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Hakvoort launches Perle Bleue for repeat client ​

On the auspicious date of 07/07/2007, Hakvoort Shipyard in Holland launched the 38-meter luxury motoryacht Perle Bleue. Her delighted owners, Mr and Mrs Stanley Bey, attended the ceremony and threw a thank you party for 150 guests and workers. Diana Yacht Design was responsible for the naval architecture brief and Donald Starkey designed the contemporary wood paneled interior. Perle Bleue’s maiden voyage will see her cross the Atlantic and go on display at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Perle Bleue is the second yacht built by Hakvoort for the same owners, following on from the success of the 44-meter Campbell Bay. “The entire team at the Hakvoort yard is made up of exceptionally dedicated people,” commented Mr Bey...

Specializing in sail and power alike...​

Bloemsma Van Breemen is currently working on two new projects that illustrate the wide diversity of skills and facilities available at the yard. The comprehensive in-house expertise makes Bloemsma Van Breemen one of the few leading builders that can genuinely claim to specialise in both sailing yachts and motoryachts. Current projects include a 44-metre Beeldsnijder motoryacht and a 41-metre Dubois sailing yacht. ​

Enhanced facilities:

Bloemsma Van Breemen’s increasingly prominent profile in the global superyacht industry has necessitated further changes at the yard, which has already been extensively re-developed in recent years. A new canteen is currently under construction for completion in October 2007...

Oceanco “Y-702” Makes Official Debut​

The impressive 82 meter yacht, build number Y702 emerged on Friday, May 25th, 2007 from the Oceanco custom facility in Alblasserdam, The Netherlands. She originally entered the shed on April 8th, 2006 to be completely fitted out, only 14 months ago.​

Project Y702 follows the equally impressive project Y701, named Amevi, which was delivered to her owners in March of this year, becoming another proud member of Oceanco’s expanding new generation of super yachts. This magnificent new yacht, currently berthed at the Oceanco shipyard for final outfitting and commissioning, is expected to be ready for delivery after thorough sea trials near the end of July 2007...

Feadship's "Anna" Breaks Cover​

After her initial private launch in Aalsmeer in January 2007, Anna was moved to Feadship’s facility in Makkum for finishing. At the time only limited information was released so that the De Vries team in Makkum could ensure that this elegant lady was properly dressed. Now that this process has been completed, Feadship is delighted to present Anna to the public. This is the largest yacht in terms of volume ever built by the Koninklijke De Vries yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands...

Dockwise Yacht Transport Christens Super Ship in China​

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. (May 25, 2007) -- According to the Chinese Traditional Calendar, May 24, 2007, was "Huang Dao Ji Ri," an auspicious date that brought luck to anything new. On this date, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), the world's only float-on/float-off yacht transport service, christened its newest ship, the 687.5-foot (209 meter) Yacht Express at the Yantai Raffles Shipyard, located at Yantai, Province of Shandong in China. The largest vessel of its kind in the world, Yacht Express was purpose-built with a semi-submersible dock bay that allows yachts of any size to be safely floated on and off as cargo. The process is unique to DYT, which also operates four other semi-submersible yacht carriers...

Preview: Queenship Passagemaker 60'​

Canoe Stern Trawler​

Queenship is about to capture the hearts of traditional yachtsmen and displacement seekers alike. Displaying a ship’s stack atop, a Portuguese bridge and just the right amount of teak, Queenship’s new 60’ Passagemaker is a canoe stern return to yesteryear.​

In recent years the trawler segment has been speeding up, sorta speak. Boomers, not ready to retire to cave-dwelling condos and watch life pass on the Discovery Channel are opting for a new way to see the world… 10 knots at a time. With a GPS and wireless Internet to keep track of their vessel and stock positions, Queenship is about to launch the perfect vehicle for cruising into the golden years.

Designed in conjunction with Sparkman & Stevens, the Passagemaker 60’ is a little gem set to travel far on little...

New Mulder 73 Wheelhouse: A wolf in sheep's clothing​

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has launched "Float", a Mulder 73 Wheelhouse built for a Swiss owner who is known for his love of surprises. The distinguished and relaxed appearance of the yacht gives little inkling of the power that resides within. Concealed within the heart of the vessel are twin Caterpillar C12 engines that together offer some 1430 horsepower. These contribute to Float’s exceptional performance for a yacht of this type, with a top speed of no less than 24 knots. Such speeds are also made possible by an all-aluminum construction, offering a total weight of less than 50 tons.

This project once again proves Shipyard Mulder's unique ability to create very special yachts in aluminum for its wide international client base...

Heesen Launches 164’ “Galactica”​

March 24, 2007 – Oss, The Netherlands – On January 12, 2007, Heesen Yachts launched yacht number 13350, Galactica. This is the second yacht built for the same owner.

Galactica is a 50 meter, 164’ semi displacement vessel. It has an aluminum hull and aluminum superstructure. The engines are 2XMTU 16V595TE90.Galactica is the first semi displacement yacht above 47m which is equipped with the zero speed stabilization system, type 820 Koop Nautic / Naiad Marine. Its top speed is 26 knots and the cruising speed is 24 knots.

The interior design is by Omega Architects and is a contemporary design executed in semi-gloss lacquered pear wood combined high gloss lacquered burl woods. The ceilings are upholstered in off-white colors surrounded with pear wood trims. The owner’s bathroom is executed in Onyx marbles and the guest bathrooms have marble flooring, walls and countertops...

Christensen Sells Hull #3 of CUSTOM 160’ SERIES​

Vancouver, WA – Christensen Shipyards, the foremost builder of high quality certified composite motor yachts completes the sale of Hull 035. Sold to an American buyer Hull 035 is the 3rd of the custom 160 series. Currently under construction, Hull 035 is anticipated to be delivered in Fall of 2009.

The 160’ Custom Series has been exterior styled by Christensen Shipyards and will feature a forward raised shear and combing, vertical windshield and a full beam Sun Deck. Other features include a "touch and go" helicopter pad and a new 30% larger hot tub. Powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 series engines, Hull 035 will have a maximum speed of 18 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 4500 nautical miles...

"Ti Voglio Tanto Bene" from ISA​

The second launch for ISA in 2007.​

"TVTB" (an acronym for "I love you" in Italian) is not the prolongation of the recent Valentine’s Day but the name of the new mega-yacht launched by ISA early this week. This marvelous 41.40 meter planing maxi-yacht gracefully glided on to the water under the yard staff’s eyes, with a simple but traditional ceremony.

This fibreglass yacht is further evolution of the ISA 133 series, the line built up to the third motor yacht, which will be named ISA 136...

INNOVATIVE NIGHT VISION SYSTEM WINS GOOD DESIGN AWARD​

Every year, the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design recognizes the world's most impressive industrial and graphic design firms and manufacturers with its GOOD DESIGN Awards. Created by Night Vision Technologies (NVTi) and Product Development Technologies, the 5000/6000 Series Multiple Sensor Vision System recently won their GOOD DESIGN Award in electronics. NVTi president and CEO Robert Schnee made the announcement.

Established in 1950, the GOOD DESIGN Award acknowledges designers and manufacturers for advancing ground-breaking product concepts. Out of hundreds of applicants from 25 countries, a prestigious jury of architects, designers and authorities select the most innovative products in 18 categories...

Van Dam Launches New Motoryacht Range​

Nordia yachts to combine class with sophistication​

The foundation for this new development came after a two-year study of the yachting market carried out by the Van Dam management team. This survey concluded that there was a demand within the motoryacht market for the values that set the Nordia brand apart: Distinctive design, outstanding build quality, good performance and high value for money...

Dockwise Yacht Transport Launches New Super Ship​

Transatlantic Service to be Faster, More Frequent​

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. (January 23, 2007) -- Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), the world's only float-on/float-off yacht transport service, has launched its newest ship, which will provide yacht owners with faster and more frequent delivery of their luxury power and sailing yachts across the Atlantic Ocean. The 685.7-foot (209 meters) Yacht Express, built at the Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China, has an official delivery date of May, 2007. It will be the largest vessel of its kind in the world, purpose-built with a semi-submersible dock bay that allows yachts of any size to be safely floated on and off as cargo. Yacht Express will join four other dedicated yacht carriers, all semi-submersible, in the existing liner service of DYT...