Organised ahead of the annual National Apprenticeship Week, the prominent UK luxury yacht builder, Pendennis Shipyard, has recently hosted a job swap, seeing the company’s Directors become their Apprentices for a day.
Representatives of the Italian Azimut-Benetti Group in Brazil with the “Official Dealer” for the South and Sao Paulo, First Yacht, met with customers for the 2nd “Confraria Nautica” event, hosted by Yacht Clube Veleiros da Ilha, on February 28.
The prominent US shipyard, Viking Yachts, is pleased to announce plans to build its newest Viking 75 yacht, developed in collaboration with Michael Peters Yacht Design. Set to be delivered in early autumn 2014, she will have her inaugural appearance at the 2014 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show.
Designed to be dry riding and offer excellent sea keeping, the all-new DT 7.5 yacht tender is the latest boat by Pascoe International, featuring a highly innovative hull, developed by Ocke Mannerfelt Design.
Boating experts will gather in Dubai on March 6, during the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show, in order to discuss the unique opportunities for lucrative GCC marine industry at the Gulf Boating Conference entitled “The Evolving Middle East Boating Market”.
The latest Lamboo R1 yacht tender, the first of its kind made of bamboo, will be presented at this year’s Singapore Yacht Show as well as Monaco Yacht Show. This amazing eco-friendly runabout has been designed by Peter Symonds from Sigmund Yacht Design.
Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology has recently delivered its electrical, navigation and entertainment systems to three luxury vessels. These include the 47m Acico charter yacht LADY DEE, the 49m Acico superyacht NASSIMA, as well as the 46m Vicem 46 yacht Le Caprice V.
The all-new Bayliss 90 yacht Singularis (Project B19) is currently under construction at US builder, Bayliss Boatworks. The largest Bayliss vessel to be built to date, it will feature a five stateroom, six head layout, including a full beam master stateroom.
Flevo Ship Holland is working on the 29m superyacht Belle de Jour, designed by naval architect Pieter Beeldsnijder – PB design of Edam. Scheduled for launch at the end of March 2013, this lovely vessel will comfortably sleep up to 10 guests.
Built by the Dutch manufacturer Aluboot to a design by acclaimed Hoek Design, the 26m Pilot Classic 85 superyacht Windhunter II has been recently handed over to her new Owner. She offers luxurious accommodation in 4 lovely cabins.
A sister ship to luxury yacht Almagores II, the second SW 102 superyacht Hevea was successfully launched by Southern Wind on February 22. Designed by Farr and Nauta Design, she will be displayed at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
February 15 saw the fleet of 26 Oyster yachts participating in the Oyster World Rally 2013 meet up in Panama. The yachts have now entered the Panama Canal to cross into the Pacific Ocean.