Germany

Cassens-Werft

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343430/image/large-e3848d7dc6d20ec4a45e7b794e23a6f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343430">Last Thursday, the 90-metre converted superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lauren L90.0m (295'3&quot;)Cassens-Werft2002">Lauren L</a>&nbsp;was seen cruising here near King George Island, Antarctica. Built in 2002 by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/155" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassens-Werft (Company)">Cassens-Werft</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lauren L90.0m (295'3&quot;)Cassens-Werft2002">Lauren L</a> was initially constructed as a passenger vessel named Sun Bay II, designed to accommodate up to 100 guests across 42 staterooms. Later, the vessel underwent an extensive refit to transform her into a superyacht. This conversion included adding a spacious master suite, spa facilities, and relocating the helipad to create more deck space for tenders and outdoor amenities. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Marine Ltd - Yacht Designers & Naval Architects (Company)">Alpha Marine Ltd</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lauren L90.0m (295'3&quot;)Cassens-Werft2002">Lauren L</a> features a steel hull and superstructure and is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1454" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAK (Company)">MAK</a> engine, enabling a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. The 2,991 GT yacht offers accommodations for up to 40 guests in 20 staterooms, with space for up to 32 crew members. She is currently for charter at the weekly rate of €695,000.&nbsp;

90m converted superyacht Lauren L cruising in Antarctica 

The 90m superyacht Lauren L, built by Cassens-Werft in 2002, is seen cruising here near King George Island, Antarctica. 

The very first edition of the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous (KRSR) drew to a close last week, with organisers reporting the inaugural event a success. Hosted from 10th until 12th December in Phuket, Thailand, a total of 15 superyachts attended in total, the largest being the 90-metre Lauren L built by Cassens-Werft in 2002.

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163473/image/large-a2585be0df9aef0652448cfee11b791f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163473">

Highlights from the rendezvous included an opening cocktail party at Kata Rocks, a cruise with all yachts in attendance to The Surin Phuket where guests were treated to a gourmet beach BBQ, and the invitation-only Owner’s gala dinner hosted in Kata Rocks Penthouse Sky Villa by Feadship.

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163474/image/large-6c046f1acc7ff66a6a5b5d0139f358d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163474">

Bas Nederpelt, ‎Commercial Director at Feadship, comments on the success of KRSR in regards to kicking off the charter season for the region: “The organisers of the 2016 Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous have exceeded all our expectations. Kata Rocks hosted very energetic parties attracting the right crowd and organised a memorable owner’s dinner. The 2017 cruising season could not have had a better kick-off. With KRSR, Phuket truly is now well and truly Asia’s top yachting destination.”

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163475/image/large-62ecbb36c79ef7d57f64f7c57a38714f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163475">

 

“We were very impressed with the inaugural Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous,” continues Richard Lambert, Managing Director Asia at Burgess. “It was a professionally organised event with an excellent social programme and an impressive array of yachts joining the rendezvous. As well as launching the Asia charter season we are confident that the KRSR will become an important fixture in the international yachting calendar.”

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163476/image/large-a4a5d16d8b3434f4eeea51ae393136c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163476">

The second edition of the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous will be held from 8th to 10th December 2017.

Inaugural Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous a success

The Thailand Yacht Show will open its doors in Phuket in just three days’ time. Hosted from the 15th to 18th December at the Ao Po Grand Marina - following the inaugural edition of the event earlier this year in February - this second edition of the show will see a wide variety of yachts on display, the largest being the 90 metre Cassens-Werft built Lauren L.

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163307/image/large-6d48bf8272432688f55a8fedc9d60a12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163307">

Other notable yachts on display include the 60 metre Feadship superyacht Paraffin, the 51 metre HYS-built Northern Sun, and the 41 metre Alloy Yachts superyacht Destination. A fitting centerpiece to the exhibition, the Show will also display several of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's own self-built sailing boats, a tribute to the late leader’s passion for the sport of dinghy racing.

 

Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and the Marine Department, organisers state that the continuous progression of the show is demonstrative of their commitment to establish Thailand as the ‘marine hub of Asia’. “We are confident that the Yacht Show will help boost Thailand’s tourism industry, which in turn will translate into direct economic benefits for related local businesses - driving job creation, while distributing sustainable income and improving local infrastructure too,” commented Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sport.

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163308/image/large-40570303d27abc7054424cf1c4fd070f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163308">

“Promoting marine tourism is one of our major goals for 2017 as part of the strategy to promote Thailand as a Quality Leisure Destination,” continued Nappadon Pakprot, the Tourism Authority of Thailand Deputy Governor. “We expect the event will contribute to boost the number of yachts visiting Thailand to at least 2,500 yachts in 2017 to generate approximately 7,500 million THB into our economy and related businesses.”

To register your attendance at the Show, head <a href="http://www.thailandyachtshow.com/visitor-registration" target="_blank">here</a>.

<a href="http://www.thailandyachtshow.com/visitor-registration" target="_blank"><img alt="[no-lb]" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/163309/image/large-51c02982a1530ec7b593d4fecd2eadb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/163309"></a>