April 16 saw the launch of ‘Friends of NZ Marine’; a new social media network, created to see kiwis around the world bring work home. Such important superyacht designers as Ed Dubois and Ron Holland have already signed up.
Southeast Asia’s premier superyacht marine consultancy, Yacht Solutions, and Thailand’s largest and most established shipbuilding company, Ital Thai Marine, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two companies work together to create the very first dedicated superyacht facility in Bangkok, Thailand.
The bespoke Dutch design firm, Diana Yacht Design, is currently working on the extensive refit of its 39m motor sailor yacht Dione Star (ex Colombaio Star). The refit of this beautiful vessel is due to be completed this spring.
Endeavour Quay has completed a major refit of the Moonen 94 superyacht Infinity. The vessel has undergone a complete re-spray, fitting of new stabilisers and a complete 5 year class survey.
It is a very busy time for Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The yard has recently completed the maintenance and refit works on its Mulder 70 Wheelhouse yacht June.
Set to start her major refit this summer, the majestic 135-foot Feadship charter yacht Miss Iloilo (ex Golden Rule) will feature Technicold™ by Northern Lights custom HVAC systems.
The new Cimolai® 900 ton mobile boat hoist, purchased by Derecktor Shipyard in November 2012, has proved to be highly successful, having worked on plenty of 50m motorboats, including the Feadship yacht Aurora B or superyacht Kisses, and many others.
The majestic 105-metre mega yacht Lady Moura by Blohm & Voss has recently got a special makeover by the Wild Group International, whilst in dry dock.
Portsmouth Harbour-based refit company, Endeavour Quay, has successfully completed the refit of the TP52 sailing yacht 5˚ WEST. She was training in the Solent last week, ahead of this weekend’s Easter Regatta.
The Italian Sea Group has arrived in the Marina di Carrara in Italy, inaugurating a new superyacht refit facility for yachts measuring up to 250 feet in length.
The UK superyacht repair and refit facility, Endeavour Quay, is offering marine businesses a great opportunity to operate on the site in order to further enhance the service offer to yacht owners in the region.