Yacht Eminence is the first yacht launched in the Abeking & Rasmussen 78 metre series. She was an impressive luxury yacht with a unusual and unique beige hull and she was launched in 2008. Motor yacht C2 with a blue hull was launched in 2009 and the second of the Abeking & Rasmussen 78 series.
TeamOrigin, BRITISH America’s Cup team has announced their sailing team for the Louis Vuitton Trophy held in La Maddalena. The news of the team sailing in La Maddalena comes after the announcement by TEAM ORIGIN in an official statement that Mike Sanderson has left the team following the decision by Sir Keith Mills, Team Principal, to restructure the organisation
Inchcape Shipping Services is to acquire Global Marine Travel, effective 31 May 2010. Global Marine Travel is a specialist travel agency and related service provider to […]
An important step was taken towards creating the next America’s Cup boat when 19 designers met in Valencia. The main point of discussion was, whether to […]
The VELUX 5 OCEANS, the solo round-the world yacht race which starts October 17, 2010, has appointed leading strategic communications agency Hill & Knowlton to handle […]
Sanlorenzo celebrates the launch of motor yacht Anastasia M, another semi-displacement flagship Sanlorenzo superyacht. The prestigious Italian Shipyard is focused on the production of exclusively tailor-made […]
Linda Hudson, president and chief executive officer of BAE’s US business said: “The acquisition of Atlantic Marine’s operations, highly skilled workforce, and marine fabrication capabilities will enhance BAE Systems’ ability to serve customers in the naval support and upgrade sector.”
Malayasia’s Boustead Yachts (BY) is in negotiations with an unnamed but established European superyacht yard to start building production superyachts between 25m-30m (82ft-98ft).
With over 30 years’ experience in boat sales and service, BJ Marine will trade as Fairline Ireland and undertake sales and service operations of the previous authorised Fairline dealer for the region.
Military Authorities have issued further warnings of piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden and the Northern Indian Ocean region. As a result the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has re-issued advice on guidelines.
Motor yacht Livia was styled by René van der Velden, who has created a sleek low-profile exterior with an elegant flared bow, a sloping stern with twin stairways, a graceful sheer line and bold fashion plates. The round-bilged hull from the boards of Diana Yacht Design ensures exceptional comfort at sea, while the economical shaping combines with tankage for some 28,000 litres of fuel to give Livia an impressive transatlantic range.
Peters & May USA Yacht Transport shipped more than 350 boats last month which is a “significant increase” over the preceding months, the company reports.
While April is a busy month for vessels moving to the Mediterranean for the summer, the company has also seen increases in the Australian, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern markets.