New, state-of-the-art Frensch F-19 series recessed LED lights from Scandvik Marine feature unique prism-cut lenses that provide energy-efficient, natural cabin and salon lighting onboard superyachts.
The F-19 series is available in warm or cool white with optional dimming and in red, blue, or green nightlights. Round or Quattro trim rings are available in white, black, grey, chrome or titanium.
With Singapore fast gaining repute as the destination for luxury superyachts, Marina at Keppel Bay has added two new state-of-the-art piers to meet this rising demand for quality berthing space. Designed and built by Bellingham Marine, the timely completion of the new berths represents the finishing touch to Marina at Keppel Bay’s third and final development phase. Marina at Keppel Bay can now accommodate 168 yachts, including superyachts of up to 280 feet.
Fairline Boats, a luxury motor yacht manufacturer, is showcasing the exquisite Squadron 78 CUSTOM flybridge motor yacht at this year’s Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show, as part of a trio of Fairline models on display.
C. Gordon Houser, a marine marketing veteran who helped transform yachting into recreational boating by making the sport more appealing to millions of middle-class Americans, will be honored Feb. 17 during the Miami International Boat Show by Marine Marketers of America (MMA) with its first Neptune Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Virgin Limited Edition is delighted to announce that Necker Belle, its 105ft luxury catamaran, will be racing in the ‘2011 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival’ which takes place in the British Virgin Islands between the 28th March and 3rd April 2011 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the BVI Spring Regatta.
Sunreef have announced that the 62 foot catamaran SPARROW will be exhibited at the forthcoming Miami Strictly Sail show held in between 17-21 February in Miami marina at Bayside. After the show the boat will be available for charter in the BAHAMAS.
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit supplied the navigation, communication and safety systems for Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, which just completed its maiden voyage from its shipyard in Finland to its home port in Port Everglades, Fla.
The end of 2010 signalled the beginning of a new build for Alloy Yachts with the cutting of plate for 43.9m sailing yacht hull number AY45. With sailing yacht Vertigo soon to leave the shed and yachts AY43 and AY44 well underway, the team at Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for the next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012.
Initially scheduled to be held from 7th to 12th September, the 34th Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes will now be held from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th September 2011, along the quays of the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, and inside the Espace Riviera exhibition hall.
A 2001 Nordhavn 46 called Egret last week became the seventh Nordhavn to circumnavigate the globe, and the first small production power boat to pass below the five Great Southern Ocean Capes. Owned and operated by Scott and Mary Flanders, yacht Egret arrived at the Canary Islands late in the evening on Thursday, February 10, 2011 – four years and five months after departing Gran Canaria bound for great adventure.
Design Unlimited has announced the appointment of Nicola Brook to boost the interior design studio’s resources in devising colours schemes and fabric selection. Design Unlimited has started 2011 with a busy schedule and Nicola’s appointment reflects the sense of renewed activity that is flowing through the industry.
The largest Italian leisure boat group is showing its collections in Miami. The stage is set on Collins Avenue, where 12 Azimut and 4 Atlantis yachts will be the stars of a “Made in Italy” event that is taking over new space.