010. Imbros is built to Bureau Veritas class and is fully MCA compliant. Read More
Adam Essex of Princess London has listed a beautiful Princess 95 for sale. The yacht was delivered new to her current owners in 2011 and has cruised the Med during last season. The yacht has a large 7 metre beam, which gives her a huge interior volume and great deck areas. This Princess 95 has an asking price of £4.25 million. Read More
Ciro Petrucci of Fraser Yachts, and Parisi Broker have been appointed as the co-central agents for the sale of the 28.8 metre converted tugboat D.P. Monitor, built by Benetti in the fifties. D.P. Monitor is listed at € 1,900,000. We spoke with the yacht's owner, who explains the history of the vessel, and his reasons to offer her for sale. Read More
Following the successful launch of their new watertight door system, Taylor Made Group’s UK subsidiary, Trend Marine Products Limited, has now delivered a full set of watertight doors with DNV type approval to Abu Dhabi Mar for the Swift 141 metre project Yas in Abu Dhabi. Read More
Adrian McCourt will introduce an entirely new breed of sailing superyacht to the public for the first time at Antibes Yacht Show. Designed by the renowned Ron Holland, Kestrel is a superb fusion of the best aspects of motor yacht, sailing yacht and beach house, designed specifically to put the fun back into family sailing. Read More
The 70 metre Reverie, currently for sale with an asking price of $ 65,000,000, features a massive volume and interior space, as well as huge deck areas. Among her features are an owner's deck, that includes a magnificent bedroom with panoramic forward views over a private terrace. She can accommodate up to 24 guests in 8 cabins. Read More
Following on the heels of two custom tenders for the Oceanco Seven Seas, Hodgdon has signed a 10.5m custom limo tender and 10.5 m custom open tender for another Oceanco client. The new build design and construction specifications for these Michael Peters Yacht Designs, were developed by A.J. Anderson of Wright Maritime Group. Read More
Bob Cury of RJC Yachts and Worth Avenue Yachts have sold the 34.10 metre Westport 112 Lady Lily. Worth Avenue Yachts introduced the buyers. She was built by Westport in 2010, as the most highly customized 112' Westport superyacht built to date. Her beautifully designed interior features rich mahogany with flamed burle veneer. Read More
The Antibes Yacht Show, the most important yacht show at the beginning of the season, taking place from April 12 to 15, in the beautiful harbour of Port Vauban in Antibes, has announced that Fraser Yachts will be bringing four large yachts to this year's show. Beyond is a 30.48 metre superyacht built by Inace in 2009. Read More
It is ten years since the Antibes Raft Racers took to the waters of Port Vauban, creating Mayday mayhem in late April on their home-made whacky crafts. Yes, it has taken ten years to recover from the last one, but the Raft Race Team have lashed it together one more time to bring pre-season cheer to the Mediterranean’s largest pleasure port. Read More
The Pendennis Cup Website has been given a facelift. A new 'Resources' section has been added which will provide easy access to race schedules, accommodation information, photos, application forms etc. Alongside this, a 'News' area will contain up to date press releases on all aspects of the Cup, including daily reports. Read More
Joining the charter fleet of Ocean Independence last month, is the 28 metre Jongert sailing yacht Sea Shuttle. Sea Shuttle is a true testimony to the lasting build quality of Jongert. Diligently cared for over the years, she is better than new, with updated machinery, navigation and state-of-the-art entertainment equipment. Read More
International Classification Society Bureau Veritas is launching NR500 DT R01E, a fully updated set of classification rules for Yachts and Large Yachts built in steel, aluminium alloys or composite materials. The Rules cover design approval, material and equipment certification and construction surveillance at the yard for single yacht building or for production in large series following an alternative survey scheme. Read More
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and F&S Marinas have announced that they have appointed Paul Sorrell as General Manager of the marina in Limassol, Cyprus. Paul's recent positions include Marina Manager at Al Bandar Marina, Abu Dhabi, Harbour Master at Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Marina Manager at Cabarita Point, Sydney Harbour. Read More
The 52 metre superyacht Big Eagle was built in Japan by the Mie Zosen shipyard in 1980 as Grand Mudder and was later renamed Lady Angela and Papa’s Place. Big Eagle is a popular charter yacht, and offers accommodation for up to twelve guests in six staterooms. She is available for charter with Fraser Yachts. Read More
Because of business expansion Lanka Marine, a leading Italian company specialised in supplying natural stone to private homes, superyachts, and aircraft interiors, is looking for two skilled and knowledgeable project managers. The project managers will be the link between designers and interior outfitters, and their role is to plan, execute, and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Read More
Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the arrival of two new faces at the company. John Jay Mouligné joined as Sales Broker and Karina Lopez as Marketing Director. Although a newcomer to Northrop & Johnson, John Jay has been on, in, our around the water his entire life. Read More
Edmiston had joined Floating Life as the co-central agent for the sale of superyacht Ocean Emerald. This spectacular and contemporary 41 metre masterpiece has been designed by Lord Norman Foster with a strong emphasis on space and light and has five suites for up to 12 guests. Ocean Emerald is offered for sale asking € 9,000,000. Read More
Oceanstyle has announced that the 2007 Ferretti 97 Perpetual has joined their charter fleet, and will be available for charters this summer in the Western Med, where she will have her base in the South of France. Perpetual is available at € 60,000 per week in the low season, and € 65,000 per week in the high season. Read More
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), global provider of communications, connectivity and content services to remote locations around the world, today announced the addition of two key executives to its management team in support of the company’s momentum and aggressive growth plans; including the company’s impending launch of its Next Generation Network. Read More
Following a successful Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach in February, where builders and brokers reported the return of qualified buyers and impressively strong sales, the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is on track to sell out all exhibit space for a larger show than ever before. Read More
The greatest snow event in the yachting calendar is back! Riviera Yacht Support are running the 4th edition of the fast-becoming-infamous Snow Bonanza! The Snow Bonanza 4.0 kicks off on Friday the 23rd of March and promises to be even better than before. Read More
Vicem Yachts in Turkey, have launched the 107' Cruiser, a new model, and the yard's flagship Vintage model. The 107 Cruiser is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series of Classic, Flybridge and Cruiser motor yachts ranging from 50 – 100 feet. The new 107 Cruiser bears the three hallmarks of every Vicem yacht. Read More
My Petra is the sixth in Heesen's semi-displacement, all-aluminium, 4400 Class, which represents one of the most popular designs by Heesen Yachts in collaboration with Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. The yacht can reach a maximum speed of 25 knots thanks to its twin MTU 16BV 4000 M90 diesels, each delivering up to 3.650 hp. Read More
Under the management of Yacht Marine Ltd, with naval architecture and design by Ginton Naval Architects and interior design of Guido de Groot Design, the construction of this 40 metre sloop has commenced at the Turkish yard Mengi Yay in Tuzla. The hull is nearly completed and the aluminium superstructure is well underway. Read More
One of the world’s largest and most distinctive charter yachts, Apoise, is currently undergoing a refit in Germany, which adds 4 metres to her stern. Designed by Espen Øino, built by Lürssen Yachts and launched in 2006, Apoise offers the ultimate cruising experience. When relaunched, she will be available for charter. Read More
In what has been quite a spectacular year for IAG Yachts and following on from some successful shows in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and Fort Lauderdale last year, the Chinese based shipyard has managed to complete sales on their first two production models in 2011, the 127 foot Primadonna and the 100 foot Electra. Read More
Auckland International Boat Show has a new name, new branding and new dates. It will now be known as the Auckland On Water Boat Show and will feature new branding that reflects the greater diversity of exhibitors who attend the show and to be more closely aligned with New Zealand’s diverse, world class marine industry. Read More
Sabdes Designs' 30m Explorer yacht seeks out a zen like philosophy in being a luxury explorer 'go-anywhere, anytime' motoryacht that brings together only essential elements to achieve its purpose. Sabdes has recently teamed up with CMC Yachts who have begun marketing the design as the CMC Yachts 30m Explorer. Read More
Gulf Craft has just completed its second launching bay with the ability to launch vessels up to 50 m in overall length at its Majesty Yachts shipyard in the United Arab Emirates. The addition of the second bay alongside its existing one now enables the yard to handle larger vessels and has increased its capacity for mobility. Read More
Inace has recently launched the 120' Inace Explorer Yacht, designed by Luiz de Basto Designs. The yacht (hull 576) is christened Far Far Away, and is now nearing completion. This well equipped worldwide Expedition Yacht will be ready to go in a few months. She offers accommodation in 5 guest staterooms below. Read More
Superyachts visiting Jones Boatyard in Miami have to be towed all the way up the Miami River. A tight fit as the river becomes rather narrow upstream. See how this superyacht is towed all the way up to the refit yard. The yard features 3700 lineal feet of dockage, Travelifts, a Syncrolift and covered sheds for eleven 200'+ yachts. Read More
Massive Omani celebrations at The Wave, Muscat as Oman Air and The Wave score a one-two, squeezing out the French team who had finished every day but the last on top. It proved to be a thrilling opening Act to the season and, after five years of Extreme Sailing Series, there is a feeling that 2012 is going to be one of the closest yet. Read More
Boasting an image that instantly feels highly contemporary, with exterior lines that seem to play with the boundaries of conventional design and a remarkably minimal look and feel, superyacht Bertona was the latest Canados 116 launched in March 2011. Her lines show a sharpness that gives her features an sportive edge. Read More
Built by the Japanese shipyard Sterling Yachts in 1986, Southern Cross III is one of the most well-known superyachts of her time with her typical Jon Bannenberg styling. Southern Cross III sleeps 15 guests in 5 double, 2 single and 1 triple cabin. With her twin 2,000hp Caterpillar 3512B diesel engines she cruises at 14 knots. Read More
Merle Wood & Associates and Camper & Nicholsons International have listed the Feadship Kisses for sale, for the first time since her launch in 2000. She has always been privately used and never chartered, and has been well maintained and updated since new. Kisses was built by Feadship at the Royal De Vries shipyard in Aalsmeer, Holland. Read More
The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach reported a significantly stronger show overall than the past several years, with the number of exhibitors and boats on display both up 9 percent over 2011. Attendance, based on concession sales and number of people using show transportation, was up more than 7 percent. Read More
Fulvio Luise, President of Federagenti Yacht (Italian Ship Agents) Division, expressed satisfaction today at the passing of the Grillo and Cutrufo amendment to the Italian berth tax legislation passed in late December 2011 which was to go into effect May 1st 2012. The amendment stipulates that the berthing tax will only be applied to Italian citizens who possess a vessel even if it has a foreign flag. Read More
After successfully completing sea trials, Endeavour is now on board Dockwise and is headed for the Caribbean. Once she reaches Florida, Endeavour will sail to take part in the Antigua St Barths Bucket regatta in March alongside Yachting Developments built Bliss (36 metre) and Symmetry (29.3 metre). Read More
Benetti recently delivered the 61 metre Diamonds Are Forever, built for a highly experienced owner who always names his yachts after James Bond movies. The 61 metre Diamonds Are Forever features a signature Evan K Marshall interior. This video shows her construction, and gives us a sneak preview of her interior. Read More
Bill Jewell of Neff Yacht Sales has announced his apointment as the co central agent together with Westport Yacht Sales for the sale of superyacht Dulcinea. This sea kindly fast and efficient Westport cockpit motor yacht has never been chartered. Accommodation is provided in four staterooms, and she is offered at $ 4,995,000. Read More
CSO Yachts has sold the sailing yacht Black Shark of St Peter in an in-house deal. She was on the market at € 439,000. The 24.72 metre sloop was built by the renowned Dutch Royal Huisman shipyard in 1982 to a design of German Frers. The all-aluminium Black Shark of St Peter can sleep 6 guests in 1 master and 2 twin staterooms. Read More
With the Caribbean season still underway, we take a look ahead, and review three of the finest Perini Navi's available for charter this summer. Offered for charter by Y.CO, superyacht Panthalassa was built by Perini Navi in 2009, and since her launch has been one of the most popular sailing yachts in the charter market. Read More
The stunning 58.90 metre superyacht Idol (ex: Outback) built by Austal in 2007 to a design of Sam Sorgiovanni, has recently undergone a major refitting. Since her refit, Idol is equipped with a new contemporary minimalist, yet chic interior. She offers accommodation in seven double cabins on three decks. Idol is available for charter. Read More
Yas Marina, operated and managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and one of the premier marinas in Abu Dhabi, is proud to announce their 2012 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Grand Prix berthing tariffs. Located at the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island and located 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Read More
Foulques de Raigniac of Gaspard Yachts has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of the Leopard 26 metre Coca VI. The yacht is for sale with an asking price of € 1,590,000. The luxury yacht was built by the Arno Shipyard (now known as Leopard Yachts) in 2001. Coca VI can sleep up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. Read More
Cancer respite and sailing charity, Sail 4 Cancer, has been selected as Official Charity for the Superyacht Cup regatta at Cowes from 22 to 25 July this year. Organised in association with the Royal Yacht Squadron, the prestigious Superyacht Cup Cowes, will take place over three days and include sailing in the waters of the Solent. Read More
If anyone can understand the importance of unhindered speed and beauty, it's the man behind luxury automaker Ferrari. Seakeeper gyros deliver superior roll reduction in many sea conditions, without drag-producing appendages. Their quiet operation and low power consumption make them the stabilization choice over fins. Read More
The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development is opening a representative office in Singapore. The office will allow increased engagement and strengthening of commercial relations in both Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Read More
Seaway Powell Marine Ltd has announced that Remco Zeevaarder will be representing them in the future in relation to marine equipments and hydraulic systems in the yacht and super yacht sectors. Seaway Powell Marine Ltd specialises in the design, manufacture and through-life support of top quality marine hydraulic systems and captive and other winches for the yacht and super yacht industry. Read More
Peter Hürzeler of Ocean Independence has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of the Mangusta 80 Speedy T. The yacht is for sale with an asking price of € 950,000. The fast sports yacht was built by Mangusta in 1994, as the 6th hull in this series. The 24 metre superyacht is powered by twin MTU 12 V 331 TC 92 engines. Read More
The 59.20 metre expedition yacht Senses was designed, built and engineered to surpass the challenges of exploring the world’s oceans, and carries a most comprehensive inventory of equipment. The stylish, well appointed interiors accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins, including a full beam owner’s suite on the lower deck. Read More
Denison Yacht Sales has announced the opening of a new sales location at Marina Bay, in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's "Marina Mile" yacht district. The new location, consisting of 13 slips at Dock 8 directly across from the marina's Rendezvous Bar and Grill, provides Denison with additional in-water slips for displaying the line of Beneteau powerboats it represents. Read More
After 12 months of hard work the first internet yacht auction took place last week. With entries exceeding expectations and strong bidding from registered individuals the legal team of The Yacht Auction are now finalizing a number of sales. Read More
The 90 metre, 1,200 tonnes superyacht Athena arrived at Orams Marine Services Auckland during February 2011 for a comprehensive Refit programe carried out over a nine month period. The massive rig carries 2,500 sq m (28,600 sq ft) of sail and when launched Athena was the world’s largest private sailing yacht. Read More
BWA Yachting informs us they have learned that in Italy today, an amendment was passed that modifies the recent “Berthing Tax” law that have had many in our industry worried. It is understood that only Italian flagged vessels will be required to pay this tax and therefore all non-Italian flagged vessels will be exempt. Read More
ECOsuperyacht is partnering with Company85 Global Challenge to fully offset all carbon emissions arising from the record circumnavigation. The Challenge is a bid by British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy to design and build the fastest and most efficient wave-piercing powerboat to circumnavigate the globe, breaking not just the existing 60 days 23 hours 49 minutes powerboat record, but the 45 days 13 hours 42 minutes sailing record. Read More
News comes in from Greece, as Cape4 Yachting's Michel Chryssicopoulos tells us he has sold the 24.5 metre high performance yacht Moonraker, a 2008 Pershing 80. Moonraker is powered by twin 2400 hp MTU diesels, which give her a top speed of give her a cruising speed of 50 knots, and a cruising speed of 44 knots. Read More
Moran Yacht & ship have announced that Syrenka has joined their charter fleet. The 41.76 metre Syrenka was built by Palmer Johnson and was only recently refitted. This extremely popular charter yacht has been appointed with a refreshingly comfortable interior featuring supple leathers and Ralph Lauren soft furnishings. Read More
Superyacht Helios is the result of a collaboration between Perini Navi’s naval architects and Ron Holland. She is the second steel-hulled 45 meter yacht to be launched by this Italian shipyard. The Perini Navi-built aluminium mast that rises over 50 metres above the waterline carries a sail area of almost 1,200m2. Read More
Within months of the new Sevenstar office opening in England, Sevenstar UK have reported that the venture has been a great success. Whilst the core business of Sevenstar Yacht Transport is to utilise its own fleet where possible to ship yachts around the world, the Sevenstar UK office also successfully offers liner options to its clients. Read More
Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (LGSA) launched their new website, www.laurentgiles.co.uk. The site features their new corporate image, details of their services and explains their approach to each individual project. LGSA can provide services from initial concept development, full naval architecture through to in build support. Read More
Robert E. Derecktor Inc., located in Mamaroneck, NY, announced today that it is seeking protection under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization laws. A protracted legal battle with the State of Alaska regarding vendor-related issues unconnected to the yard's workmanship on a project completed in 2005, together with the depressed economy, has put a significant strain on the company's finances. Read More
After three days of racing, 33.8 metre Silvertip, built by Yachting Developments, has been declared the winner of the NZ Millennium Cup 2012. Also competing for the title were 32 metre Eclipse, 48.5 metre Georgia, 44 metre Imagine B and 39.6 metre Janice of Wyoming, all built by Alloy Yachts. Read More
Earlier this month we reported that Noyan Mutlugil at Mutlutur Yachting has been appointed as central agent for the sale of the 58 metre superyacht Egeria. We can now show you the first photos and interior renderings of the yacht currently under construction at Egeria Yachts in Turkey. her interior is designed by Altunbas Ltd. Read More
Lammouche, seen here near Saint Tropez, is a 46 metres trideck semi-wide body displacement yacht, with a high tensile steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She was launched in February 2010 by Sanlorenzo, and delivered to her owner in the early summer of 2010. Lammouche's exterior design is by Viareggio Division Style. Read More
Horizon has announced their participation in the Hainan Rendezvous, held from April 5th – 8th, 2012, where they will showcase three luxury yachts: the RP120 Muses, CC110 Lady Gaga, and a new E54. According to the rendezvous organizer, Muses and Lady Gaga are among the top five largest megayachts attending. Read More
On saturday, Benetti launched the 25th unit of the new Benetti Tradition 105’, Miamaa. Following the christening, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony attended by the yacht's owner and the Benetti staff who oversaw outfitting and construction over the past several months. The technical launch marks the beginning of a series of seatrials. Read More
Firefighters in Nice have responded to a fire on board the 2003 built superyacht 360°. The fire seems to have damaged the bridge deck of the 47 metre yacht. The yacht is docked on the east side of the port, and dozens of firefighters are at the scene. Local reports confirm that the mayor of Nice is also at the scene of the fire. Read More
Simon Turner, from Northrop and Johnson’s Singapore office today announced a new Central Agency agreement with Ruea Yachts, the New Construction Division of Yacht Solutions in Thailand, builders of European designed custom superyachts. Ruea Yachts has initially launched two designs, a 60 metre and a 75 metre yacht. Read More
At the Miami Yacht Show last week, Benetti announced a new contact for a new 90 metre superyacht. Details are still unknown, but the yacht will be the largest yacht delivered by the Italian yard since the delivery in 1980 of the Bannenberg designed 86 metre superyacht Nabila (now Kingdom 5KR). Read More
At last week's Miami Boat Show, Azimut Grande announced the start of the construction of a new 140’ trideck planing model. The 42 metre superyacht will be the largest in the Grande series. Powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M93L diesels, the yard axpects the Grande 140 to reach a top speed of 22 knots, and a cruising speed of 17 knots. Read More
Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona offers superyachts free berthing days during spring months for the second consecutive year. The campaign mainly focuses on those superyachts coming back from the Caribbean in search of a facility that will enable them to prepare for the summer charter season. Read More
International Yacht Collection has announced that the 62.5 metre Lady Lola has joined the IYC charter fleet. She will be available for charter in the Mediterranean as of 1 July 2012. Her international crew of 15 is lead by Captain Gui Garcia, his wife Christina Jones, formerly of Tuscan Sun, is the chef. Read More
Combining high performance and Italian style in a sleek design, Athens-based Golden Yachts Shipyard launched their stunning 40 metre superyacht O’Pati back in 2011. With sleek, powerful lines, she exudes an effortless image of elegance and power, with her dark hull concealing so much more. Read More
Built by Delta Marine, Happy Days is a 2006, 50 metre yacht, designed by the Delta Design Group. She is a full displacement, high volume yacht, that features an eclectic interior design, and a playful layout. The owner's cabin occupies the upper deck, and features a private semi-enclosed veranda. The yard is currently building a close sistership. Read More
Burgess confirms, with regret, reports that the 60 metre motor yacht Yogi sank 19 nautical miles off the Island of Skyros on Friday morning 17 February. All 8 crew were safely rescued and there was no loss of life. No passengers were on board the yacht at the time of the incident. The cause of the sinking has not been identified and confirmed. Read More
Front Street Shipyard welcomes Carbon Ocean Yachts to its Belfast, Maine, facility. Carbon Ocean Yachts of Bristol, Rhode Island, is relocating its operations to Front Street Shipyard's extensive new facility on the waterfront of Penobscot Bay. The two builders will work together on the construction of lightweight, performance yachts. Read More
Pieter van der Weide of Hoek Brokerage has listed the second F-class superyacht for sale. Construction of the hull of this 115-foot Race Classic is only ten months away from delivery. She will be an identical sister vessel to the prototype Firefly, which was launched in the spring of 2011 to considerable acclaim. Read More
Heesen Yachts has announced that Team Synergy won third place in the match races at the RC44 – Puerto Calero Cup, held in Lanzarote (Canary Islands) from February 8 to 12. Fourteen teams returned to Puerto Calero to start the 2012 RC44 Championship Tour, three months after the final of the RC44 World Championships. Read More
The J Class Association has announced that Solent Rib Charter (SRC) has been chosen as the official Rib partner for this summer’s regattas. Having one official partner organisation will allow closer communication between the JCA and spectator Ribs, leading to safer on the water operations and better viewing for spectators. Read More
The 44 metre Ariete Primo has joined Yachtzoo's charter fleet. Her background is that of a tugboat that has travelled the oceans of the world, but she has now been transformed into an elegant yacht. The SYT team stepped on board Ariete Primo in Monaco last september, and discovered a beautiful interior featuring precious woodwork. Read More
Cantiere delle Marche, builders of steel and aluminium displacement superyachts, has announced they have signed a partnership agreement with Sailornet, for the after sales services exclusively dedicated to Cantiere delle Marche yachts owners. From the companies start-up, the Ancona-based shipyard signed dealership’s agreements. Read More
Delivered in 2008 by the Codecasa yard in Viareggio, the 65 metre Main is owned by an Italian fashion designer. The yacht was designed by the owner in close cooperation with the shipyard. The minimalist interior of Main was also influenced by her famous owner, who worked closely with his own designers, Oretelli. Read More
Project managed by Hill Robinson and launched in November 2011, the spectacular 78 metre yacht Amaryllis will be available for charter this summer in the West Mediterranean from the beginning of June, through the Hill Robinson Antibes office. With living space spread over 5 decks, Amaryllis accommodates 12 guests. Read More
Feadship is taking a brand-new superyacht to Asia for the first time this spring. A dedicated tour by the 45-metre Helix will take in Hong Kong in March and the Hainan Rendezvous in early April before heading off to the Singapore boat show at the end of the month. Feadship has a history that goes back to 1849. Read More
Staged just before the Singapore Yacht Show (27th April to 29th April), The 4th Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference builds upon the unique success of the last 3 events to bring together a real “East meets West” collaboration and business development experience. Read More
Karpaz Gate Marina, part of the all-new Karpaz Bay Resort in Northern Cyprus - one of the most luxurious resorts in the Eastern Mediterranean – is now an official Port of Entry. All marine vessels can now officially enter Northern Cyprus at Karpaz Gate Marina following the recent approval of Port of Entry status earlier this month (1 Feb). Read More
Hatteras Yachts has announced plans to unveil its new 95 Raised Pilothouse in the summer of 2013. This new model brings styling cues from her classic lineage into the 21st century, and is designed to set the standard for Hatteras' next generation of motor yachts. This new flagship will be offered as a heavily contented, turnkey package. Read More
Gulf Craft recently launched its first hull of the highly anticipated Majesty 135 design. With 3 decks and more than 41 metres in overall length, it is Gulf Craft’s largest Majesty Yacht ever built, further solidifying the company’s position as a major player in the global superyacht market. Built to order, the vessel is semi-customized. Read More
Having recently completed the build-off of a Dixon 120 and the refitting of a custom Heesen motoryacht, Moonen Refits has now embarked on two new projects. The Moonen 72 SJS is being comprehensively upgraded technically and aesthetically while the Moonen 84 Aurora is being given a brand-new paint system. Read More
Oculus Technologies are pleased to announce the appointment of four new dealers for their YachtEye superyacht infotainment product following a successful start to 2012 with the delivery of three new systems and the launch of their new website. YachtEye is available in three interactive variants. Read More
ECOsuperyacht will again be partnering with the Antibes Yacht Show 2012 for the second year running, by offsetting all the carbon emissions arising from this year’s event. Last year’s highly successful show, which saw 13,000 visitors attend, was estimated to have generated 350 tonnes of carbon emissions. Read More
The Moscow office of Moran Yacht & Ship has listed the 34.8 metre Dutch built superyacht Miami Blues for sale. Miami Blues was built by Euroship in 1991, and had a refit in 2007. She offers accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Superyacht Miami Blues has an aksing price of € 5,600,000. Read More
Last month, the Spanish shipyard Varadero Valencia started the refit of the 50 metre superyacht Tommy. The refit consists in changing both of the generators under ABS certification, made difficult due to the size of the generators. Varadero Valencia is going to overhaul the two main engines and will also undertake different exterior jobs. Read More
The 23 year old Feadship superyacht Odyssey, seen here in Tahiti by one of our regular readers, is as good as new, following an extensive refit in 2010. Extending the hull and all superstructure decks, developed into a much larger undertaking, transforming the vessel into an even more exceptional superyacht. Read More
See how this Feadship superyacht takes only 2 minutes to cover the 14 miles distance between the capital of Tahiti, Papeete and the nearby island of Moorea. Read More
Manson Anchors launched the Manson Boss Anchor at METS 2011. The Manson Boss anchor is the most technically advanced and safest anchor to hit the recreational boating market. It boasts even faster setting and even higher holding power. The Manson Boss was specifically designed to suit power boats in the 20'-100'ft range. Read More
Axel Douqué of Ocean Independence has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of the 26 metre Benetti Sofia of Tortola, built in 2008. Sofia of Tortola is hull number five of this pocket superyacht in a smartly laid out package. She offers several large yacht features, such as zero speed stabilisors and MCA certification. Read More
With less than two weeks to go until the Extreme Sailing Series in Muscat, Oman, the Act 1 team line-ups have been confirmed, revealing a stellar cast of top professional sailors. Following the final event of 2011 in Singapore last December, the team managers and skippers have spent the last two months securing the best crews possible. Read More
At SYT we follow superyachts around the world and sometimes we come across a photo of a superyacht which is unfamiliar to us and such was the case with motor yacht Whisper. Early last year I found a very small photo of the yacht and was unable to identify what she was called or where she was build, I only knew the photo was taken in Turkey. Read More
Whether wine or windbreakers, sheets or shoes, ECO Crew collects it. Finally there is a charity to re-distribute all the yachts’ unwanted goods. Eco-Crew, a registered charity, founded by Sheila Goddard from Environmental Services, collects and re-distributes unwanted items such as clothing, food, drinks and household items. Read More
Vassilis Fotilas of Fraser Yachts Monaco and Viare Yachts have just announced their appointment as the central agents for the sale of the 34.95 metre superyacht Aminah. Aminah was built by Benetti in Italy in 2000, and had a refit in 2008. This ABS classed yacht offers accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Read More
Built by Royal Van Lent to a design by De Voogt Naval Architects, the 68 metre Feadship Lady Christine features a remarkable debut superyacht interior from British designer Rodney Black. The elaborate interior features extraordinary levels of fine detailing. The yacht’s owners, Lord and Lady Laidlaw, have lots of boating experience. Read More
Chany Sabates and Frank Grzeszczak of International Yacht Collection have sold the 44.8 metre superyacht Easy, with Ocean Yachting International acting on behalf of the buyer. For superyacht Easy Claudette Bonville has created a contemporary atmosphere aboard Easy with new soft goods and furnishings. Read More
Last week's moving of Benetti Sail Division's BSD98 Logica to another shed, offered us the first glimpse of the first superyacht of the new Logica range. The luxury motor yacht is due for delivery in early 2013. Today, we receive the first interior renderings. The lines of the BSD 98 Logica have been designed by Luca Brenta Yacht Design. Read More
Organisers of the Superyacht Cup are preparing for one of their biggest years in 2012 as the entry lists for the popular Palma regatta and the brand new Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK have surged over the last two months. Currently over 21 superyachts have registered for the special edition of the Superyacht Cup in Cowes, UK from 22-25 July 2012. Read More
British design student Daniel Humphreys, from Plymouth University has won the internationally recognised Abitare La Barca Concept Award design competition. Representing the UK, Daniel is the first British design student to have won this prestigious industry award. The Abitare La Barca Award, was hosted at the sea technology and design event. Read More
Bill Sanderson of Edmiston and Marc Haendle at Ocean Independence has listed superyacht Hetairos for sale. Hetairos is an absolutely no compromise, top performing ketch with all of the best sailing gear. This complements a moderate centerboard up draft making for ease of cruising yet a board down draft for real performance. Read More
Neta Marine in Turkey have recently launched superyacht Dolce Mare. The craftsmen at the Bodrum based shipyard have been working on this classic laminated ketch since 2009, which is the pride of the Salmakis charter fleet. At 36 metres and with 6 cabins Dolce Mare affords exceptional space above and below decks for 12 guests. Read More
The property developer and internationally renowned yachtsman Mike Slade is returning to Cowes to compete in the 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, Britain's favourite yacht race, with his 100ft Super Maxi ICAP Leopard and in defence of his most recent and the current monohull record set in 2008 at a time of 3.53.05. Read More
Award winning UK yacht builder Oyster Marine Ltd has today, Tuesday 21 February 2012, been acquired by the Dutch investment company HTP Investments BV (HTP) for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition includes the Oyster Group companies Oyster Marine Ltd, Oyster Brokerage Ltd and Southampton Yacht Services Ltd. Read More
Holland Jachtbouw has launched the J-class yacht Rainbow at its yard in the Netherlands. Based upon the lines of the original America’s Cup winner in 1934, this spectacular 40-metre J features a high-end superyacht interior and a unique hybrid propulsion and power system inside a racing boat hull, all topped off by a grand prix racing deck and rig. Read More
Onassis' legendary 99 metre yacht Christina O was originally built as the Canadian naval frigate Stormont. After the end of the Second World War, Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis purchased her for just $34,000, and converted her into a yacht at the HDW shipyard in Kiel. She was sold in 1998 to a family friend of Onassis. Read More
Simon Turner at Northrop and Johnson Asia today announced news of a brand new 37 metre power catamaran coming to the market and to be launched in March 2012. She has been designed with large family onwership in mind with extensive accommodation for both family, guests and crew. With a displacement hull she has a very long range. Read More
Following last friday's unfortunate events in Greece, Proteksan Turquoise, builders of the 60 metre MY Yogi, have released an official statement. The yacht had left the shipyard in Turkey, where it had been undergoing some guarantee re-paint work, on February 15th and was on her way to the Mediterranean. Read More
Rupert Connor of Luxury Yacht Group has been appointed as the central agent for the sale of superyacht Solemates. Built at Lürssen, her exterior design by Espen Oeino is dominated by sleek, curved features, which have been extended throughout the whole yacht. Superyacht Solemates is for sale asking € 67,000,000. Read More
Burgess has announced their appointment as sales central agents for the stunning 41.6 metre Jongert ketch Infatuation. Built to a very high standard and proven design, Infatuation boasts the Jongert patented folding keel that allows her to reduce her draft from 5.1m to 2.75m making her the perfect choice to reach shallow ports. Read More
Last October Amico & Co completed the upgrading of three of it's state-of the-art refit and paint sheds. The air draft has been increased up to 22 metres, thus allowing to accommodate yachts up to 60 metres. The sheds are all equipped with centralized systems as heating, overspray recovering, lighting, and all the other necessary utilities. Read More
Organisers of the 2012 Singapore Yacht Show are delighted that more and more heavyweight international yachting brands will be heading to Singapore to participate in this year’s show. Superyachts Helix and Onyx will be making their massive presence felt, when they line up with some 30 other large yachts. Read More
Superyacht rigging specialists Marine Results have invested in a horizontal tensile testing machine which will enable rigging, spar and lifting equipment to be ultimately and accurately tested to ensure that specifications of equipment manufactured and designed by the company are within safe working loads. Read More
The 2012 New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta held in Auckland is being heralded as a great success. The three day regatta proved a true spectacle with Superyachts sailing close in shore giving local residents and office workers of downtown Auckland an appreciation of Superyacht sailing. Silvertip took home the cup. Read More
Tomaso Polli of Edmiston and Marine Marketing have listed the distinctive 44 metre high performance superyacht Tatiana Per Sempre for sale. Built in 2007 by Baglietto she features an interior by Francesco Paszkowski. With a maximum speed of 31 knots and a range of 700 nm at 25 knots, she is a high performance semi displacement yacht. Read More
Camper & Nicholsons’ broker Jordan Waugh represented the buyer in the successful sale of the 38.5 metre S.Q.N, which was up for sale through Burgess. She was built in 2003 in New Zealand by Alloy Yachts. Waugh quickly secured S.Q.N.’s purchase with contract agreement to MoA signings completed in just over a week. Read More
After a successfully innovative and ecologically friendly approach with their Arcadia 85', which was launched in 2010 and executed as a beautifully crafted yacht with understated styling, Italian-based Arcadia Yachts are kicking it up a few notches with their latest project. The brand new 35 metres Arcadia 115', baptised M'Ocean. Read More
The 44.90 metre Pamela V was launched in Holland on May 21st. The exterior lines and the naval architecture of the superyacht are by the Dutch based design company Diana Yacht Design, and she features an interior of designed by Paris based interior designer Jacques Grange. She accommodates 10 guests in 5 staterooms. Read More
The Iconic J Class boat Endeavour has successfully completed sea trials and race trim preparations on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and in the Hauraki Gulf. Fresh from her comprehensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments Auckland shipyard, the grand old lady seemed very happy with her new upgrades. Read More
In line with other business agreements signed since the arrival of Eric de Saintdo as chairman, the French Rodriguez Group is pursuing its development strategy and announces a partnership with the Cerri – Gruppo Baglietto shipyards, recently acquired by SIAS, Italy’s second largest highway maintenance and management group. Read More
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (NZ), New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the University of Auckland will host the 4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference from 12 – 14 March 2012 at the Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland. The conference with coincide with the Volvo Ocean race – Auckland stopover. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc. recently delivered another Majesty 121 hull, one of its most popular super yacht models. Over its two decks, the Majesty 121 offers a spacious bespoke interior and superior facilities and fittings, including a fully integrated centralised audio visual system, a fly-bridge with wide, upholstered sofa seating and a sun bed on the forward deck. Read More
Vilanova Grand Marina shipyard has recently accommodated Parsifal III, for its mast repaint job. The two-month project, consisted of the repainting of the 65 metre carbon fibre mast, mizzen and booms and was carried out by Vilanova’s team, THL Yacht Riggers and Majorca-based paint company Rolling Stock Finishing & Refinishing. Read More
At the end of last year the Agantur Shipyard completed the 31.70 metre superyacht AD5. With the unusual shape of her hull and low superstructure she is completely different than any other superyacht of her size. She features a white hull and superstructure with wooden accents around the pilothouse and decorative paintwork on her hull. Read More
The 60.20 metre Yogi, built in 2011, has sank to the East off the coast of Skyros in Greece, in bad weather. All on board were evacuated from the yacht by rescue helicopters. The ABS classed superyacht had a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and complied with the MCA LY2. She was twin 1,750hp Caterpillar 3512B diesel engines. Read More
Noyan Mutlugil at Mutlutur Yachting has been appointed as central agent for the sale of the 30.4 metre superyacht Dream Yacht. The yacht was built at Shama Yachts in Egypte in 2005. She boasts an impressive interior volume with a 5 cabin arrangement. Accommodation is provided for 10 guests, and she has an asking price of € 1,800,000. Read More
Hyperion was built by Royal Huisman for well known yachtsman Jim Clark. When he took delivery of the 90 metre Royal Huisman Athena in 2004 he sold Hyperion. The 45 metre yacht was designed by German Frers and Pieter Beeldsnijder, who was also responsible for her interior. Hyperion is dedicated to fast sailing and relaxation – in that order. Read More
Vismara has unveiled a new and exciting project, that is being developed in close colaboration with a client. The M90 is designed for a combination of maximum performance to allow for fast trips, good stability for more comfort, and the range of a displacement explorer vessel. The yacht will peek at around 35 knots for quick trips. Read More
It is the Year of the Water Dragon in China, and the leviathans will celebrate their reign at the upcoming Hainan Rendez-Vous boat show. Ocean giants present at the event will include more than ten 40+ metre vessels among a fleet of 130 yachts. The event takes place from April 5th to April 8th on the sparkling shores of Sanya on Hainan Island. Read More
Late delivery and grossly overrun budgets may soon be things of the past, thanks to a revolutionary cloud-based job costing system recently unveiled by StellarPM of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Developed specifically for the marine construction industry, the ProjectPerfect job costing and tracking system provides real-time construction data that will track any new build or refit project in minute detail. Read More
On December 31, 2011, the Rodriguez Group closed the 1st quarter of its 2011/2012 financial year. 1st quarter consolidated sales,concerning the period from October 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, were € 13.9 million € 9.7 million from Yacht Sales and € 4.2 million generated by Sales of Services, including transactions carried out by the Camper & Nicholsons Group.
James Munn of Fraser Yachts has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of the Elegan Blue Wave. The yacht's asking price has been set at €3,250,000. Blue Wave was built in 2008 by the Turkish shipyard Elegan. She provides accommodation for up to ten guests in five elegant cabins. Read More
Mallorca based marine electronics company e3 systems has been awarded Platinum Provider status by MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), VSAT satellite communications provider and top choice for more than 50% of the world’s top 100 largest yachts. Read More
The latest Sabdes designs are purposeful 18 and 24 metre semi-custom Explorer Motoryachts produced for Bering Yachts of the USA. They have serious capabilities and are inherently economic with either conventional or hybrid propulsion. The designs are the third and fourth collaboration projects in the series of 15-24 metre Bering Yachts. Read More
With their latest sale of the 31.10 metre Jongert 31T S/Y Anamcara in November and the 22.40 meter motor yacht Fairmile in December, Dahm International can look back on a highly successful year. The Monaco based broker announced that they sold ten sailing and motor yachts with a combined length of 287 metres. Read More
Hacker-Craft is displaying the Neiman Marcus Edition at Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, which starts today, and runs to to 20th. The Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft will be at ramp 16, slip 313. The boat is powered by a Mercury Marine 8.2 High Output 425 horsepower engine (CE compliant). Read More
Julian Calder of Fraser Yachts in London has listed the 30-metre steel-hulled displacement cruiser Livia for sale. This 2010 Moonen 97 is distinguished by a truly original ‘New England/American Beach House’ interior from Art-Line, in close conjunction with the owner, a talented designer herself. Read More
Burgess has listed Ramses for sale, one of the most striking Feadships ever to be launched from the Koninklijke De Vries yard. Build in 1981, her stunning Bannenberg design and a spectacular layout was far ahead of it's time. Ramses sleeps 14 guests, and carries a crew of 10. Ramses is for sale through Burgess at $ 5,750,000. Read More
A true and proven trans-ocean cruising yacht, Spada has a range of 8,000nm and was winner of an International Superyacht Design Award. She was launched in 1998 by the Dutch yard Hakvoort, to a design by De Vries Lentsch. Her interior is designed by Ken Freivokh, and offers accommodation up to 10 guests, and a crew of 7. Read More
Starting this month, we will take a monthly look at the top stories in the latest printed magazines, books and other yacht publications. Our review includes; Yachts International, Boat International, Superyacht International, Yacht Design, The Superyacht Report, and Boote Exclusiv. Next month we plan to bring you an even larger selection of magazines. Read More
Dimitris Kyriazakos from Ekka Yachts, Greece, has announced his appointment for the sale of Shango, a Baia 80 Panther, currently lying in Greece. Built in 2003 this superyacht is one of the fastest 80 footers on the market, offering speeds up to 48 knots. This pristine yacht has an asking price of € 1,000,000. Read More
Viareggio SuperYachts' new website in Chinese marks a definite move towards the Oriental market. This will enable the yard's values and philosophy to be appreciated all over China, with its emerging market potential. Visitors can take a virtual stroll around the yard and see VSY’s latest projects in various stages of construction. Read More
Preparations are well under way for the launch of the 45 meter displacement superyacht Aslec 4 at the Rossi Navi yard in Italy. Aslec 4, which is project FR024 is scheduled for a launch on March 10th. Aslec 4 is the first of two yachts that are going to be delivered by the yard in 2012. She is designed by Studio Spadolini. Read More
Arista Marine, a New Zealand based company that has its operational base in Croatia, has unveiled plans for the Phantom support vessel. The Phantom has taken the role of the SSV or shadow vessel, and given it a contemporary twist. With its 210 m.sq of deck storage area the phantom has the carrying capacity of a much larger vessel. Read More
Dutch superyacht builder Amels have launched first Amels Limited Edition 180, Step One, designed by Tim Heywood. The yacht measures 55 metres long, and the construction of the project was overseen by Moran Yacht & Ship. Superyacht Step One features an extended main salon, full-width upper salon and an extended sundeck. Read More
Van Oossanen Naval Architects celebrated its 20th anniversary on 26th January, with some 100 guests attending, in an "open house" type setting. In a speech by Peter van Oossanen, the founder of the company, he explained that in addition to the 20th birthday of the company there are a number of other reasons for the celibration. Read More
Burgess has sold superyacht Muse, with Northrop & Johnson acting on behalf of the buyers. With a stylish Italian interior designed by Nuvolari-Lenard, Muse, an elegant 123ft (37.5m) Palmer Johnson, accommodes up to 8 guests in 4 gorgeous staterooms and offers every conceivable facility for cruising enjoyment. Read More
Built in 1991 by Broward Marine, Sovereign can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. Powered is provided by twin Detroit Diesel engines and the yacht has a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. The yacht is currently for sale, asking $ 2,495,000 and she will be on display later this week at the Miami Boat Show. Read More
Christensen Shipyards has recently completed a total refit of a member of their fleet. M/Y First Draw, first built in 1995 as M/Y Cacique, has been updated to both the technical and styling standards of 2012. Everything from two new Caterpillar engines, to the floors to overhead panels has been retouched to make First Draw a first-class yacht. Read More
Fraser Yachts and Camper & Nicholsons International have sold the 44 metre My Petra, with Y.CO acting as the broker for the buyers. My Petra is the sixth in Heesen's semi-displacement, all-aluminium, 4400 Class, which represents one of the most popular designs by Heesen Yachts in collaboration with Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Read More
David Legrand of Fraser Yachts has announced his appointment as the new central agent for the sale of the Multi award-winning charter vessel, VvS1. The 34 metre (112ft) VvS1 was built by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand in 2007. Superyacht VvS1 offers accommodation for up to 8 guests and has an asking price of € 11,500,000. Read More
Chris Richardson of Yachtzoo has listed the former deep sea tug Mastiff for sale with an asking price of € 3,200,000. The 32 metre luxury tug superyacht Mastiff was built by the Appledore Shipyard in 1967 and in June 2010 she completed her conversion into a luxury yacht. Accommodation is provided for 9 guests in 5 cabins and 5 crew members. Read More
The award-winning Sanlorenzo SL94 will have an official Americas Premiere at the upcoming 2012 Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), from February 16 th - 20 th. Sanlorenzo has a renowned reputation of offering an unrivalled level of customization. The overall design concept for the new SL94 on display at MIBS, was one of “livable luxury”. Read More
Bart Kimman of Northrop and Johnson's Hong Kong Office has announced a new central agency listing of 37 metre sloop Philkade, a Dubois designed Sensation. Philkade was originally launched by Sensation Yachts in New Zealand as Aquel II in 1986. This 123ft Cutter rigged super yacht was born to cruise-fast. Read More
Horizon Group is set to deliver a new Horizon E88 Arabella II to her Russian owner in Europeby end of February. Arabella II will be the debut of this E88 Skylounge model in the European market. With the delivery expected to Mallorca, Spain in March, the new owner has already began planning a family summer cruising trip from April through May. Read More
Athens Yachts have recently added the CNL, Admiral 40 superyacht Aqua to their charter fleet. Capable of speeds up to 31 knots, Aqua is one of the fastest 40 metre yachts available for charter. Aqua features a modern interior designed by Luca Dini, exceptional deck space, and a large stern platform, perfect for swimming and watersports. Read More
According to local reports, the crew of Ice assisted in a rescue operation off the coast of Cozumel. A small local boat with a single engine was enroute with divers on board to a bull shark dive site in Playa Del Carmen, when it sank after taking on water in rough seas, leaving all divers and crew in the water, drifting towards Cuba for approx 4 hours. Read More
A classic and a modern Feadship pictured off the Port of Saint Tropez last Summer. On the left is the 45 metre Secret Life. Built in 1973 by Feadship Koninklijke De Vries, Secret Life was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects. On the right is the Feadship F45 Harle. The 44.65 metre motor yacht was built by Royal Van Lent in 2007. Read More
Bruntons Propellers has retro-fitted the 49.3 metre schooner Orion of the Seas with new Varifold folding propellers. With a diameter of 45in, they are the largest Varifolds produced to date, although the power they handle, at 210hp each, is small for a propeller already proven capable of handling power outputs of over 750hp. Read More
Merle Wood has joined International Yacht Collection as the joint central agent for the sale of the 56 metre superyacht Four Aces. The luxury motor yacht was built by Benetti in 2005 and refitted in 2009. She has an asking price of $36,900,000. Complete with an extensive selection of water toys including a 33' Intrepid tender. Read More
Once the world's fastest vessel to cross the Atlantic, the 67 metre Destriero nowadays seems to have lost her grace, laid up in Germany, where one of our readers recently took this photo of her. The vessel was originally fitted with triple GE LM1600 gas turbines. Destriero crossed the atlantic in 1992, in just two days. Read More
Oceanstyle has joined Sunseeker Monaco as the joint central agents for the sale of the 34 metre Sunseeker Samara B. Samara B’s long list of features includes a spacious Master Stateroom, a large tender, and large crew quarters. Launched in 2011, this is without doubt one of the most attractively priced, high-spec Sunseeker 34s available. Read More
The 2012 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) programme is taking shape with industry heavy weights confirming their attendance. The ASMEX organizers announced today that Thom Dammrich, NMMA President will be addressing the conference as a keynote speaker providing a current overview of the USA Superyacht and recreational boating industry. Read More
Late last year, Bay Ship and Yacht Co. (BSY) located in Alameda, California in collaboration with naval architects Kirilloff and Associates of Green Cove springs, Florida, and Jeffrey Botwin of Herringbone Design of Los Angeles, California were awarded the contract to lengthen the expedition yacht SuRi by adding a 11 metre mid-body hull. Read More
A few weeks ago we published an article on a new event to be held in Port Adriano, Mallorca SuperYacht Days. The event will showcase around 35 yachts for sale and charter by six yacht brokers with a presence on the Island; Ocean Independence, CNI, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Burgess and Northrop & Johnson. Read More
Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts has announced that the 60.6 metre Feadship Meduse is back on the market after her 15 year Lloyds survey. Meduse is one of the best known Feadships and comes complete with a helicopter landing facility. Meduse is powered by twin 1710 HP Caterpillar 3516 DITA engines, and has range of over 5000 miles. Read More
Merle Wood & Associates have added the 171ft Amels Marjorie Morningstar (ex: Lady In Blue) to their charter fleet. Marjorie Morningstar can accommodate up to ten guests in five opulent staterooms and she offers a beautiful sun deck with Jacuzzi spa. The captain and his crew of eleven will take care of a great charter experience. Read More
Sanlorenzo has a reputation of offering an unrivalled level of customization, which results in the fact that there are never two Sanlorenzo Yachts that are the same. This has been clearly demonstrated by the unique five-stateroom SL104 planing yacht, that will be on display at the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) this week. Read More
The 50 metre superyacht Troyanda leaving the Port of Saint Tropez in the Summer of 2011. The superyacht was built by Feadship Koninklijke De Vries in 2004 as High Chaparral and sold in the 2010 to her current owners. Troyanda features interior and exterior design by Terence Disdale Design. Read More
Trinity Yachts have announced the launch of their first superyacht of 2012, the 49.90 metre Tsumat (hull number T057). The all-aluminium motor yacht features naval architecture and exterior design by Trinity Yachts' in-house team. Her experienced owners, who previously owned a Trinity yacht and the 44.80 metre Trident Tajin. Read More
Built by Oceanco in 1996 as Ultimate, the 43.80 metre superyacht Deep Blue II is now for sale through Jose Arana Jr of Fraser Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, asking $ 15,900,000. The exterior lines of Deep Blue II were designed by the Monaco based The A Group, while here original interior was designed by Donald Starkey. Read More
Livewire Connections completed the supply and installation of a complete satellite communications and IT network on-board the new 70 metre M/Y Talisman C, which was successfully launched and delivered in autumn 2011 on time and within budget. Talisman C was built at Proteksan Turquoise Yachts in Turkey. Read More
This year Monaco based yacht brokerage firm Dahm International will celebrate the 25th edition of their exclusive sailing event, Club Yachting Life Rally. This year the event will be held around the Balaeric Island Menora from 7 to 10th June. While the official invitations have yet to be sent out, Dahm reports that already 14 yachts have applied for registration. Read More
Christensen Shipyard has sold a Custom 160 superyacht to Mr Donald A. Burns, who previously owned the 36.58 metre superyacht Cacique, now First Draw. Mr Burns is the 20th client who has returned to Christensen for a new yacht. The superyacht will be one of the first US flagged yachts with the capabilities of commercial charter in Europe. Read More
Jeroen Minnema of Ocean Independence has listed a 23 metre by 6 metre berth (number 14) for sale in Port Vauban in Antibes, France, with an asking price of € 385,000. This berth, located 200m from the beach and 300m from the old town, is well sheltered from winds and spray. The berth is only for sale due to family circumstances and the lease ends on 31/12/2021. Read More
Noyan Mutlugil at Mutlutur Yachting has been appointed as central agent for the sale of the 58 metre superyacht Egeria. Currently under construction at Egeria Yachts in Turkey, the naval archicture and exterior design of the superyacht are by Alfa Marine Design, while her interior is designed by Altunbas Ltd. Read More
The 62.50 metre superyacht Baton Rouge (previously project Florida) was launched by Dutch superyacht builders Icon Yachts in 2010. The yacht’s exterior lines were designed by Tim Heywood, while she features an interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon. Powered by twin 2,480hp MTU engines, Baton Rouge cruises at 12 knots. Read More
On King George V’s death in January 1936, what should happen to his massive and famous J Class Yacht Britannia? He’d left instructions that she was to ‘follow him to the grave’. Stripped of all her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out from Cowes and sunk off St Catherine’s Deep, somewhere west of Ventnor and south of the Needles. Read More
Central agent Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts Monaco has announced the sale of the Mangusta 130 Charly Coppers, with Alberto Sacchi of Champion Marine introducing the buyer. The luxury sports yacht Charly Coppers was built by Overmarine in 2004 to a design of Stefano Righini. Charly Coppers had an asking price of € 6,500,000. Read More
David Legrand of Fraser Yachts Monaco has listed two superyachts for sale; the first is 37 metre superyacht Fusion with an asking price of € 9,900,000 and the second is the 34 metre Criss C with an asking price of € 3,750,000. Currently under construction at Peri Yachts in Turkey, project Fusion will be ready in time for the 2012 summer season. Read More
Spiros Galanakis has announced that the 36.57 metre superyacht Obsesion has joined the charter fleet of Athens Yachts. Built in 1990 by the Italian Baglietto shipyard, Obsesion can accommodate 10 guests in 5 staterooms and 6 crew members. Thanks to her twin 2,270hp MTU engines the superyacht cruises at 27 knots. Read More
Christopher Seymour Designs starts 2012 with his latest concept, this time with more of a conservative approach in the form of a 58m yacht. Known as Project 58, she was designed to be a conservative European-style motor yacht with modern design features and timber detailing. Extra attention has been spent on the hydrodynamics on the hull. Read More
Still widely regarded as the world’s benchmark for high performance sailing yachts, the yacht that launched the superyacht career of award winning designer Andrew Winch, the ground-breaking ketch Cyclos III is now for sale with YPI Brokerage at an asking price of € 3,500,000. Built by Royal Huisman, with naval architecture by Ron Holland. Read More
From professional applications to leisure use, the catamaran Deep Blue is a fascinating new concept to explore the deep sea anywhere in the big blue. Naval architect Cedric Ardoin aptly designed an elegant multipurpose catamaran combining “open sporting” style with advanced technologies that support efficient submarine operations. Read More
Giulio Riggio of Fraser Yachts has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale if the 49 metre superyacht Anedigmi. Built in the Netherlands under the Oceanco brand at the Heesen shipyard, superyacht Anedigmi is designed by the late Gerhard Gilgenast. Anedigmi is offered at € 13,500,000. Read More
Ocean Independence has added M/Y Tatiana to their Turkish charter fleet. The newest addition to their fleet stands out from the competition thanks to her elaborate charter layout, including two master cabins. She accommodates up to 10 guests in two master cabins, one VIP cabin & two twin bed cabins. All cabins have en suite facilities. Read More
RJC Yachts will be featuring no less than 9 yachts at the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, this month from the 16th to the 20th. The RJC display is located off Collins Avenue, Ramp 12, Slips 601 thru 611 & 622. All of the yachts will be available for inspection and include superyachts Atlantica, Magic, Aquasition, and Pheadra. Read More
Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts and Cape 4 Yachting have jointly listed listed superyacht Ninemia for sale. The 31 metre M/Y Ninemia is an impeccable Dutch built yacht from bow to stern. She was built by Vitters with naval architecture and design by Willem de Vries Lentsch. Ninemia cruises at 28 knots and is available at € 3,250,000. Read More
Benetti Sail Division has moved the hull of the new BSD98 Logica to another shed, offering us the first glimpse of the first superyacht of the new Logica range. The motor yacht is due for delivery in early 2013. Unusual for a yacht of this size, the owner opted to have the master suite forward on the lower deck instead of forward on the main deck. Read More
CMN has unveiled more details about the futuristic look of Project One, which was first presented in preview at the 2011 Abu Dhabi Yacht Show. Created by CMN in-house design team, the new concept boasts an interior space normally found on much larger yachts. The impressive vertical bow ending on the long foredeck creates a slender profile. Read More
Holland Yacht Experience, the joint venture of a number of leading Dutch yacht companies based at Port Canto on the Côte d'Azur has announced a new addition to the group, Hogenelst SuperYacht Interiors, who have made interiors for more than 40 Superyachts. Hogenelst SuperYacht Interiors can trace its roots back to 1916. Read More
The Antibes Yacht Show team has worked hard to improve the 2012 edition of the event, running from 12th to 15th April. First of all the team has been reinforced with Stéphane Trabet, who joins the team as “Commissaire Général”. Stéphane comes from the luxury hotel industry and will help the organisers in taking the next step. Read More
Yacht Designer Aras Kazar has shared his latest concept with SuperYachtTimes.com. The 42 metre superyacht is inspired by a unique species the “Piscis Volans”, also known as flying fish. Motor yacht Blue Peace will be built out of a combination of three materials; aluminium and wood for the hull. Read More
Having been a guest on a wide variety of superyachts, I always have “Could it get any better than this?” lingering in the back of my mind. With something bigger, better and more beautiful seemingly around every corner, one is eventually bound to discover the absolute pinnacle of luxury and freedom. Read More
The 4th International Boat Show of Šibenik, the Adriatic Boat Show will be held from May 17th - 20th 2012 in Mandalina Marina in Šibenik, Croatia organized by NCP – Nautical Center Prgin. Preparations for the show are in full swing for an edition with lots of news and some surprises. It is the first time that the Adriatic Boat Show will be held in May. Read More
Dubois Naval Architects have announced that the keel laying ceremony for design 368 took place yesterday at the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw in Holland. Malcolm McKeon of Dubois Naval Architects began the weld on the superyacht now in build at Feadship. Design 368 is a 46 metre motoryacht. Read More
Launched only last May by renowned Italian shipyard ISA, award-nominated 50 metre Liberty now makes her world charter début this summer in the Mediterranean exclusively with Yachting Partners International. Liberty conveys a sense of power and sophistication that is echoed throughout every aspect of her design. Read More
Philippe Briand has unveiled details on two superyacht designs, a 170’ sloop and a 174' ketch. There were three main criteria that oriented the design of both projects. The yachts were to be elegant, welcoming and well performing. The real beauty of the hull shape comes from its balance and specifically from the length of the foredecks. Read More
Last week the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts announced they had signed three new contracts between mid-2011 and early 2011. The first two superyachts, the ISA 41m Classic and the 66m Granturismo, were signed in 2011, whilst the 54 metre project Panorama was signed in early 2012 with Fernando Nicholson of Camper & Nicholsons International introducing the buyer. Read More
OceanLED has send us a short clip, showing the use of their products. Filmed in December 2011 off the coast of Antigua, superyacht GO, built by Feadship in the Netherlands, shows the grace that underwater lights can bring to boating. Read More
IGY Marinas announces that it has completed the megayacht berth expansion project at the Newport Yacht Club & Marina in New York Harbor. The undertaking has substantially increased the number of berths at the marina available to mega yachts (vessels over 80 ft) by 50%, with 18 megayacht berths now available in addition to the 154 standard slips. Read More
Camper & Nicholsons International have announced the appointment of Daniel Ziriakus as Camper & Nicholsons' new Director of Marketing. Daniel, who is originally from Munich but has been residing in the US for the last nine years, will begin his new role this February. Daniel has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising & Design and an MBA from the University of Miami with specialisation in Strategic Marketing & Branding. Read More
Florence based design studio Key Frame Studio has send us information on their latest project, the Gran Marlin 46, a modern day superyacht with the classic sport lines of sport fisherman. She features a large open area on the bow, dedicated to guests, two large aft decks, and a sizeable sundeck. Read More
Heesen Yachts has today announced their main sponsorship of the Synergy team for the 2012 RC44 Championship. With a mix of amateurs and professionals in the crew line-up, the class attracts some of the world’s leading business minds as their owner-drivers along with many of the world’s top international sailors. Read More
The European Patent Office has officially and definitively accepted the CMC Marine European patent application request regarding electrical fin stabilization system, named Stabilis Electra. The patent has been issued for an "Automatic system for anti-roll stabilization of watercraft" and is valid for all the European countries. Read More
After the agreements in strategic markets like United States, Brazil, Balearic Islands, France, Russia and Turkey, Overmarine Group now goes East, and signed an agreement with Scud Marine for India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Scud Marine represents some of the world's finest luxury yachts manufacturers. Read More
iPad and iPhone users can look forward to several Lürssen apps available for free download at the App Store. The first app which has just been launched is an extended version of the Lürssen website Gallery. This App gives the user an overview of the shipyard facilities as well as exclusive photographs of more than 30 recent built yachts. Read More
We were the first to bring you the news on the latest superyacht to make the World’s Top 100 list, launched on January 29th by Oceanco in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Now the yard has revealed more details about the still unnamed project Y707. Sam Sorgiovanni Designs is credited with exterior styling and interior design of the yard-coded Y707. Read More
Mark Elliott of International Yacht collection has listed superyacht Sharon Ann for sale. The 104ft. (31.7m) M/Y Sharon Ann is impeccable from bow to stern. She was built by Destiny Yachts and has been continually refitted since 2004 with the most recent refit in 2008. Sharon Ann accommodates 8 guests in 4 staterooms and is available at $ 5,900,000. Read More
With an overall length of approximately 42.5 metres, the brand new Codecasa Vintage shows an exterior look that makes her appear elegantly larger than she actually is, an impressively strong and elegant design with a distinctly vertical bow line, giving her look a pleasant sense of confidence. Read More
Horizon Group recently loaded the new CC105 Explorer and V74 on a transportation ship en-route to the Florida East Coast, where the yachts will be on display at the Palm Beach Boat show March 22nd - 25th, 2012. Both yachts are inventory for Horizon Yachts Inc, the U.S. East Coast sales and service office. Read More
Kevin Bonnie and John F. Dane of International Yacht Collection have listed the large sport fisherman superyacht Marlena for sale. Marlene was built in 1998 by US builder Trinity Yachts, and has had a refit in 2005. Powered by twin 3,500 hp Paxman VP185 engines, she cruises at 23 knots, and flat out reaches speeds up to 26 knots. Read More
Citing a rapidly growing worldwide market for its gyro stabilization products, Seakeeper has named Steve Shaw its newest field service manager. Originally from the UK, Shaw has 16 years of experience in the US marine industry. He most recently served as the head of service for a large East Coast shipyard. Read More
Italian superyacht builder ISA Yachts has just announced that the company has signed three new-build contracts between mid-2011 and early 2012. The company mentions that they are very proud that they have not only signed three new contracts, but also that the yachts are three brand new models in the ISA Yachts range. Read More
The latest superyacht to join the sales fleet of Burgess is the 63.70 metre superyacht Sokar. The iconic motor yacht is one of the outstanding yachts of her era and she is now back on the market with an asking price of $ 25,000,000. Designed and built by the Italian Codecasa shipyard, Sokar was comprehensively refitted at Abeking and Rasmussen. Read More
At SuperYachtTimes.com we endeavour to bring you the latest superyacht launchings as soon as they happen. On occasion, however, there are new yachts which manage to creep under even our radar. One of these yachts is the 35.50 metre motor yacht JBH. We have been following the construction of the yacht, previously known as project Courage, for a couple of years now. Read More
The Dutch weather couldn't have been more appropriate, when Liana and I made our way to Hardinxveld Giessendam this afternoon for the launch of the 36.40-metre explorer yacht Lars. Lars will take her owners on expeditions to the North Pole region starting with a maiden voyage from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla in the spring of 2012. Read More
In 2011 Sevenstar Yacht Transport achieved 23 sailings for loading and discharge in Australia. Sevenstar is on its way exceeding this amount in 2012, already having two sailings bound for Australia into both Newcastle and Brisbane over the past week. Other ports to be called into this year are Fremantle, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Read More
We normally don't report about fashion, but this video of Alex Thomson walking the keel of his 60ft racer in a Hugo Boss suit is well worth sharing with you. Getting the keel out of the water and keeping it there requires precision sailing and knowing the boat inside out. From his position at the helm, the skipper could not see Alex. Read More
Pendennis Plus was delighted to have been commissioned to undertake a four month refit of one of the world’s most iconic gentleman’s motor yachts Dona Amélia. At 71 metres she is the largest yacht to have been refitted in Pendennis’ 23 year history, and the first undertaken in Falmouth by the newly rebranded Pendennis Plus. Read More
Drettmann Yachts has unveiled two new superyacht concepts, Motor Yachts (DMY) and Explorers (DEY). The DMY line consists of 4 models, the DMY20, DMY27, DMY32 and the largest the DMY37, with all the digits referring to the length of the model. The Explorer range consists of the DEY27, DEY32, DEY37, DEY45. Read More
The NPe75 brings together elements of yacht design and aviation together in one seamless package with all the safety aspects required to land and store an helicopter aboard of super yachts. Despite the presence of the high hangar, Gian Paolo Nari succeeded in creating a great looking 75 metre vessel. Read More
Y.CO has launched its newly designed website, ycoyacht.com. Breaking free from tradition, Y.CO has approached web marketing from a different angle. Y.CO will continue to add new experiences and content to the site to encourage visitors to return. The new Y.CO Blog also went live, where the Y.CO team shares opinion on industry news. Read More
Edmiston's Chris Cecil Wright has been appointed as the central agent for the sale of superyacht Sirocco, one of the acclaimed Heesen 4700 series, delivered in 2006 with Omega Architects interiors. She is lying in Golfe Juan and ready to cruise immediately. Her 50 metre berth in Golfe Juan is also available under separate negotiation. Read More
Holland Jachtbouw is close to completing the spectacular 40-metre J-class Rainbow, which is due to hit the water in February. This fabulous looking superyacht offers the ultimate blend of high-tech innovations in the engine room with a luxurious mahogany interior and all the hallmarks of grand prix racing on her deck. Read More
Cheoy Lee is celebrating the official launch of Cheoy Lee Riviera, the European branch of yacht broker Cheoy Lee. In 2012, founders Athos Cleanthous and Nick Lockett decided to revitalise the Hong Kong boat builder’s brand in Europe. Based in Nice, Cheoy Lee Riviera distributes technologically innovative, strong, seaworthy yachts. Read More
Burgess has announced their appointment as central agents for the sale of the 55 metre Oceanco Lady Christine. They also announce that her price has been reduced from € 26,900,000 to € 19,950,000. Lady Christine is well known to the sales market, but at this new price she has to be a very interesting option for any client looking in this size range. Read More
Moran Yacht & Ship today announced their appointment as Worldwide Central Agents for the 210 Ft. (64 metre) Palmer Johnson Project Hermes. With a breathtaking design from the drawing boards of Nuvolari & Lenard, Hermes will surely turn heads in every port she enters. She will be delivered for November of 2013. Read More
Marco Vandoni of Ocean Independence has announced his appointment as sole Central Agents for the sale of the 42.8m Baglietto Sofia 3. A sleek and stylish addition to the Burgess central agency sales fleet, Sofia 3 is a striking presence on the water and is guaranteed to turn heads with her attractive lines designed by Francesco Pazowski. Read More
A fleet of the world’s best high performance yachts is set to gather in the Caribbean this spring for the 17th edition of the St Barths Bucket – the celebrated annual regatta for large sailing yachts. Held between the 22 and 25 March in St Barths’ Gustavia Harbor, the famous regatta will attract a wide selection of sailing superyacht owners and their yachts. Read More
The Brisbane company taking over the Cairns Slipway has promised a fresh start for the troubled shipyard, bringing with it a lucrative contract and setting sights on uncharted waters. BSE Maritime Solutions says the untapped super yacht market in Cairns will be among its top priorities now that a long-negotiated take-over has been finalised. Read More
Sydney based C.Way Pty Ltd has released details of two exciting but very different projects: an 8 metre superyacht tender and a 47 metre motor yacht. C.Way was set up to build luxurious custom and semi-custom boats in a streamlined and rational way, so that costs can be contained without compromising on quality. Read More
Last Month saw the official unveiling of a new window display in the Fraser Yachts Mayfair office, the event served as the perfect festive opportunity for networking with clients and industry peers. Fraser Yachts offered their London office as a gallery to Eidsgaard Design to exhibit their yacht and aircraft design skills. Read More
From April 28 to 30, the first ‘Mallorca Superyacht Days’ will take place at Port Adriano. The event will be attended by the island’s main brokers. For 3 days about 30 superyachts for sale or charter will be on show with Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons International, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson and Ocean Independence. Read More
TheYachtAuction.com today confirmed that they are on target for 20 entries for their first online yacht auction being held on the 22nd February - having 15 entries to date. Yachts currently listed on the website range from 46ft through to 115ft and include both quality motor and sail with more to come. Read More
Seven yachts, including at least one superyacht, the 31.5 metre Gioe, as well as an older model Admiral in the 30 metre region, were destroyed in a raging fire last friday in Alimos Marina in Greece. A local newspaper reports that the fire is being treated as arson by police. No injuries were reported. Read More
BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, has announces its collaboration with Henry Ward Design in the development of the highly innovative ‘Recreational Island’. Measuring some 10m x 8m when deployed, the design concept is a folding, floating platform, which in its folded position can be stored in a tender bay of a large yacht. Read More
The America's Cup and BWA Yachting have announce yesterday that BWA Yachting has been named as an Operational Partner of the America's Cup Superyacht Program. BWA Yachting will partner with the America's Cup to promote and sell bespoke packages to the superyacht community allowing superyacht owners, guests and charterers to be a part of the America's Cup. Read More
The City of West Palm Beach and Yachting Promotions have announced that the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show will go on as planned from March 22 – 25, 2012. The City, Yachting Promotions and Show Management have successfully worked together to address issues relating to repair of the area known as the Palm. Read More
Oceanstyle has announced that the recently refitted fast Palmer Johnson superyacht Vanquish will be available for charters this spring and summer in Fiji. A recent refit brought magnificent changes to this Palmer Johnson 120 series yacht. Vanquish is available at $101,500 per week in the low season, and $112,000 per week in the high season. Read More
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), provider of communications, connectivity and content services to remote locations around the world, announced that it has appointed Margaret (Peg) E. Grayson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Ms. Grayson will play an integral role directing MTN’s financial operations, but will also act as a trusted advisor to Errol Olivier, MTN’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on homeland security-related issues. Read More
Fraser Yachts' Giulio Riggio has been appointed as the central agent for the sale of superyacht New Runaway. New Runaway was built in 1991 by Valdettaro. This high performance cruising sailing yacht was completely refitted in 2011, including a new modern interior design. She offers accommodations up to 8 guests. Read More
Jacqui Lockhart of Select Charter Services has announced their appointment as the central agents for the charter of the newly launched 32.4 metre Ron Holland-designed superyacht, the Kestrel 106, built at the Aganlar Boatyard in Bodrum, Turkey. She will be delivered soon, and will be cruising in the West Mediterranean next Summer. Read More
Alexander Reinsch of Dahm International is now offering the beautiful Lady Thuraya, ex Borkum Riff 2, for sale. She has had a major refit by Verkerk Yachting Projects, that took 18 months to complete. During the refit every onboard system was replaced or renewed. The yacht is now offered at € 2,900,000. Read More
Eric Trupheme of Ocean Independence has listed the 47.50 metre Olah (formerly known as Kolaha) for sale. Olah was built by ISA Yachts in 2005 to a design of Walter Franchini Architetto with an interior by Cristiano Gatto Design. The light and elegant interior of Olah accommodates up to 10 guests. Read More
Axel Douqué of Ocean Independence has announced his appointment for the sale of a 75 metre Rossi Navi new build construction project designed by Enrico Gobbi of T4Design. Based on the 74 metre Rossinavi by T4Design this 75 metre project has been further developed with an improved layout on all levels, including three main deck side balconies. Read More
The Hakvoort shipyard in Holland has opened a new slipway earlier this month. The new slipway allows the yard to build superyachts of 58 x 10.60 metres. The yard already raised the roof of its main construction shed by two metres in 2009 to build four-deck vessels. The slipway allows Hakvoort to build superyachts of 58 x 10.60 metres. Read More
Last Thursday saw the official opening of a new design showroom in Viareggio. The two story emporium has been purpose-built to display all of the latest materials, fixtures and fittings to create the ultimate superyacht interior. The Styling Lounge has been fitted out with elegant storage cupboards, created by craftsmen from Benetti. Read More
Last month Heesen Yachts have joined together the hull and superstructure of the revolutionary 65m FDHF. Join in the excitement and buzz surrounding YN 16465 and the FDHF by watching the time lapse “making of” movie as well as the documentary showcasing the joining of hull and superstructure on the Heesen YouTube channel. Read More
Drumarkon International, a supplier of superyacht interior materials, has received the first orders for its revolutionary new non-combustible floating floor. A leading Dutch yard is to fit the Druma-Floor NC/SR (Non Combustible and Sound Reduction) in a 100-metre motoryacht that is currently under construction. Read More
Greek designer Ira Petromanolaki has send us his latest concept, superyacht i41. SuperYachtTimes.com spoke with Ira, who explains the concept; "The intention was to create a contemporary design that combines luxury and innovation". The yacht features large glass surfaces, which provide great views. Read More
Mondo Marine's shareholders have appointed Roberto Zambrini, aged 54, as Chief Executive Officer of Mondo Marine SpA and Mondo Marine Engineering Srl. Marco Stroppiana will retain the position of Chairman of Mondo Marine SpA. In 2005 mr. Zambrini entered the marine sector as Managing Director of Sanlorenzo SpA, followed in 2008 by being appointed Managing Director of Cantieri di Pisa. Read More
The Baglietto superyacht Why Worry was launched in the summer in Viareggio, Italy. Showing a refined and sportive exterior look, this vessel boasts gently edged and smooth lines, of a signature look for Baglietto vessels. Internally, Why Worry has been designed in a style that combines contrasts in colour and textures. Read More
Phuket Island is at the centre of Asia's growing marine leisure industry – one of the top five cruising destinations in the world – and is the centre of the emerging 'Andaman Marine Triangle'. Consisting of Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces, the Andaman Marine Triangle is home to some of the most stunning sailing grounds in the world. Read More
Mangusta has chosen Marina Ibiza as the site of its Balearic headquarters, to be run by Michl Marine. The Overmarine Group, builders of Mangusta yachts, have selected Marina Ibiza as the ideal location for presenting and displaying their boats. Marina Ibiza, Overmarine and Michl Marine are currently at the Boot Dusseldorf show. Read More
Wally has revealed further details and has send us new images of Wally//Ace. With unrivalled space within its length, Wally//Ace will provide a massive 128 m2 of outside social space over two deck levels as well as a 41 m2 interior saloon area. The propulsion system is characterised by engines that run at low RPM. Read More
Ocean Independence has listed a partially built 52 metre superyacht for sale, at an unprecedented price. The project, the former Bandido 170 designed by Espinosa, was built at Jong Shyn Shipbuilding, and is offered at $ 7,500,000, as is. Once finished, that yacht will be a high volume, ice classed yacht, perfect for global cruising in comfort. Read More
Horizon Yachts Inc, the U.S. East Coast office for Horizon Group, has announced the appointment of Jim Castengera as Service Manager; in his new position, Mr. Castengera will be responsible for providing service and support to Horizon owners and captains along the U.S. East Coast. Mr. Castengera brings with him a wealth of expertise. Read More
Bob Cury of RJC Yachts has listed the 1997 superyacht Phaedra for sale. The Yacht is located in Fort Lauderdale, and she is listed for sale at $ 7,495,000. Phaedra received a complete Awlgrip paint job, and new custom interior in 2007, and features maple joinery and marble throughout. Power comes from twin MTU 16V-2000's. Read More
Proteksan Turquoise's talented in-house designer Selahattin Üldas, has designed two interesting superyacht concepts, the Pro 620 Golden and Pro 750 Golden. When the design process of the Pro 750 Golden was finalised it was remarked that the design features and detail took on the feel of fine jewellery, hence the name 'golden'. Read More
Heesen Yachts announced that last December the hull and superstructure of the revolutionary 65m FDHF superyacht were joined together. The construction of the hull and superstructure of YN 16465 started in December 2011 at the facility in Oss, and marked the culmination of years of meticulous planning. Read More
The Maltese Shipping Register was confirmed as the largest merchant flag in Europe and seventh worldwide by Clarkson Research Services, one of the leading providers of statistical services in the maritime sector. Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications, Dr Austin Gatt announced this during a press conference held at Transport Malta offices on Friday. Read More
At the end of last year I was invited by The Superyacht Group to attend the Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. One of the most interesting sessions was the Armchair Interview, where Martin Redmayne, Chairman of The Superyacht Group, spoke with Bart Bouwhuis of Vripack and superyacht owner Sietse Koopmans. Read More
Bernie Challis of Van der Vliet Quality Yachts has listed superyacht Ineke IV for sale. A voluminous extremely well constructed motor yacht, built at Lloyds Ships in Australia, she has operated as a private vessel and one of the most successful charter yachts in the Mediterranean. She has been with the same owners over the last twenty years. Read More
John Clayman, President of Seaton Yachts of Newport, accepted his appointment to the board of directors during the U.S. Superyacht Association, annual meeting. The meeting was held at Bahia Mar Marina, during the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. Read More
Heesen Yachts recently delivered its largest displacement vessel to date. Serenity, launched last December in Oss the Netherlands has been intensively tested in the rough waters of the North Sea. The elegant exterior lines have been drawn by the creative pencil of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Read More
Marina Projects have confirmed to SuperYachtTimes.com that plans for superyacht berthing in the Royal Docks in London which will coincide with the Olympic Games 2012, are now well advanced. The launch of the facility was made in September and already four superyachts of sizes between 42 and 65 metres have reserved their berths. Read More
When a yacht builder premieres an extraordinary engineering advance, other components must be equally revolutionary. Twenty years in development, Heesen Yachts' Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) debuts on its new 65 metre yacht, the first of which will launch in 2013. Heesen has chosen Seakeeper M21000 gyros as standard equipment. Read More
Ocean Independence has added M/Y Espresso to their Greek charter fleet. The yacht is capable of speeds up to 24 knots in comfort and quitness thanks to the builder's attention to insulation and vibration-absorbing materials. Espresso will be available in Greek starting at € 110,000 per week. Read More
Early this morning, Oceanco launched hull Y707, at the shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. SuperYachtTimes.com's editor Maarten drove to the shipyard at the crack of dawn, to see the roll out operation. Y707 measures 88.5 meters, and is designed by Sam Sorgiovanni, who created a yacht that connects the inside with the outside. Read More
The 50 metre project P305 was launched a few years ago at Devonport, but the yacht went back into the yard to be completed. This rare video of her was made last summer, and shows the yacht is once again back out on the water. The yacht is named Alamshar, and she is a top secret project. Not much is known about this high speed yacht. Read More
Moran Yacht & Ship today announced the sale of 65.5 metre Palmer Johnson project Stimulus. This sale represents the largest yacht sold so far in 2012. This yacht is the fifth Palmer Johnson built yacht that has been sold by Moran Yacht & Ship in the past four years. The sale of this yacht will directly create no less than 100 jobs at Palmer Johnson. Read More
Derecktor Shipyards Conn. LLC, based in Bridgeport, CT, announced today that it is seeking protection under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization laws. A depressed economy, the cash drain of investment made in building out the Bridgeport facility, and a recent lack of new construction opportunities, have put a tremendous strain on the company's finances. Read More
Alex G Clarke of Denison Yacht Sales has announced the sale of superyacht Rob Roy. Rob Roy (ex Bikini Queen), a stylish flybridge motor yacht boasting three decks, an overall length of 42 meters and a displacement of 265 tons. The entire bridge deck has been completely reserved for the owner. Read More
Imagine, the 65.7 metre superyacht launched in 2011, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. The yacht’s operators have gone beyond the required standards of environmental management, by pro-actively reducing her net carbon footprint. Yacht Carbon Offset counterbalances the greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Last week we announced the christening of superyacht Lady L at Heesen Yachts. The yard has now released more information on YN 15944, formerly Project Zentric. This vessel is the eighth in the successful 44 metre all-aluminium class: The first, YN 13644 Sedation, was launched back in 2007. Lady L is the third contracts Heesen signed in 2011. Read More
Ocean Independence has added M/Y Golden Compass to their charter fleet. Golden Compass is a steel displacement hull design and was built by Picchiotti in 1982 with a substantial refit of both the interior and exterior areas in 2009. She sleeps 12 guests in 6 staterooms. She is is available this Winter in Thailand, and in the Mediterranean this summer. Read More
Pure Superyacht Refit, a specialist independent refit management company based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, finished 2011 on a high note thanks to the successful completion of a number of exciting superyacht projects, and the return of previous clients for refit work over the winter period. Read More
The purpose of Yare 2012, the first event in the world totally and exclusively dedicated to after sales and refit operations at its second edition, taking place on April 26th to 29th in Viareggio, via Coppino, Darsena area, is to involve and to host a wide audience composed by Captains, Brokers, large yacht managing Companies, and Surveyors. Read More
Over 50 professionals from across the luxury yachting supply chain (owners, shipyards, brokers, designers, captains, yacht finance specialists, maritime experts and lawyers) attended the dinner-debate on the economic situation in the yachting industry held at the Yacht Club de Monaco, which was chaired by YCM Secretary General Bernard d’Alessandri. Read More
Baton Rouge, the imposing 62.5m Icon superyacht, has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel. The environmental leadership shown by her Owner also acknowledges the high expectations of her prominent charter clients. Yacht Carbon Offset counterbalances the carbon footprint of Baton Rouge’s engines. Read More
With the sixth edition of the Extreme Sailing Series kicking off in just five weeks in Muscat, Oman, a top quality team lineup has been announced from the Dusseldorf Boat Show where Marinepool, official clothing partner to the Series, unveiled their very cool new range of merchandise. Seven of the teams on the start line in Muscat are returning teams. Read More
After a fire in one of the production halls at the Sunreef Yachts shipyard in the evening on 19 January 2012, the company has already started rebuilding lost units. Some yachts under construction have been destroyed but the key moulds have been saved which together with the determination and increased commitment of all the workers will help minimise delays in the construction process. Read More
The Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is just three years young and scheduled for its third annual running this April 2-7. Held on the fashionable French island in the northeastern Caribbean, the regatta continues to show signs of healthy growth and popularity with a roster that promises not only to expand by almost a third over last years 47 entrants. Read More
In September 2011 Abeking & Rasmussen launched the 60.96 metre (200’) Excellence V, the fifth in the line of successful Excellence yachts. This video shows the yacht on her way to seatrials in Germany. Her interior and exterior are the inspiration of the owner in conjunction with Reymond Langton Design of London. Read More
On Saturday we were the first to report on the launch of Feadship Drizzle. Today, the yard has released more information on the 67.27m (220’8”) yacht built at the Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. She has been created for clients who were inspired by the 2005 Feadship Twizzle. Read More
Lift Emotion BV tells us they are currently working on a special dumbwaiter for the Conrad 115 Family Sail Cruiser, which is under construction at the Conrad Shipyard in Poland. The 35.30 metre sailing yacht, designed by Frank Neubelt of Newcruise Yachts, and Dutch Studio Vripack, required a specialized dumbwaiter. Read More
On the 17th January 2012 Lürssen launched superyacht project Niki in the traditional fashion: down the slipway. Her delivery is scheduled for summer 2013. Espen Oeino has given Niki very harmonious proportions and with a length of 85.10 metres and a beam of 13.80 metres she boasts extraordinary volumes. Read More
With a private launch in Ancona, Italy last may, CRN has made yet another addition to their impressive fleet of fully customized superyachts, this time in the form of the 60 metres superyacht Darlings Danama. This contemporary motoryacht brings the total of 60 metres leisure boats from the Ferretti shipyard up to a total of six since 2005. Read More
Today the 67 metre Feadship superyacht Drizzle was launched at the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries shipyard in Aalsmeer. Feadship hull number 683, features exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects with an interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon. Expect more information about this beautiful new Feadship on SuperYachtTimes.com soon. Read More
After some delay, the International Labour Organisation (“ILO”) recently announced that the Maritime Labour Convention (“MLC”) should come into force in the early part of 2013. For the MLC to come into force 30 members of the ILO must ratify it. Read More
Freek van der Vliet at Van der Vliet Quality Yachts has listed the Silver Spray for sale. Originally built in 1916 as one of the Dutch North Sea pilot schooners, she was rebuilt in 1995/1999 and underwent an all-over refit during 2010/2011. Her recent refit including installing a new main engine, navigation and PLC systems, and a new paintjob. Read More
Superyacht captains are being asked to nominate outstanding members of their crew for a new crew competition. Supercrew 2012, organised by yacht management company Krystal Yachts, is open to professional crew who work on any luxury yacht. Each quarter, captains will be able to nominate a crewmember that has demonstrated excellence in their abilities and attitude toward work. The winner selected each quarter will receive an engraved iPad. Read More
In a global economic climate which might merely be described as awkwardly viable, Trinity Yachts continues to set a remarkable pace in custom superyachts launched and delivered in 2011 with great expectations for launches and deliveries in 2012. "In the first half 2012, Trinity will deliver a total of eight vessels" says John Dane. Read More
On course to becoming the largest and most advanced marina in the Mediterranean, today Porto Montenegro announced today three major development projects and the creation of two strategic partnerships in 2012. The first is the start of the next phase in the planned marina expansion from 185 to 370 berths. Read More
The 50.2 metre Perini Navi, project C.2173, only months away from delivery, is now for sale with Jim Wallace of HMY Yachts. With design and performance-tuning by Ron Holland , Perini Navi's have much enhanced sailing characteristics. Over 1,400 sq metres of carbon spectra North Sails are controlled by both helm station and hand held consoles. Read More
With less than a month to go, excitement is building for the Millennium Cup to kick off. The event, held from 15-18 February 2012 is set to become the premier Superyacht regatta of the South Pacific. A mix of harbour and passage races in the Hauraki Gulf will make the most of the spectacular yachting environs. Read More
Oceanstyle have been appointed as the central agents for the sale of superyacht Lady P. Lady P was built in 2003 by Vipship for long range cruising. She has a strong steel hull with a bulbous bow, and an aluminium superstructure, and offers transatlantic range, a rare feature on a 28 metre yacht. Read More
With 5 sales over 70 ft, 2011 appeared to be a good year for the Vripack brokers. Sales consisted of the Doggersbank Offshore Beothuk, the Bandido 90’ Little Blue, Aluetian 92’ Shine, Doggersbank 2115 Pascal and last but not least the 44 metre Perini Navi Ohana. Boat Shows, advertizing and the internet remain Vripack's key marketing tools. Read More
The Isle of Man Ship Registry, one of the world’s leading ship registries, just announced record tonnage for the year ending 2011, entering 2012 with a bang. Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) is the datum used to compare the world’s ship registers and a year on year comparison shows a 12% increase in total GRT, climbing steadily from 12.36m GRT at the end of 2010 to 13.84m GRT as we enter 2012. Read More
Last week we showed you a time lapse video of a yacht backing up into Bonifacio, Corsica. This week, we show you a time lapse video shot on board a superyacht transiting the 82-kilometre (51 miles) canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) and the Pacific Ocean. Read More
Superyacht Mac Brew is now offered for sale by Edmiston's Jonathan Barbe. Mac Brew was built in 2002 in Holland by the world renowned Heesen Yachts. She provides luxurious accommodation for up to 18 guests in 8 cabins. The master stateroom is located on the upper deck, with direct access to the upper aft deck. Read More
Boot Düsseldorf is picking up speed. To the tune of 1,600 exhibitors from over 50 countries will be presenting their innovations for the coming season in 17 Düsseldorf exhibition halls from 21 to 29 January 2012 – from fishing rods right through to luxurious large yachts. Members of the SuperYachtTimes.com team will be in Düsseldorf on monday and thursday. Read More
The superbly refitted and maintained 37.79-metre Heesen Calaf becomes the 2nd sale in two weeks for Yachting Partners International. A long standing and successful charter yacht, superbly maintained and still fresh from her major hi-spec refit in 2007, the 1992 Heesen-built Calaf becomes the second sale in the first two weeks of 2012 for YPI. Read More
The city of Brisbane, capital of Queensland and Australia’s third most populous city, will welcome Dockwise Yacht Transport’s Super Servant 4 with open arms this month when the 169.49 meter electric orange semi-submersible ship berths at Fisherman’s Island Terminal to unload a cargo of yachts totaling approximately US $35 million. Read More
The UK round of the award-winning Extreme Sailing Series™ now in its sixth year will be staged in Cardiff the capital of Wales between the 24-27 August, 2012. In a three-year deal, Cardiff won the bid to host the UK event of this global sailing circuit that is only one of four events with ISAF (International Sailing Federation) Special Event status. Read More
Multi award-winning charter superyacht VvS1 is leaving the Pacific and is due to be available for charter in the Mediterranean by the end of May. The 34 metre (112 ft) superyacht VvS1 built by Alloy Yachts in 2007 in New Zealand is leaving the waters of the Pacific after a successful 5 years of charter and is headed for the Mediterranean. Read More
Derecktor Shipyards has announce the appointment of Doug Morrison to the role of sales development and client relations. Doug will be based in Florida and can be contacted with enquiries regarding yacht service or new construction at any of Derecktor's facilities. Read More
Qualified marine engineer Paul Madeley joins the Global Services team in Palma to support both operational yachts and refit projects in the area. His solid superyacht engineering background ensures he is well placed to help and advise crew and management teams on effective procurement for engineering equipment and supplies. Read More
Floating Life has added superyacht Marhaba to their growing charter portfolio. Built in 2007 by Ocea Shipbuilding in France to a design by Nivelt and Joubert, the 33 metre superyacht is able to accommodate a party of 9 in 4 staterooms, served by a crew of 4. The yacht is available in the high Season (July & August) at € 48.000 per week. Read More
Horizon Group launched their brand-new EP148 expedition superyacht into the Horizon Marina Testing field on Thursday, January 12th 2012. Under a surveyor watch, the yacht will complete a series of tests and classification sea trials that include a 6-day continuous cruise through the rough seas around Taiwan. Read More
Hunt, a U.S designer and builder of luxury classic motor yachts, hard bottom inflatables and express cruisers up to 72’, has appointed Barry Bailey as the latest addition to its International Sales Team. Based out of Queensland, Australia, Bailey will be the company’s Asia-Pacific regional representative, with nearly 30 years of experience. Read More
Thorsten Giesbert and Pierrik Devic of Fraser Yachts have announced their appointment as the central agents for the sale of the Azimut 86S Ines. The yacht's asking price has been set at €2,950,000. Ines was built in 2008 by the Azimut shipyard in Viareggio, Italy. Her exterior was designed by the renowned Stefano Righini Design. Read More
Xelvin Yacht & Shipbuilding has become a partner of HISWA Holland Yachting Group. This will allow the company to enhance its expertise in the secondment of professionals within the yachting industry. Xelvin Yacht & Shipbuilding is a specialised department within Xelvin set up to provide professionals for construction, engineering and management in the yacht and shipbuilding industry. Read More
The Antibes Yacht Show, the most important yacht show at the beginning of the season, taking place from April 12 to 15, in the beautiful harbour of Port Vauban in Antibes, has announced several changes for this year's edition. This year the show will consist of brokerage yachts, charter yachts, a refit section, and a dedicated crew section. Read More
With three months left till the yearly Hainan Rendez-Vous again mesmerises China's millionaires with superyachts, private jets and every other category of ultra-lifestyle luxuries, the organisers announced today that exhibitor and sponsorship slots for the pioneering event have entirely sold out. Read More
P.B. Behage has send us his new designs for a 33.33 metre superyacht concept, designed for worldwide exploration. The yacht's hull features a flared fan bow section and a reversed transom, creating a refreshing silhouette. Accommodation is for 6 guests. Read More
Mandalina Marina in Šibenik, Croatia is close to finish the construction works on an enlargement project. Added to operational part of marina with 367 berths for yachts up to 80 metres, the new mega yacht capacities consist of 79 berths adjusted to accommodate the yachts of up to 140 metres LOA. Read More
The launch of the new 28 Metre Yacht and Predator 53 by Sunseeker at the 2012 London Boat Show marks the latest chapter in the partnership between motoryacht builder Sunseeker and the leading interior design and styling studio Design Unlimited. Design Unlimited has been responsible for the interior design of 15 Sunseeker models. Read More
Jeff Partin of Fraser Yachts, and Bernard Gallay have listed superyacht Aventura for sale. The yacht was originally built by the Danish Yacht yard, which was a part of the Royal Denship consortium. Launched in 2005, she was then taken to the Holland Jachtbouw yard to be completed in the spring of 2006. Read More
For the first time since her launch in 2003, the only Feadship explorer yacht ever built has now come up for sale with Fraser Yachts. Superyacht Andiamo is a 42.5 metre heavy displacement explorer vessel built by Feadship's Royal Van Lent shipyard. Her beautifully made Glade Johnson interior accommodates up to eight guests. Read More
Yachting Ideas recently send us the designs of the Pelican 80, an 80 feet planning motor yacht designed to be built in composite, with sporty lines and an attractive design. The yacht features a nearly vertical bow, and a deep V hull, that allows it to tackle even rough seas. Inside, we find a large main saloon, with plenty of large windows. Read More
Last week we reported on the launch of superyacht Ace, an 87 metre superyacht built at the Lürssen shipyard in Rendsburg. Ace is designed by Andrew Winch Design, who created an unusual and instantly recognizable exterior. Today we received new images by Moran Yacht & Ship, the superyacht broker who was involved in the project. Read More
Fort Lauderdale based Yacht Path Marine Group recently arrived into Port Everglades with a cargo of precious Superyachts. The heavy lift cargo vessel M/V HHL Tokyo initiated loading operations in Victoria, BC, and then proceeded to Mexico and Costa Rica loading over 13 yachts, of which 5 were over 100 ft in length. Read More
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has started outfitting the all-new Moonen 100 Explorer, developed together with Vripack Naval Architects. This exciting project is the fourth explorer-type superyacht built by Moonen after Commercial Break, Poseidon, and the award-winning 114’ superyacht My Issue. Read More
Last Friday I had the pleasure to attend the launch superyacht Lady L at the Heesen Facility in Oss, The Netherlands. Previously known as Zentric, hull number 15944 was sold at the end of last year in co-operation Nakhimov Yachts. Lady L, like her sister-ships was designed by Omega Architects, who also designed her bright and contemporary interior. Read More
With a name like Family Day, this 65 metre addition to the Codecasa fleet brings to mind an image of coziness, warmth and tradition. Yet, with her sleek and modern exterior, that is both sportive and contemporary, an interesting contrast is created that instantly attracts one's attention. With smooth exterior lines, Family Day boasts a curvy look. Read More
History was made in Sabah, Borneo during a superyacht’s trip to the protected island of Sipadan. The historic visit was announced by the general manager of Asia Pacific Superyachts Borneo, Alvin Teh, who organised the trip after gaining permission for superyacht Double Haven’s custom build CAT tender to go into Sipadan Island. Read More
Raytheon Anschütz is expanding its presence in the U.S. navigation systems market with the opening of its San Diego, Calif.-based operations in January 2012. The business area will be co-located at Raytheon’s established facility, dedicated to the development and delivery of naval and maritime systems and technology. Read More
Yas Marina has released attractive new annual berth rates, which include a F1TM Grand Prix berth. Located at the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina opened in 2009 and has 143 yacht berths from 8 metres to 90 metres, with additional visitor berthing for superyachts up to 150 metres. Read More
Today superyacht Lady L is being christened at Heesen Yachts in Oss, and SuperYachtTimes.com is proud to bring you the first images, live from Oss. Lady L is hull YN 15944, previously known as Project Zentric. YN 15944 is the eighth in the successful 44 metre all-aluminium class: The first vessel (YN 13644 MY Sedation) was launched back in 2007. Read More
AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip business has announced an innovative competition aimed at superyacht interior designers of the future. Awlgrip has long been associated with painting the exteriors of superyachts. Now, following the decision to introduce a range of interior coating products, Awlgrip is challenging interior designers of the future. Read More
Work continues on the first hull of the future queenship of the Nordhavn line: the Nordhavn 120. The latest photos released last week illustrate progress on various interior sections of the N120. Evident are the glossy build-up coats of varnish on the cherry wood which will serve to prime the satin finish that the owners have chosen. Read More
Superyacht Australia, the peak body for the Australian Superyacht sector, has merged with the Australian International Marine Export group, the peak body for the marine export sector. AIMEX will set up a Superyacht division and will appoint a committee of Superyacht industry representatives to drive the issues affecting this sector. Read More
The Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS) have announced the acceptance of Marina Projects Ltd as an Associate Member. AYSS tells SuperYachtTimes.com they look forward to a long and exciting association with Marina Projects Ltd. Marina Projects Ltd is a specialist marine design and consultancy business that provides a range of services from feasibility studies through to master planning and project management. Read More
With new build orders a rarity, Vripack is proud that their solid 54 metre Research Vessel Yacht is brought to life by her Owner. Project named Chuggaboom the American yard New Castle Marine is progressing smoothly with the build. Her robust and masculine appearance is accompanied by a softer Andrew Winch interior. Read More
The New Year brought with it the latest order from the world renowned shipyard Trinity Yachts for the supply and installation of the Servowatch integrated alarm, monitoring and control system for project T-059 making it ten yachts in little over three years. This recent award continues the on-going commitment between shipyard and supplier working in harmony to provide cost effective turnkey installations. Read More
Only recently Dutch yacht industry veterans Duncan Schaaf and Arne Feenstra launched a new management and consultancy company in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Dutch Maritime Partners (DMP). They now proudly announce that they have been awarded the contract to manage the 62-metre superyacht Icon, launched by the Icon shipyard in Holland. Read More
Northrop & Johnson’s President, Kevin Merrigan completed the Disney Goofy event last Sunday in honor of renowned yacht naval architect, Bill Langan. The goofy event consists of running the half marathon Saturday followed by a full marathon Sunday. Kevin is doing this to honor Bill who passed away from Leukemia at the end of 2010 Read More
Camper and Nicholsons International has added superyacht Mary Jean to their charter fleet. Mary Jean is an extremely seaworthy and comfortable vessel, and boasts an elegant and modern designed interior with muted fabrics by Steve Howard of H2 Design. Mary Jean provides versatile accommodation for up to 12 guests in seven cabins. Read More
This month, Neil Emmott and Darrell Hall of Yachtzoo have listed Elizabeth, one of a few sport fishermen ever built by Feadship, for sale. The 23.8 metre Elizabeth was built in 1988 by Feadship Royal Van Lent, as Patricia. The yacht was was originally built for the highly experienced owner of another Feadship, the 41.70 metre Carmac VI. Read More
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is making excellent progress with the construction of a long distance explorer-type yacht. The all-new Vripack designed Moonen 100 is a robust exhibition-style vessel that also benefits from exceptionality smooth lines. She combines major fuel efficiencies with comprehensive live aboard facilities. Read More
The five stateroom, 40 metre superyacht Sea Dreams has joined the CNI charter fleet this January. Sea Dreams is the ideal charter yacht boasting a desirable main deck master stateroom with walk-in closet along with four additional staterooms below deck including three queens and one twin, all with en-suite facilities. Read More
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Errol Olivier to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Olivier most recently served as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Olivier has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Read More
Superyacht Ace has the honour of being the first large yacht to be launched in the new year. She measures 87 metres, and left the Lürssen shipyard in Rendsburg yesterday. Ace is designed by Andrew Winch Design, who created an unusual and instantly recognizable exterior. Expect to see more photos uploaded later today. Read More
The Ferretti Group was sold to the state-owned Shandong Heavy Industry Group - Weichai Group. Through a total investment of 374 million euros, including equity investment of 178 million euros and provision of debt financing of 196 million euros, SHIG-Weichai Group will acquire a 75% interest in the yacht maker after the completion of the debt restructuring procedures. Read More
One of our regular readers sent us a photo of a rather unusual superyacht seen in Porto Arabia – The Pearl, Qatar last week. The superyacht is called Shamek and she was converted from a traditional wooden dhow into a luxury motor yacht. It appears that the yacht was converted at the Al Jadaf Drydock in Dubai around 2005. Read More
Freeman Marine Equipment Inc., a US supplier to the worldwide marine industry, is now part of Advanced Marine Technologies (AMT). The company was purchased by AdvanTec Global Innovations of British Columbia, Canada. AdvanTec owns the four companies that make up the AMT Group. The other members of the group are Diamond Sea Glaze, Steelhead Marine and Manly Marine. Read More
The on board Crew Training provided by the professional mariners of Da Gama Limited has continued its expansion following a successful year of working with a number of new build and operational yachts. Having worked on new build and operational vessels between 50 to over 90 metres in length and with crew numbers from single digits to over 30, Da Gama are setting the standard within the industry. Read More
This time lapse video shot on board a 50 metre Proteksan superyacht shows the superyacht docking procedure in the port Bonifacio, on the island of Corsica. The port of Bonifacio is placed on the Bay of Bonifacio, a ravine of a fjord-like appearance, separated from the ocean by a finger-like promontory 1,500 meters (4,900 ft) long and 200 meters (660 ft) wide. Read More
News comes in from Edmiston's Sophia Rork, who has added superyacht Mac Brew to Edmiston's growing charter fleet. Mac Brew was built in 2002 in Holland by the world renowned Heesen Yachts. She provides luxurious accommodation for up to 12 guests. The master stateroom is located on the upper deck, with direct access to the upper aft deck. Read More
Sunseeker's new 28 Metre Yacht made its world debut at the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show on Friday 6th January. The yacht was presented with a fantastic performance from electric string quartet Asteria and a guest appearance by Tamara Ecclestone. Robert Braithwaite proceeded by cutting the ribbon in celebration. Read More
Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and mega yachts, is bolstering its executive US team by naming a high-calibre professional key figure from the US yachting industry. Dave Mallach will now serve as the new Vicem Yachts USA Director of Sales. Vicem employs four hundred staff in three Turkish facilities. Read More
Bill Sanderson of Edmiston has announced his appointment as the central agent for the sale of superyacht Miniskirt, asking $ 6,950,000. Miniskirt is a 1991 built Windship, that was fully refitted in 2010. Extremely stylish and comfortable, Miniskirt is immaculately kept, she offers accommodation for up to 7 guests in three cabins. Read More
The 96 metre superyacht Vava II was christened on 10th September 2011 at the Devonport yard in the UK. Since her launch, more and more photos are appaering online of the spectacular and highly secretive superyacht. The luxury motor yacht is built to SOLAS-36 passenger ship standards and will set a new standard in the charter market. Read More
Following two superyacht launches in 2010, Sunreef Yachts continues moving forward in the field of large yacht design. In early 2011, the shipyard received an order for an 82 feet Double Decker, and the company has now announced a new sale of a similarly sized yet dramatically different concept based on light displacement. Read More
As of today, 9th January 2012, we are delighted and proud to announce that SuperYachtTimes.com has been online for five years to the day, and to celebrate this milestone we have completely redesigned the website. We often get asked why, and how we started SuperYachtTimes.com, so now might be a good time to tell you this story. Read More
In September 2011, CRN Yachts presented their latest achievement at the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes, after being privately launched in March at the yard's headquarters in Ancona. Baptised Lady Trudy, this 43 metres, four decks displacement yacht is the seventh hull to have been produced as part of the Navetta 43 range. Read More
Burgess have announce their appointment as Worldwide Sales Central Agents for the stunning Feadship, Inevitable. For sale for the first time since her extensive 18 month long rebuild at Feadship De Vries in 2008/9, Inevitable represents the ultimate in Feadship quality and is ready for immediate turn key cruising. Read More
The new Sunseeker 28 metre Yacht will make its debut at the London Boat Show 2012. It will also be Esthec’s first appearance in the new year. The Esthec deck and capping provide unity to the design of this new yacht. All the decks on this new Sunseeker 28, have been fitted with innovative Esthec composite decking. Read More
Lucy Tasker of Bluewater Yachting tells us about a superyacht sale that tookplace over the holidays. Bluewater represented the buyer of superyacht Junie II, which was for sale with Monaco Yacht. Junie II, an ISA 120, is a 36.45m flybridge planning yacht built in 2008. Junie II was for sale asking € 7,800,000. Read More
Events Clothing Company, an Auckland, New Zealand based Uniforms Supplier to the Super Yacht Industry, is a company built on reputation for its ability to supply innovative, quality garments to both the marine and corporate sectors. End of 2011 has seen the company release a brand new 45 page catalogue and create a new look website. Read More
Dariel, an Italian based builder specialized in building custom luxury tenders for the superyacht industry, is launching a new five-star limousine. Dariel tells us everything starts from the concept that a tender is often the starting point of a superyacht experience. Designed by Marino Alfani, the Dlimo measures 9.53 metres. Read More
Burgess have announced their appointment as Sales Central Agents, as well as the Charter Central Agents for the custom built 40 metre CRN Ancona Aqualibrium. Created and designed for a seasoned yacht owner, Aqualibrium was built to exacting standards with a keen attention to detail ensuring that she provides the ultimate in comfort. Read More
December 27th, 2011 saw the launch of Megaway 128, a tri-deck superyacht of LOA 128 feet, built to Bureau Veritas (BV) Class, supported by 2 MTU engines, running at 18 knots. A momentous milestone especially for its Managing Director of Megaway Engineering & Trading, Mr. S.L. Ho and their team. Read More
Heesen yachts has announced the sale of Project Ventura (YN 16050) the third in the new 50m all-aluminium class. YN 16050 is the fourth contract signed in 2011: in such a difficult economic climate this proves there will always be a market for superb quality and technical excellence, both qualities in which this Dutch superyacht builder excels. Read More
More news from Burgess today, as they just announced the sale of Northern Light, the 46-metre Feadship. Burgess acted on behalf of the buyers of this superyacht. Built by in 2001 to Lloyds Class and MCA compliant, Northern Light, has a classic John Munford interior finished with rich mahogany paneling offset by sumptuous fabrics. Read More
Superyacht Prana (ex: Konkordia; Kokomo) has rejoined the Fraser Yachts charter fleet, following her in-house sale late last year. At 52 metres (170’) Prana is the ideal length that combines large interior spaces with sleek performance values. She has a massive 63.4 metre rig able to support a sail volume of 3,832 square metres. Read More
Mirko Augery of CSO Yachts has been appointed as the central agent for the sale of a rare 30 metre berth in Antibes. Port Vauban is the largest yachting harbour in Europe, with more than 2,000 moorings. This old port was the heart of the ancient Greek city of Antipolis and has a long and colourful history. Read More
The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) has confirmed that it has extended invitations to eight of the most beautiful Big Class yachts in the world to come and grace the shores of the Solent and race in the second edition of the Westward Cup regatta, taking place 11-16 June 2012. The RYS will run the racing along the successful lines of 2010. Read More
The Burger Boat Company, a venerable shipyard for over 130 years, has teamed up with Dutch design studio Vripack to create a modern but still classic motor yacht, named 85’ Burger. Vripack carefully studied the signature of Burger Boat Company and combines it with the very latest innovations in techniques. Read More
A W5.2 service on two main engines (20V1163TB93) of the 95 metre Indian Empress, was performed by the engineering team of Melita Power Diesel (a member of Melita Marine Group), within a record time frame of 7 weeks. A project of this magnitude has never been undertaken within such a short timeframe. Read More
Merle Wood & Associates has joined Burgess as the co-central agents for the sale of superyacht Excellence III. Truly one of the world’s most admired superyachts designed by Donald Starkey and crafted by the highly acclaimed German shipyard, Abeking & Rasmussen, Excellence III enjoys an enviable reputation in yachting circles. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc has launched the fifth hull in the Majesty 121 superyacht series from its UAE shipyard. The Majesty 121 measures 37 metres, and is powered by twin MTU engines. Built under rigorous class inspection, the yacht contains an extensive host of amenities and features the latest high-tech entertainment facilities. Read More
A new Italian yacht tax was signed into law on December 22, 2011 and will go into effect on May 1, 2012. Federagenti, the Italian organization which represents over 50 companies involved in the mega yacht industry, as yacht agents and service providers, is aggressively advocating for an immediate review of the law along with various prominent yachting associations who together represent all aspects of the yachting industry in Italy. Read More
PYA has welcomed Thirty Seven South Ltd to the expanding network of PYA Regional Offices. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Thirty Seven South is the 7th PYA Regional Office gives the association truly global reach. Read More
Victor International and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) have announced the completion of the highly anticipated Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Virgin Gorda (YCCS VG) in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands (BVI) with the grand opening of the new clubhouse. The clubhouse is the final element to be unveiled at YCCS VG. Read More
Following on from our news article yesterday of Dutch Agent representation, Deckers Uniforms appoint Nick & Sian Line as their Caribbean Agent Representative based in Antigua. Additionally, a new office and Showroom will open shortly in Barcelona. Read More
On December 31, 2010, the yachting industry lost our dear friend, Bill Langan to Leukemia. Bill was renowned as a Naval Architect, but did his best work as a great father, husband, son, and friend. To honor Bill’s memory, Kevin Merrigan, President of Northrop & Johnson, is training to run Disney’s Marathon and a Half. He will be doing this to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team In Training. Read More
Boat Asia 2012 returns to Marina @ Keppel Bay from 12-15th April 2012 in what will be the 20th anniversary of the event. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Boat Asia in conjunction with strategic partner Marina @ Keppel Bay is the showcase in Asia for luxury yachts up to 50 metres. Boat Asia 2012 is expecting an anticipated crowd over 15,000. Read More
Deckers Uniforms has announced the appointment of Superyacht Spares in the Netherlands as their most recent Agent Representative. Deckers Uniforms international presence now extends globally from its Headquarters in Palma, Mallorca through Holland, France, Malta, Thailand, Caribbean & the UK. Read More
Egg and Dart, the German yacht design firm, has recently teamed up with the ISA yard in Ancona, to market the 58 metre Ranger project, developed for clients who are keen on independent, worldwide exploring. An observation deck and whale watching stations are just two examples of what the Ranger 58 has on offer. Read More
“Wow… is that… was that… really the Galapagos?” is a question yacht spotters throughout the Philippines are continually asking. The answer is yes it was the Galapagos, but that was previous to her change of ownership, re-christening as Ark Angel, and a major multi-discipline makeover which left very few areas have been untouched. Read More
Rerun is a Swedish company designing and building user friendly tenders, and day cruisers, in wood with a classic design, specially for the superyacht market. The tenders are built with classic ash frames and a massive wood core, then two layers of 45 degrees veneer and for outer protection 295g E-glass reinforcement and epoxy. Read More
Sigmund Yacht Design aims to push the envelope of design in every way. The studio has already designed and displayed a number of advanced motor yachts and have now added a 60 metre sailing yacht within a motor range. Designed to be a modern classic, Vestar's lines and styling are an indulgence in classical elegance. Read More
Renowned superyacht builder and refit specialist, Yachting Developments, has committed to a 3-year partnership with the NZ Millennium Cup as a Platinum Sponsor. The major sponsorship will begin with the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, which will be held on the sparkling waters of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf on February 16-18. Read More
The IAG Yachts shipyard, based in Zhuhai (China) has launched its second yacht to date. The IAG 100’, the first of the Electra series, is now performing the sea trials and will be delivered shortly to the client, nevertheless, this yacht still stays in China area and will be presented in the following boat shows locally. Read More
The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Miami's premier in-water boat show, is set to make a splash along Collins Avenue from February 16-20, presenting yachts and superyachts from the world's most extraordinary builders. The show is free and open to the public. New and exciting show developments are in the works. Read More
Until recently, Heesen Yachts had not considered gyro stabilization. But after a memorable sea trial in July 2011, the management team was so impressed they expect to be working with Seakeeper well into the future. In fact, the Heesen hull YN 16465, a 65 metre yacht due for completion late 2012, will also feature Seakeeper's stabilization system. Read More
On saturday 26th of November, the Rendsburg Shipyard Nobiskrug celebrated another launch. The 73.55 metre superyacht Graffiti, hull number 783, is designed inside and out by Reymond Langton Design. Few details are known at the moment, as the yacht is being kept tightly under wraps. We do know she is currently undergoing seatrials. Read More
AM Charter has been appointed as the central charter agents for the Custom Line 97 Anne Marie. Anne Marie, based in Naples, Italy, offers accommodation in a large main deck master cabin, a VIP cabin and two guest cabins. Anne Marie is available at a rate of € 52,000 to € 59,000 per week. Read More
Denison Yacht Sales' Justin Onofrietti has sold superyacht Golden Rule. Golden Rule is a spacious trideck Feadship, with a 5-stateroom layout providing luxurious accommodations for 10 guests. Northrop & Johnson's Bart Kimman introduced the buyer. Golden Rule was offered at $ 4,900,000. Read More
To mark the start of its 25th Anniversary year, Oceanco has announced the launch of their new website. The next best thing to visiting Oceanco is browsing its just released new website. The viewer can now access and search detailed information with full screen images as well as high definition videos. Read More
Live from China: Video of day three of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
Superyacht Grenadines III at anchor at the Calanques de Cassis
The Feadship superyacht Fortunato at the International Yacht Club Antibes
The recently launched 61 metre superyacht Diamonds Are Forever
The 73 metre superyacht Dragonfly arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Tim Heywood designed superyachts Al Mirqab and Cakewalk off Saint Tropez
The Research Vessel (RV) Pegaso just made her debut in Monaco and gave the world a glimpse into her Global Mission for Marine Conservation. Her oceanographic capabilities are impressive: 5-person Diver Lockout submarine, Ice Class notation, 10,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, wet/dry laboratory, and separate scientist quarters. Read More
