A video from the launch of the 52m superyacht Project 959 (Hull 170-001, Hull JY109), released by Jade Yachts. She has been beautifully penned by JC Espinosa and made her debut at last week’s Taiwan International Boat Show.
McConaghy Boats has announced their intentions to actively market themselves as builders of high quality performance focused carbon superyachts. Part of this strategy includes the establishment of a New Zealand office to add to the company’s existing presence in Australia, where the company is headquartered, and Hong Kong.
Photos from the recent sea trial of the Nordhavn 86 motor yacht Koonoona in Hong Kong. She is expected to leave Hong Kong this morning, May 12, 2014.
The Azimut Benetti Group has proudly announced that during the recent 10th Asia Boating Awards ceremony, Azimut Yachts has been awarded in the “Best Brand Presence in Asia” category, while the superb 56-meter Benetti motor yacht “Lady Candy” has won in the category “Best Worldwide Custom Built Yacht”.
Ferretti Group is currently participating in the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show 2014, which has officially started today, on May 9. The company is displaying the largest array of Ferretti Group yachts ever seen in Hong Kong, including the Asia Pacific premiere of the special edition Ferretti Altura 840 superyacht “Tai He Ban by Ferretti”.
Sanlorenzo China has proudly announced that the all-new Sanlorenzo SL96 Special Edition superyacht has just arrived in Hong Kong. She represents the first yacht to be specially designed for Chinese yacht-owners and their unique preferences.
This year’s Taiwan International Boat Show has officially opened its doors today, on May 8. Being attended by 168 shipyards and suppliers, the event is hosting 60 luxury yachts, including the all-new Horizon RP110 superyacht Carnival Liberty 3 – the largest vessel on display.
Rene Ho has become a new agent for Sevenstart Yacht Transport in China and Hong Kong, joining the company’s current Asian agents in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
As of April 1, 2014, Tahiti Ocean has joined Asia Pacific Superyachts, converting to ‘Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti’. A fabulous French Polynesia yacht charter destination – Tahiti has been visited by such outstanding vessels as the 96m superyacht Mayan Queen.
During the recently running China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, the bespoke Dutch luxury yacht design firm Cor D. Rover was honoured with the award of ‘Best Yacht Designer of 2014’.
Yesterday, May 1, 2014, saw the crew of Nordhavn 86 #10 yacht Koonoona depart China on schedule and arrive in Hong Kong, marking an uneventful ride during the 300-nm first leg of the yacht’s delivery.