Originally launched by Benetti in 2006, the 44-metre charter yacht Zita (ex Romanza, Larisa) is currently being hosted by Monaco Marine la Ciotat to get a new stabilisation system.
Memorandum of understanding have been signed between Monaco Marine, Ports Toulon Provence and the Var Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI du Var) for the redevelopment of the Bois Sacré site. A dedicated zone for catamarans, the first in the Mediterranean region, will be created.
The all-new 40m superyacht Project Galatea (YN 15640) by Heesen has been successfully sold. Currently under construction at the Heesen facility in Oss, Project Galatea is due to be launched in January 2014 and delivered at the end of March 2014.
Tony Castro Yacht Design have been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 for their 40-metre superyacht Project Ecomar 40. Destined for sea going passages, Ecomar 40 is a very light but well built, comfortable and strong vessel.
The prominent Dutch shipyard, Vitters, is currently working on the all-new 46-metre superyacht. At the moment, an 85-metre yacht is also under construction at the yard.
The prestigious NZ builder, Alloy Yachts, has presented their all-new 46m superyacht PS46 concept at the 2013 Monaco Yacht Show. Penned by Philippe Briand, this spectacular performance sloop is fully optimised, with all engineering design work complete.
ORACLE TEAM USA has won the 34th America’s Cup against Emirates Team New Zealand. It is the second America’s Cup win for the US team, led by Jimmy Spithill.
Racing Day 2 of the 35th Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai in Cannes offered the perfect sailing conditions, with 18 to 20-knot southwesterly breeze and choppy seas.
Currently attending the Monaco Yacht Show, Superyacht UK has recently published results from its seventh annual survey of members, revealing positive signs of growth for the British superyacht sector.
A total number of 150 members of the staff association of Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects visited the currently running Monaco Yacht Show for a day to see the fruit of their labours in a very different environment.
Three new models from Azimut Yachts will make their premiere in Italy during the Genoa Boat Show 2013: superyacht Azimut 80, motor yacht Azimut Magellano 53, as well as Azimut Atlantis 50 yacht.