Vicem Yachts is expanding its horizons beyond mahogany into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast super yachts in the Vulcan Line, the Vulcan 46, Vulcan 35 and the Vulcan 32 m. For these Vulcan mega-yachts the Turkish yard signs two additional agreements with Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh. The Wetzels Brown Dutch design team will be involved in the interior design of the Vulcan 32 mt RPH. The UK based Freivokh team will develop the 35 mt Tri-Deck interior design works. Art-Line has been involved with the 46 meter yacht since its inception.
In 2008 Vicem Yachts embarked on a development program for the new Vulcan Line of mega-yachts over 100’/30 meters with the sole resources of internal capital financing. Vicem is undertaking an important business expansion plan and is enlarging its horizons beyond mahogany construction into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast motor yachts, including a Vulcan 46m (151ft) superyacht, a Vulcan 35m (118ft) motor yacht and Vulcan 32m (105ft) yacht. All three yachts will be launched between 2011 and 2012.
The 16th superyacht in the Benetti Vision Vision line, motor yacht Told U So has been launched at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio. Superyacht Told U So, a Benetti Vision 145 is a custom creation of international entrepreneur, hotelier and designer Kirk Lazarus, who enlisted the world’s leading luxury yacht manufacture, Benetti Yachts to make his dream a reality.
Drettmann Yachts have presented two new superyacht lines developed since the German Drettmann Group and the Turkish Sunrise Yachts merged resulted in the Drettmann Sunrise Group. The new Drettmann Motor Yachts (DMY) and the Drettmann Explorer Yachts (DEY) concepts are designed by Focus Yacht Design.
Motor yacht Sapphire built by the German superyacht builder Nobiskrug has successfully completed her seatrials. The 73.55-meter superyacht Sapphire (hull number 781) features interior and exterior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects of Hamburg with build management by Kristal Walters.
The Miami Yacht and Brokerage boat show marks another important milestone for the Ferretti Group, the world leader in the designing, building and marketing of luxury motor-yachts, as the Group continues to enhance its presence in the Americas, demonstrated by the impressive in-water display with a groundbreaking showcase of 22 models, of which 4 are exclusive debuts for the Americas.
A world record attempt, marine seminars and VIP packages are some of the plans announced for the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show at an official launch today. Sanctuary Cove General Manager Events and Marketing, Sue Thomson, confirmed a range of initiatives for the 23rd annual Show planned for Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22 at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, Australia.
The Future of Superyachts, the 6th Annual Conference takes place in Palma just before the Superyacht Cup, on the 20th and 21st June 2011 and will bring together an elite group of industry leaders for networking and debate.
The Italian company looks to maintain its leading international position with a new strategy brought about by changing market conditions. In the wake of profound changes in the boating industry triggered by events two years ago, the Azimut Benetti Group has developed advanced organisational solutions following a business model which put the client and his expectations in the center of the process.
The Rossomare 115 motor yacht is a family oriented yacht concept designed by naval architects Vripack. The Rossomare 115 yacht by Vripack was specifically designed to meet the requirements of a family, so they can enjoy precious Family time while onboard. The superyacht also has several safety features and will be equipped with sturdy equipment, straightforward and easy to handle that will be able to encounter all types of climate conditions.
The challenge was on in Antigua on January 28th, 29th and 30th 2011 when yachts in excess of 80 feet (LOA) were invited to participate in an exciting, friendly, new event to Antigua for 2011 – the Superyacht Challenge Antigua!
The well attended motor yacht Black Pearl christening and official handover took place on January 22 in Auckland New Zealand. The relaxed gathering was held at Auckland’s viaduct, overlooking the vessel and alongside her on the pier. A very common theme in speeches and discussions was the very high standard of finish and quality throughout this stunning vessel.