Superyacht Australia is delighted to announce that Treasury is currently reviewing their submission regarding the relaxation of the government regulations around the chartering of superyachts for the benefit of the superyacht sector’s growth.
Berthon USA has been appointed as a new agent in the Eastern regions of the United States for the Dutch luxury yacht manufacturer, Contest Yachts. The yard is currently working on its flagship, the splendid sailing yacht Contest 72CS, scheduled for launch this month.
In order to provide even wider services to its customers as well as help the Palumbo Malta Superyacht, the well known Italian luxury yacht builder, Palumbo shipyard, presents its new Superyachts refit company, and also a new Division.
The American builder of Marlow Explorer, Marlow Voyager as well as Marlow Prowler yachts from 37-100+ feet in length, Marlow Yachts, has recently acquired the operating and related assets of Hunter Marine, Luhrs and Mainship.
Sunreef Yachts have signed an order for the third 60 Sunreef Power unit, only few days after the launch of the first – charter yacht Ewhala.
The respected English superyacht manufacturer Sunseeker Yachts has become the official partner of local football team Southampton FC. The clubs newest luxury dugout seats now boast Sunseeker branding.
New repair and refit centre in Florida has been opened by Diversified Yacht Services (DYS), equipped with a 150t travel lift for yachts up to 37m, as well as featuring its own marina for yachts up to 26m in length.
Superyacht UK (SYUK) has recently announced their new partnership with Walpole, the British Luxury Consortium, as a ‘Friend’ of Walpole. Walpole already partners with more than 180 of Britain’s most prominent companies. Their first venture will be at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show.
It was a huge success for Horizon Group at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show, with its tri-deck yacht Horizon P110, catamaran yacht CC80 as well as the E56 motor yacht Evolution on display. The largest motoryacht exhibited during the event, Horizon P110 is expected to be sold within the coming weeks.
The French yard Rodriguez Group has successfully finished the third quarter of the financial year 2011/2012. This period culminated with the sale of the 7th 40Alloy luxury yacht 111 by Sanlorenzo as well as the Italyachts superyacht Graziadiu – the 3rd vessel belonging to the popular 43-metre range.
IGY’s Newport Yacht Club & Marina now offers a unique possibility to transient yachts over 80 feet in length to enjoy one free night of dockage when they stop for three nights. As part of its expansion, this beautiful marina has recently completed the construction of 18 new superyacht berths.