The Superyacht Mari Cha III recently departed the Derecktor Shipyard in Connecticut after receiving a 5 month refit.
The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011 dates are expected to be released shortly and will again be hosted at the exclusive Yas Marina.
By the end of 2010 the worldwide superyacht fleet is going to have changed quite markedly. The number, size and design advancements of luxury yachts to be launched (and already launched) this year has changed. This bulge in production began last year in 2009 and will continue into 2011. Some experts have suggested that we will never again see such a proliferation of new yachts being launched. It is certainly exciting times for the superyacht industry. There has been plenty of action for yacht designers, builders, managers, but also luxury yacht charters and yacht sales. Superyacht supply is for once keeping up with – and in many cases outstripping – superyacht owner demand.
Sunreef Yachts based in Gdańsk, Poland began its 12th year of trading with positive financial results with high expectations for continued growth.
The designers at Mercedes-Benz have announced that the famous auto company will begin designing helicopters and luxury yachts. This follows other car companies such as BMW and Porsche which also design motor yachts.
The Italian luxury yacht builder CRN Yachts, which is part of the Ferretti Group, launched the 43m superyacht Kate on 21st April 2010 at a private ceremony. The 43m megayacht KATE is testimony to the continual productive activity of the Ferretti Group’s shipyard.
The ICAP Leopard 3, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht is preparing to launch her assault on the west-to-east monohull transatlantic sailing record in the coming weeks.
There have been a number of superyachts launched during April 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month.
Les Voiles d’Antibes 2010 will be held from the 2nd to 6th of June 2010 in Antibes.
Veritais, the integrated entertainment systems specialist for superyachts, has been appointed to specify, install and commission the high definition audiovisual system for the 46m ketch sailing […]
Motor yacht Project 116 is in final stages of construction at Danish Yachts’ shipyard in Skagen. The 38m jet driven Espen Oeino designed motor yacht Project 116 is aiming to undergo sea trials this summer, 4 months earlier than expected and will be unveiled later this year.
Oceanco Yachts, one of the world’s most significant builders of luxury superyachts, has been acquired by Mohammed Al Barwani, a private investor, who is based in the Sultanate of Oman. Barwani has interests in oil, gas, manufacturing, and minerals in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific through MB Holding Company LLC as well as investments in various other diversified assets.