Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the signing of a new contract for a 47m motor yacht, Hull Number 15747, for delivery in 2012. This new building contract is even more special for the Company since the client is Frans Heesen, former owner and founder of the shipyard who comments: “I am delighted to start the new year by announcing the contract for this new boat, which my wife and I signed some days ago! Read the rest of this entry »

Heesen Yachts has announced the joining of the superstructure to the hull of construction number 15850, the second yacht in the new 5000 class. This 50m semi-displacement motor yacht is one of the few vessels of this length available with a gross tonnage of below 500 GT.

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A newly expanded R&D Centre in Barcelona will enable Hempel to develop and customise products faster, respond to customer needs more efficiently and help customers conform to rapidly changing environmental legislation. Hempel officially opened the new R&D Centre at a ceremony on 13 January 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Lantic Entertainment Systems, leader in bespoke multi‐zone entertainment systems for yachts from 60ft up to the largest megayachts, has announced that 2009 has ended with sales expanding and the rate of enquiry significantly up. Read the rest of this entry »

The 58.4m Kokomo was launched at the end of MCM’s 21^st year in business. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon, she is set to be delivered by Alloy Yachts in late February 2010 - in time for her owners to watch the Louis Vuitton Trophy (9-21 March). Read the rest of this entry »

As part of its ongoing Signature of Excellence enhancements, Holland America Line will install five Microsoft Surface units in Mix, its newest lounge venue with three specialty bars - Martinis, Champagne, and Spirits & Ales. Already in full operation on ms Veendam, Mix and Surface units will be completed on ms Rotterdam by mid-December, followed by three additional ships. Read the rest of this entry »

Curvelle takes energy efficiency seriously. Luxury Yacht Builder Curvelle, will exhibit at the Abu Dhabi World Energy Summit in January 2010 with its designs for a new part solar, part diesel powered Superyacht. Read the rest of this entry »

Vripack is pleased to announce the presentation of the 19th Annual ShowBoats International Award for ‘Best Motor Yacht Under 50m’ to INGOT, a 47m Tri Deck Motor Yacht. This award recognizes a motor yacht that accomplishes the goals of her owner, builder and designer with undeniable style. Read the rest of this entry »

Saturday 21 November saw the load-in of yet another superyacht at the Oceanco shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. The Y707 is one of four 85+m yachts that are currently under construction by Oceanco. Read the rest of this entry »

Marlink, the world’s largest maritime satellite communications provider, has recently signed a new five year agreement with French-flag cruise line, Companie du Ponant. As part of the new contract, Marlink will deliver and install its Sealink Ku-band and C-band services onboard three existing vessels, ‘Le Ponant’, ‘Le Levant’ and ‘Le Diamant’, as well as two new builds planned for 2010, ‘Le Boreal’ and ‘L’Austral’. Read the rest of this entry »