Australia has been strongly represented at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. AIMEX as well as Superyacht Australia have exhibited both the Australian marine export and Superyacht sectors. The spectacular 77m superyacht Smeralda, built by the Australian company Hanseatic Marine, has been also showcased.
Europe’s largest marina operator MDL Marinas has had an important win at this year’s Practical Boat Owner Green Awards. The marina network received the award for […]
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are pleased to be attending the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show and introducing their new publication Large Yacht Code LY3. The […]
A new addition to SYBAss (Superyacht Builder Association) has become the well known Italian shipyard, Mondo Marine. The company has already constructed 61 luxury yachts at its Savona production center.
In order to offer close competing in fleets of superyachts widely differing designs, dimensions as well as technical characteristics, the next year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht & Rendezvous and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will feature the International Super Yacht Rule.
Due to strong winds caused by Mistral, the morning’s competing on Day 3 of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup was postponed untill 14:00 CEST. Day 3 victory went to charter yacht Highland Breeze (NED) in Maxi; sailing yacht Merel Four (NED) in Grand Prix; luxury yacht Shirlaf (ITA) in Classic while Earlybird (GER) took the first place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
“IBEX Bourbon Experience” All-Industry Party is a new event to be launched at this year’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). Attendees and exhibitors will have a possibility to enjoy a variety of bourbon from two well known distilleries of Louisville.
Available at the next boat shows in Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, as well as METS, Superyacht Australia has launched a new innovative ‘Pocket Map’, demonstrating all the Australia has on offer in terms of capacity and facilities for superyachts, along with its beautiful destinations.
Day 2 of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by a 20-knot breeze, allowing to start the racing as planned. Victory went to Swan 80 yacht Berenice Bis in Maxi Class, Magical Mystery Tour yacht in Grand Prix class and Ondine yacht in Classic. Talj yacht has become the best performer in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship.
An important Russian energy company, Gazprom, has been introduced to the ClubSwan Partners’ family, as recently announced by Nautor’s Swan. Their collaboration involves the creation of the Gazprom Swan 60 Class. Nautor’s Swan is expected to deliver 8 luxury Swan 60 yachts by the end of September 2012.
This year’s 23rd edition of the popular Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was attended by several Hall Spars equipped vessels, taking victory in three of the five Divisions. These include Bella Mente yacht, superyacht Nilaya or luxury yacht Aegir.