Yachting Business

Expansion of BMT Nigel Gee

The Southampton offices of BMT Nigel Gee have been recently renovated and expanded in order to meet a large increase in design work. The company’s most significant work completed in 2012 comprises the delivery of the 96m megayacht Vava II.

Sanlorenzo enters Chinese market

Sanlorenzo is proud to announce the opening of Sanlorenzo China in Beijing, the new Sanlorenzo Brand Representative office responsible for the brand promotion and to widen the sales network in China.

Cornwall Council gives consent to the expansion of Pendennis facility in Falmouth

Cornwall Council has recently approved the marine based development plans of Pendennis. These will permit this leading UK luxury yacht builder to significantly increase its capacity as well as enable the company to construct and refit larger vessels.

Port of Barcelona Permits Transformation of Marina Port Vell

The renovation of Marina Port Vell as well as its overall size expansion have been recently approved by the Board of Directors of the Port of Barcelona.

New Sevenstar Yacht Transport Service to Brazil

Two vessels of Sevenstar Yacht Service are presently on the way to Brazil, as part of the new service now on offer by this well known company. They are transporting a 90ft Jongert yacht, a 100ft Azimut superyacht, as well as a 100ft Horizon.

New builds and refits at the Italian shipyard MONDO MARINE

Mondo Marine is a boutique luxury yacht construction, repair and refit shipyard, strategically located in Savona, Italy. The yard is well known for many beautiful, excellent quality vessels, amongst which is their latest launch – charter yacht OKKO.

Ermioni Marina in Greece to be operated by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has been appointed to operate the new Ermioni Marina in Greece that will accommodate 127 yachts measuring up to 65m in length. Its construction is expected to start within 2012, with the opening date scheduled for late 2013 / early 2014.

Desty Marine – New Service Provider for Superyacht Repair and Refit Facility Endeavour Quay

In order to improve the standard of service as well as facilities offered to its customers, the UK superyacht repair and refit facility, Endeavour Quay, has recently appointed Desty Marine as its new service provider.

Novurania of America acquires the assets of NAUTICA INTL.

In conjunction with Nautical Ventures of Dania Beach, Florida, as well as International Yacht Network, the leading yacht tender manufacturer, Novurania of America, has recently acquired the assets of NAUTICA INTL.

Fourth quarter of Rodriguez Group’s financial year 2011/2012 marked by sale of Italyachts 50M superyacht AZUL

Rodriguez Group has recently published figures for 2011/12, announcing the sale of its latest 50m superyacht Azul by Italyachts. This success follows the recent delivery of the 40 ALLOY motor yacht 111 by SANLORENZO as well as the 43-metre ITALYACHTS superyacht Azul.

New dealers for Hatteras Yachts

The Southeast Asia-based Reel Torque Yachts, as well as the Costa Rica-based Quepos Yacht Sales, have both become new dealers for the yachts built by the prominent US manufacturer, Hatteras Yachts.

Sembawang to push ahead with the Gold Coast superyacht marina Wavebreak

Sembawang of Singapore has recently reported its intentions to push ahead with the Gold Coast superyacht marina Wavebreak through the Planning and Environment Court as well as the Federal legislative process.