Yacht Industry News

New Caribbean Leeward Islands Representative for Sevenstar Yacht Transport

Simon Manley has become the new Caribbean Leeward Islands representative for Sevenstar Yacht Transport – the leader in the industry of yacht transport.

Over 90 luxury yacht marinas now part of MDL’s Freedom Berthing Network

MDL’s Freedom Berthing Network now boasts over 90 luxury yacht marinas. MDL has added a further 20 marinas to the network during 2014.

Seattle Boat Show 2015 to open its doors next week

This year’s Seattle Boat Show (Indoors +Afloat) will kick off next week, running from January 23 to February 1. The 2015 event will boast the biggest and most expensive yacht in the Show’s 68-year history: the 164′ Westport superyacht Evviva.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2015 chooses new ORC SuperYacht Rule

Set to run in the beautiful Virgin Gorda yacht holiday location in March, the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2015 will use the new ORC SuperYacht Rule to handicap racers, in order to create a fairer and more competitive event.

SO! DALIAN 2014 Video

A video showing the first edition of the SO! Dalian event, which took place in July 2014 at DongGang Marina, a lovely China yacht rental destination.

A very successful 12th Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX)

This month’s 12th Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) has been a huge success. The five-star Royal Phuket Marina, a lovely Phuket yacht charter destination, hosted 17 yachts over 20 metres in length. The 2016 event will run from January 7 to 10.

New CEO for Blohm+Voss

Fred van Beers has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer Management Board (CEO) of the leading German superyacht shipyard, Blohm+Voss. He will start leading the company’s growth strategy as of 1 March 2015.

KRM Yacht starts working on refit of 31m Bilgin motor yacht APRIL

KRM Yacht in Turkey is currently working on the refit of the 31m luxury yacht April, expected to last 6 months. The vessel was originally built by Bilgin Yachts in 2006.

The recent sale of three yachts announced by Cheoy Lee

Cheoy Lee has proudly announced the recent sale of three vessels: Alpha 76 Express yacht, Alpha 76 Flybridge yacht, as well as Global 104 superyacht. The new 104 is already in build, and is the result of a collaboration between naval architect Overing Yacht Designs, Cheoy Lee, and interior designer Sylvia Bolton Design.

Sea trials for 101m motor yacht I DYNASTY (V853)

The all-new 101m mega yacht I DYNASTY (V853) is currently going through sea trials. Built by Kusch Yachts to a design by The A group, this striking vessel has been developed by Vega Yachts.

Motor yacht LE LUTTEUR refitted by Cobra Yacht

Luxury motor yacht Le Lutteur is a tugboat-type vessel, beautifully refitted by Cobra Yacht to a design by Scaro Design. This lovely 30m vessel provides comfortable accommodation in 3 cabins.

Further expansion for Williams Performance Tenders in 2015

This year will see the Williams Performance Tenders further expend its factory as well as workforce, in order to meet increasing demand for the brand’s Dieseljet and newly-launched Sportjet ranges.

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