The prestigious Italian luxury yacht manufacturer, Perini Navi, has once again put its forces together with the Comitato Leonardo, in order to support young talents. The company has announced a new contest for the Best Thesis on products for the nautical sector that are Made in Italy.
May 4 saw the Overmarine Group’s partner, Michl Marine, inaugurate a new Mangusta office in the beautiful superyacht marina Puerto Portals, situated in the enchanting Mediterranean yacht charter location – Palma de Mallorca.
Two World Superyacht Awards 2013 went to the Royal Huisman superyacht Pumula in the categories: ‘Sailing Yacht of Year’ as well as ‘Best Sailing Yacht 30m – 39m’. She boasts beautiful interior designed by Rhoades Young Design.
NOVURANIA has proudly introduced its new big and small diesel JET yacht tender models, complementing the existing line of LAUNCH series JETS. These comprise the new CHASE 32 Twin Diesel JET, CHASE 19 JET, XP 16 JET.
The fifth Hull 415 yacht tender, as well as the sixth Hull 416 superyacht tender have been both successfully delivered by the US builder, Hodgdon Yachts. Both custom tenders are designed by acclaimed Andrew Winch Designs of London.
Hakvoort Shipyard appointed Diana Yacht Design to perform all the engineering as well as building of its latest 61m motor yacht Golden Age (YN248). Designed by Sinot Design, she is scheduled for delivery in 2015.
Tansu superyacht Only Now, with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design, was honoured with the World Superyacht Award 2013 in the category ‘Two-deck Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht’.
Port Lucaya in Grand Bahamas hosted the Third Annual Horizon Owner Rendezvous, running from May 3 to 5, 2013. A total number of 9 yachts, measuring up to 136ft in LOA, participated in the event, considered the largest rendezvous gathering yet.
Holland Jachtbouw’s J Class superyacht Rainbow was honoured with the World Superyacht Award 2013 in the ‘Sailing Yachts 39M+’ category, handed over during the Awards ceremony on May 4.
Brazil Yacht Services is a Rio de Janeiro-based company, providing its services to yachts visiting Brazilian waters. The company has recently assisted such spectacular vessels as the 68m Feadship mega yacht Lady Christine.
This year’s Antigua Sailing Week was another great success. The event was attended by 10 yachts of 60 feet or more, with yacht crews representing 26 different nations. The 2014 edition will run from April 26 to May 2.