New Zealand

Superior and MIA announce Winner of Superior Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) Scholarship

Robert Ditcham, Senior Dockmaster at Queenscliff Harbour in Victoria, has won the Superior Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) Scholarship, as announced by Superior and Marina Industries Association (MIA).

Video of Ed Dubois commenting on NZ Superyacht Industry

This is a video of Ed Dubois from the award-winning UK luxury yacht design studio Dubois Naval Architects, commenting on the New Zealand superyacht industry. It has been published by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.

Alloy Yacht ENCORE featuring full inventory of Doyle sails

Featuring a full inventory of Doyle sails, the 44-metre superyacht Encore is a beautiful sloop, launched by Alloy Yachts at the end of April 2013.

New Zealand superyacht capabilities to shine at NZ Superyacht Day in San Francisco

To take place in San Francisco on September 7, 2013, the NZ Superyacht Day will run on the first day of the 34th America’s Cup. The event will be attended by five award-winning New Zealand superyacht companies: Alloy Yachts, Events Clothing, Fitzroy Yachts, McMullen & Wing, and Southern Spars.

Latest 850ST Sports Superyacht Tender Project by Allure Marine

New 8,5-metre 850ST Sports Superyacht Tender project is the latest design, unveiled by the NZ design firm, Allure Marine. It boasts plenty of unique components, which have been incorporated to satisfy the most adventurous boat owners.

Sailing shots of newly delivered AY45 Yacht ENCORE by Alloy Yachts

The beautiful sailing shots of the newly delivered AY45 superyacht Encore have been released by the respected NZ builder, Alloy Yachts.

Dubois-designed 44m Alloy sailing yacht ENCORE delivered

The prestigious NZ builder, Alloy Yachts, has recently delivered its all-new 44m superyacht Encore (AY45). She is entirely designed by bespoke Dubois Naval Architects.

New Dashew motor yacht FPB 78 to be built by Circa Marine

This September will see the NZ yard, Circa Marine, start construction of the first Dashew FPB 78 yacht, scheduled for delivery in 2015. The company is presently working on the first Dashew FPB 97 superyacht, due to be launched in 2014.

Shipyard Properties Acquired by Oceania Marine

The prominent superyacht refit company, Oceania Marine, has recently acquired two major properties at Port Whangarei in New Zealand. Thanks to these, the company now ranks among the larger shipyard operations in the Pacific region.

New Zealand’s A2B Ocean Race to share start line with Two Handed Round North Island Race in 2014

Set to kick off at Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour on Sunday, February 9, 2014, the new A2B Ocean Race will share the start line with the iconic Two Handed Round North Island Race.

Full 2013 order book for Southern Spars

It is a very busy year 2013 for Southern Spars, with an order book full of projects. One of the most significant 2013 Southern Spars projects represents the second WallyCento superyacht Magic Carpet 3.

Four World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners with spars supplied by Southern Spars

New Zealand-based Southern Spars is thrilled to announce that it has supplied spars for four luxury vessels, being announced as World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners. These include Rainbow yacht, charter yacht Endeavour, luxury yacht Hamilton, as well as catamaran yacht Quintessential.