American Cruise Lines announced the name of its brand new 140 passenger Mississippi sternwheeler – Queen of the Mississippi – currently under construction and two months ahead of schedule at Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. in Salisbury, MD. American Cruise Lines has also unveiled the first renderings of the ship’s interior, including those of the future dining salon, Paddlewheel Lounge and passenger staterooms.
The official opening of the first Maritimo Adelaide Dealership in the Marina Adelaide precinct at Largs North was a success with Champagne flowing at the Casino Royale themed night. “We’ve been to a lot of corporate and business events around the world, and we rate Maritimo Adelaide’s launch party among the very best,” says boating enthusiast Grant Forsyth.
The 5th Antibes Yacht Show took place in the largest harbour in Europe, Antibes from April 7th – 10th, 2011. The event marks the start of the charter season in the Mediterranean and if the show is a barometer for the rest of the season as many say, then we can be looking forward to a great season in the yachting industry.
Perini Navi announced the launch of the Sailing Yacht FIDELIS, which will take place on the 16th of April 2011. The launch will be strictly private and will be held at the Perini Navi shipyard in Viareggio.
Australian Marine Wholesale will officially launch at the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May and announce that AMW has been appointed as the exclusive importer and distributor for the Sea Recovery range of water makers.
Italian superyacht builder Rossi Navi has a 46 meter yacht hull number FR025 under construction that is expected to be completed and delivered in 2012. The 46.35-meter yacht features exterior lines drawn by the well known Frank Mulder with an interior concept created by design Studio Spadolini.
An Amels Limited Edition 177 motor yacht hull number 459 has been launched by the master Dutch superyacht builder AMELS in The Netherlands. Hull number 459 of the Limited Editions 177 motor yacht range features naval architecture by Amels with exterior design by Tim Heywood Designs. The AMELS 177 boasts a bold, elegant, and contemporary form.
The 70m motor yacht Numptia has been launched by Italian superyacht builder Rossi Navi at their shipyard in Viareggio, Italy. The superyacht Numptia was designed by Design Studio Spadolini and features interior design by Studio Salvagni. This unique motor yacht offers vast and comfortable spaces which can accommodate 12 guests and 19 crew members.
The IAG 100 Electra Motor yacht Design by IAG Yachts is a new 100ft planning motor yacht. The IAG 100 Electra motor yacht features concept design by YD&AS Italian yacht design and architectural services firm.
Dometic Marine’s Booth at this year’s China International Boat Show in Shanghai features the new In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier (patent-pending), which was awarded the highly acclaimed IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category at IBEX 2010. Since its launch to the U.S. market, the In-Duct Breathe Easy has been specified by several yacht builders including Trinity Yachts.
Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited (“MSCB”), a source for niche financial products specifically for Superyacht crew, has announced today that Graham McNamee has been appointed as sales manager in the French Riviera. He will be based in Antibes.