Megayachts News

 

Superyacht MTU Automation System Unvelled

Oct 08, 2012

'Blue Vision New Generation' automation system presented for MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines, with new bridge components designed by Pininfarina.Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH presents its Blue Vision New Generation automation…

Yachting Community Loses Icon

Oct 03, 2012

John Joseph Ciullo passes away at 54. Mr. John Joseph Ciullo, age 54 years of Fort Lauderdale, FL, entered into Eternal Life on September 29, 2012. John was predeceased by his mother Shirley Flowers Thompson. He is survived by his beloved Elena Shalaeva…

Simrad Yacthing Offers Wireless Networking Solution

Oct 02, 2012

Electronics Leader Enables WiFi Viewing & Control Functionality for Simrad NSS DisplaysSimrad Yachting announced the availability of its wireless networking solution, GoFree Wireless. Combining user-friendly mobile software and rugged marine-grade hardware…

Dryad Maritime Cautions Against Pirate Attack

Sep 28, 2012

Leading Maritime Intelligence Agency Cautions Against Complacency Following First Attack of the Piracy Season.Pirate operatives have awoken from their hibernation to venture forth from safe havens and launch long-range mothership-enabled…

Insights with an Kees Pilaar MD, Blohm + Voss

Sep 24, 2012

It could be argued that running an efficient, safe and profitable ship repair yard is one of the most difficult of all maritime jobs. First and foremost, unpredictability – in terms of planned and actual workload, as well as the very nature of the job themselves – is a recurring theme…

New Heesen Superyachts Presented at Monaco Boat Show 2012

Sep 20, 2012

Dutch superyacht builders Heesen unveil their new range at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Presently, at the Monaco Yacht Show , Heesen directors Fabio Ermetto and Hans Boerakker, together with Piet and Perry van Oossanen from Van Oossanen Naval…

Towering Mast Fitted to Sailing Superyacht

Sep 14, 2012

Wally-built yacht 'Better Place' sails the Mediterranean with a Hall Spars 67.5 m (221.4 ft) high modulus carbon mast.Wally, a leading builder of innovative state-of-the-art sail and power yachts, has successfully launched the stunning Bugatti blue colored 50-meter sailing yacht Better Place…

New Oyster Sailing Yachts to Premiere

Sep 12, 2012

UK yachtbuilders Oyster launch two new models, the Oyster 725 and Oyster 885 at Amsterdam and Southampton boatshows.Both yachts have just completed fit out at the Oyster Yachts build facility in Southampton, England, and are now being rigged…

Superyacht 'Nirvana' Summers in the Med

Aug 14, 2012

Megayacht 'Nirvana' is spending her first summer season in the Mediterranean & will debut at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.At 88.50m (290.35ft) LOA, Nirvana is the seventh of the new generation Oceanco yachts to be launched earlier this year…

Commonwealth Flagship Bid Debuts with Website Launch

May 17, 2012

A renewed effort to encourage the building of a replacement ‘Royal Yacht’ has been put on the table by yachtsman and retired advertising  entrepreneur Ian Maiden.  Replacing the Britannia which was decommissioned in 1997 is a controversial subject and has had enthusiasm…

Northrop Grumman Delivers IBS for Turkish Megayacht

Feb 13, 2012

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has delivered a suite of navigation electronics for a new megayacht being built by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts in Turkey. The new megayacht is being equipped with a complete…

ISS Names Board of Directors

Feb 07, 2012

Change in Organization’s Bylaws Specify Revised Board Tenure and Structure.  The ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces its 2012-2015 Board of Directors and Past Presidents Council. ISS elections are held annually by peer selection…

IYC Names Yacht Management Director

Dec 08, 2011

Andre Peens, Celebrated Captain, Joins IYC as Director of Yacht Management  International Yacht Collection (IYC) is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Captain Andre Peens takes on the critical role of Director of Yacht Management…

ISS Announces 2012 Leadership

Nov 14, 2011

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2012 Officers and Executive Committee. The Officers include the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary who are distinguished superyacht industry…

Denison Yacht Sales Acquires Generation Marine

Oct 20, 2011

Industry Leader Continues Strategic Path of Growth.Denison Yacht Sales is pleased to announce its acquisition of Generation Marine, a Fort Lauderdale-based yacht brokerage and service company.  Generation Marine's reputation in the trawler…

Logistics News

World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell RTG Commences Operation

World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell RTG Commences Operation

Southern Dredging Wins St. Marys Dredging Job

Southern Dredging Wins St. Marys Dredging Job

Maintenance Insights: Davits

Maintenance Insights: Davits

Self-Driving Ferry Service Envisioned to Link the Fosen Peninsula

Self-Driving Ferry Service Envisioned to Link the Fosen Peninsula

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