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Tawera takes the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2016
First time regatta participant 28m 'Tawera' claims overall victory in the New Zealand Cup 2016 with her owners only having bought the yacht one month beforehand.
Owner
01 Feb 2016
Australia and New Zealand making new build come back
Despite a dearth of orders in recent years Australia and New Zealand’s new build order book is looking increasingly healthier, thanks to the commencement of four new superyacht projects in the last three months.
Fleet
01 Oct 2014
Superyacht Fleet Overview and Launches in September 2014
With MYS taking precedence in September for most yards, few launches took place. The big news was the number of orders announced in September, including two 100m+ projects from Benetti, 112m Project Palo Alto from Luerssen.
Fleet
01 Oct 2014
Vitters sign 33m Malcolm McKeon sloop
Vitters has signed a new superyacht order for a 33m carbon fibre sloop designed by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design with an interior by Design Unlimited. Built for an experienced owner, project MM33 will deliver in Spring 2016.
Fleet
23 Sep 2014
The billionaire boom
Based on the growing significance of Asia, specifically China, Asia Pacific editor Ellie Brade spoke with Mykolas Rambus, CEO of Wealth-X, on big ticket spending trends in China, and on what the general spending habits of the world’s wealthiest may
Owner
19 Sep 2014
Wealth-X report shows number of billionaires hits record high
Following the release of the ‘Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2014’ report, which showed record numbers of billionaires, SuperyachtNews.com spoke with CEO Mykolas Rambus on how luxury spending habits may benefit the superyacht
Business
19 Sep 2014
Yachting Developments sign order for 33.5m Frers sloop
New Zealand shipyard Yachting Developments has signed a new order for a 33.5m performance cruising sloop. Designed by Frers Naval Architecture and with an interior by Adam Lay Studi, the yacht will deliver in 2016.
Fleet
18 Sep 2014
Holland Jachtbouw lay keel for 50m 'Rainbow II'
Holland Jachtbouw has laid the keel for their new build 50m schooner 'Rainbow II'. Designed by Dykstra Naval Architects, the yacht is being built for the owner of 40m 'Rainbow.'
Fleet
11 Sep 2014
Two 100m+ orders for Benetti
Benetti has confirmed the sale of not one, but two 100m+ superyacht projects. The new orders trump Benetti's biggest order to date, 90m FB256, which is on schedule to launch in 2015.
Fleet
11 Sep 2014
Feadship launches 60.35m 'Rock.It'
Feadship has launched 60.35m 'ROCK.IT' (Hull 687). Built for an owner with many years' charter experience, 'ROCK-IT' features design work by Sinot Yacht Design and the Feadship team.
Fleet
01 Sep 2014
Superyacht Fleet Overview and Launches: August 2014
With just weeks to go until the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show, August saw plenty of fleet activity. There were several new orders, including a 39.6m Baltic 130 and a 58m Royal Huisman/Dubois collaboration and 88m and 46m orders from new yard Echo Yachts.
Fleet
30 Aug 2014
New HK office & Asian strategy for SilverYachts
2014 saw SilverYachts open a Hong Kong office to complement their Australian operations. SuperyachtNews.com spoke with the yard's Hong-Kong-based Director of Sales Jona Kan, who gave exclusive insight into the yard's strategy for the Asian region.
Business
26 Aug 2014
Sunrise Yachts is back
It has been five years since the first Sunrise build, 45m 'Sunrise' (now Africa) launched. Now, Sunrise Yachts has launched the second yacht in their 45m series. Built for a North American client, Project Sunrise (hull 182) will debut at the Monaco Yacht
Fleet
25 Aug 2014
Marketing yachts in China
Chinese superyacht builder Pride Mega Yachts made headlines this month with the sale by Fraser Yachts of their in-build 88.8m Illusion, which will be the biggest yacht ever built in China on her 2015 launch. SuperyachtNews.com spoke with Director Itay
Business
15 Aug 2014
51.3m Umbra arrives at Oceania Marine for refit
'Umbra', delivered in 2010 by Damen, has arrived at New Zealand's Oceania Marine for a three month refit that will include a 2m addition to the stern and exterior repaint.
Fleet
14 Aug 2014
Baltic Yachts signs order for Baltic 130
Baltic Yachts has signed an order for a new 39.6m Baltic 130 superyacht, due for delivery in summer 2016.
Fleet
13 Aug 2014
New Australian yard to build 84m tri-hull
The newly formed Echo Yachts, founded by a Singaporean family and based in Western Australia, is to build an 84m tri-hull vessel and 46m support vessel. These orders are a significant boost to Australia's new build order book.
Business
12 Aug 2014
Superyacht Fleet Overview and Launches: July 2014
Fleet activity continues apace, and Lurssen in particular had a busy month with the launches of 92.5m Kismet and 104m Quantum Blue and the refit of 68.15m Global.
Fleet
03 Aug 2014
Superyacht Intelligence mid-year order book review (January-June 2014)
With 2014 over half way through, it is an opportune time to take a brief look back on order book activity and fleet movement between January and June.
Fleet
25 Jul 2014
Video from The Big Blue in New Zealand
A video interview with the Mayer family, cover stars of issue 13 of The Superyacht Owner, on why they recommend New Zealand as a cruising destination for superyachts.
Owner
22 Jul 2014
Hall Spars & Rigging and Oceania Marine establish joint service centre in Whangarei, NZ
Oceania Marine and Hall Spars & Rigging have announced that they are partnering to form a service centre to service large sailing yacht rigs at Port Whangeri, New Zealand. The agreement was formally signed on 15 July 2014
Business
16 Jul 2014
Lurssen completes refit on 'Global'
Lürssen has undertaken a refit on 68.15m M/Y Global (ex Kismet), with work completing at the end June..
Fleet
07 Jul 2014
Superyacht Fleet Overview and Launches: June 2014
As we reach the mid point of the year, there is still a steady flow of launches and deliveries taking place as peak launch season continues. CRN's 73m 'Yalla' was the biggest launch in June, and good news came as a new order for Moonen marked their return
Fleet
02 Jul 2014
Ten years of Williams Performance Tenders
Celebrating ten years in 2014, Williams Performance Tenders continue to go from strength to strength. SuperyachtNews.com sat down with co-founder John Hornsby to discuss past successes and plans for the future.
Business
01 Jul 2014
New senior appointments strengthen McMullen & Wing team
A host of new senior appointments have been made by McMullen & Wing to help lead the company in the delivery of their current 50m custom luxury expedition yacht project and several further projects in development.
Business
23 Jun 2014
ASMEX Interviews: Matthew Johnston of MUIR Windlasses
SuperyachtNews.com sat down with Matthew Johnston, MD of MUIR Windlasses. Fresh from MUIR’s win of ‘Exporter Of The Year’ at the 2014 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export & Superyacht Awards, Johnston discussed the sec
Business
19 Jun 2014
Admiral Tecnomar launches 44.8m 'Flying Dragon'
Admiral Tecnomar has launched its third yacht of the year, 44.8m 'Flying Dragon', an Admiral Regale 45.
Fleet
17 Jun 2014
ISA Yachts launch 43.63m 'Silver Wind'
The third launch of 2014 for ISA YAchts was the first ISA 140 model, 43.63m 'Silver Wind'. Launched on 16 June she will deliver to her owner in mid July.
Fleet
16 Jun 2014
Admiral Tecnomar launches 39.6m 'Low Profile'
On 6 June Admiral Tecnomar launched its second superyacht of 2014, the 39.6m Nadara 40 'Low Profile'...
Fleet
12 Jun 2014
Bilgin Yachts launches 45m 'Elada'
On 7 June Bilgin Yachts launched the 45m Bilgin 147 'Elada'. The semi-displacement motoryacht features interior design by H2 Design.
Fleet
12 Jun 2014
Westport sold
Westport Shipyard Inc has been sold to a Louisiana-based investor, and renamed Westport LLC. A statement from the company indicates that it is business as usual and the yard will continue to build yachts in Port Angeles, Westport and Hoquiam...
Business
07 Jun 2014
Superyacht Fleet Overview and Launches: May 2014
As it typically is, May was an extremely busy month for launches, the biggest of which was the 66m Granturisma from ISA. Good news also came in the form of several new orders, including a second 48m SuperSport for Palmer Johnson...
Fleet
03 Jun 2014
ASMEX Interviews: Stephen Fisher of Rivergate Marina & Shipyard
At the recent AIMEX Superyacht Awards, Stephen Fisher of Rivergate Marina & Shipyard was given the ‘2014 Australian Superyacht Industry Champion’ Award. SuperyachtNews.com sat down with this passionate Australian for an exclusive intervi
Fleet
27 May 2014
Yachting Developments diversify to offer full new build and refit service
Following a consolidation of staff in early 2013, Yachting Developments has diversified to come out stronger, providing a full service offering for yachts, including refit work, survey work and haul outs, interior fittings and of course new build work.
Business
26 May 2014
Royal Huisman launch 46.4m Hoek Project 392
Royal Huisman has launched the 46.4m classic pilot ketch Project 392. The yacht was designed by Hoek Yacht Design and with an interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon...
Fleet
19 May 2014
Heesen Yachts launch 51m 'My Sky'
Heesen Yachts launched 51m 'My Sky' (Hull 16551) on January 31st. Featuring an interior by Erick van Egeraat and naval architecture by Omega Naval Architects, My Sky will deliver to her owners in November 2014...
Fleet
12 May 2014
McConaghy Boats open NZ office and increase focus on superyachts
McConaghy Boats have opened a New Zealand based office, to be led by former Fitzroy Yachts staff. The company is looking to actively target the superyacht sector and build high performance composite superyachts...
Business
12 May 2014
Palmer Johnson launch second PJ-170
Palmer Johnson have launched their second 52.4m PJ-170 model, designed throughout by Nuvolari Lenard. She follows 'DB9', which launched in 2010...
Fleet
06 May 2014
Baltic Yachts launch 33m 'WinWin'
Baltic Yachts have launched 33m 'WinWin' a Baltic 108 model designed by Javier Jaudenes with an interior by Design Unlimited...
Fleet
06 May 2014
Royal Huisman sign new order
Royal Huisman have confirmed the signing of a new order, designed by Sparkman & Stephens. Little other details are available other than that interestingly it will be a carbon project...
Fleet
06 May 2014
Southern Spars appoint new Rig Pro management team
Southern Spars has a announced a new management team for their global rig service network. Des Davis will now lead the team, supported by Gavin McPherson...
Business
06 May 2014
Horizon City Marina due for imminent completion
The Horizon Group is set to open its brand new luxury marina at the upcoming Taiwan International Boat show. The new marina will be able to accommodate yachts up to 40 metres...
Business
04 May 2014
Experienced project managers launch bespoke management company
Experienced project managers Guy Waddilove and Jim Passmore have launched a new bespoke superyacht management company, 8 Yachts. The business will focus on a small portfolio of just eight yachts to keep service levels high...
Business
04 May 2014
Horizon Yachts launch 'Carnival Liberty 3'
Horizon Yachts have launched 34m 'Carnival Liberty 3', the second yacht in their RP110 series. The yacht will debut at the upcoming Taiwan International Boat Show...
Fleet
01 May 2014
Perini Navi Group sell 60m C.2232 ketch
The Perini Navi Group have announced their second order of 2014, selling their 60m ketch spec build C.2232 in collaboration with Fraser Yachts...
Fleet
01 May 2014
Nautor's Swan sign order for third Swan 115
Nautor's Swan have signed an order for a third Swan 115 for a European owner. This news follows the sale of the second hull earlier in 2014...
Fleet
29 Apr 2014
Holland Jachtbouw launches 45m 'Heureka' (ex YIII)
Holland Jachtbouw has launched 45m Heureka (ex YIII), a Dixon-designed performance sloop with Rhoades Young interior built for repeat owners...
Fleet
14 Apr 2014
Fitzroy Yachts launch 37.5m 'Escapade'
Fitzroy Yachts have launched their final project, 37.5m Dubois sloop 'Escapade' (FY17). The yacht will soon be taken to Auckland for completion work...
Fleet
14 Apr 2014
Christensen Shipyards launch 50m 'D'Natalin IV'
Christensen Shipyards has launched the latest yacht in their Custom Series, 50m 'D'Natalin IV' built for repeat owners.
Fleet
11 Apr 2014
Farewell to Fitzroy Yachts
Despite the challenges faced by the superyacht builders in the last five years, there have been very few instances where a yard has entirely shut down. Sadly, as of tomorrow, on the launch of 37.5m 'Escapade', New Zealand yard Fitzroy Yachts will do jus
Business
11 Apr 2014
