The Big Blue

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.

Video: 42m motor yacht THE BIG BLUE in New Zealand

A video interview with the Mayer family – the owners of the 42m Troy expedition yacht The Big Blue (ex Imbros) – on why they recommend the beautiful New Zealand yacht holiday location as a cruising destination for superyachts.

Launch of Superyacht Vet Service

The new Superyacht Vet Service (SVS) has been recently launched, offering bespoke veterinary services to the superyacht industry. The company was founded by Dr Siobhan Brade, who worked as the veterinary advisor to a number of yachts travelling through the Asia-Pacific, including the 42m motor yacht The Big Blue, as well as the 90m sailing yacht Athena.

World Superyacht Awards 2014 Finalists

The World Superyacht Awards 2014 Finalists have been unveiled by Boat International Media. The winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony, set to be held in Amsterdam on May 3, 2014.

Update on Derecktor Florida-refitted explorer yacht THE BIG BLUE

The 142ft Troy-built superyacht The Big Blue (ex Imbros) reached Derecktor Florida on May 22, 2012, for a major refit. She was successfully re-launched in June 2013, currently enjoying the azure waters of the lovely South Pacific yacht charter destination – French Polynesia.

Luxury Yachts nominated for the 2014 World Superyacht Awards

Nomination for the 2014 World Superyacht Awards have closed and here is the list of the numerous fantastic luxury superyachts nominated for this prestigious award.

Derecktor Florida-refitted The Big Blue Yacht undergoes sea trials

Following an extensive refit at Derecktor Florida, the 147-foot expedition yacht The Big Blue (ex Imbros) by Troy Marine left the yard to go through sea trials on September 12, performing just as she was expected to.

Derecktor completes system changes on 142′ explorer yacht THE BIG BLUE

Derecktor Florida is proud to announce that they successfully re-launched the 142ft explorer yacht The Big Blue last month, following an extensive refit.

Derecktor’s Cimolai® 900 ton mobile boat hoist a Great Success

The new Cimolai® 900 ton mobile boat hoist, purchased by Derecktor Shipyard in November 2012, has proved to be highly successful, having worked on plenty of 50m motorboats, including the Feadship yacht Aurora B or superyacht Kisses, and many others.