The MS Turanor PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar boat, will conclude its DeepWater Scientific Expedition in London, being docked at Canary Wharf from Saturday 31st August to Monday 2nd September.
Dalian Wanda Group, China’s largest premier commercial property and entertainment conglomerate, has successfully completed the acquisition of Sunseeker this week.
Nordhavn 120 luxury motor yacht Aurora arrived in Canada’s Vancouver yesterday. She has successfully completed her maiden voyage, a sea trial by delivery of sorts, leaving Xiamen in China on July 12, 2013.
The well known Taiwan-based builder, Horizon, will debut its all-new Horizon RP110 raised pilothouse superyacht Andrea VI at the next Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. This lovely vessel features elegant and comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests.
The Italian builder, Filippetti Yacht, will take part in the upcoming Cannes International Boat Show aboard its most successful model, motor yacht Daemon 75s. The yard will be showing the first official pictures of its superyacht Navetta 30 as well as the future yacht projects.
The prominent Turkish builder, RMK Marine, will be once again attending the Monaco Yacht Show, unveiling the concept and a scale-model of its new 50-metre RMK 5000 Explorer yacht. The 45-metre motor yacht Karia, one of the latest builds of the yard, will be available for inspection aboard.
This year’s Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the world’s longest yacht race, will be hosted by London for the very first time. The race will begin this Sunday.
Yesterday, August 28, 2013, saw the world’s largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, reach Europe. Currently being moored in Oostende, Belgium, until August 30, PlanetSolar will then set sail for London for its inaugural UK visit.
The next 24th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is set to kick off on September 1, being hosted by the spectacular Italian yacht charter location – Porto Cervo in Sardinia.
The owner care manager of the Riviera Yachts’ Perth dealership R Marine Perth, Tim Wright, has recently welcome Sue Totterdell and Ben Watkins to the team.
Set to run from November 1 to 3, the 2013 Gold Coast International Marine Expo has been just expanded by 20 per cent to meet a growing exhibitor demand. More than 500 boats are expected to be displayed this year.