International classification society RINA has responded to increasing demand for superyachts in the UK and Northern Europe by opening a new plan approval and technical office in the UK specifically to support superyacht designers, naval architects and shipyards.
The winners of the prestigious 2011 Motor Boat of the Year Awards, sponsored by Garmin, were announced at a spectacular invitation-only award ceremony held at the Savoy Hotel in London on Monday January 10th 2011.
Sunseeker International’s Flybridge Manhattan motoryacht range is renowned for packing innovation, luxury and performance into an exceptionally graceful frame. Following this same design ethos, the British company has produced the exciting all new Manhattan 73 was launched at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, at Excel London on the 7th of January 2011.
Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury motoryachts, launched an exciting new addition to the Predator range – the all new Sunseeker Predator 115 motor yacht at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, at Excel London on the 7th of January 2011.
Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury motor yachts, launched two new yachts at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, at Excel London on Friday the 7th January 2011. X-Factor star Rebecca Ferguson performed at the world debut of the all new Sunseeker Predator 115 and Manhatten 73.
The 90.00m (295′ 3″) Royal Huisman sailing yacht Athena is due to arrive in New Zealand to receive a superyacht refit by Orams Marine Services. One of the world’s largest private sailing yachts of the modern era and the largest all-aluminum yacht built to date, the three-masted schooner Athena is a remarkable super yacht.
Discovery Yachts has announced plans to expand production facilities at its base in Harbour Close, Marchwood, taking over the remaining units on the site. The expansion, which will take place in February this year, will allow the company to build the award-winning Discovery 50 Catamaran alongside its monohull models, the Discovery 55 and Discovery 67.
2011 looks set to be another successful year for the regional marine industry as seven boats and numerous luxury cars were sold at Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX). Transactions at the show exceeded USD $17 million with more expected post-PIMEX (approx THB510 million).
The British Marine Equipment Association (BMEA) is organising a Trade Mission to Vietnamese new build, conversion and yacht repair yards within striking distance of Ho Chi Minh City. BMEA then plan to attend the International Trade Fair in Ho Chi Minh City from Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th March.
Kadey-Krogen Yachts announces the introduction of the Krogen 48′ AE to its fleet of Pure Full DisplacementTM Trawler Yachts, once again setting a new standard for capability and liveability in the trawler market. In deciding what to name the successor to the venerable Krogen 48′ North Sea, the company chose the AE designation as an abbreviation for Advanced Ergonomics, the underlying theme in this new offering.
The Island Sailing Club (ISC), organisers of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, have confirmed that one of the best known global brands in technical sailing clothing design and manufacture, Henri Lloyd, has signed up to be the Official Clothing Partner for the 2011 and 2012 Races.
Oman’s premier marina development The Wave, Muscat, strengthens Mourjan Marinas IGY’s growing portfolio of major projects in the Middle East. Dubai-based marina developer will develop and […]