The 65m (213.25ft) motor yacht Nataly was launched by Benetti on the 4th of April at the Benetti Shipyard in Livorno, Italy. Yacht Nataly was built under the name Amnesia IV and hull number FB252. Superyacht Nataly, features exterior and interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) and naval architecture by Azimut-Benetti.
Gulf Craft, the Middle East’s and Asia’s most successful builder of luxury cruisers and superyachts, has embarked on a major campaign to further penetrate the emerging luxury yachting markets of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. With the help of existing regional dealers, the company is planning a major presence at the Singapore Yacht Show on April 8-10 followed by Boat Asia in Singapore on May 12-15 showcasing the Majesty 88 and Majesty 56.
The 37m motor yacht Arion by Chantier Naval Couach was delivered to her new owner this weekend on the Bordeaux Quays, France. The Couach Yacht Event unveiling motor yacht Arion was hosted by the Chantier Naval Couach shipyard owner Mr. Fabrice Vial and President Eric Robert-Peillard who hosted many guests, members of the international press and distinguished guests. Ken Freivokh and local dignitaries such as the Deputy-Mayor of Bordeaux, Mr Stéphan Delaux, the Mayor of Arcachon Mr Yves Foulon were also on board.
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced the judging panel for the 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards. It is important to maintain some consistency in regard to the judging of these awards stated AIMEX CEO MaryAnne Edwards. The judges will this year be Barry Jenkins, Iain Murray, John Savage, Ken Evans and Peter Ironmonger.
Overmarine Group (Baglietto, Cantieri di Pisa, and Mangusta) was represented at the 26th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show by MarineMax Yacht & Brokerage Group. Running from March 24th to 27th during spectacular weather, thousands of attendees visited the dedicated display featuring the following scale models: Mangusta 92’, 108’ and 148’; and Baglietto 46 Meter.
Magnum Marine’s longstanding successful and “icon” activity continues without a break, not even for their 45th anniversary and the launch of two exceptional new models: the Magnum 51′ “Gold Label” yacht (with a special gold livery created for the occasion), and the all yellow Magnum 44′ “Banzai” motor yacht.
Tecnomar attended the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011 which took place from March 24-26 at Yas Marina. The three-day event confirmed the shifting trend towards larger yachts within the industry, with the Middle East continuing as one of the main markets for larger scale yachts.
The Auckland International Boat Show will again be held in the heart of Auckland City in the magnificent Viaduct Harbour. This venue was developed to serve as the base for the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cups and now provides an ideal sheltered haven for the boat show. It is surrounded by seaside restaurants, bars, bistros and world class hotels.
Azimut Yachts sell two of their Flybridge collection yachts, just a few hours after the opening of the 2011 Hainan Boat Show.
Azimut Yachts confirms that it will attend the 2011 edition of the Hainan International Boat Show, where it will be represented by its five official dealers at the event’s largest and most glamorous booth.
The Mangusta 205 Open Motor Yacht by Overmarine is due to begin construction shortly and when built, will be the Italian yards’ new flagship. The impressive open motor yacht measuring 62.50 m (205ft) will be the largest open express yacht in the world. The Mangusta 205 Open Motor Yacht by Overmarine was designed by the renowned Stefano Righini, who has worked with Mangusta on several vessels including the Mangusta Open 165’ motor yacht