Dubois-designed TWILIGHT and OHANA Yachts named Finalists in the 2013 ISS Awards

Both penned by Dubois, the Oyster 125 superyacht Twilight as well as the Fitzroy luxury yacht Ohana have been nominated for the forthcoming ISS Awards.

Alloy explorer yacht CaryAli shortlisted for ISS Award 2013

The latest delivery of Alloy Yachts, the 39-metre superyacht CaryAli, has been listed as a finalist in the 2013 ISS Awards. This beautiful explorer offers elegant and comfortable accommodation to up to 10 guests. The yard will be also attending the forthcoming Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show.

VSY mega yacht STELLA MARIS nominated for ISS Design Award 2013

Measuring 72 meters in length, the impressive VSY superyacht STELLA MARIS has been declared a finalist in the ISS (International Superyacht Society) Design Awards 2013.

Pendennis-refitted motor yacht A2 (ex Masquerade of Sole) named as finalist in the 2013 ISS Awards

Pendennis-refitted superyacht A2 (ex Masquarade of Sole) has been nominated as a finalist for the 2013 ISS Design and Leadership Awards in the Motor Yacht Refit category. The winners will be unveiled later this month.

ISS 2013 Awards of Distinction seek nominations

ISS is looking for 2013 nominations for its annual Awards of Distinction Awards, to be presented at Annual Gala in Fort Lauderdale.
Excitement is building up for the new venue (DCOTA) and new Wednesday night timing.

Pendennis-refitted 47m motor yacht A2 nominated for 2013 ISS Award

The majestic 47m superyacht A2 (ex Masquerade of Sole) has been nominated for the 2013 ISS Design and Leadership Award in the ‘Refit’ category. The vessel was beautifully refitted by Pendennis.

New owner for 26m Lyman-Morse motor yacht ACADIA designed by Setzer Yacht Architects

Recently sold to a new owner, the 26m Lyman-Morse superyacht Acadia is a classic vessel, providing accommodation to 6 guests. She is entirely designed by bespoke Setzer Yacht Architects.

AB116 Yacht DIAMOND with interior design by Guido de Groot

The beautiful AB116 superyacht Diamond is the last year’s ISS Design and Leadership Awards Finalist. Boasting a magnificent interior design by Guido de Groot, this luxury vessel provides comfortable accommodation in 4 lovely cabins. There is also a fitness room that can be converted in a fifth twin cabin.

ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award for Chicago’s 31st St. Harbor Superyacht Marina

Officially opened in May 2012, the fabulous 31st Street Harbor in Chicago has been awarded the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award. This superyacht marina is able to host yachts measuring up to 200 feet in LOA.

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Superyachts to bring economic benefits to New Zealand

The Superyacht Intelligence Agency has demonstrated in its report, carried out earlier this year, that superyachts have a positive and important economic impact on the countries they visit. An example of this statement are luxury sailing yachts that will compete in the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup. They will bring significant economic benefits to New Zealand.

Marcel Onkenhout of Oceanco receives ‘International Superyacht Society’s Excellence in Innovation Award’

This year’s Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show saw Marcel Onkenhout, CEO of Oceanco, receive the ‘International Superyacht Society’s Excellence in Innovation Award’. Oceanco has been already honoured with ISS award: for the 82m charter yacht Alfa Nero in 2008, as well as for the 85m megayacht Sunrays in 2010.

New Owner for the 25m motor yacht EXCELLENCE (ex Wombat) by Lyman-Morse and Setzer Yacht Architects

The splendid 25-metre superyacht Excellence, originally launched by Lyman-Morse under name ‘Wombat’ in 2004, has been recently purchased by a new Owner. Designed by Setzer Yacht Architects, she features beautiful, elegant and comfortable accommodation in 3 staterooms and 3 heads.