Ancona recently witnessed the start of operations at the Cantiere delle Marche shipyard, a new facility for the manufacture of Italian pleasure craft, designed to turn out steel and aluminium displacement-model yachts with excellent naval and construction characteristics, plus trans-Atlantic or trans-Pacific range, all created through an approach and a vision that mark a major [...]
Thanks to a growing number of loyal clients with repeat orders, and new yachting enthusiasts, René van der Velden Yacht Design workload has steadily grown in recent years. A substantial part of this growth is due to a higher demand for naval architecture services. As a result, the current office, which we has been occupied [...]
Sauter Carbon Offset Design presents the Ocean Empire life support Superyacht, the worlds first totally self sufficient Zero Carbon Life Support Vessel (LSV) The Ocean Empire LSV (life support vessel) is a 44m Solar Hybrid Superyacht with 2 Hydroponic farms and fishing facilities to harvest the sea. Her solar powered propulsion systems and all the [...]
The 2011 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), now in its eighth year, is set to be the biggest and best yet and welcome a number of firsts. To be held 6-9 January 2011 at Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand, the Phuket International Boat Show is organised by Informa Yacht Group and expects to welcome 6,000 plus [...]
Job Title: Charter Broker Job Categories: Charter Job Type: Full Time Location: UK Remuneration: to be discussed Minimum Experience: Between 2 and 5 years Job Description Dubois Yachts based in Hampshire, UK is looking for a Charter Broker to join its sales team. Profile The ideal candidate will have experience in the superyacht industry and [...]
Dubai International Boat Show, the region’s largest and longest running boat show, will be hosting the biggest cluster of Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) members in the show’s history. Amels, Benetti, Burger Boat Company, B.V., Fincantieri, Heesen Yachts,Lürssen, Oceanco, Sanlorenzo and Trinity Yachts have all confirmed their participation at the upcoming 19th Dubai International Boat Showat [...]
Heesen Yachts – Oss, The Netherlands – is proud to announce the delivery of the sixth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement class, a design that resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with its pelican beak bow – [...]
The second Sustainable Luxury Forum will be held on 7th and 8th of March 2011, in Lausanne, Switzerland. First event “Sustainable Luxury 2.0″ of September 28, 2010 was attended by 45 experts and participants from leading luxury brands and engaged individuals. This year, the theme “Sustainable Excellence in the Luxury Value chain” should attract CSR(*)/sustainability/supply chain/corporate [...]
The Strand Craft 166 is an uncompromising superyacht that is as outrageous as it is daring. Designed entirely around an automotive theme, this yacht is ideal for owners who are addicted to that new leather smell. Her low stance, enormous length and curled haunches give this vessel a dynamic aesthetic that is guaranteed to turn [...]
Wendy Umla is the newest member of Curtis Stokes & Associates, a growing yacht brokerage firm with worldwide coverage. Curtis Stokes and Associates is a growing high-end yacht brokerage firm based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and specializes in worldwide yacht sales, yacht charters, and new yacht construction. The firm was launched in September 2009 by Curtis [...]
J Craft, the Swedish luxury powerboat manufacturer has enjoyed strong sales throughout 2010 despite the tough economic climate. The last quarter has proved to be particularly successful, with multiple sales of its Torpedo models on the run up to the festive break. The Monaco Yacht Show marked the end of a successful summer season for [...]
Two more orders for the Dutch yard already operating at 100% capacity Dutch superyacht builder Amels has sold two luxury yachts from the Limited Editions range, both of them orders for the Tim Heywood-designed Amels 177. These latest sales further cement Amels’ leadership in the premium semi-custom segment of the luxury yacht industry. Introduced in [...]
