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The 2011 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) is attracting considerable interest from international companies wanting to learn more about the Australian superyacht sector. SYBA CEO MaryAnne Edwards says: “We already have registered interest from the US, UK, Taiwan, China, the Middle East and New Zealand and we have not sent out registration...

Heesen Yachts announces that YN 15250 was launched. The owner named her Satori, which in the Zen Buddhist tradition refers to a sudden enlightenment that is considered the first step toward Nirvana. At 499 GT and with a top speed of 24 knots she is among the fastest 50m yachts and builds on the experience of launching seventeen...

Alex G Clarke of Denison Yacht Sales announces that Denison has a new listing – the breathtaking 41m Horizon motoryacht named Rob Roy. She is presented co-centrally with Fraser and Northrop & Johnson and is a tri-deck motoryacht, with an exterior design by JC Espinosa. Her lines are stylish and timelessly elegant, whilst the...

Three months after the delivery of  86 m Seven Seas, Oceanco loaded its latest custom superyacht, the 85.6 m Y708, into its shed for the finishing phases. Oceanco collaborated with its exclusive Dutch hull-builder Zwijnenburg as well as Aluship Technology to build the steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The sleek silhouette features smooth exterior...

By introducing the new company promo, Vripack proudly presents all the steps that take place behind the scenes. The brand new company promo provides an opportunity to do a virtual tour through the whole design spiral, along all the different disciplines including design, styling and naval architecture, yacht engineering and mechanical marine engineering up to the final stage at...

On the occasion of the 23th edition of the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show 2011, the Italian Trade Commission, in collaboration with UCINA, awarded Sanlorenzo with the Nautical Design Award. The shipyard was honoured for its efforts of promoting the Made-in-Italy brand in the US. Mr. Massimo Perotti, president of Sanlorenzo, received the award...

Companies wishing to book stand space at METS 2011 and the SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP) 2011 should reserve space by 1 March in order to qualify for the early bird discount and save up to 15%. Would-be exhibitors can check out the application procedure on metstrade.com, in order to obtain their discount and optimise the chance of...

Ron Holland Design officially opens its doors in Vancouver on 3 March, marking a carefully planned expansion to the western seaboard. The new Ron Holland Design office is stunningly situated overlooking Coal Harbour and beyond to the snow-capped mountains surrounding Howe Sound. Here, Ron and his team will collaborate with their colleagues in Kinsale,...

After 29 months of hard work by the team at Alloy Yachts, the 67.2m Vertigo slipped into the waters at the base of the Alloy Yachts’ shipyard. At 837 GRT, Vertigo is the largest yacht to be built at Alloy Yachts and the yard proudly states it is also the largest luxury sailing yacht to...

Vicem Yachts is expanding its horizons beyond mahogany into high-tech composite construction with three new superyachts of 46, 35 and 32 m: the Vulcan Line. The yard signs two additional agreements with Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh. Art-Line has been involved with the 46m yacht since its inception. “We want a reputation...

After the successful releases of the D-150 and the D-190 Diana Yacht Design now reveals their 68m sister Diana-250 (pronounced as D-250). The latest of the three ladies, a super luxurious but still very handsome and large yacht that offers everything for an active and simultaneously, relaxing stay on board. Five staterooms easily accommodate...

The first three-engine model produced by Pershing, touched the Adriatic sea for the first time. Innovative design, versatility and modern technology  make Pershing 108′ a state-of-the-art yacht. This morning, the technical launching of the first Pershing 108′ hull took place successfully at the Marina dei Cesari of Fano. Before its launch, the yacht has already...

Delta announces the construction of a new 50m full-displacement yacht. This is the sixth yacht built to Delta’s proven hull design with large tank volumes and extended range for transoceanic cruising. Designed and engineered by the Delta Design Group, she will be more than 750 GT ITC with large interior volume, ample deck space, and all...

Marine Industry Events (MIE), the organiser of the 2011 Liverpool Boat Show, has announced the cancellation of the inaugural event. MIE cited the damaging effects of the economic climate in the leisure marine sector impacting on exhibitor take-up for the event and said the integrity of the long-term potential for a major boat show...

The organisers of Europort Istanbul report that there is ample opportunity for non-Turkish maritime companies to establish new contacts and do business. With more than 200 exhibitors from 30 countries Europort Istanbul 2011 brings the global maritime industry together in Turkey. New for the coming edition are the Super Yacht Route, the Turkish Shipyards...

London is expected to provide a great superyacht venue for the Olympics according to YachtsLondon who are providing services to help yachts arrange to visit in 2012. There are only a handful of capital cities that can accommodate superyachts in their hearts and London is one of these with its iconic river views of...

The beginning of a new build for Alloy Yachts commenced, with the cutting of plate for AY45. With Vertigo soon to leave the shed and AY43 and AY44 well underway, the team at Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for this next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012. Repeat...

Initially scheduled to be held from 7 to 12 September, the 34th Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes will now be held from Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 September 2011, along the quays of the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, and inside the Espace Riviera exhibition hall. This change of dates is a direct...

A well attended Black Pearl christening and official handover took place on January 22. The relaxed gathering was held at Auckland’s viaduct, overlooking the vessel and alongside her on the pier. Festivities included a blessing of the Diverse Projects built vessel, champagne over the bow, speeches over lunch and the opportunity for guests to take...

Superyacht Australia announced that they will be organising the first ever Australian  Superyacht and Marine Export Conference immediately prior to the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.  The Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Industry Conference (ASMEX) will be a two-day event 17 and 18 May, and will bring together key stakeholders, boat builders, service...

Already installed as standard outfit on numerous prestigious yachts the transom doors, designed and made by Besenzoni, have the ability to transform the cockpit and the salon into a single and well-lit open space by disappearing into the floor when opened. While being closed, the doors allow for a subdivision of the spaces and...

In Ancona, Italy, CRN built 72m superyacht Azteca. Made of steel and aluminium, she is the biggest cruising yacht ever built in CRN history. Azteca, like all the other vessels realised by CRN, is a completely new, fully customised project and the result of a collaboration of the shipyard, Nuvolari & Lenard and the...

Pendennis announces that the 55m Feadship Illusion has been named as a finalist in the World Superyacht Awards, with the results due to be announced at the ceremony in London at the beginning of May. The extensive winter refit took just over eight months to complete and included a three-level 5m LOA stern extension...

Registrations are going well for the second edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth, 4-9 April 2011. With 40 boats having signed up in the five categories competing: Super Maxi, Classic, Racing, Racing-Cruising, and Racing-Multihull. The impending top-level battle between Super Maxis Leopard 3 and Rambler 100 is sure to bring an extremely high...

Esthec has found a loyal purchaser in Italian shipyard C.Boat. By concluding a contract, the two confirmed that the future models of C.Boat will be equipped with Esthec- composite decking. Esthec reports this agreement is mainly based on its ecologically sound, environmental-friendly nature, and C.Boat more and more wants to change both construction and...