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The construction of Royal Huisman’s 81m contemporary three-masted schooner has commenced at the shipyard’s facilities in Vollenhove. Royal Huisman’s largest shipbuilding hall has been upgraded in preparation for the new project, and now the highly-anticipated keel has been laid, and the building frame for the main deck is under construction. When complete, she will...

Designed by Dutch company Pianometropool, a family business specialising in custom-made pianos and grand pianos, the Dual-Jam Grand Piano combines a live pianist with a DJ booth providing a new high-end solution for live entertainment on board cruise liners and yachts. Equipped with the most advanced technological features currently available, the worldwide patented innovation...

Fraser, one of the largest luxury yacht service providers in the world, has furthered its recent commitment to protect the oceans from plastic pollution by partnering with CanO Water. The innovative company produces specially created aluminium cans that have the highest recycling rate of any drink product currently on the market. The product also...

New Frontiers, the latest model in Dutch ship builder’s YS 5009 line of yacht support vessels, is set to be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show 2017. Sporting a combination of adventure and superyacht support function, the 55m vessel will take her owner into new territories, explains Commercial Director Rose Damen: “New Frontiers...

Shipbuilder Damen, in cooperation with its luxury yacht builder Amels, is proud to announce the sale of its second SeaXplorer; a highly customised 75m luxury expedition yacht with exceptional capability for heli-skiing, diving and other tropical and polar adventures. The SeaXplorer 75 stands out with not only a dive centre and submersible hangar, but...

Northern Lights is pleased to announce Kit Purdy has been promoted to Vice President/General Manager. Mr Purdy has had a passion for engines and boating his entire life. Working in various aspects of this industry and as an avid boater, he brings a knowledgeable perspective to Northern Lights. Mr Purdy will be charged with...

MarQuip is creating a marinised IMO TIER III-certified exhaust system for a leading Italian yard. Working in close cooperation with its partners, the Dutch company has developed a fully custom module silencer/SCR system that will combine the working principles of Selective Catalytic Reduction – which eliminates most harmful NOx compounds – with highly efficient...

Oceanco has delivered the 110m Jubilee. With a striking exterior profile created by Lobanov Design, and a distinguished interior by Sorgiovanni Designs, she is the largest yacht ever built at Oceanco and has the distinction of being the largest yacht ever built in the Netherlands. Displacing over 4,500gt, with 16.4m beam, this formidable yacht still...

The RT Borkum was christened by Mrs. Els Wander-Kooijman. The RT Borkum is build for the purpose as training vessel to supplement simulation training for a more realistic feel with the same propulsion as the bigger RotorTugs, but also as a display vessel the RT Borkum is a lot like a small SuperYacht with...

For Besenzoni 2017 is an important anniversary. 50 years have passed since Giovanni Besenzoni founded the company in Sarnico, on the banks of Lake Iseo. Together with seven production sites operating in the province, Besenzoni today has 187 sales offices in fifty countries and a direct service network of 164 workshops around the world,...

Carefree sailing and feeling as free as a bird. Relax and enjoy the unlimited use of all the facilities your boat has to offer plus the added bonus of using multiple appliances simultaneously; all this without having to take the onboard energy provision into account thanks to Super B’s latest lithium ion battery, the...

In November 2016 MY Charisma came to the premises in Urk after her Owner granted Balk Shipyard the refit. As soon as she was in the refit facility her new Owner decided to change her name into MY Explora. Very applicable as her Owners plan to explore the seas with her. MY Explora is...

Voly has launched its purpose-built accountancy app and SaaS platform. This is the first solution of its kind aimed at solving a multitude of issues caused by legacy reliance on Excel spreadsheets and manual data entry. Currently, there is too much room for human error in expense management and this is costing yacht owners...

Veth Propulsion launched a compact propulsion unit: the Veth Integrated L-drive, based on essential principles such as space, efficiency and noise reduction. The Veth Integrated L-drive is a revolutionary concept because it is the most compact electric propulsion system in the world. It can be fitted into various types of vessels, ranging from super...

Design for multiple purposes The Ribbon R45XC is a compact fast supply vessel. The design is suitable for multiple purposes such as transporting, fishing, diving, or cruising experience you’re looking for. The Ribbon R45XC uses the same underwater body as the Ribbon R45SC, which has very suitable sea going characteristics and makes this bruiser...

Equipped with an innovative Rolls Royce Azipull Carbon 65 propulsion system, Benetti’s Skyler represents the state of the art in the yachting industry. Skyler is the third unit of the Benetti Fast range, and will be delivered to her owner in June 2017. With a length of 38.1m and a beam of 8.3m, built...

Dahm International announces the in-house sale of the 43.95 m Royal Huisman Gaff Rigg Schooner Lethantia. During the marketing and sales process Dahm was supported by Lukas Stratmann. Lethantia (1994) was asking EUR 7,500,000, EU-VAT paid. Length: 43.95 Beam: 8.67m Draught: 4.00m Construction: aluminium hull and superstructure Cabins: 3 owner/guests, 3 crew cabins Displacement:...

On Thursday, 22 June The International SeaKeepers Society will host SeaKeepers Bermuda 2017 during the America’s Cup. This dynamic evening will honor the SeaKeeper of the year, Wendy Schmidt and highlight the work of the International SeaKeepers Society in partnership with the yachting community. Renowned for their elegance and exclusivity, SeaKeepers’ events offer sponsors...

U-Boat Worx introduces five new research submarines that open up the deep to private explorers and oceanographic research organisations. The deepest diving submersible of the new C-Researcher series is the 2-person C-Researcher 2, which has an operating depth of 2,000m. The 2-person model also comes in a 500m rated version, while the 3-person designs...

On Monday 3 April Lürssen launched project Thunder – a 120m plus yacht, designed by Espen Oeino. She launched from the floating dock 24 months after her keel was laid in 2015. Thunder, project name derived from Leigong, a mythical god in Asian culture, will be delivered towards the end of 2018 and is...

Laurent Giles is celebrating its 90th anniversary and 1,400th yacht project in 2017. Based in Lymington, Hampshire, Laurent Giles was founded by Jack Laurent Giles in 1927, quickly establishing himself as a pioneer in new design and construction techniques. Laurent Giles was the first to design the all-aluminium offshore racing yacht, Gulvain, and one...

With immediate effect, Balk Shipyard is now the first AntiRoll installation facility in Northern Europe. For Balk Shipyard this adds an additional branch to their existing range of refit services. For DMS Holland it means they are able to offer their AntiRoll customers an experienced, highly skilled and high quality installation point. Ground-breaking, innovative...

During Europort Turkey, taking place from 5 – 8 April in Tuzla – Istanbul, a special trade mission from Iran will come over to visit the exhibition and have meetings with potential business partners. Delegates include buyers from the shipbuilding and marine industry, port management, hydrographic services as well governmental authorities. The trade mission...

The ceremonial keel laying of a next Nobiskrug superyacht project took place at the shipyard’s premises in Kiel. After gathering of the guests and the yard’s team and following a short address of the management, an 80t block-section was lifted by crane into the building shed, marking another important milestone of the construction of...

FLIR Systems announces two new compact additions to its popular M-Series marine thermal cameras for recreational boating, the FLIR M100 and M200, and introduces its latest generation of Raymarine multifunction displays (MFDs). The M100 and M200 thermal cameras provide enhanced awareness while fishing, sailing, or cruising at night. The Raymarine Axiom multifunction displays (MFDs)...