Photos of the newly refitted 31,50m super yacht Black Pearl, while being rolled out for launching at Oceania Marine in New Zealand.
New Zealand superyacht builder, McMullen & Wing has commissioned three prestigious design firms – Vripack, H2 and Greg Marshall – to draw the world’s most capable luxury yachts.
Auckland’s Diverse Projects has completed an extensive refit on the 51m Damen Sea Axe superyacht support vessel Umbra, with the specialist management company pulling together a multi-disciplinary team to carry out the work.
An order for the first of two travelift machines – a 100 tonne Cimolai mobile boat hauler (MBH 100) – has been recently placed by New Zealand-based Oceania Marine. This will be followed by a 450 tonne Cimolai mobile boat hauler (MBH 450), expected to be completed in time for the 2016 summer season.
The impressive 54m mast for the new 43m J Class super yacht J8 has recently reached Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam, the Netherlands. This majestic vessel is due to be launched in Spring 2015.
Superyacht cruising in the fantastic New Zealand yacht vacation location has just received a huge boost with the news from Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand that for the first time it is now possible to undertake a training course to gain a Pilot Exemption Certificate, when cruising in Fiordland.
The beautiful 46-metre Palmer Johnson super yacht Vantage is currently being hosted by Oceania Marine in Port Whangarei, New Zealand. She will undergo a refit, including topside and superstructure repaint.
Ocean Yacht Systems has proudly announced a new contract with Yachting Developments. This will see the company design, engineer and manufacture two hydraulic 48hp vertical retracting thrusters for the 33,5m luxury yacht Hull 1012, due to be delivered in early 2016.
Works on the 33,5m superyacht Hull 1012 are advancing well at Yachting Developments in New Zealand. Due to be delivered next year, this elegant performance ocean cruising sloop has been designed by Frers Naval Architecture, with interior design by Adam Lay Studio.
Today, January 23, in the lovely New Zealand yacht charter location – the Bay of Islands was marked by the final day of racing. Line honours for the day went to the Royal Huisman super yacht Sassafras, but the overall Cup went to the 50m sailing yacht Silencio, following her victories on day one and two.
The second day of racing at the currently running New Zealand Millennium Cup 2015 saw superyacht Silencio once again win the Millennium Cup division, with Steinlager 2 yacht taking the first place in the Pacific Cup Division.
The lovely New Zealand yacht holiday destination – Auckland is currently hosting one of the world’s largest private superyachts – the impressive and breath-taking 134-metre mega yacht SERENE. The $423 million Serene is the biggest such vessel ever to visit the country.