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Boustead Yachts Malaysia in new-build talks with European Superyacht Shipyard

Malayasia’s Boustead Yachts (BY) is in negotiations with an unnamed but established European superyacht yard to start building production superyachts between 25m-30m (82ft-98ft).

International Sailing Federation ISAF reafirms anti piracy recommendations

Military Authorities have issued further warnings of piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden and the Northern Indian Ocean region. As a result the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has re-issued advice on guidelines.

Marlink opens satellite communications in Australian waters

Marlink, the global provider of satellite communications (Sat Com) to the maritime industry has announced an extension to its VSAT Ku-band service which will now cover sea routes around Australia for the first time. Working with Australian Satellite Communications Pty Ltd, the expanded service will also benefit vessels in the South West and South East Pacific travelling to and from Australia.

Peters & May USA Yacht Transport shipped more than 350 boats last month

Peters & May USA Yacht Transport shipped more than 350 boats last month which is a “significant increase” over the preceding months, the company reports.

While April is a busy month for vessels moving to the Mediterranean for the summer, the company has also seen increases in the Australian, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern markets.

Yacht VANTAGE Launched – the Palmer Johnson PJ 150

The PJ150-7 VANTAGE features an open-plan salon, bar and dining area for ten. The Yacht’s master suite has a private study, his- and-hers bathrooms and a walk-in dressing area. There are two double cabins with ensuite bathroom and two cabins, each with two single beds and one Pullman. Yacht VANTAGE can accommodate twelve guests and eight crew members. There is a fully integrated, centralised entertainment system throughout.

Louis Vuitton Trophy: Training starts in La Maddalena

Official training sessions began in La Maddalena, Sardinia today for the ten teams participating in the Louis Vuitton Trophy from 22nd May to 6th June.

The Superyacht Tiara Yacht PADI Dive Center – a World First

Diving and superyachts: TIARA is now the ultimate dive yacht. The Dubois designed, Alloy Yachts built, luxury charter sailing yacht TIARA now has a full PADI dive center on board. In a unique partnership with Dive Butler Marine Yacht TIARA is able to provide expert guidance and exclusive care to charter clients wishing to experience a once in a lifetime diving opportunity whilst enjoying their luxury yacht charter vacation.

Fastest sailing boat in the Southern Hemisphere has new sponsorship.

Vodafone has taken naming sponsorship of the 60’ ORMA trimaran previously Team G3, to launch ‘TeamVodafone Sailing’ with the boat’s major rebranding about to start. Vodafone’s […]

Vibrant Curiosity receives an Award for the Best Custom Built Yacht (150 ft and up) at the Asia Boating Awards 2010

Oceanco’s Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.47m Nuvolari-Lenard designed superyacht was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht (150ft and up) by Asia Boating Awards during a ceremonial gala at the […]

ELEGANCE Yacht – the Drettmann & Horizon Superyacht Range

The Elegance range of motor yachts measures in length between 115′ – 120′. Elegance superyachts has been a successful realisation as the models offer many of the features and styling of a larger yacht with efficient pricing.

Jessica Watson – Australia’s Sailing Hero

Just two days shy of her 17th birthday, Watson sailed her 10-metre yacht Ella’s Pink Lady up Sydney Harbour, the same spot she left from almost seven months ago.

SP – High Modulus has secured further approval from two leading certification bodies for its new marine foam core, Corecell™ M-Foam.

Corecell M-Foam was launched to the marine composites market in July 2009 has now been type approved by Bureau Veritas and Registro Italinano Navale (RINA). These […]