This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Esimit Europa project, started by Igor Simčič in 1995. Since 2010, the project has been represented by one of world’s fastest and technologically most advanced yachts – 100-foot sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2.
This month’s New Zealand Millennium Cup will host three luxury vessels designed by Dubois: sailing yacht Janice of Wyoming, superyacht Silvertip as well as charter yacht Bliss. Ed Dubois continues to support the New Zealand’s new build market and industry.
This year’s Seattle Boat Show (Indoors +Afloat) will kick off next week, running from January 23 to February 1. The 2015 event will boast the biggest and most expensive yacht in the Show’s 68-year history: the 164′ Westport superyacht Evviva.
Fred van Beers has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer Management Board (CEO) of the leading German superyacht shipyard, Blohm+Voss. He will start leading the company’s growth strategy as of 1 March 2015.
KRM Yacht in Turkey is currently working on the refit of the 31m luxury yacht April, expected to last 6 months. The vessel was originally built by Bilgin Yachts in 2006.
Cheoy Lee has proudly announced the recent sale of three vessels: Alpha 76 Express yacht, Alpha 76 Flybridge yacht, as well as Global 104 superyacht. The new 104 is already in build, and is the result of a collaboration between naval architect Overing Yacht Designs, Cheoy Lee, and interior designer Sylvia Bolton Design.
The all-new 101m mega yacht I DYNASTY (V853) is currently going through sea trials. Built by Kusch Yachts to a design by The A group, this striking vessel has been developed by Vega Yachts.
Luxury motor yacht Le Lutteur is a tugboat-type vessel, beautifully refitted by Cobra Yacht to a design by Scaro Design. This lovely 30m vessel provides comfortable accommodation in 3 cabins.
This Saturday, January 17, 5 pm at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2015, will be marked by the world premiere of the Dominator virtual reality experience. During the event, the Dominator D26M super yacht Ilumen will be brought to life by virtual reality.
Royal Huisman has released a series of beautiful photos of their 43m super yacht Blue Papillon, under sail in the lovely Mediterranean yacht rental locations. The 2013 sloop features naval architecture by German Frers and interior design by Rhoades Young.