The lovely New Zealand yacht holiday destination – Auckland is currently hosting one of the world’s largest private superyachts – the impressive and breath-taking 134-metre mega yacht SERENE. The $423 million Serene is the biggest such vessel ever to visit the country.
The On-Water Yacht Bonded Area Registration Certificate has been issued to Nansha Marina, a lovely China yacht charter destination, by Guangzhou Customs. This is expected to attract more yachts of big sizes to come to Nansha.
Super yacht Silencio has become the winner of the Millennium Cup division on Day 1 of the currently running NZ Millennium Cup 2015, while sailing yacht Antaeus has won in the Pacific Cup division.
The impressive 95m mega yacht KISMET (Project Global) has been nominated for the World Superyacht Awards 2015. This striking 2014 vessel was built by Lurssen to a design by Espen Oeino.
The ultra-luxurious 134m mega yacht SERENE is a the largest yacht to h
The prestigious Boat International Magazine has awarded the Sunreef 114 charter yacht CHE. The magazine has ranked her spinnaker among 10 of the best superyacht spinnakers ever.
The prominent Italian luxury yacht builder, Benetti, part of the Azimut Benetti Group, has proudly announced that Luigi Adamo has become a General Manager of Benetti Asia, as part of the company’s strategy to further reinforce the Group’s presence in the Asian market.
This year will see Sigmund Yacht Design from Austria introduce five new concepts, including the 50m Steppenwolf yacht, as well as the 85m mega yacht Galaxy.
The all-new Super Sports 18 (SS18) yacht has been proudly introduced by Glider Yachts, a new British luxury yacht manufacturer. The GT and SX-E range of luxury superyachts from 100-265ft is also planned.
An important development in the construction of super yacht WIDER 150’ has been reported by Juan Balaguer, WIDER Superyacht Division COO. Variable speed generators – the heart of the vessel’s propulsion system – have now reached the shipyard and are in the process of being installed.
Currently under construction at Mulder Shipyard in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, the Mulder 94 Voyager super yacht Project Firefly (BN97) is available for sale. Her delivery is planned for Spring 2015.