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Tamsen Yachts buys SMG Werft in RostockThursday, 15 October 2009
Abu Dhabi MAR Group and ThyssenKrupp agree to establish longterm strategic partnershipThursday, 15 October 2009Abu Dhabi MAR Group, the international shipbuilding group based in Abu Dhabi, and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, part of ThyssenKrupp, have agreed on a close strategic partnership. Following the acquisition of Nobiskrug Shipyard in Rendsburg, Germany, the envisaged partnership is a further step for Abu Dhabi MAR Group towards creating a world leader in naval and mega-yacht building. Read More New travel lift in operation by ISAWednesday, 12 August 2009
Benetti delivers 12 and sells 5 superyachtsWednesday, 29 July 2009
Performance Yachts appoint Azzura Marine to build new PY-125 & PY-115Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Abu Dhabi MAR acquires NobiskrugTuesday, 14 July 2009
New website for ISA YachtsWednesday, 1 July 2009
Hakvoort Shipyard celebrates 90th birthdayMonday, 15 June 2009
Princess announces agreement for new construction site at South Yard, PlymouthMonday, 15 June 2009
Icon Yachts reveals new 80m+ conceptsMonday, 8 June 2009
Superyacht news from Feadship Royal van Lent ShipyardMonday, 8 June 2009
Update on the Picchiotti-Vitruvius Ice Class 55 metersMonday, 11 May 2009
Busy times at Turkish shipyard Troy MarineFriday, 1 May 2009
Delta opens new yard dedicated to metal hull constructionFriday, 27 March 2009
Arcadia Yachts, a new breed of SuperyachtsMonday, 16 March 2009
Icon Yachts, a yard updateTuesday, 24 February 2009
Tricon Marine completes first wholly-owned and operated North-American shipyard in ChinaThursday, 8 January 2009
CRN launches new websiteFriday, 12 December 2008
Masts arrive for Nazenin VTuesday, 2 December 2008
New collaboration between Danish Yacht and LISA AirplanesTuesday, 11 November 2008
Sunrise Yachts sells first 45m and launches design projects with Espen OeinoThursday, 9 October 2008
Abu Dhabi MAR presents the Swift 135 & 141Thursday, 9 October 2008
LVMH to acquire Royal van LentMonday, 1 September 2008
Shipyard update: JongertThursday, 31 July 2008
Bloemsma Van Breemen, a yard update. Part twoMonday, 16 June 2008
Friday, 20 November 2009Wednesday, 11 November 2009The Ferretti Group sells its entire shareholding in Pinmar S.L. Monday, 2 November 2009Friday, 30 October 2009Thursday, 29 October 2009Espen Oeino new build superyacht gathers momentum at Danish Yachts Tuesday, 27 October 2009Thursday, 22 October 2009Thunderbolt Marine launches apprenticeship program with Brooks Marine Group Wednesday, 14 October 2009Tuesday, 13 October 2009Wednesday, 7 October 2009Tuesday, 6 October 2009Wednesday, 30 September 2009Thursday, 17 September 2009Tuesday, 15 September 2009Alberto Perrone Da Zara takes helm as new CEO of Vicem Yachts Friday, 11 September 2009Monday, 31 August 2009Wednesday, 26 August 2009Monte Fino takes over rights to market three yachts formerly sold under the Trader brand Monday, 24 August 2009Thursday, 13 August 2009Monday, 20 July 2009Friday, 17 July 2009Blohm + Voss announces one Sales Team for superyacht new builds, refits and conversions Thursday, 16 July 2009Tuesday, 14 July 2009Monday, 6 July 2009Tuesday, 30 June 2009Wednesday, 27 May 2009Monday, 18 May 2009Friday, 15 May 2009Wednesday, 13 May 2009Tuesday, 5 May 2009Friday, 17 April 2009Thursday, 16 April 2009Roberto Franzoni new Marketing and Communication Director of Sanlorenzo Spa Tuesday, 14 April 2009Thursday, 9 April 2009Azzura Marine MD elected new Superyacht Base Australia Chairman Thursday, 2 April 2009Wednesday, 1 April 2009Monday, 30 March 2009Tuesday, 24 March 2009Wednesday, 4 March 2009Monday, 2 March 2009Tuesday, 10 February 2009Monday, 2 February 2009Tuesday, 27 January 2009Burger Boat Company is presented inaugural Michael C. Fina Interior Design Award Thursday, 22 January 2009Tuesday, 20 January 2009Thursday, 15 January 2009Driscoll Boat Works rings in the New Year with a new concierge |
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Businessman Heiner Tamsen takes over the insolvent SMG Werft and leads the shipyard from Rostock, together with the present employees, into a new era for shipbuilding and services. The well equipped shipyard will be a guarantor in the future for highly innovative ship building and will provide solutions to future technological maritime innovations. 
As from June 2009, ISA - International Shipyards Ancona, has a new travel lift available for the slipway and launching of ships weighing up to 400 tons. Yet another important service offered by the Ancona based shipyard's After Sales & Refit unit. The travel lift makes for great flixibility and operative efficiency. 
Having recently launched the 65 metre Silver Angel (FB247) and the 59 metre Lady Lara (FB243), Benetti is pleased to announce more good news as they have delivered no-less than 12 superyachts and sold 5 new superyachts, including the first 140ft superyacht from the Benetti Crystal line, over the last few months. 
Performance Yachts has announced the expansion of its range and appointed Azzura Marine, the premier Australian boat builder, as constructors of the PY-115 model, and its new flagship, the PY-125. The PY-115 and PY-125 will be built at Azzura Marine’s impressive superyacht new build and repair/ refit facility in Newcastle. 
Abu Dhabi MAR, a major yachtbuilder in the heart of the Gulf Region, announces its acquisition of a controlling interest in the Nobiskrug Shipyard, Rendsburg, Germany. Nobiskrug, with 100 million euros in turnover, has been a significant shipbuilding enterprise since its founding in 1905. Nobiskrug has drydocks of 151- and 193-meter length. 
ISA Yachts recently launched a new and improved website, which includes animation, new photos, new sections and in-depth news about the Italian shipyard. The new website perfectly embodied the ISA corporate image, simple and elegant, in white and argent/grey. The biggest change to the previous website, are the Repair & Refit pages. 
Last week I was invited by Hakvoort Shipyard in Holland, for a tour of the yard and of the projects currently under construction, the YN245 and the YN243. This year, the shipyard is celebrating ninety years of continuous ownership by the same family. Purchased by the Hakvoort family in 1919, the original yard had been building vessels since the 1700s. 
Princess Yachts has signed the lease for a 15 acre waterfront site at South Yard, Plymouth. Part of the famous Devonport Naval base, this facility has been acquired to enable Princess to commence the construction of a new range of large yachts. The bespoke craft, which will be over 100 feet, are too large to be built in Princess’ existing manufacturing sites. 
Yesterday SuperYachtTimes.com visited the impressive facilities of Icon Yachts in Harlingen, Holland, where we were given a tour of hulls one and three by Wim Koersvelt. During our visit, Icon released several exciting new designs, for a platform of 85-110m superyachts. The intention is to use this platform for yachts up to 3000 GT. 
Today our editorial team visited the Royal van Lent Shipyard, part of the famous Feadship family. We were given a full tour of the Dutch yard, and of their various projects under construction (hulls 801, 803 and 804). The day ended with a delightful dinner cruise in Amsterdam on board the brand new Trident, hull 800. 
At Perini Navi’s Yildiz Gemi facility in Istanbul, two more blocks of the Picchiotti-Vitruvius Ice Class 55 meters have been turned upright. The bow sections that weigh in at at 48 tonnes, illustrate the unique hull form adopted by the Vitruvius design concept for this new genre of Picchiotti-branded motoryachts. 
These are busy times for the growing Turkish shipyard Troy Marine, as their 42 mt. expedition vessel Imbros is soon to be launched. With all the outfitting and installation of systems completed, the yacht is expected to be launched in two months time. With the interior awaiting the potential client's personal wishes the yacht is rare opportunity. 
Delta has combined its expertise in composite construction with steel and aluminum hull fabrication to open a new yard dedicated to metal hull construction. The new facility, Delta North, is located just down river from Delta’s current 25-acre site. The first hull to be built at Delta North is a 208-foot steel and composite expedition yacht. 
Arcadia Yachts is a new company, building yachts between 75’ and 175’. Their style is innovative, yet simple and clean. The yard is currently finishing their first yacht, the Arcadia 85, which is due for delivery next month. The yacht's deckhouse is constructed almost entirely out of double layered reflecting glass. 
Icon CEO Wim Koersvelt worked closely with the Redman Whiteley Dixon creative team to achieve the best foundations for future owners and designers to build upon. As the first Icon 62 is launched this year, with Redman Whiteley Dixon exterior styling, the whole superyachting industry will be watching. 
Tricon Marine, a high-quality builder of FRP/Composite megayachts up to 180ft long, has completed construction of China’s first and only North American-owned and operated shipyard. Megayachts currently under construction have been moved to the new facility, including Tricon’s next launch, a 92ft long-range offshore performance motoryacht. 
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The masts for the 52m ketch Nazenin V being built at RMK Marine in Turkey have been delivered. The all carbon spar package has been produced by Southern Spars. Nazenin V’s spar package is made from prepreg standard modulus carbon fibre. The Main mast is a five spreader rig that stands at 59.69m tall. 
Danish Yacht and LISA Airplanes are pleased to announce their collaboration, in the first of their plans to develop new projects and provide additional benefits and initiatives to superyacht owners and captains. Danish Yacht and LISA Airplanes are exploring the market of combining superyachts and light airplanes. 
Sunrise Yachts, the superyacht yard founded by Herbert P. Baum and Guillaume Roché, is proud to announce two major achievements. Hull n. 0181 – now named Africa – has just been sold to a Swiss-based client with delivery scheduled June 2009. And the company has confirmed an exciting collaboration agreement with yacht designer Espen Oeino. 
The Abu Dhabi MAR Shipyard made its global debut at the recent Monaco Yacht Show where the Abu Dhabi MAR team revealed the latest details of the two spectacular gigayachts currently under construction at the all-new shipyard. At 141 and 135 metres LOA, they are among the world’s longest private yachts under construction. 
LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, has signed an exclusive agreement with Egeria, an investment company based in the Netherlands, to acquire Royal van Lent, the Dutch designer and builder of luxury custom megayachts sold under the Feadship brand. 
After a period of stormy weather, Jongert has now entered calm waters having significantly strengthened its capital base. An agreement with investment company VEP gives Jongert the financial clout to go forward with confidence in both the sail and motoryacht markets. Meanwhile, with three projects at various stages the future is bright indeed. 
Last week Maarten Janssen brought you up to date on the sailing yacht Valquest, currently under construction at Bloemsma Van Breemen. Today we bring you up to date on hull 141, a design by Pieter Beeldsnijder, which will epitomise everything that has given the Dutch yachting industry such a leading edge. 