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The charter department of Megisti Blue Yachting has announced the company have entered into a merger agreement with Cape4 Charter. Both companies are primarily based in Athens with offices all over the world. With Megisti Blue Yacht Charter offices already ideally located in Sydney and New York, the companies aim to strengthen their position on the yacht charter market with the addition of the Cape4 offices in Croatia, Montenegro, Malta and Turkey.Amelie Panagakos from Megisti Blue Yacht Charter comments on the merger, saying “The combination of both companies will provide our clients fully tailored made services with a great dynamic and professional team. I will be leading the Cape4 Charter Department with a C.A fleet of 11 excellent yachts in Greece and Croatia. I wish to deeply thank my friend and colleague Xenia Tsipidou for proposing me and generously helping this transaction to be as smooth as possible.”By Gemma Fottles

Megisti Blue Yacht Charter merges with Cape4 Charter

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148861/image/large-80b1ea0502d1931b18122e93a5eef887.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148861"> Superyacht Proteus in NafplioThe 34.75 metre superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" target="_blank" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4022">Proteus</a> was seen here cruising past Nafplio in Greece in May. Proteus was built in 2004 by the Italian Falcon Yachts shipyard. She is powered by twin 2,285hp MTU engines which enable her to achieve a top speed in the region of 27 knots. Proteus is available for charters in the Eastern Mediterranean through Megisti Blue Yacht Chaters. She has six deluxe cabins, and features a large VIP cabin on the main deck, a full-width Master cabin at the lower deck both with en-suite marble bathroom and Jacuzzi tub, two double and two twin cabins.Photo by Maarten Janssen / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

The 34.75 metre superyacht Proteus in Nafplio

Only one month after the order for a 54m superyacht, Baglietto has announced the sale of a 46-metre steel and aluminium displacement superyacht. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski, the Eastern European owner of Project 10217 was represented by George Panagakos of Megisti Blue Yachts.The construction of the superyacht is already at an advanced stage at the La Spezia shipyard and she is due for delivery in early 2015.Project 10217 features a large (approximately 25 sq. m) beach club. The main deck includes a living area, a dining area and the master stateroom. On the lower deck there are four guest cabins, two of which are double and two are twin.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147808/image/large-0609e6276abd6d9127a15b2b63d5cfe1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147808">Two 3512B Caterpillar engines push the superyacht to a maximum speed of approximately 17 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, with a range of 4,500 miles. This yacht falls within the 500 GT category and will be classified in the top class of the American Bureau of Shipping in compliance with MCA Standards.Besides the 54m and 46m superyachts, Baglietto is also building 46m and 61m motor yachts. Projects of 43 and 46m are at the planning stage, while a 38m yacht is currently on the drawing board.

Baglietto signs contract for 46m superyacht

We have just received news that a new yachting association has been formed, Greek Yachting Association (GYA). The GYA is founded by Greek yachting professionals involved in the Charter, Brokerage, Management, Insurance and Construction of large yachts. The GYA and its members represent over 90% of the crewed charter yachts in Greece under central agency agreement.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146422/image/large-3214c1efeba49ce45a906df9be087296.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146422">The objective of the association is to:• maintain high standards of professionalism in charter, sales and yacht management; • closely cooperate with MYBA association as MYBA members and MYBA companies; • organise an annual charter yacht show for the Greek and foreign flag charter yachts, under Central Agency Agreement.List of Founder Companies:• AB Felix • Aris Drivas Yachting • Atalanta Golden Yachts • Athens Yachts • Big Blue Yachting • Cape4 Yachting • Istion Yachting • Megisti Blue Yacht Charters • North Star Yachting • Parsifal Yachting • Seascape Yacht ChartersBoard Members:• President: Michael Skoulikidis • Vice President A: Stefanos Macrimihalos • Vice President B: Aris Drivas • Secretary: Ioannis Kourounis • Treasurer: Amelie Panagakos • Member: Spiros Galanakis • Member: Julie KourouvaniThe GYA will held its charter show, named the Mediterranean Yacht Show, from 3 to 7 May 2014 in the historic town of Nafplion. More details and registration will be available soon.Greek Yachting Association <a href="mailto:info@gya.gr?subject=GYA%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@gya.gr</a> <a href="http://www.gya.gr" target="_blank">www.gya.gr</a>By Merijn de Waard

New yachting association formed in Greece

Text and photo by Maarten Janssen<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140498/image/large-1749038cb6bb16ce295f9a1aa494b771.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140498">Superyacht Iris in GreeceIris, a 30.95 metre Custom Line, was built in 2004, to a design of Zuccon International Project. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2783">Iris</a> will accommodate 12 guests in one VIP, one master, one double and two twins with an additional pullman berth. She is a popular charter yacht, based in the Eastern Mediterranean. One of her special features is that she is equipped with a powerdive system, a surface supply diving system which allows guests to dive without the use of divetanks. She is available for charter with Megisti Blue.

The Custom Line charter yacht Iris off Poros, Greece

Megisti Blue in Greece have announced a charter price reduction for the high season charter rate of superyacht Iris. Iris, a 30.95 metre Custom Line, provides the smoothest possible ride in all weather conditions in East Mediterranean. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135722/image/large-053abf87dce8281521467dfde8325416.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135268">Captain Tasos Keramidas and his crew of five are always on hand to anticipate and guarantee the safety and comfort of your charter guests at all times. Iris will accommodate 12 guests in one VIP, one master, one double and two twins with a additional pullman berth. Iris is also equipped with a powerdive system, a surface supply diving system which allows guests to dive without the use of divetanks.Iris is available from € 65,000 a week in July and August, instead of the normal charter rate of € 70,000 per week. On top of that, there will be no delivery/redelivery fees in Cyclades, Dodecanese and Turkey until July 31st. Megisti Blue Amelie Panagakos +30 210 8948611 <a href="mailto:amelie@megistiblue.com?subject=Chartering%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">amelie@megistiblue.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.megistiblue.com">www.megistiblue.com</a>

Reduced charter rates for superyacht Iris 

Megisti Blue in Greece are now offering two superyachts for charter, featuring allergy friendly cabins. The Allergy-Friendly Cabins process removes up to 99% of pollutants from air, making breathing easy. It also protects from irritants such as viruses, bacteria, mold, eliminating odors at the source and leaving the cabins smelling fresh. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135267/image/large-ed4882b7fdfda4df39a3a5d7c19fcfba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135267"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4022">Proteus</a> is a 34.55 metre Falcon superyacht, which offers six deluxe cabins. She features a large VIP cabin on the main deck, a full-width Master cabin at the lower deck both with en-suite marble bathroom and Jacuzzi tub, two double and two twin cabins. Charter rates start at € 66,000 a week. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135268/image/large-0832a4e988f5faf8893f320ada1ab437.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135268"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2783">Iris</a>, a 30.95 metre Custom Line, provides the smoothest possible ride in all weather conditions in East Mediterranean. Captain Tasos Keramidas and his crew of five are always on hand to anticipate and guarantee the safety and comfort of your charter guests at all times. Iris will accommodate 12 guests in one VIP, one master, one double and two twins with a additional pullman berth. Iris is available from € 58,000 a week. Both yachts are equipped with a powerdive system, a surface supply diving system which allows guests to dive without the use of divetanks.Megisti Blue Amelie Panagakos +30 210 8948611 <a href="mailto:amelie@megistiblue.com?subject=Chartering%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">amelie@megistiblue.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.megistiblue.com">www.megistiblue.com</a>

Allergy friendly superyachts for charter with Megisti Blue

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135195/image/large-ad960c4959f1540c59664cc8ecf20adc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135195">Charter superyacht Proteus leaving PorosThe 34.75 metre superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4022">Proteus</a> leaving the Poros Yacht Charter Show on 12th May 2011. The luxury charter yacht was built in 2004 by the Italian Falcon Yachts shipyard. She is powered by twin 2,285hp MTU engines which enable her to achieve a top speed in the region of 27 knots. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4022">Proteus</a> is available for charters in the Eastern Mediterranean through Megisti Blue Yacht Chaters. By Merijn de Waard