The majestic 46-metre superyacht Christopher returned to her home yard Pendennis for her annual Lloyd’s survey this winter, before attending the 2014 Pendennis Cup, where she took second place overall.
Duthie Lidgard has become a new partner and managining director of Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand to allow the business to expand.
After a consolidation of staff in early 2013, the well known NZ luxury yacht builder, Yachting Developments, has diversified to come out stronger, providing a full service offering for yachts. This includes refit work, survey work and haul outs, interior fittings and new build work.
The brand new 37,5m superyacht Escapade (FY17) was launched by Fitzroy Yachts on Saturday, April 12, 2014, marking the end of operations at the New Plymouth yard.
The preliminary notice of the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2015 was announced yesterday, on April 9, 2014. The race represents the South Pacific’s premier superyacht regatta and has a reputation for attracting superyachts with a penchant for taking the adventurous route.
Bellingham Marine New Zealand has been awarded a design/build contract for the construction of X and Y Piers at Westhaven Marina, nestled in the lovely New Zealand yacht charter location – Auckland.
To be delivered by the well known UK-based company Bellingham Marine, the first major development is set to get underway at Auckland’s Westhaven Marina this month.
New Zealand Marine has officially launched the new ‘Destination New Zealand Superyacht Attraction Initiative’, which will see NZ Marine join forces with government bodies to promote New Zealand as a destination for superyachts.
Auckland-based superyacht refit facility, Titan Marine, is currently preparing for the upcoming season. The company has worked on such oustanding vessels as charter yacht Big Fish, charter yacht Unbridled, and many others.
Luxury New Zealand charter yacht Island Passage is offering an exceptional 7 or 10 day Heli-Golf yacht charter vacation, moving across some of the world’s best golf courses surrounded by New Zealand’s breathtaking scenery, coupled with great adventure.
Today, December 11, 2013, saw the NZ Customs Minister Hon. Maurice Williamson announce the extension of the temporary import entry period for international yachts from 12 to 24 months.
The prominent NZ shipyard, Alloy Yachts, successfully launched its all-new 56m superyacht Mondango 3 (AY46) on December 5, 2013. Designed by Dubois Yachts, she offers deluxe accommodation to 11 guests in total.