The Owner of the seventh Moonen 84 superyacht Etoile d’Azur has recently ordered her extensive refit at Moonen Shipyards. The refit will comprise a comprehensive paint job, the installation of an electrical zero speed stabilisation system, as well as an extension of the flybridge aft.
The first Vulcan 32 metre RPH superyacht BRONKO I is currently being launched by the Turkish builder, Vicem Yachts. This magnificent vessel comfortably sleeps its guests in 5 well appointed cabins.
The new 39m SCARO Design Explorer yacht concept is a lovely trawler, providing luxurious and comfortable accommodation to 10 guests and 8+1 crew.
Dates were set for the next year’s first America’s Cup World Series event in Naples, Italy for April 16 to 21. Once again, the city will host up to 11 top sailing teams.
Australia will be once again well represented at this year’s METS – the Marine Equipment Trade Show. There will be approximately 30 Australian companies attending this popular event.
Bruce Birtwistle has been appointed as new General Manager of Bellingham Marine New Zealand. He will manage the company’s New Zealand as well as South Pacific operations.
Maxi Dolphin’s Nacira 67 yacht Shamlor has won the prestigious “Nautical Design Award” in the category “Sailing yachts up to 24 metres”. This lovely vessel provides beautiful accommodation in a master cabin and two double guest cabins.
The Thailand-based refit facility, Yacht Solutions, is currently working on the 30m Broward superyacht Escape. After its extensive refit, this beautiful vessel will be available for charter in Asia.
The Thailand-based refit centre, Yacht Solutions, is currently working on the 30m classic superyacht Merrymaid. After an extensive 3-month refit, this spledid vessel will continue its circumnavigation around the world.
The voluminous 87-metre superyacht project Global has been recently launched by the prestigious German builder, Lurssen. Due to be delivered in 2014, she is designed by renowned Espen Oeino, with a lovely interior design by well known Reymond Langton.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has confirmed that they will continue its sponsorship of the Round the Island Race for a further two years, through to 2014. The 2013 edition of this popular race will kick off on June 1.
A new Authorized Dealer for the distribution of VEEM propellers in Holland has become Ship Motion Products BV, a subsidiary of Ship Motion Group BV. The highly innovative propulsion system by Ship Motion Group has been installed on board such outstanding vessels as the Couach 5000 Fly yacht La Pellegrina.