Green Marine launched WallyCento superyacht Hamilton has become the first Grand Prix racing yacht to be recognised at the World Superyacht Awards. She has won a Judge’s Special Award for Performance, in the Sailing Yacht 30-39m category.
Pendennis refitted superyacht A2 (ex Masquerade of Sole) was awarded ‘Best Rebuilt Yacht’ at this year’s World Superyacht Awards.
Designed by acclaimed H2 Yacht Design, the all-new 82m mega yacht Graceful by Blohm + Voss is set to be put in the water in October 2013. The build time will be only 3 years, thanks to the excellent collaboration between the Owner’s representative, Dörries Maritime Services (DMS) and Blohm + Voss.
Nick Boksa, president of Boksa Marine Design, will be on hand at the upcoming American Superyacht Forum to discuss the state of the American yacht market.
Two World Superyacht Awards 2013 went to the Royal Huisman superyacht Pumula in the categories: ‘Sailing Yacht of Year’ as well as ‘Best Sailing Yacht 30m – 39m’. She boasts beautiful interior designed by Rhoades Young Design.
The fifth Hull 415 yacht tender, as well as the sixth Hull 416 superyacht tender have been both successfully delivered by the US builder, Hodgdon Yachts. Both custom tenders are designed by acclaimed Andrew Winch Designs of London.
Hakvoort Shipyard appointed Diana Yacht Design to perform all the engineering as well as building of its latest 61m motor yacht Golden Age (YN248). Designed by Sinot Design, she is scheduled for delivery in 2015.
Tansu superyacht Only Now, with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design, was honoured with the World Superyacht Award 2013 in the category ‘Two-deck Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht’.
Holland Jachtbouw’s J Class superyacht Rainbow was honoured with the World Superyacht Award 2013 in the ‘Sailing Yachts 39M+’ category, handed over during the Awards ceremony on May 4.
It has been a great success for the Dubois-designed 47m Alloy superyacht Loretta Anne at the recent World Superyacht Awards. This magnificent vessels won in two categories: ‘Motoryacht of the Year’, as well as ‘Raised Pilothouse Semi-displacement Motor Yacht’.
The leading yacht repair facility, Bradford Marine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was busy with several refit projects, recently completed. These include two Feadships, designed by late Jon Bannenberg: The Highlander yacht, as well as luxury yacht Lion Wind.