Front Street Shipyard will boast a new 485-US-ton hoist, ordered from the Italian company Cimolai, that is expected to be fully operational by August 1. The company has also begun the permitting process to expand their facilities.
Refitted by the Palma de Mallorca-based PURE Superyacht Refit, the lovely 43 m CMN superyacht Paramour has been shortlisted to participate in both the International Yacht & Aviation Awards, as well as the World Superyacht Awards. PURE Superyacht Refit made her one of the most spectacular charter yachts in her class.
End of January saw the official re-launch of the 95ft Pendennis charter yacht Margaret Ann, following her extensive 4-month refit at Pendennis Palma. The beautiful Dubois-designed sloop is available for rent in a popular yacht charter destination – the Mediterranean.
The Italian Sea Group will be present at the 2013 YARE – Yachting After Sales & Refit Exhibition, together with the recently acquired NCA Refit. The event will start today and will last until February 8.
In 2013, the prestigious UK builder Pendennis will continue to support Children’s Hospice South West through its Charity Committee. Its last year’s charity events were very popular with the crew of superyacht m5 (ex Mirabella V).
Solent Refit has started working on an extensive refit of the 58 m charter yacht Lady K II (ex Princess Tanya). Major works on the engine room are currently underway.
One of Pendennis’ most complex refits to date, the luxury motor yacht A2 has been named as a finalist in this year’s World Superyacht Awards. After being stripped back to her bare hull at the beginning of her 16-month refit in Falmouth, she emerged during the 2012 Pendennis Cup completely unrecognisable from her former self as Masquerade of Sole.
Refitted by Pendennis last year, the splendid 42-metre Feadship superyacht A2 (ex Masquerade of Sole) has been announced as one of the finalists in the eagerly awaited World Superyacht Awards 2013.
Copland Events are the organisers of the second edition of the highly successful ‘Meet the Buyer’ (MTB) Superyachts Forum that will take place in Dubrovnik from June 5 to 8. It will be attended by such important luxury yacht builders as Ferretti, the Azimut|Benetti Group and many others.
The Canadian company, Platinum Marine, has beautifully refitted the Crescent 120′ yacht Encore through its ‘Transformational Refit’ program. Available for sale at US$ 6,995,000, the vessel offers luxurious accommodation in 4 elegant and lovely cabins.
The awaited 2013 World Superyacht Awards Finalists have been recently unveiled by Boat International Media. The winners will be presented during the gala evening that will take place at the fabulous Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul on May 4. The nominations for the Voyager’s Award remain open until the 31 January.
Front Street Shipyard has successfully completed a one-year refit of the 32 m Burger Boat superyacht Stoneface (ex Katalina). The 1978 vessel left the well known US refit facility on the last day of 2012.