The Hamburg-based office of the bespoke German superyacht design firm, NEWCRUISE, will be closed in late July 2013. The company relocates to the south side of the Elbe, as a response to the continuing tense situation in yacht design market.
The first Cosmo 50 Explorer superyacht Hull 163.10 has successfully hit the water at the MegaTechnica Ltd. Shipyard in Greece. Her sister ship, motor yacht Hull 164.10 is presently in build, scheduled for launch next year.
The magnificent 43-metre superyacht Blue Papillon (hull 391) was successfully launched by Royal Huisman in the Netherlands last week. Designed by German Frers, she boasts beautiful interiors by Rhoades Young, providing accommodation for up to 8 guests.
Pendennis is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Dubois Cup, running from June 1 to 3, 2013. The event will be attended by two luxury vessels constructed by this prominent UK builder: charter yacht Nostromo and superyacht Tenaz (ex Mamamouchi).
Originally designed by De Voogt and constructed by Feadship in 1998, the 49m luxury charter yacht Teleost has recently undergone a 6-month refit at Pendennis in Falmouth, UK. She is currently going through sea trials.
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced a new rotating show schedule. The future events will alternate annually between Louisville and Tampa.
Set to run from June 8 to 9, the first Indonesia Yachts Show is expected to host such important luxury yacht builders as Princess Yachts, Aycer Yachts, Gulf Craft, and many others.
Mirage Tender, a renowned Miami-based luxury yacht tender manufacturer, has been recently acquired by Florida-based International Yacht Network (IYN). The builder’s name will be also changed to ‘Evolution Tenders’.
The world’s largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, has set a new world record for a solar-powered transatlantic crossing. Having left Las Palmas in Spain on April 25, PlanetSolar reached St. Martin in French West Indies on May 18.
Awarded with a special mention at the 2012 Millennium Yacht Design Awards (MYDA) held during the last year’s SEATEC, the 32-metre superyacht Cronos concept is a beautiful project, developed by Simone Madella and Lorenzo Berselli. It takes inspiration from the interior space as well as exterior styling of a galleon.
The magnificent 47-metre superyacht Lady Petra by Heesen Yachts was awarded a prestigious Neptune in the category ‘Best Motor Yacht Below 500 GT’ at the World Superyacht Awards 2013, handed over during the Awards ceremony in Istanbul, on May 4.
Today, May 17, in San Francisco, saw the America’s Cup Review Committee begin its work and meet with the teams.