New Zealand

Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti discusses new approach to regional yachting industry during MYS 2014

Last month’s Monaco Yacht Show 2014 was marked by the meeting of the Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti, NZ Marine, Superyacht Australia and professionals from the South Pacific islands. They discussed a new collaborative approach to marketing the region as a united superyacht destination.

METS to once again feature New Zealand Pavilion

The New Zealand Pavilion will return to METS this year. NZ marine industry companies to attend the event will include Glasshape. Their products provided the impressive glass areas seen on the vessels like McMullen & Wing charter yacht Big Fish and Delta mega yacht Invictus.

Fresh details of 50m expedition yacht ‘yard number 1016′ (ex Big Star) released by McMullen & Wing

New Zealand-based shipyard, McMullen & Wing, has unveiled the additional details of their 50m luxury expedition motor yacht ‘yard number 1016′ (ex Big Star). Set to be delivered in early 2016, she represents a clear evolution of the same team’s much admired 45m charter yacht BIG FISH design.

Investment opportunity announced for superyacht refit development site on Auckland’s waterfront

Expressions of interest have been formally open to local and international bidders for the development of a 1,6 hectare site in the Wynyard marine area of Auckland in New Zealand into a major new superyacht refit facility.

Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ Signs as Agents for COAST NZ

Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ have become agents for COAST NZ. The company specializes in handmade luxury luggage, textiles, as well as furnishings for the superyacht industry.

Tourism New Zealand to once again participate in 2014 Monaco Yacht Show

Next week’s Monaco Yacht Show will be once again attended by Tourism New Zealand, promoting New Zealand as a superyacht destination.

Yachting Developments signs new order for 33,5m sailing yacht Hull 1012

Yachting Developments has signed a new order for the 33,5m super yacht Hull 1012, superbly penned by Frers Naval Architecture and with interior design by Adam Lay Studio. She is scheduled for delivery in early 2016.

Expansion of superyacht design range announced by Coast New Zealand

Coast New Zealand, specialists in handmade luxury luggage, textiles and furnishings for the superyacht industry, has expanded their superyacht design range. The company will be attending the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show, with a selection of their products on display.

Photos: RSB Rigging working on Alloy sailing yacht KOKOMO

Photos showing RSB Rigging while working on the majestic 58-metre Alloy charter yacht KOKOMO. Her removed reacherstay, PBO and the D1S have been packed up and sent for re-heading and a service.

Exterior helm stations for superyachts by IMED to be showcased at Monaco Yacht Show 2014

New Zealand-based exterior helm station designer and installer, IMED, will be attending the next month’s Monaco Yacht Show for the very first time. The company has installed their exterior helm stations on such outstanding vessels as sailing yacht Thalia and motor yacht Como.

Monaco Yacht Show to once again feature New Zealand Street

Set to run in the lovely Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Monaco next month, the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show will once again feature the New Zealand Street, displaying the strength of New Zealand’s superyacht industry.

Major upgrades for Damen Sea Axe Shadow Support Yacht UMBRA at Oceania Marine’s North Shipyard

The 51,3m Damen Sea Axe shadow support yacht Umbra will undergo major upgrades at Oceania Marine’s North Shipyard, positioned in Port Whangarei, New Zealand. The project is scheduled for completion within the next three months.