Beginning in early 2015, The Marina at Christophe Harbour, the homeport of St. Kitts, will begin offering three nights of complimentary dockage to all yachts that want to experience this new cruising destination. The complimentary package will include access to SALT Plage, Christophe Harbour’s on-site seaside bar. An 82-foot pier stretches into the bay, providing…
Known for having designed Azzam, currently the world’s largest superyacht, Nauta Yachts may soon have a sibling to the famous vessel as the company’s exterior designer has revealed concept renderings of a new 165-meter superyacht. Although the two luxury yachts will not be exactly the same, the new design shares the 180m Azzam’s classic elegance…
Royal Huisman’s latest order is a 56m classic ketch designed by Dykstra Naval Architects. Mark Whitely Design will raft the interior of the vessel to be named Aquarius. In the brief written by the owners who are an American couple, called for a stunning looking yacht that may be enjoyed by the whole family. Dykstra…
The portfolio of the Princess Yachts, the shipbuilder based in Plymouth, England, continues to grow with the manufacturer currently working on three projects measuring 40 meters in length. At the same time, Princess continues to modify its South Yard facility, one of five sites spread across Plymouth. Approximately 20 percent of the company’s production of…
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Gulf Craft will invest more than $100 million over the next five years to develop a brand new construction facility in the heart of the Dubai Maritime City (DMC). The approximate 900,000-square-foot freehold plot within the world-class maritime district will contain a state-of-the-art shipyard for the ship builder. Gulf Craft Chairman Mohammed Hussein Al Shaali…
Icon Yachts, the Dutch-based shipyard has received a commission to complete conversion of the 73m Legend into an explorer charter yacht. Formerly called Giant, the fully classified Class 1 icebreaker vessel will have a next exterior design provided by Diana Yacht Design, with the stern extended 3.6m to accommodate a pool and swim platform. Work…
Rivergate Marina and Shipyard in Queensland, Australia has announced an expansion of its facilities in an effort to increase its offerings to the global superyacht market. Formerly able to accommodate yachts up to 80 meters, Rivergate now has the ability to offer berths for vessels up to 234 meters. The new berthing is available through…
Admiral Tecnomar recently launched the 47m superyacht Entourage, making her the sixth vessel launched by the Italian shipyard this year. Renowned designer Luca Dini, working with Admiral Centrol Stile team and project manager Baldo Gjurasic. Dragana Maznic provided interior design. Abundant natural light, provided by full height panoramic windows, characterizes the interior, along with a…
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) hopes to change the process by American customers can purchase foreign flagged boats by lobbying to remove restrictions in the cruising license. Cruising licenses, valid for one year are available at the first port of arrival in the United States, exempting pleasure boats from certain countries from undergoing formal…