Representatives of Westport Shipyard, Inc. have announced that the company has been sold to a Louisiana-based investor, Westport LLC.
Currently under construction at Sunrise Yachts in Antalya, Turkey, the all-new 45m superyacht Sunset (hull 182) is expected to hit the water this summer. She will be displayed at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show, as well as the 2014 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show.
Hodgdon has officially launched a new division called ‘Hodgdon Yacht Services’. This will provide maintenance, repair and refit services for recreational boats, yachts and superyachts.
Bellingham Marine General Manager, Jesse Ellenz, has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Special Projects, effective May 15.
The organizers of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) have announced that the show floor is sold out. To run from September 29 to October 2, the 2014 event will host over 500 exhibitors.
Video showing the Front Street Shipyard moving the 108ft charter yacht Marae (ex Paraiso) into the building for a refit, which will be performed this summer.
Designed to educate and motivate, several industry-focused seminars will be part of the upcoming Newport Charter Yacht Show 2014, running from June 23 to 26.
The majestic 96-metre Devonport mega yacht VAVA II is one of over 100 superyachts expected to head to the breath-taking Alaska yacht charter destination this summer. She is currently moored in Seattle in the USA for provisioning and repairs.
Video from launch of the new Viking flagship – superyacht Viking 92 Enclosed Bridge Convertible. She is the largest resin infused convertible sportfishing yacht ever built in the United States.