The 3rd edition of the popular Hainan Rendez-Vous drew the largest number of Chinese Millionaires ever. With more than 280 companies present at the show, the superyacht industry was well represented by a fleet of 130 yachts, including such spectacular vessels, like the 44m Feadship motor yacht Helix or the 33.5m Horizon luxury yacht Lady Gaga and many others.
The prestigious Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has recently launched its fifth SD122 luxury motor yacht SOURAYA. Built with semi-displacement hull at the builder´s Viareggio shipyard, this magnificent vessel can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests and a crew of 7 professionals.
Babcock International Group PLC has successfully bought the remaining 30 per cent minority shareholding of its joint venture partner, the NZ superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts, creating Babcock (NZ) Ltd. The new firm, Babcock (NZ) Ltd has intentions to continue with its ongoing management contract of Devonport Dockyard in Auckland.
Benetti Yachts announced today the launch for the new Delfino 93′ AZUL yacht, the 4th vessel and an entry yacht of the Benetti Class Rage.
Luxury charter yacht HANA is an excellent vessel available for a special price of €135.000 per 8 days instead of 7 days, in the popular Western Mediterranean charter destinations. The special price is valid for the month of June.
One of the largest vessels exhibited at this year´s China International Boat Show will be the luxury motor yacht Navetta 26 launched by Filippetti Yachts in 2010. This beautiful eco-friendly vessel is able to accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 lovely cabins.
McConaghy sailing catamaran yacht MC²60 is a spectacular semi custom high performance catamaran, representing speed, luxury as well as elegance. Constructed in high-tech composites and providing four lovely cabins, this magnificent vessel´s hull #1 will be delivered in September 2012, while the hull #2 in December 2012.
Pendennis built superyacht Tenaz (ex Desirade 4 and Mamamouchi) and Steve Ward built luxury yacht Alcanara, both designed by renowned Dubois Naval Architects will be on display at the Port Adriano Show, taking place from April 28 to 30, 2012.
The World Superyacht Awards 2012 is completely sold out as announced yesterday by its organisers. Held on May 5 at Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey, this prominent event offers some new additions to its event programme, including Welcome Coctail at the luxury boutique Armaggan as well as the VIP Tender Service provided by Maxi Doplhin, Alen Yacht and Tansu for the superyacht owners.
The most advanced and exclusive luxury yacht Blue Coast 165 by Blue Coast Yachts and Coste Design is supposed to be the largest sailing catamaran in the world. This spectacular vessel provides outstanding sea capabilities and performance in whatever weather condition.
Royal Huisman project BUGAMENA, now known as sailing yacht PUMULA has been launched today by the Dutch shipyard and is currently undergoing the sea trials in Holland. Superyacht PUMULA boasts naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design by Rhoades Young.