Following a three-year construction period, the new steelmaking and processing plant of ThyssenKrupp Steel USA and ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA in the south-eastern USA was officially opened in the 10th of December.
Topping this year’s list of winners for the 18th annual Boat of the Year (BOTY) awards in the sailboat industry were the Catalina 355 and the Discovery 50. The Catalina 355 won the Domestic Boat of the Year award, and the Discovery 50 was named Import Boat of the Year.
The Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing of luxury motor-yachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious, exclusive brands in the nautical world, ranks first in the 2011 Global Order Book 2011 noted as the most thorough and accurate analysis of the global nautical industry.
Hatteras Yachts and CABO Yachts are pleased to announce that John Ward has accepted the position of senior vice president, global sales & marketing. Ward was most recently president of Boston Whaler.
While many large yachts and superyachts have an onboard telephone system, most owners prefer to use their cell phones to communicate when on the water or at a marina. Now, the Cobra PhoneLynx™ system lets users make and receive calls on their onboard telephone using their cell phone signal and service.
Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST – formerly Paradox Marine) has launched GOST Australia to distribute its marine security and vessel tracking systems in Australia.
Burger has just launched their latest superyacht, the 43.3m (142ft) motor yacht Lady Gayle Marie (ex hull number 508).
The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami one of the world’s largest boating events, returns Feb. 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers from around the world.
Newcastle Shipyards, LLC of Newcastle Florida have announced the launch of its largest motor yacht, the 54.87M (180′) Newcastle 5500. When completed, the yacht will sit proudly among the top 10 largest built super yachts in the United States over the past 50 years. The Newcastle 5500 features styling and naval architecture by Murray & Associates, with interior design is by Claudette Bonville Associates.
At the Viking plant during the last month of 2010 sea trials continue on a regular basis for a 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible, a Viking 76 Convertible gets prepared for a four-color boot stripe along its waterline and a new 70 Convertible is prepped for delivery.
Intellian, the world’s technological leader in marine satellite antennas, has announced it has moved its U.S. headquarters and warehouse in Irvine, California to a larger location, and opened a new office in the Seattle metropolitan area.
Trim tab manufacturer Bennett Marine now offers the SST and BXT Systems, two comprehensive hydraulic trimming systems to meet the demands of the larger motor yacht market.