The newest Royal Huisman luxury yacht Project 392 will boast Stratis sails that will be supplied by Doyle Sails NZ. Designed by Andre Hoek, this magnificent high performance cruising ketch is currently in build.
Thor R. Nilsen has recently become a new distributor for Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts in Norway.
The largest Moonen custom motoryacht to date, the 42-metre luxury yacht Sofia, has recently completed her 3-day sea trials, achieving exceptional noise and vibration levels. This beautiful vessel boasts magnificent interior design by Art-Line.
The International Marine Products (IMP) has been honoured with the Oceanair’s Distributor of the Year Award 2012. The company has worked on two superyacht projects this year, including charter yacht Light Blue as well as sailing yacht Adele 2.
The newly launched 78m Feadship superyacht Venus (hull n°684, Project Aqua) is currently undergoing a series of sea trials in the North Sea.
At the moment, Holland Jachtbouw is hosting the 90ft charter yacht BooToo for refit. Designed by Ron Holland, she comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 well appointed cabins.
First C-Explorer 3 submersibles by U-Boat Worx are currently in production and the company is planning to construct the second series of these impressive superyacht toys. C-Explorer 3 was also designed for the latest 65m Nedship luxury yacht Sea Bull concept.
This year’s METS features the latest Formula Marine’s Carbon Wood Technology™. This is already in use on the 67m DSV sailing yacht.
The newest Formula Marine boom design for luxury cruising yachts, the Shark Boom™, is currently being introduced at the METS 2012. It has been fitted on the first Oyster 885 yacht Lush, launched this year.
The Owner of the seventh Moonen 84 superyacht Etoile d’Azur has recently ordered her extensive refit at Moonen Shipyards. The refit will comprise a comprehensive paint job, the installation of an electrical zero speed stabilisation system, as well as an extension of the flybridge aft.
Australia will be once again well represented at this year’s METS – the Marine Equipment Trade Show. There will be approximately 30 Australian companies attending this popular event.
A new Authorized Dealer for the distribution of VEEM propellers in Holland has become Ship Motion Products BV, a subsidiary of Ship Motion Group BV. The highly innovative propulsion system by Ship Motion Group has been installed on board such outstanding vessels as the Couach 5000 Fly yacht La Pellegrina.