Supported by such prestigious superyacht designers as Ed Dubois and Ron Holland, the Friends of NZ Marine programme, an initiative launched by New Zealand Marine Industry Association (NZ Marine) earlier this year, represents a huge success.
The Dashew Offshore FPB 78′ luxury yacht Hull no. 2 has been successfully sold to a UK buyer. She will be built by the NZ-based shipyard Circa Marine, just like her sistership, FPB 78′ yacht Hull no. 1.
SINZ, the New Zealand based marine interior specialist, has recently announced the change of ownership. The new owners, Marina and Michael Waterhouse, with over 15 years of experience, look forward to rebuilding their company.
The all-new renderings and layout options of the 50m project BIG STAR superyacht have been released by the Auckland-based shipyard, McMullen & Wing. The designs have been developed in partnership with Gregory C Marshall Naval Architects.
The all-new Stratis ICE sail fibre has been proudly launched by Doyle Sails. It is significantly lighter than other fibre options, but with the same durability as well as performance levels. It is currently being installed on such spectacular vessels as the 37m Fitzroy charter yacht Moonbird.
This is a record-breaking presence for this course organised for marina managers, manufacturers, contractors, consultants and service partners. Attendees came from around Australia as well as from New Zealand and Fiji.
The four Alloy Yachts’ apprentices – Jac Hebson, Luc Whitehouse, Travis Page and Theo Finlayson, headed by team leader Tim Rattray – were split into teams of two, with both teams representing Alloy Yachts and New Zealand.
The upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, Tourism New Zealand, ATEED (Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development) and Jeanette Tobin from Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand will be hosting a breakfast, dedicated to explorers, adventurers, as well as master mariners. The event will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
In order to extend its support into the Pacific and from the Pacific up into Asia, Superyacht Support Ltd. is joining Asia Pacific Superyachts, with the company converting to Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ Ltd.
A new windlass for superyachts, SY38, joins the SY range constructed by Maxwell Marine and will premiere at the upcoming MYS 2013.
The spectacular 2012 100-foot superyacht Quintessential by Yachting Developments represents a huge success of the New Zealand companies. This magnificent catamaran has won both the World Superyacht Award 2013, as well as the ShowBoats Design Award 2013.