Yacht Industry News

McConaghy Boats announces establishment of New Zealand office and increased focus on superyacht sector

McConaghy Boats has announced their intentions to actively market themselves as builders of high quality performance focused carbon superyachts. Part of this strategy includes the establishment of a New Zealand office to add to the company’s existing presence in Australia, where the company is headquartered, and Hong Kong.

Photos from sea trial of Nordhavn 86 superyacht KOONOONA in Hong Kong

Photos from the recent sea trial of the Nordhavn 86 motor yacht Koonoona in Hong Kong. She is expected to leave Hong Kong this morning, May 12, 2014.

Double Triumph for Azimut Benetti Group at Asia Boating Awards 2014

The Azimut Benetti Group has proudly announced that during the recent 10th Asia Boating Awards ceremony, Azimut Yachts has been awarded in the “Best Brand Presence in Asia” category, while the superb 56-meter Benetti motor yacht “Lady Candy” has won in the category “Best Worldwide Custom Built Yacht”.

Claasen Shipyards – Official ‘industry partner’ of Superyacht Cup Palma

Claasen Shipyards has become an official ‘industry partner’ of this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma, running in the lovely Spain yacht charter location – Palma de Mallorca from June 18 to 21.

Princess Yachts confirms UK premiere of S72 Yacht at British Motor Yacht Show

The brand new motor yacht S72 will make her UK premiere at this week’s British Motor Yacht Show, as confirmed by Princess Yachts International. She will be exhibited alongside such lovely vessels as Sunseeker superyacht Predator 80.

Duo of awards for sailing yacht INUKSHUK with interior design by Adam Lay at WSA 2014

Boasting beautiful interior design by Adam Lay Studio, the Baltic superyacht Inukshuk has been awarded the ‘Best Sailing Yacht in her class (30m to 39.99m)’ as well as ‘Sailing Yacht of the Year’ at the 2014 World Superyacht Awards.

WSA 2014 for Motor Yacht ENIGMA XK converted into superyacht by Atlantic Refit Center

Beautifully converted into a superb luxury yacht by Atlantic Refit Center in 2013, the breath-taking 72m mega yacht Enigma XK (ex Norna) has received the 2014 World Superyacht Award in the ‘Best Yacht Conversion’ category.

Ferretti Group attending Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show 2014

Ferretti Group is currently participating in the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show 2014, which has officially started today, on May 9. The company is displaying the largest array of Ferretti Group yachts ever seen in Hong Kong, including the Asia Pacific premiere of the special edition Ferretti Altura 840 superyacht “Tai He Ban by Ferretti”.

Impressive 90m mega yacht ARCTIC SUN concept by Dennis Ingemansson

Measuring impressive 90 meters in LOA, superyacht ARCTIC SUN concept is the result of a collaboration of the Swedish designer Dennis Ingemansson with Pendennis shipyard UK and Rolls Royce naval engineering. This superb vessel can comfortably sleep 12 guests.

Official unveiling of WIDER 32′ yacht tender

WIDER Yachts has proudly announced the world premiere of their all-new WIDER 32′ superyacht tender, set for June 13 to 15, 2014. This lovely boat is available as a custom tender to the superyacht WIDER 150’ or as a modern and stylish sport cruiser.

New WIDER 165′ Yacht by WIDER Yachts taking shape

Set for completion in 2016, the new WIDER 165′ superyacht starts taking shape at the WIDER shipyard in Italy’s Ancona. The first plates of this striking vessel were cut earlier this week.

Sanlorenzo motor yacht SL96 Special Edition reaches Hong Kong

Sanlorenzo China has proudly announced that the all-new Sanlorenzo SL96 Special Edition superyacht has just arrived in Hong Kong. She represents the first yacht to be specially designed for Chinese yacht-owners and their unique preferences.

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