Sailing Yacht ‘MY LOTTY’ (ex Serena) getting ready for her first Mediterranean charter season

Lovely 1983 motor sailor My Lotty, previously known as Serena yacht, is currently undergoing extensive refit at BR1 Ltd and getting ready for her first charter season in the beautiful Mediterranean country of Italy and Greece.

Naples to host grand finale of America’s Cup World Series in April

To take place in April, the grand finale of the 2012-13 America’s Cup World Series will be hosted by the beautiful city of Naples. February 15 in Milan was marked by a press conference, organized in order to promote the event.

Central Yacht appointed as Owner’s representative for the build of 56m Benetti motor yacht FB266

Central Yacht has become owner’s representative for the build of the new 56-metre Benetti superyacht FB266. She is a sister ship to the FB260 yacht Lady Candy. Her delivery is scheduled for April 2015.

No major fire damage at the Benetti shipyard in Livorno

No major damage caused by the fire that has broken out at the Benetti yard in Livorno, as per the official statement from the Italian shipyard.

New website launched by Horacio Bozzo Design

Horacio Bozzo, from the Italian naval architectural and engineering company Axis Group Yacht Design, has recently officially launched his new website, setting up his own design brand for Superyachts.

Fulvio Dodich becomes new Chief Executive Officer of Sanlorenzo Spa

The respected Italian luxury yacht builder, Sanlorenzo Spa, has appointed Fulvio Dodich as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Porto di Pisa – new superyacht marina to open in Italy

Positioned in an enchanting Italian yacht charter location – Tuscany, the all-new superyacht marina, Porto di Pisa, is scheduled for completion by 2015. She will provide 354 freehold berths for yachts of up to 50 meters in LOA.

Rossinavi’s 48m VELLMARI yacht launched today

Rossi Navi shipyard, based in Viareggio, Italy, has launched its spectacular, 48-metre luxury motoryacht Vellmari. The vessel was designed by Enrico Gobbi of Team For Design and her naval architecture is by Arrabito Naval Architects.

Benetti launch Classic 121 motor yacht DYNA (hull BC129)

February 7 saw the official launch of the Benetti Classic 121 yacht Dyna (hull BC129). Designed by bespoke Stefano Righini, this splendid composite vessel can accommodate 10 guests in total, providing them with 5 lovely cabins.

Admiral Tecnomar move 2nd hull of the motor yacht Admiral Maxima 47

Admiral Tecnomar shipyard moves the 2nd hull of the Admiral Maxima 47 yacht currently under construction, to a new facility of Nuovi Cantieri Aquania in Marina di Carrara.

Rossinavi to launch 48m motor yacht VELLMARI (Project Ketos)

The 48-metre luxury superyacht VELLAMARI, also known as Project KETOS has been recently pre-launched by the Italian shipyard Rossinavi, featuring naval architecture by Arrabito Naval Architects and interior/exterior by Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design.

Italian Sea Group to attend YARE 2013 with NCA Refit

The Italian Sea Group will be present at the 2013 YARE – Yachting After Sales & Refit Exhibition, together with the recently acquired NCA Refit. The event will start today and will last until February 8.