The Turkish shipyard Vicem Yachts, leader in the construction of completely custom hand crafted down east style lobster boats and innovative and prestigious open and mega-yachts, continues its march towards excellence concentrating all production in their Antalya facilities on the Turkish south-east Mediterranean coast. This move is part of the new Vicem Yachts three year industrial plan started [...]
After a very successful ‘awards’ year in 2010 Bill Dixon has got 2011 off to a flying start by being named ‘Yacht Designer of the Year’ at the Asian Marine and Boating Awards 2011. Dixon, who has worked with companies in Asia for nearly thirty years, has now won prestigious awards two years running from [...]
British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, is pleased to unveil a new 46m concept. Created at the end of 2010, the concept see’s a fresh thinking approach to the styling of a 150′/46m Sports Yacht. Inspired by a non nautical philosophy including Architecture from The Sydney Opera House, Origami and Car [...]
Sunseeker Malta Limited is proud to announce the opening of a second representative office, in Portomaso Marina in St Julian’s. This new office complements the first office situated at Grand Harbour Marina in Vittoriosa. The extension of Sunseeker Malta’s services to Portomaso Marina signifies Sunseeker’s presence in two of the most important and prestigious marinas [...]
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is close to complete the fourth Moonen 97 yacht, which will be ready just in time for the season. The design began with the four-stateroom concept made popular by the Moonen 84, and gained markedly from the added volume that makes the Moonen 96 so attractive. To keep the profile low [...]
This past April 4th, Benetti launched the majestic 65m M/Y Nataly at Benetti’s facility in Livorno, from the legendary Morosini dock. FB 252 – this is the acronym that identifies the innovative custom project by the boatyard and briefly sums up a noteworthy series of technical and stylistic advancements regarding the boat’s interior as well [...]
A limited number of premium superyacht berths at ExCel London, a 2012 Olympic Games venue, can now be secured through Burgess. In partnership with ExCel, Burgess is offering a select number of exclusive berths for large yachts adjacent to the ExCel Centre in London’s Royal Docks. These unique berths position all of London’s major Olympic [...]
Following a well attended public meeting at the recent Antibes Yacht Show and in response to interior crew, Captains and Training Providers, the Professional Yachtsman’s Association has agreed to lead the development of a formal career structure for training and certification for Interior crew. Interior yacht crew has the vital & fundamental role as front [...]
Following their partnership in 2010 on a 60m motoryacht, Design Unlimited has once again teamed up with Ruea Yachts and naval architects BMT Nigel Gee to extend the concept into a 75m version. The new motor yacht will be optimised for blue water cruising with features including extensive covered outside areas that flow easily and [...]
Following the success of the Antibes Yacht Show at the beginning of the month, Sea-Alliance Group (SAG), the international maritime business, is showcasing two of its most luxurious Sunseeker charter vessels – MY Donizetti and MY Black & White – at the 23rd MYBA Charter Show in Genoa between the 2nd and 6th May 2011. The [...]
Pure Superyacht Refit, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has appointed a new Project Manager who will work with the existing team to provide a specialist refit management service at locations across Europe. The new recruit, Ivan Salas Jefferson, 29, has a wealth of relevant project management experience and related industry expertise, most recently having [...]
Delta is excited to announce the construction of a 66-meter motor yacht, for an American family, with an ice strengthened steel hull and composite superstructure. With remarkable beam and tonnage, the yacht will have expansive interior volume and offer more headroom, greater fuel capacity, and enhanced ability to accommodate extended worldwide cruising. With naval architecture, space planning and exterior [...]
