The Owner of the seventh Moonen 84 superyacht Etoile d’Azur has recently ordered her extensive refit at Moonen Shipyards. The refit will comprise a comprehensive paint job, the installation of an electrical zero speed stabilisation system, as well as an extension of the flybridge aft.
The new 39m SCARO Design Explorer yacht concept is a lovely trawler, providing luxurious and comfortable accommodation to 10 guests and 8+1 crew.
This year’s Perseus Award has been received by HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan, a founder of the Living Oceans Foundation. He has made his Golden Fleet’s superyachts Golden Odyssey, Golden Shadow and Golden Osprey available for this foundation, assisting scientists learn more about the world’s oceans.
The second Darwin Class 86′ superyacht Percheron by Cantiere delle Marche made her premiere at this year’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Available for visits and inspections, this magnificent explorer will stay in Palm Beach until December and will be exhibited at the Miami Boat Show in February.
Due for launch in March 2013, the 75% complete 50m expedition yacht Star Fish was damaged by fire at McMullen & Wing three months ago. Now available for sale for completion by this renowned Auckland-based shipyard, she could be completed in 18 months.
The prestigious AIM Marine Group 2012 Editor’s Choice Award was presented to the respected US builder, Marlow Yachts LTD, last month. The company is proud to have received it for the 80’-100’ Passagemaker category for its Marlow Explorer 97E yacht.
The prominent Italian builder, Sanlorenzo, has sold its first expedition yacht 42EXP at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. This beautiful explorer provides luxurious and comfortable accommodation in 5 lovely cabins.
In addition to luxury yacht D75 with delivery in January 2013, the Turkish shipyard, Dauntless Yachts, has developed the magnificent D85 superyacht. She provides beautiful and comfortable accommodation in a full-beam master stateroom and three lovely guest staterooms.
Following her success at this year’s ShowBoats Design Awards, the impressive 55-metre Perini Navi expedition yacht Galileo G from Picchiotti Vitruvius series was honoured with the prominent ISS award in the ‘Best Power Yacht’ category last week.
Marlow Yachts is currently attending the 2012 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, with three outstanding vessels on show. These comprise the Marlow Explorer 78E yacht, as well as the 70E and 61E models. The highly anticipated debut of the yard’s third motor yacht Marlow Explorer 97E has been postponed. The vessel will be showcased at the 2013 Miami Boat Show.
Bloemsma van Breemen shipyard is currently working on the 44m expedition yacht BN 141. Designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder, she is scheduled for delivery in 2013.
The two US companies, Setzer Yacht Architects and Outer Reef Yachts, have collaborated to develop the new Outer Reef “Explorer Series”. The first vessel belonging to this highly innovative series is a 105′ yacht, scheduled for delivery in late 2014.