Breaking records, Prout has successfully infused all three hulls of its innovative sailing trimaran, the PT-138, using epoxy resin at the yard in Zhuhai (China). When the Prout PT 138 is launched it will be the largest sailing trimaran in the world.
Testbank, a Southampton ship repairer has completed a 1 million GBP refit of megayacht SENSES. The 59,20m (194′ 2″) motor yacht SENSES spent 3 months at the Testbank Ship yard.
The 40.5 m Mondo Marine Superyacht Manifiq was launched in May 2010 and last week she was delivered to her new owners who will cruise the Mediterranean in the 2010 summer season. The ceremony took place at Mondo Marine’s facility in Savona.
Yacht ISA 630 superyacht KOLAHA’s interior designed by Patrick Knowles has been described as “Key West-styled” and incorporates the clever use of natural materials with tropical influences such as bamboo, coconut shell and palm wood complemented with hand painted murals. The tropical influences are fused with sleek, clean joinery and contemporary furnishings.
Avadesign has revealed their latest 70-metre motor yacht concept NEW DIAMOND by Andrea Vastano.One of the main aspects of the design was to create a yacht that would be as “green” as possible, an increasing trend in the Superyacht industry.
Two 50m Series megayachts from Christensen Shipyards named Perfect Pursuit and Deputy Dog have been commissioned
With the motor yacht Imagination of 47, Benetti inaugurated a new semi-displacement line, entirely made of aluminum. The first model, FB 501, has arrived to the yard in Livorno and now under completion to be delivered to her final owner in mid July 2010. Superyacht “Imagination” is to be considered as an evolution of the Golden Bay line designed by Stefano Natucci, who also signed the new 47-meter yacht.
Superyacht BLUE SCORPION has recently joined the superyacht charter market. This Italian Baglietto is a 53m (173,9ft) steel displacement superyacht which was launched in 2006 and designed by Francesco Paszkowski and. Yacht BLUE SCORPION is now available for luxury yacht charters in the Western Mediterranean (France, Italy, Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily) and Eastern Mediterranean (Croatia, Turkey & Greece). She can accommodate up to 10 charter guests overnight and 12 whilst day cruising.
BMW ORACLE Racing, the American winners of the 33rd America’s Cup, will bring the oldest trophy in international sport to Newport, Rhode Island, on Thursday, July 1, 2010. The iconic trophy will be on show at open-to-the-public events.
Rhode Island, host to 12 of the 33 America’s Cup regattas from 1930 to 1983, and home to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, will welcome the trophy and team representatives at a day of events celebrating both the heritage and future of the America’s Cup.
Marco Yachts, a Chile based Yacht builder, has recently turned their attention to building some large private superyachts of the expedition or explorer style. Marco Yachts has been in news for its unusually named super yacht Z, the superyacht GIN TONIC II and the 85 meter Super Yacht 231 by Ken Freivokh Design, which are presently under construction.
McMurdo Ltd, a company of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris –FR0010501015 – ALORO) today launches its brand new NAVTEX Receiver, the McMurdo SMARTFIND GMDSS NAVTEX.
Dania Beach, FL (June 5, 2010) – Following the retirement announcement of Frank Herhold from Marine Industries Association of South Florida after 20 years of stewardship, the organization’s Board of Directors has named Carlos Vidueira as the new Executive Director effective July 1, 2010. The official introduction and announcement were made on Saturday June 5, 2010 at the MIASF Annual Meeting & Awards Reception held at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum in Dania Beach.