This year’s METS features the latest Formula Marine’s Carbon Wood Technology™. This is already in use on the 67m DSV sailing yacht.
The newest Formula Marine boom design for luxury cruising yachts, the Shark Boom™, is currently being introduced at the METS 2012. It has been fitted on the first Oyster 885 yacht Lush, launched this year.
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 first Vulcan 32 metre RPH superyacht BRONKO I is currently being launched by the Turkish builder, Vicem Yachts. This magnificent vessel comfortably sleeps its guests in 5 well appointed cabins.
The new 39m SCARO Design Explorer yacht concept is a lovely trawler, providing luxurious and comfortable accommodation to 10 guests and 8+1 crew.
The Thailand-based refit facility, Yacht Solutions, is currently working on the 30m Broward superyacht Escape. After its extensive refit, this beautiful vessel will be available for charter in Asia.
The Thailand-based refit centre, Yacht Solutions, is currently working on the 30m classic superyacht Merrymaid. After an extensive 3-month refit, this spledid vessel will continue its circumnavigation around the world.
The voluminous 87-metre superyacht project Global has been recently launched by the prestigious German builder, Lurssen. Due to be delivered in 2014, she is designed by renowned Espen Oeino, with a lovely interior design by well known Reymond Langton.
A new Authorized Dealer for the distribution of VEEM propellers in Holland has become Ship Motion Products BV, a subsidiary of Ship Motion Group BV. The highly innovative propulsion system by Ship Motion Group has been installed on board such outstanding vessels as the Couach 5000 Fly yacht La Pellegrina.
The splendid 25-metre superyacht Excellence, originally launched by Lyman-Morse under name ‘Wombat’ in 2004, has been recently purchased by a new Owner. Designed by Setzer Yacht Architects, she features beautiful, elegant and comfortable accommodation in 3 staterooms and 3 heads.
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 main deck of the newest superyacht Sunreef 80 Sailing, under construction at Sunreef Yachts, is already finished. The works are proceeding as planned, with launch of this splendid catamaran scheduled for spring 2013.